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Old 02-11-2019, 07:39 PM   #181
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Hello we are the Kelseys and we are looking for groups of Skoolies to meet with and get great ideas and building tip.
We now are in stage one of our 1993 Blue Bird TT2000
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Old 02-12-2019, 07:52 AM   #182
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Thank you all this looks like just what we where looking for ��
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Old 02-12-2019, 08:25 AM   #183
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Hello we are the Kelseys and we are looking for groups of Skoolies to meet with and get great ideas and building tip.
We now are in stage one of our 1993 Blue Bird TT2000
It would help if we knew where you are located. You can add it to your signature.
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Old 02-12-2019, 08:41 AM   #184
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Thank you all this looks like just what we where looking for ��
Hey are you Dan? If so I meant to call you back!

Well- there's this thing going on over in Brooksville this weekend-http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f20/20...8th-24472.html
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Old 02-16-2019, 12:21 AM   #185
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My brother got really sick and I'm trying to sell his skoolie for him. I'm having trouble responding to messages because I'm too new to this site. Any suggestions, anyone? Thanks.
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Old 02-16-2019, 06:07 AM   #186
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My brother got really sick and I'm trying to sell his skoolie for him. I'm having trouble responding to messages because I'm too new to this site. Any suggestions, anyone? Thanks.
Try the classifieds section on the home page. Sorry to hear about your brother. I've lost three myself.
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Old 03-20-2019, 07:42 PM   #187
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Hello skoolie nation! Long time lurker. Family of five here. Yesterday we landed a bus on an auction site, it’s a 2003 icco 84 pass bus pusher. 6 Cylinders 7.6L MFI Turbo Dsl. Dt466 I believe? Any who. We are heading east tomorrow to pick it up. About 1:30 min away. The largest vehicle I’ve driven was a 5 ton in the military. I also pushed/towed 737’s for a living in the past. Just introducing my self as our skoolie journey begins. Thank you all for all the info. You all make it believable that good people still walk this earth. Thank you.

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Old 03-20-2019, 07:48 PM   #188
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Hello skoolie nation! Long time lurker. Family of five here. Yesterday we landed a bus on an auction site, it’s a 2003 icco 84 pass bus pusher. 6 Cylinders 7.6L MFI Turbo Dsl. Dt466 I believe? Any who. We are heading east tomorrow to pick it up. About 1:30 min away. The largest vehicle I’ve driven was a 5 ton in the military. I also pushed/towed 737’s for a living in the past. Just introducing my self as our skoolie journey begins. Thank you all for all the info. You all make it believable that good people still walk this earth. Thank you.

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Welcome to the site. You won't be towing any 737's for awhile. There's not one in the sky by now.
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Old 03-20-2019, 07:58 PM   #189
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Isn’t that the truth!! Bad timing I guess!.....
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Old 03-20-2019, 08:11 PM   #190
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Isn’t that the truth!! Bad timing I guess!.....
Any and all who have towed them can now say they did it in the past.
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Old 03-21-2019, 01:59 AM   #191
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Hello skoolie nation! Long time lurker. Family of five here. Yesterday we landed a bus on an auction site, it’s a 2003 icco 84 pass bus pusher. 6 Cylinders 7.6L MFI Turbo Dsl. Dt466 I believe? Any who. We are heading east tomorrow to pick it up. About 1:30 min away. The largest vehicle I’ve driven was a 5 ton in the military. I also pushed/towed 737’s for a living in the past. Just introducing my self as our skoolie journey begins. Thank you all for all the info. You all make it believable that good people still walk this earth. Thank you.

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It would appear as if Drews Crew has found a really pretty nice bus.



If it has the DT466 the transmission on a 2003 is most likely the MD3060. Getting IC to release 6th gear might be difficult. But with 5 gears and 5th OD you should be able to cruise easily at 60-65 MPH without any problem.


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Old 03-21-2019, 10:15 AM   #192
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It would appear as if Drews Crew has found a really pretty nice bus.



If it has the DT466 the transmission on a 2003 is most likely the MD3060. Getting IC to release 6th gear might be difficult. But with 5 gears and 5th OD you should be able to cruise easily at 60-65 MPH without any problem.


Good Luck and Happy Trails to you!
That drive train in my Genesis allows 80mph at around 2200rpm in 5th. Opening 6th would improve fuel economy.
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Old 03-21-2019, 04:10 PM   #193
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hi....lady skoolie I just bought my bus...it's been partially converted, but am completely re-doing for full timer.
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Old 04-13-2019, 10:47 AM   #194
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Howdy and thanks

Much appreciate being added. Just got a bluebird bus and cant wait to get going on the task at hand.
Title change has been interesting and fun...hmmmm....not.
Insurance seems to be the major problem.
Anyone got any recommendations about insurance, please feel free to message me.
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Old 04-13-2019, 10:48 AM   #195
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Old 04-13-2019, 01:12 PM   #196
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It would appear as if Drews Crew has found a really pretty nice bus.



If it has the DT466 the transmission on a 2003 is most likely the MD3060. Getting IC to release 6th gear might be difficult. But with 5 gears and 5th OD you should be able to cruise easily at 60-65 MPH without any problem.


Good Luck and Happy Trails to you!
Forgive me if this is a dumb question, “Getting IC to release 6th gear”? What does that mean?
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Old 04-13-2019, 05:07 PM   #197
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Much appreciate being added. Just got a bluebird bus and cant wait to get going on the task at hand.
Title change has been interesting and fun...hmmmm....not.
Insurance seems to be the major problem.
Anyone got any recommendations about insurance, please feel free to message me.
Once again, hello to all and let's go schoolieing.....
Search and read the forum there are many threads on insurance issues, they have all been addressed. Normally we get a commercial for personal use policy during the build out and then RV policy AFTER it's converted. Did you get the title changed with out a conversion completed? Title changed to what?
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Old 04-13-2019, 05:33 PM   #198
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Forgive me if this is a dumb question, “Getting IC to release 6th gear”? What does that mean?
International renamed their bus division IC Corporation. Unfortunately it is not International that makes the decision. They have been easy to deal with. It's Allison that must okay the unlocking of 6th gear and they have been hesitant to cooperate with anyone here. Once Allison okays it, they send a letter to the Navistar dealer to unlock the gear.early 2000's and before haven't had much luck with Allison. The 3060 transmission is a 6 speed tranny that is electronically controlled and in many buses they only open 5 of the gears.
Unlocking 6th really has no relation to International that built the bus, only the engine manufacturer and the trans manufacturer.
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Old 04-14-2019, 12:13 PM   #199
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Hello! We're getting married in 6 days. And after a few weeks of extremely stressful house hunting, we are considering going the opposite route and converting a bus to move in to full time.2 adults and one 5 year old boy.
I will begin my research here.
Any advice on necessities to have when moving in full-time with a child?
My research is starting from scratch.
Thanks so much!
We will be parked during the school year often in our hometown and will be travelling over summer primarily.
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Old 04-14-2019, 12:17 PM   #200
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Hello! We're getting married in 6 days. And after a few weeks of extremely stressful house hunting, we are considering going the opposite route and converting a bus to move in to full time.2 adults and one 5 year old boy.
I will begin my research here.
Any advice on necessities to have when moving in full-time with a child?
My research is starting from scratch.
Thanks so much!
We will be parked during the school year often in our hometown and will be travelling over summer primarily.
a LOT happening in your life right now - congratulations and good luck - keep reading posts here on the forum and you will learn a lot - ask questions and the experts here will likely give you some pointers
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