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Old 11-15-2014, 07:03 PM   #121
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

Had a busy day but managed to start removing some seats, refined my technique, it's going pretty well. Could someone tell me what type of charger should I use to keep the batteries charged, I'm actually not sure if its 12v or 24v?

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Old 11-15-2014, 07:39 PM   #122
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Some seats out.
[img]file:///C:/Documents%20and%20Settings/Dads%20Laptop/Desktop/Nebachanezzar/some%20seats%20gone.JPG[/img]
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Old 11-15-2014, 07:49 PM   #123
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Ok, lets try this again,
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Old 11-15-2014, 07:54 PM   #124
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

I'd like to share some pics but as you can see I'm failing miserably, what am I doing wrong?
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Old 11-15-2014, 09:00 PM   #125
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

their is a post in how to section on linking from photo bucket

clicking on the link below will take you to it.

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Old 11-16-2014, 06:47 AM   #126
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

It's a start
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Old 11-16-2014, 07:42 PM   #127
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My daughter made Skoolie cookies to celebrate the arrival of the Neb.
http://<a href="http://s1383.photobu...&#91;/img]</a>
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Old 11-17-2014, 06:20 AM   #128
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

A little re-cap, got the Nebuchadnezzar home on Friday, took months to complete the buy since the title was missing from First Student's records, so the 10 min. ride home was somewhat anti-climatic. I've started removing seats (thank you China Freight angle grinder), I think 10 rows are gone on one side, helped me feel like I've started the conversion, patience isn't my strong suit. So all is good and I will try to be patient as the metamorphosis takes place. I want to be able to go off grid when we want to so much planning is going into the solar system.
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Old 11-19-2014, 07:43 AM   #129
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Great Cookies!!!! Nice to have a supportive family when it comes to projects like this.
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Old 11-26-2014, 07:50 AM   #130
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Thanks Laurel they were delicious.
I've been wondering why so many folks take their ceilings down, they are already insulated, is it merely to change the material for ascetics?
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Old 11-26-2014, 08:18 AM   #131
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

Its because they are insulated poorly and there is often rust or mold or both built up in there.
Plus re-paneling in wood or something other than steel gives a much cozier, homier feel. Just my 2cents on ceiling removal. I'll be taking mine down later this week once the side panels are out. Whats been behind the panels so far is absolutely disgusting and I'll reseal everything then spray foam insulate it.
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Old 11-26-2014, 03:48 PM   #132
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

Last of the seats are out starting on side panels, question, I removed all of the screws on the rear side panels and thought they would come off which they didn't. There is aluminum molding above, across the bottom of the window, I'm hesitant to pry it off because I wonder if it would compromise the seal? The Neb is a AmTran. [img][/img]
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Old 11-26-2014, 11:23 PM   #133
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My Ward is an AmTran and it looks the same except I don't have the aluminum trim strip. I"ll bet yours is like mine spot welded all along the top of the side panels. I ended up using an air chisel and carefully peeling away the top part. worked really really well. I can post pics tomorrow if that will help.
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Old 11-27-2014, 07:15 AM   #134
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Great, thank you East Coast
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Old 11-27-2014, 08:04 AM   #135
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How come I didn't,t get a skoolie cookie ?

Keep progress going forward.....did I mention those cookies look good
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Old 11-27-2014, 08:27 AM   #136
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Thanks bansil, has there ever been a Skoolie rally?
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Old 11-27-2014, 09:29 AM   #137
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Hey Neb- I'm posting the pics on my thread to avoid redundancy.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I'm thankful for a whole lot!
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Old 11-27-2014, 09:44 AM   #138
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Thanks CB, agreed much to be thankful for
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Thanks bansil, has there ever been a Skoolie rally?
There have been a few, we plan to host one this late spring/early summer in middle N C
It's central for a lot of east coast folks.....everyone will be welcome
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Old 11-30-2014, 04:56 PM   #140
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Re: Searching for the nebuchadnezzar

Had a bit of a gift today mid 50's here in CT, nice to be able to be able to open the Neb's doors and windows while angle grinding . Seats out, side panels coming down, couple more to go, a good skoolie day!
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