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Old 07-01-2017, 05:31 PM   #1
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The GypZ Jewel! Conversion on our FE 2000 AmTran International DT466E

Welcome everyone to our build! We are a family of five and three dogs on a journey. We have been saving and saving and got us an 84 passenger AmTran a few months ago. We are based out of Florida and rain had been the mainstay.. Everyday.. Lol.. We did get all the seats out, floor up, and interior panels off, insulation pulled. And started patching up the first in the floor.the bus came originally from Ohio, with the many years of salt build up the wheel wells are rusted. And also removed the rear heater. We are on you tube and post the videos up there, if how I'm doing everything. Here are a few pics to start off with and show the progress we've made so far. Click image for larger version

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:32 PM   #2
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I have no idea why the pics aren't showing up.. Just a few..

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:33 PM   #3
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Here is our YouTube channel.. I have to figure out the pics things..

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:42 PM   #4
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Nice to see another big Amtram. I've got a 84 pax 1999

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:42 PM   #5
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Here some more progress pics.. Insulation was removed today. And there is where we are at. Thanks again for popping in.. Click image for larger version

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:44 PM   #6
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Nice to see another big Amtram. I've got a 84 pax 1999

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I don't see too many of them.. I'm trying to find the manual for this beast.. It seems pretty hard...

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:45 PM   #7
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I have digital copies of the engine manual for the 466E. Good luck finding anything on the body, I've yet to find anything from anywhere.

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:52 PM   #8
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I would also test your coolant or replace it ASAP, mine had deteriorated and ate through my cylinder liner o-rings and now I'm in the middle of an inframe rebuild. The 466 is known for that if you don't keep up on cooling system maintenance

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Old 07-01-2017, 05:58 PM   #9
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I would also test your coolant or replace it ASAP, mine had deteriorated and ate through my cylinder liner o-rings and now I'm in the middle of an inframe rebuild. The 466 is known for that if you don't keep up on cooling system maintenance

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The coolant looks bright green.. At least what I pulled from the rear heater. I plan on doing all fluid changes and filters once I get more into the build.. I also will need new tires.... Get everything done at once. Do you happen to have a link for a copy of the engine manual?

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Old 07-01-2017, 06:01 PM   #10
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The coolant looks bright green.. At least what I pulled from the rear heater. I plan on doing all fluid changes and filters once I get more into the build.. I also will need new tires.... Get everything done at once. Do you happen to have a link for a copy of the engine manual?

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It's on my Google drive, I need to figure out how to make a link to it for everyone

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Old 07-01-2017, 08:58 PM   #11
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The coolant looks bright green.. At least what I pulled from the rear heater. I plan on doing all fluid changes and filters once I get more into the build.. I also will need new tires.... Get everything done at once. Do you happen to have a link for a copy of the engine manual?

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Get yourself some HD coolant test strips - they test pH, strength and nitrites. That will tell you whether to change the coolant or not. Have you changed the coolant filter yet, or added more SCAs? It's not a guessing game! It's the same for engine oil and transmission fluid - a fluid analysis will tell you if you need to change them or not, plus a lot more besides.

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Old 07-01-2017, 09:00 PM   #12
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Get yourself some HD coolant test strips - they test pH, strength and nitrites. That will tell you whether to change the coolant or not. Have you changed the coolant filter yet, or added more SCAs? It's not a guessing game! It's the same for engine oil and transmission fluid - a fluid analysis will tell you if you need to change them or not, plus a lot more besides.

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I'll get those and test it.. Thane so much!

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Old 07-01-2017, 10:46 PM   #13
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Looks like you've gotten a lot done. How bad has the floor patching been?

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Old 07-02-2017, 09:12 PM   #14
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Looks like you've gotten a lot done. How bad has the floor patching been?

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Not bad. Just taking one area at a time... So I don't feel overwhelmed. I'm going to start on the other areas this week.. Once that's done.. We start to build it out..

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Old 07-05-2017, 11:39 AM   #15
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Looks good. I have a 2000 RE Amtran, kids have the seats loose but my goal is to really start on it next year. My project list is already overflowing this year. Mean while, I'm just planning and stocking up supplies.

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Old 07-05-2017, 11:50 AM   #16
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July 4th was spent working on the front areas of the bus, the rusty ones. Ended up scoring some free 1/2 ply for the subfloor as ell.. Great day for sure! Click image for larger version

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Old 07-05-2017, 11:52 AM   #17
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Looks good. I have a 2000 RE Amtran, kids have the seats loose but my goal is to really start on it next year. My project list is already overflowing this year. Mean while, I'm just planning and stocking up supplies.

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Nice. Our goal is to take our first trip in it in Dec.. Just about 100 miles away from where we are now.. Test her out a bit.

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Old 07-07-2017, 05:40 PM   #18
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Short work day today.. Floors are patched up and bonded down.. Front of the bus floor DONE! Pop rivet carnage all over!Click image for larger version

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