Popular Post marcro Posted April 13, 2015 Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2015 After a great deal of research that involved a lot of websites the move towards living small began by accident. A local house truck (named, The Far Kea) caught our eye and we imagined that we could build such a thing. So..............we bought a 1987 1418 Hino, 330k Kms, 180 HP naturally aspirated, with lazy axle, 7.3 metre deck. We choose a truck as we wanted the ability to change locations as we saw fit, the truck also offers the ability to build in a more substantial manner without the limitations of on road weight. The truck choice has however limited dimensions, in particular 2.5m wide and 4.25m high. As is the way the enthusiasm of the start carried us through the steel work stage quickly…...... http:// pictures upload A rough plan was conceived using ply wood dimensions for frame spacing, it was decided to frame in 40x40x3. The existing condition of the deck was undulating between support steel work so it was decided that our framework would sit above the deck, 40 x 40 was used to create level surface for flooring. It was about this time that I stumbled on to the Old School website, very quickly I found a build thread that was so similar to what we were doing it was uncanny. It was a great source of inspiration and showed us that we could do this…….thanks Yoeddynz!! Since then he and I have chatted and he has encouraged me to document the build through the forum, so here goes, more soon. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingbrick Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Can't wait to see how this pans out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 The first few posts will be a little retrospective as the forum catches up with actual progress, a few more steel work photos as the structure begins to take shape http:// image free image uploading Front loft begins to take shape http:// photo sharing websites Rear loft arrangement http:// image url I sure do hope my posting skills improve!! More soon 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threeonthetree Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Loving the Housetruck/bus build that have popped up of late. Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nickrock Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 The lazy axle are shockers for getting stuck off Rd ,mate had one on a isuzu he used to say it would get stuck on a slippery banana and have towed a few out,I don't know what suspension it is using if it has airbag im sure you could do some thing tricky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 Axles are on airbags, traction improves and turning radius improves once lifted. Axle was fitted to lift load capacity to 25 tonnes 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 So its a lifting axle? Score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Oh wicked- Im really glad you have started posting this up Martin! There certainly does seem to be a lot of love on oldschool for trucks/buses/cabins/shacks/containers- much more so than most would expect from what is mainly a car forum. I think many are seeing them all as a proper viable alternative to normal housing on cost basis alone! For us that was the primary reason but building ours was so fun (most of the time..) and suits us fine. Will you be selling up after building this and then travelling? Hinos...a fine choice in truck I must say.. You have so much load capacity and length to play with. Things like; fitting an Argar to heat it all rather than just a small wood burner. Spa pool up on the roof. I'm looking forward to more updates! Alex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 13, 2015 Author Share Posted April 13, 2015 The interior layout of the build had sort of decided itself, top lofts front and rear, kitchen area forward, two opposing slide outs in the centre giving us a lounge and dining area, toilet & shower towards the rear to one side. Main entry at the rear, this led to the need for a rear deck to make entry easier. A lot of time went into measuring and determining allowable overhangs not to mention impact on ground clearance and swing radius, in the end a dimension was decided on and the rear deck began. No painting fairies in my world! http:// image upload no size limit Cross members added to support decking material. http:// image sharing sites Here is how the rear ended up looking. http:// image upload no limit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post marcro Posted April 13, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 13, 2015 With the deck frame work finished I couldn't help myself. I had a volume of teak decking left over from my previous marine life that I had been saving for years. So arguing that it would make access easier to deck height I went ahead and fitted it. http:// image upload no limit The deck was through fastened on to thin foam that was adhered to the steel work, then plugged. http:// upload image Finished result, I have since fitted a light plywood cover to protect it during the balance of the build. http:// pic host 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidewaysickness Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Awesomeness! yet another Hino on the build! I guess that your South island based? Alex, yourself and I could almost start our own homely Hino club. Great work! I will be following this build for sure! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63Ragtop Posted April 13, 2015 Share Posted April 13, 2015 Damn, looks like Alex and Hannah might some competition now! Can't wait for the next update now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Our next build will be a cabin to get towed up to our ridge top. I love seeing more builds like this! Need to persuade kk into building his housetrailer ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 Slide outs were tackled next, the frames have been fabricated in the same manner although a lighter gauge of steel has been used. The slide outs oppose each other and increase the overall width to 4.5 metres when extended. When they are locked away there will be a 450 - 500 mm gap between them inside, I don't see this as a to much of a problem as the aim is to make them easy to release and extend. http:// windows 7 screenshot This slide out will house a fixed 2 place dinette arrangement, the end of the table will lift up increasing capacity to 5. http:// how to do a screenshot on a pc This slide out will house a 2 1/2 seater lounge suite, yet to be selected. http:// free photo upload The frames are fitted with rubber rollers that will run over the hardwood flooring, the outer rollers are mounted on the bottom rail of the outer walls, these rollers will be of a much harder material than the inner rollers. Support details, lock details and weather seals have yet to be developed. The junior supervisor doesn't seem overly concerned at this point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Nice pussy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share Posted April 14, 2015 The front roof was tackled next. The steel work was battened up, framework added and a ply wood roof installed over the top. The plywood was treated with MetalX (timber preservative) and then covered with a standard builders paper. The edges of the plywood then had an aluminum angle fitted to provide a finish edge for the roofing material. I chose asphalt shingles for the roof, they turned out to be easy to fit and quite rewarding once you had learnt not to waste shingles on starter lines! The other important component was the strategic use of Sika Bitumen based sealer. I had become concerned that the height tolerance I had allowed was not enough so i took the unusual step of creating a flat section along the ridge line, this doubled my tolerance. The flat certainly made the fitting of the ridge cap much easier. Finished result looks quite pleasing..............so far no leaks!! 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoeddynz Posted April 14, 2015 Share Posted April 14, 2015 Good idea on the shingles! I had not even heard of them. How much does it cost per sq metre of cover? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Shingles came from an Auckland supplier, 3 m2 per pack at around $63.00 per pack, that's roughly $20/m2. I used a different shaped shingle for ridge flashings, each tile cut into 3. Off cuts from the flashing shingle strips were used as starters. These shingles are best applied when its really hot! the shingles relax into shape better, the bitumen glue lines on the underside of the tiles activate quicker and the things are way easier to cut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tortron Posted April 15, 2015 Share Posted April 15, 2015 I was getting concerned aboutthe way this build was going. But then i saw you do infact have a fluffy cat carry on sir 8 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marcro Posted April 15, 2015 Author Share Posted April 15, 2015 Yes, in fact the supervision team consists of a senior fluff and a junior fluff, they both maintain an active interest in the project.........not!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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