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09-16-2014, 11:53 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: Ford
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Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Hey Everyone!
My husband and I bought our 1991 Ford Thomas School bus in March 2013. It took us about 6 months to convert it and we've been living in it full time now for about a year. At the moment we rent an RV pad in a friend's back yard in Florida but plan to travel more often once my husband finishes school. We've never been happier!
You can check out more pictures of our conversion at www.JustRightBus.com
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09-16-2014, 07:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: The Valley - Arizona
Posts: 644
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freight-shaker (Freightliner)
Engine: Cat 3126b 250 HP
Rated Cap: Only 1 seat
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
That looks great! What does your husband study? (Hope its not in Gainsville!!)
Welcome to the neighborhood, and Go Noles!
-Doc
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09-16-2014, 10:00 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Montana
Posts: 1,626
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All-American R/E
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Nice and bright, very nice!
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09-17-2014, 09:35 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Looks great guys! Bright, airy & ready to roll! Welcome!
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09-17-2014, 09:38 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: Ford
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Quote:
That looks great! What does your husband study? (Hope its not in Gainsville!!)
Welcome to the neighborhood, and Go Noles!
-Doc
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Hey Doc!
My husband is in med school, MSIII. Right now he wants to be a family doctor or a pediatrician. We both went to UF for undergrad and I went there for grad school too. So sorry to hear of your garnet and gold ailment ;)
Go Gators!
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09-17-2014, 03:51 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2014
Posts: 27
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: Ford B-700
Engine: 7.8 Ford/New Holland
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Very nice! I hope our interior looks that good when we are finished with it!
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09-17-2014, 08:09 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Pinnacle, NC
Posts: 16
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
A nice clean looking interior. You guys did a great job.
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09-21-2014, 12:47 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Posts: 58
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Gillig
Engine: Cat 3160
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Beautifully done! How is your refrigerator secured for travel?
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09-21-2014, 05:45 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
welcome and again, very nice and breezy looking
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Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
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10-07-2014, 07:15 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Florida
Posts: 5
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: Ford
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
We have 2 eye hooks mounted into the wall behind the fridge and we cinch it into place with a strap hooked ontop the eye hooks when we travel. No issues so far!
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10-07-2014, 11:17 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: MNT CITY TN
Posts: 5,158
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
Quote:
Originally Posted by kellyetross
We have 2 eye hooks mounted into the wall behind the fridge and we cinch it into place with a strap hooked ontop the eye hooks when we travel. No issues so far!
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We use same method only we have 2 straps, separate doors
__________________
Our build La Tortuga
Accept the challenges so that you can feel the exhilaration of victory.
George S. Patton
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10-08-2014, 12:34 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Winlcok, WA
Posts: 2,233
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Re: Just Right Bus: 1991 Ford Thomas School Bus Conversion
You have a really nice conversion.
My only comment is take the time to repaint the bus any color except national school bus chrome yellow.
There are quite a few privately owned parks around the country that have rules that do not allow any yellow buses to park in the their campground. Some of the same ones do not allow older RV's of any kind as well.
My feeling is if the park doesn't want my business I can go on down the road. However, sometimes that can become a very difficult choice.
The same sort of discrimination is sometimes harbored by members of the local constabulary.
If you change the color it is amazing how different the reaction can be.
Good luck and happy trails!
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02-15-2017, 10:51 AM
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#13
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 1
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Anyone know how to find elec diagrams 1991 bluebird bus
I'm looking for wiring diagram for the main elec panel on driverside if a rear engine 1991 blue bird bus. I was removing all heating pumps and fan switches which I do not believe that is the problem but I disconnected 3 pairs of wire on the lower bar which is attached at the base of the box. Now the bus starts and runs for a second or two then shuts down.
Anyone have diagrams for this bus or a few years before and after?
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