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11-30-2016, 03:47 PM
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#501
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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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He got really lucky. Didn't even get a DUI even though when questioned at the hospital by law enforcement his response was "Eff it gimme another beer!".
peeled the entire top of his scalp off, busted his head pretty badly, fractured his neck, hand and a few other bones...
He didn't even work for several months and he's only back working because he simply has to.
Hoping for the best in his recovery, he's really a great guy and an awesome friend.
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12-03-2016, 08:31 AM
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#502
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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That sounds horrible. It probably is good though that he's back to work, whether he needed to or not.
I'm reminded of the saying....God protects drunks and babies....
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01-15-2017, 04:59 PM
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#503
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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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Spent the afternoon getting the door opening mechanism out.
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01-15-2017, 05:02 PM
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#504
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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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Once the day was winding down, I went to give it a start up and warm up... Nothing. The key was left in the accessory position. IDK how.
The batteries have been drained for probably 3 months?
They've been really reliable. If they don't charge up tomorrow I'm just gonna replace em @$74 apiece.
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01-15-2017, 05:12 PM
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#505
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Bakersfield, California
Posts: 1,013
Year: 1976
Coachwork: Crown
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 6-71 Mid-Ship Mounted
Rated Cap: 79 at Birth
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Hate when that happens...hopefully the batteries will recharge
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01-15-2017, 09:10 PM
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#506
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,850
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I wish i had a door opener like that on my carpenter.. I hate that ugly handle taking up all the room in the center of my dash where i want A/C vents to go!
-Christopher
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01-15-2017, 09:17 PM
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#507
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Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Posts: 142
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Fisher Body
Chassis: GM "B" Platform
Engine: 350 TBI Chevrolet
Rated Cap: 8
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Does your bus have a battery disconnect?
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01-15-2017, 09:25 PM
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#508
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 938
Chassis: GMC or Chevrolet, I hope
Engine: gasser probably
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Spent the afternoon getting the door opening mechanism out.
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I was doing much at the house. Let me know next time, and I'll bring you some gluten free beer [emoji1]
Sent from my BLU LIFE ONE X using Tapatalk
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01-15-2017, 09:33 PM
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#509
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Spent the afternoon getting the door opening mechanism out.
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looks identical to mine!
I'm so glad I turned mine into a one piece out swinging door
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Until I met a man with no feet
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01-19-2017, 02:54 PM
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#510
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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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Forgot to upload the pic of it removed!
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01-20-2017, 07:15 AM
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#511
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,850
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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what are you going to do make your door a single piece or put in an insulated RV door?
-Christopher
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01-20-2017, 02:21 PM
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#512
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
what are you going to do make your door a single piece or put in an insulated RV door?
-Christopher
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Goin with a metal/glass patio style door. Saw something similar in another thread.
The SECURITY door will be right behind the driver area.
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01-23-2017, 12:50 PM
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#513
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Spent the afternoon getting the door opening mechanism out.
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great! I bet that feels good.
For now I have to keep my original door on because I don't know the first thing about what to disconnect. No harm though. I'll learn along the way and eventually I'll get it done.
I'm making great progress! I finally got the last rivet out only hours ago! Oh what a feeling! took the walls off and tomorrow I take the ceiling down! If it wasn't for the help of my son on the weekends.....! Next....take up the floor and see what kind of mess I have under there to deal with.
I know I know.....I really have to start a build thread but up until now there's been nothing to report. NOW I'll have some pictures to report on my progress
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01-23-2017, 01:33 PM
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#514
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by tobeamiss
great! I bet that feels good.
For now I have to keep my original door on because I don't know the first thing about what to disconnect. No harm though. I'll learn along the way and eventually I'll get it done.
I'm making great progress! I finally got the last rivet out only hours ago! Oh what a feeling! took the walls off and tomorrow I take the ceiling down! If it wasn't for the help of my son on the weekends.....! Next....take up the floor and see what kind of mess I have under there to deal with.
I know I know.....I really have to start a build thread but up until now there's been nothing to report. NOW I'll have some pictures to report on my progress
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Good thing about mine being so old- I don't have to worry about what to disconnect!
I just took it ALL out.
CONGRATS on the rivet removal I know how great that feels!
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01-23-2017, 02:13 PM
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#515
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,850
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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my mechanical carpenter bus is nice that way I can just yank about any wiring I want, and the bus still starts and runs!!
the bluebird I opened the driver's console to change all the lights (only to find out bluebird's driver switch panel uses propreitary lights).. I created a Buzzer that would not stop for nothing.. checked the doors, hatches, etc.. I unplugged the wire and the bus stalled and wouldnt re-start till i finally found one of the buzzer units was shorting to ground...
-Christopher
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01-24-2017, 04:15 PM
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#516
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
my mechanical carpenter bus is nice that way I can just yank about any wiring I want, and the bus still starts and runs!!
the bluebird I opened the driver's console to change all the lights (only to find out bluebird's driver switch panel uses propreitary lights).. I created a Buzzer that would not stop for nothing.. checked the doors, hatches, etc.. I unplugged the wire and the bus stalled and wouldnt re-start till i finally found one of the buzzer units was shorting to ground...
-Christopher
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Now see that's what I'm talking about!!! I know nothing and if i did something like that I'd never figure it out.
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01-24-2017, 05:01 PM
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#517
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Good thing about mine being so old- I don't have to worry about what to disconnect!
I just took it ALL out.
CONGRATS on the rivet removal I know how great that feels!
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lol, too funny. I have so many wires that I'll need to hire someone in or.......park outside my job and see who comes out to take a look see i work at home depot so i would be right there to buy parts if i need. I have a mind to do some boondocking and do my whole build right there it's not really that far fetched.
Thanks on the congrats. I'm so relieved...i counted them all up yesterday and came up with a grand total of 1,135 so glad that's over!!
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01-24-2017, 05:13 PM
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#518
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by tobeamiss
lol, too funny. I have so many wires that I'll need to hire someone in or.......park outside my job and see who comes out to take a look see i work at home depot so i would be right there to buy parts if i need. I have a mind to do some boondocking and do my whole build right there it's not really that far fetched.
Thanks on the congrats. I'm so relieved...i counted them all up yesterday and came up with a grand total of 1,135 so glad that's over!!
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As far as I can tell, out IC's have a bunch more rivets inside than the others.
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01-24-2017, 08:07 PM
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#519
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
As far as I can tell, out IC's have a bunch more rivets inside than the others.
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ofcourse they do
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01-24-2017, 08:12 PM
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#520
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sojourner
Just read your entire thread. Way to go!! I'm in Sc and have almost the same bus! Love the AmTrans. Mines a DT408 though (with MT643). What kind of gears do you have? If you have the VIN you can get the build sheet from an international dealer. That spec sheet will tell you what the gear ratio is. I'm curious because I have 4.78 gears and am looking to change the ratio for something more highway suitable. My little 210Hp 408 did a fine job at maintaining 55-60 but with the gears really likes around 52. I'd love to be able to get 65 at around 1900 rpms. By the way I averaged around 11 mpg on my way home from Plainview, TX. The key to getting good mileage is find the "sweet spot" where the engine isn't laboring excessively and just leave it alone no matter what the speed. Looking forward to seeing what you do. Keep up the good work!!
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I'm reading this whole thread over and came across your post. I think I'll definitely get the build sheet for mine! What a great idea! Thank you!
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