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01-23-2018, 08:52 PM
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#401
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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
super cool you got s good chunk of work done!! seems those back windows are the worst on all busses!! lots of spray from the rear plus the slope in the windows just asking for water to collect... wierd design if you ask me!! but lots of school busses are made that way!.
did that idler pulley make the belt drive seem smoother?
dont throw the old serp belt away, stash it in the bus.. just in case..!!!
-Christopher
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The new pulley improved it a BIT, but she's got a new belt and tensioner on the way. The tensioner is pretty shot, IMO. I can almost de-tension it with my hand and it flops back and forth a LOT when the engine is runnng, so I told her it was worth it to get a new one while she's here and I can put it on for her. Cheap insurance, I think.
I always keep my old serp belt, too!
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01-23-2018, 08:58 PM
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#402
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,753
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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when the belt is worn the ternsioner gets really easy to move.. I also changed my tensioner when i did my cooling updates.. i also thought the spring seemed a bit weak. since thats a part shared with the ford, it isnt too expensive.. and you are right a good insurance to change it.. they are a known failure point like that idler.. good call on that.. I think Sandi could easily put as many miles on here bus.. (or more) than i do...
-Christopher
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01-23-2018, 09:12 PM
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#403
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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
when the belt is worn the ternsioner gets really easy to move.. I also changed my tensioner when i did my cooling updates.. i also thought the spring seemed a bit weak. since thats a part shared with the ford, it isnt too expensive.. and you are right a good insurance to change it.. they are a known failure point like that idler.. good call on that.. I think Sandi could easily put as many miles on here bus.. (or more) than i do...
-Christopher
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Yeah, IMO all she'll really need after this is a trans dump, spin on filter change, and refill. Her fluid color is ok, but not great and she's had a trans warning light once.
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01-23-2018, 09:34 PM
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#404
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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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01-23-2018, 09:37 PM
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#405
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Didn't get most of the pics shaun took of the process, but we kept working as the day turned to night. Ended up finishing the windows using the van's high beams and shaun's phone flashlight.
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How did you seal the panels?
I'm keeping most of my windows but there are two ovals by the rear escape window that I might delete.
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01-23-2018, 11:40 PM
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#406
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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The Trailer Doctor/Fab Shop has good prices on all the metals we need for our builds. Ocala is not too far from you is it?
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01-24-2018, 06:18 AM
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#407
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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 Twigg
How did you seal the panels?
I'm keeping most of my windows but there are two ovals by the rear escape window that I might delete.
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Just riveted em on over the windows. Will seam seal it when I'm all done.
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01-24-2018, 07:04 AM
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#408
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,753
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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super cool!!! those windows are better off covered up for sure!! no more rust comin back in those spots!!..
I need to talk you into covering up my crappy Transpec hatch.. which has a passive suction vent in it i found out.. probably sucks all my A/C out in the summer!
-Christopher
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01-24-2018, 07:20 AM
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#409
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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
super cool!!! those windows are better off covered up for sure!! no more rust comin back in those spots!!..
I need to talk you into covering up my crappy Transpec hatch.. which has a passive suction vent in it i found out.. probably sucks all my A/C out in the summer!
-Christopher
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Next time you're over I'll seal it up!
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01-24-2018, 10:53 AM
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#410
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Nov 2016
Posts: 2,775
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
The Trailer Doctor/Fab Shop has good prices on all the metals we need for our builds. Ocala is not too far from you is it?
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Found this in a tiny house article:
Rich Missall, owner of The Trailer Doctor, sets up at the Ocala Downtown Market on Saturdays and specializes in metal work, fabrication, welding and all things trailer.
He recently partnered with professional architect Paul James of Design Source International, and they have drawn up plans for their first tiny home. With their combined expertise in design, fabrication and metal work, they plan to build custom tiny homes according to each client’s budget.
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01-24-2018, 07:00 PM
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#411
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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 john61ct
Found this in a tiny house article:
Rich Missall, owner of The Trailer Doctor, sets up at the Ocala Downtown Market on Saturdays and specializes in metal work, fabrication, welding and all things trailer.
He recently partnered with professional architect Paul James of Design Source International, and they have drawn up plans for their first tiny home. With their combined expertise in design, fabrication and metal work, they plan to build custom tiny homes according to each client’s budget.
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Yeah, well EVERYONE and their brother is doing that here in central FL.
I know 3 tiny house companies here in my town.
The single-wide trailer ghettos are filling up with these 100 sq ft shacks.
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01-24-2018, 07:09 PM
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#412
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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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01-24-2018, 07:17 PM
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#413
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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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Excellent! And it looks like you wore out your furry helper.
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01-24-2018, 07:33 PM
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#414
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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 Tango
Excellent! And it looks like you wore out your furry helper.
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IDk what's up with Dixie, she's not often seen napping while out and about!
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01-25-2018, 06:57 AM
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#415
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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 EastCoastCB
IDk what's up with Dixie, she's not often seen napping while out and about!
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Maybe he was just tired from all the bus excitement for two straight days.
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01-25-2018, 06:59 AM
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#416
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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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On the menu today-
Serpentine belt and tensioner.
Passive roof vent delete.
Seam sealer.
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01-25-2018, 08:55 AM
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#417
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Dixie appears bored, thinking you should all be out playing. Plus he's a little miffed you gave him a girl's name.
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Robin
Nobody's Business
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01-25-2018, 08:58 AM
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#418
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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 Robin97396
Dixie appears bored, thinking you should all be out playing. Plus he's a little miffed you gave him a girl's name.
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Dixie's a girl. And a 51 lb athlete! Dunno why I'd say "He". I'm now on my second cup of coffee.
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01-25-2018, 09:12 AM
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#419
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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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Sandi's picking up the tensioner and belt. Tensioner has been updated, go figure.
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01-25-2018, 11:50 AM
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#420
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,108
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 65 pax
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The bus looks GREAT!!! Big smile on my face this morning. [emoji4]
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