ach coach, by each individual, is a work of art, reflecting not only their taste, but their attitude and life style. In no way, is there a wrong way to convert a coach for yourself. If you are satisfied, then its right.

The author has converted two coaches for himself and would continue to convert more if he could. Unfortunately, the physical constraints of age have reduced him to a word engineer.

The author welcomes comments by those in the trade, both the suppliers and converters. If any important product has been omitted through carelessness, bias, or just plain stupidity, please contact the publisher who will consider it for inclusion in the next edition.

The various tasks of converting a bus may be broken down into a number of categories. Listed below are the categories used by the author. These could, in some cases, be amalgamated, or expanded, but have traditionally been used by the author over the years of his involvement in bus conversion. If the total cost of the conversion is equal to 100 percent, then the various tasks represent a percentage of that total, as shown below.

Cost of Conversion Percentage by Category
44 ... Body (including cost and improvement)
...9 ... Engine & Transmission
...4 ... Plumbing
.11 ... Electrical (including generator)
...5 ... Heating and Air Conditioning
...6 ... Cabinet work
...6 ... Equipment
...2 ... Instrumentation
...7 ... Paint & Body work
...6 ... Furnishings
100 ..Totals