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Old 03-16-2016, 08:18 PM   #1
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Skoolie School: Episode 1

Hey, Skoolies.

I'm Jacob Szall and I started a web series based on my conversion process of my 2003 All American Blue Bird. The first episode just came out today.

If you have a minute, I'd appreciate it if you took a look!


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Old 03-17-2016, 04:04 AM   #2
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I'm not a fan of the yellow, either.
Keep up the good work, guys, and holler if you need anything.
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Old 03-17-2016, 08:39 AM   #3
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Welcome to the madness Jacob. Looks like you've got a great starting point. I look forward to watching your progress. Lots of knowledgeable folks here so any questions just ask away.
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Old 03-17-2016, 06:02 PM   #4
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I enjoyed the first, and am looking forward to the next. You look like you have your head screwed on right. A game plan and hard work will get you far in life.
Thanks for sharing
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Old 03-17-2016, 06:19 PM   #5
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I enjoyed the first, and am looking forward to the next. You look like you have your head screwed on right. A game plan and hard work will get you far in life.
Thanks for sharing
Jake is a nice guy. And yeah, most of the guys I know around his age wouldn't take on this kind of project. Or any, for that matter.
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Old 03-17-2016, 09:44 PM   #6
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Sweet video! Can't wait to watch more. Totally agree on the spiritual part.
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Old 03-17-2016, 10:29 PM   #7
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Nice to meet you Jacob. Good video. That's a cool project for you guys.
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Old 03-18-2016, 09:39 AM   #8
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I wanna hear about the fire extinguisher explosion!!!

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Old 03-18-2016, 10:32 AM   #9
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I wanna hear about the fire extinguisher explosion!!!

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I second that.
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Old 03-18-2016, 12:45 PM   #10
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Jake is a nice guy. And yeah, most of the guys I know around his age wouldn't take on this kind of project. Or any, for that matter.
Thank you!!
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Old 03-18-2016, 12:47 PM   #11
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well, basically, we left the fire extinguisher in the bus.. I may have accidentally used it and didn't know it's a one time use..

and it kind of exploded with the Florida heat and all the windows being shut. I'm assuming the pressure kind of leaked out of the extinguisher and couldn't get out.. so.. boom. :3
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hmmm mines been ok. The cans of paint and stripper explode though.
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Darn, I thought Jake was mean like the rest of us.

Speaking for the older crowd on here, get a hair cut! Just kidding. It'll fall out soon enough.
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You know, co2 fire extinguishers don't make all that mess. They're also better at covering more types of fire. Most people at least think about switching after cleaning up all that powder.
Think about this. If you had an engine fire the co2 won't damage your engine.
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pretty cool, waiting for the next episode
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Bro, all I can say is...come up to TN and we will eat and hangout...the video was cool...relax and have fun...I have a spot for you...and can run a cord.

have fun, live and enjoy life....each step will open your eyes....wow...18...to be 18 again...hell I would still be 47 now

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Awesome to see another young person into the bus life. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with as far as style. Also digging the studio in the back. Think it'll fit a drum set? Or just keyboard max?

I worry than that you guys won't have enough storage with that floorplan though.
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Awesome to see another young person into the bus life. Looking forward to seeing what you come up with as far as style. Also digging the studio in the back. Think it'll fit a drum set? Or just keyboard max?

I worry than that you guys won't have enough storage with that floorplan though.
Thanks!

It probably won't fit a drum set, but a keyboard and probably two guitars (on the wall, not in use at the same time), and a microphone.

I'm not too concerned with the storage space. We're going to build storage into the bunk beds for clothes and stuff like that, a medicine cabinet for hygiene and we'll have a couch which we'll probably design.. so, more storage in those, too! If need be, we do also have two sides of undercarriage . I'd love to save one in case we do decide to use some plumbing system.. but the other, we can use for storage of a portable grill, possibly fold up bikes, washer/dryer bins, that kind of thing.
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You know, co2 fire extinguishers don't make all that mess. They're also better at covering more types of fire. Most people at least think about switching after cleaning up all that powder.
Think about this. If you had an engine fire the co2 won't damage your engine.
I'll look into getting one of those! Thanks

Side note, about my hair: I love it! ;)

My mom doesn't.. but I just want to let it grow and see where it goes from there, haha.
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