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Chester, end to end.

60 photos of the bus as it stands today, inside and out, plus 37 from the build itself. Click any photo to open it full size.

The Bus 60 The Build 37
Chester head-on, solar array visible along the roof
Chester head-on
Front three-quarter on the gravel pad
Front three-quarter on the gravel pad
Full side profile under the oaks
Full side profile under the oaks
Side profile from the rear quarter
Side profile from the front quarter
Set up with the Jeep parked alongside
Towing set up with the Jeep
Parked among bare winter trees
Parked among bare winter trees
Snowed in
Snowed in
Fuelling up
Fuelling up
Overnight in a parking lot
Overnight in a parking lot
Broadside in a lot
Broadside in a lot
Lit up after dark
Lit up after dark
The couch nook and the walnut-and-maple slat wall
The couch nook and the walnut slat wall
Curved couch looking out over the water
Walnut slat wall
Living area from the aisle
Curved couch
Making coffee in the galley
Making coffee
The cockpit, with the rotating driver's seat
The cockpit, with the rotating driver's seat
Looking forward from the living area
Looking forward from the living area
Farmhouse sink and gold fixtures
Farmhouse sink and gold fixtures
Sink and counter from the aisle
Sink and counter from the aisle
Dishwasher built in under the counter
Dishwasher built in under the counter
Counter run and the walnut lowers
Counter run and the walnut lowers
Kitchen through the slat wall
Living area through the slat wall
Range and counter
Range and counter
24-inch freestanding propane range
24-inch freestanding propane stove
Espresso setup on the marble counter
Espresso setup on the PLAM counter
Kitchen looking aft toward the fridge
Kitchen looking aft toward the fridge
The 10 cubic foot 12V fridge
The 10 cubic foot 12V fridge
Fridge open
Fridge open
Spice cabinet with pull-out shelves
Spice cabinet
The walnut leaf, inlaid into the solid maple table
The walnut leaf, inlaid into the solid maple table
Walnut shoe rack at the entry
Walnut shoe rack at the entry
Stairway down to the midship door
Stairway down to the midship door
The Home Assistant control panel
The Home Assistant control panel
Arched walnut pocket door and the art deco paper
Arched walnut pocket door and the art deco paper
The arched walnut door
The arched walnut door
Pocket door alongside the fridge
Pocket door alongside the fridge
Looking aft through the arch
Looking aft through the arch
Walnut arch against the wallpaper
Walnut arch against the wallpaper
Slat wall detail
Slat wall detail
Skylight over the hallway
Vent fan by shower
The hallway aft
The hallway aft
Hall with the washer-dryer built in
Hall with the washer-dryer built in
Hallway past the bunks
Hallway looking forwared
Bathroom cabinet and window
Dresser area
The composting toilet and bath
The composting toilet and bath
Bathroom sink and mirror
Bathroom sink and mirror
The 30 by 36 shower
The 30 by 36 shower
Junior bunks with hand-carved railings
Junior bunks with hand-carved railings
Bunks from the hallway
Bunks from the hallway
Inside the lower bunk
Inside the lower bunk
Carved railing detail
Carved railing detail
Bunks and the rear bedroom beyond
Bunks and the rear bedroom beyond
Shelf above the bunk
Bunk nook
Bunk nook
Bunk nook
The walk-around queen
Queen Mattress
Bedroom storage and clock
Night stand
Bed and the rear windows
Bed and the rear windows
Drawers under the bed
Space for clothes hamper
Watching out the bedroom windows
Watching out the bedroom windows

The Build

Chester started as a yellow school bus. These are from the conversion: the shell stripped out, the roof raised, spray foam, the Victron stack going in, and the cabinetry taking shape. Left unedited, straight off the phone.

Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build
Chester during the build