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Tea Bus

Edna Lu, the tea bus, was purchased in March of 2008 to be turned into a mobile free tea house. As of January 2016, a lot of mechanical work has gone into her, as well as some general upgrades. She's been a tea house since the day she was bought in San Diego, CA.

VIDEO SOON TO COME!

Read about bus building and see pictures here.

Stats:
- 1989 Ford/Thomas bus
- 7.3L IDI International diesel engine
- 18 1/2 feet long
- Rebirthday: March 20th, 2008

teabus I am in the process of writing The Tea Bus Factory Service Manual. For all you systems people, get ready. This manual will have info for anyone intersted in small-scale systems (solar, electrical, water, waste vegetbale oil, using coolant to heat things, etc.).
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Upgrades:

Mechanical:
- WVO conversion
- Tires
- Injection pump
- Fuel pump
- Glow plugs
- Biodiesel compatible fuel lines
- Master cylinder
- Alternator
- Belts
- Starting Batteries
- Rear brakes, drums, etc
- Roadmaster Active Suspension
- Front rotors, calipers, pads
- Radiator
- Transmission cooler
- Air-bag suspension
- Injectors
- Coolant upgrade
Non-mechanical:
- Sink, running water, filter, shower
- Wood stove
- Hot water heater heated by engine
- Reclaimed Douglas Fir flooring
- Reclaimed benches, cabinets, drawers, closet, etc.
- Skylight
- Roof rack w shade structure
- Recycled cotton insulation
- Solar electric system
- 12v (solar) Fridge
- Wood ceiling
- Book shelf
- Hide-a-bed (lowers from ceiling)
- "OOOGA" horn
- Hitch
- Paint Job (Navajo White)
- Co-pilot chair (the Tea Chair)
 

 





   
 

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