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01-14-2015, 07:24 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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1982 Carpenter
Hello,
Just took possession of my 1982 Carpenter school bus. Right around 32' interior, bought it for $1,000 from a local boy scout troop where it was purchased and maintained by the local retired shop teacher. Gas engine, 61K original miles. Got the seats yanked out and on track to have it converted over the next few months. Runs great, new air brake system and new'ish tires.
Love the site. Will have many question moving forward.
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01-15-2015, 06:40 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Hey! WELCOME!
That is VERY similar to my first bus. Ford gasser from the early 80's.
I LOVE hearing about folks getting good deals on buses. A thousand was about as much as they ever cost back in the day. Now they are becoming more expensive- like shipping containers.
It has good tires, new brakes, and it runs good enough to get you home? For a thousand? Great deal!!
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01-16-2015, 03:09 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Thanks for the feedback. Yes, I am quickly falling head over heels in love with this bus. Almost ready to start paneling the roof.
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01-16-2015, 05:52 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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What exactly do you mean? The inside, or outside?
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01-16-2015, 05:54 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
What exactly do you mean? The inside, or outside?
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The inside. Should have said ceiling.
I am doing the conversion in phases, you know, due to lack of budget.  Liveable by April is the mantra.
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01-16-2015, 06:12 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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You and I are doing it the same way then.
I'm EXTREMELY broke. Been outa work for a couple years, odd-jobbin it.
I've stripped mine down to the bones, too. IMO thats the only way to do it RIGHT.
great minds....
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01-17-2015, 07:21 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Kansas
Posts: 214
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 66 Passenger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
You and I are doing it the same way then.
I'm EXTREMELY broke. Been outa work for a couple years, odd-jobbin it.
I've stripped mine down to the bones, too. IMO thats the only way to do it RIGHT.
great minds....
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Ha......Seems I'm in the same club as you guys! The build this as cheaply and economically as possible CLUB! I'm shooting for the summer of 2016 to have my bus livable and hopefully very near finished! I'm really over these mortgage payments!!
I finally caught a break in the weather today to work on the bus. FEELS GREAT!! ;)
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01-22-2015, 10:12 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Denton TX
Posts: 7
Year: 2002
Chassis: Freight Liner
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 28
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I have a 1982 Carpenter AMBUS. Looking for manuals.
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01-22-2015, 10:13 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gesteele
I have a 1982 Carpenter AMBUS. Looking for manuals.
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As am I. When I find them I will let you know.
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01-22-2015, 10:19 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Denton TX
Posts: 7
Year: 2002
Chassis: Freight Liner
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 28
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In the process of loading photos. The bus has less than 32,000 miles. V6 Diesel.
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01-22-2015, 10:28 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Denton TX
Posts: 7
Year: 2002
Chassis: Freight Liner
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 28
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Here is one photo.
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01-23-2015, 05:34 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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V6? or I6?
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01-23-2015, 06:31 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Denton TX
Posts: 7
Year: 2002
Chassis: Freight Liner
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 28
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It is an Inland 6 with less than 32,000 miles. Great Shape. Looking for manuals. Going to convert it with a military theme.
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01-23-2015, 06:41 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Sweet. I like the "other" buses. Carpenters, Wards, Waynes...
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01-23-2015, 11:17 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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Carpenters are awesome--mine had the most headroom of a stock schoolie I've ever seen.
I will say their buses tended to rust easier than others and they did have recalls regarding their roof-bracing techniques, so those are things to look for. I love their windshield openings--classy.
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03-17-2016, 04:23 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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There she sits in all her glory.
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03-17-2016, 04:25 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Tearing the seats out
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03-17-2016, 04:26 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Heaters out and on the ground.
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03-17-2016, 04:27 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Renovating the driver area
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03-17-2016, 04:28 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Salida CO
Posts: 29
Year: 1982
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Ceiling panels coming off
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