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06-06-2019, 09:58 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2019
Location: North Houston
Posts: 16
Year: 1988
Chassis: Gillig Phantom
Engine: International DT530
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1988 Gillig Phantom
What’s up everybody.... just like many of y’all my family has caught the skoolie bug. My name is Mike and my family and I are converting Beacon, a 1988 Gillig Phantom with a 6v92 Detroit. The plan is a full conversion from new floor to 20” roof raise. I’m not real good at the youtube thing but I’m going to try and document progress on YouTube and IG. We are dramatically downsizing from our current house, going skoolie, and going to travel the country one national/state park at a time. We hope to cross paths with many of y’all and can’t wait for the adventure to begin.
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Schindy
1988 Gillig Phantom “Beacon”
International DT530
IG: @be_a_beacon
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06-06-2019, 10:40 PM
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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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Nice bus. I'm wondering how you posted pics with only one post here? 
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06-06-2019, 11:13 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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I have seen it a couple of times.
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06-07-2019, 06:17 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts: 1,494
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E 7.3L
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Welcome to the site!
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06-07-2019, 07:08 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Claremont, NH
Posts: 482
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466E (195hp, 520tq)
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Nice looking bus, looking forward to watching the transformation!
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06-07-2019, 07:47 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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Howdy from Grimes County!
Sweet looking ride, looks to be an outstanding family project.
Welcome to the insane asylum!
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06-07-2019, 08:03 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Apr 2019
Location: BZN, MT
Posts: 93
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: E-350; 4x4 Minibus
Engine: 351c.i.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Nice bus. I'm wondering how you posted pics with only one post here? |
I was able to post pictures in my first post as well. It wasn't until after I did it that I read about this five post minimum. I'm not sure it's in effect anymore or maybe has something to do with how I was using the site? I used the Chrome browser on my phone but, I am now using Tapatalk app because of the simpler viewing of unread threads and ease of comment posting between pictures.
Also, welcome to the forum Schindy!
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-Travis & the DawgBüs
<<1982 E-350 cutaway, Collins Bantam ext. body, Maximum 4x4 F-350 drivetrain conversion>>
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06-07-2019, 09:18 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Sweet bus!
I sure miss my DD two stroke 
Have you been schooled in the care and feeding of your 6v92?
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06-07-2019, 10:14 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2019
Location: North Houston
Posts: 16
Year: 1988
Chassis: Gillig Phantom
Engine: International DT530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Sweet bus!
I sure miss my DD two stroke
Have you been schooled in the care and feeding of your 6v92? |
Hi Steve... the gentleman I bought the bus from in CA was a huge help. He walked me through a lot! Almost like drinking from a fire hydrant but we made home! However, I didn’t realize just how much oil the bus drank! It was 3 gallons low... OUCH! The computer only yelled at me one time and it was right before we pulled into the neighborhood. Whew... dodged a bullet! Now it’ll be sitting for a bit while I start the conversion.
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06-07-2019, 10:16 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2019
Location: North Houston
Posts: 16
Year: 1988
Chassis: Gillig Phantom
Engine: International DT530
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Quote:
Originally Posted by haz.matt.1960
Howdy from Grimes County!
Sweet looking ride, looks to be an outstanding family project.
Welcome to the insane asylum!
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Thanks Matt and a big ol’ howdy from Montgomery County!
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06-07-2019, 11:37 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Schindy
Hi Steve... the gentleman I bought the bus from in CA was a huge help. He walked me through a lot! Almost like drinking from a fire hydrant but we made home! However, I didn’t realize just how much oil the bus drank! It was 3 gallons low... OUCH! The computer only yelled at me one time and it was right before we pulled into the neighborhood. Whew... dodged a bullet! Now it’ll be sitting for a bit while I start the conversion.
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Just remember to stop regularly to fill your oil and check your fuel 
Here is a good write up on oil: Detroit Diesel 2 Cycle 2 Stroke Engine operating Oil Tips
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06-08-2019, 06:26 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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LMAO
(+6 #s)
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06-08-2019, 08:19 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2019
Location: North Houston
Posts: 16
Year: 1988
Chassis: Gillig Phantom
Engine: International DT530
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That’s great info! Thanks Steve
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Schindy
1988 Gillig Phantom “Beacon”
International DT530
IG: @be_a_beacon
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