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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-27-2009, 04:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,334
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: How to Identify differns busses

I like the flat front busses because of the tighter turning radius. I've been in several tourist towns I would HATE to navigate a traditional bus through.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-27-2009, 03:00 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,730
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: 3rd bus, first conversion project

Awesome!!! I'm really jealous. Any rust? If not that is one great deal. A scrap dealer would pay more than 720.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-24-2009, 07:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,991
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: What are the basic interior measurements?

Thanks! Great information, and the pictures really help.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-23-2009, 04:18 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,991
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: What are the basic interior measurements?

One more thing... I'm planning on getting a pusher. How are they configured in the back? is the floor flat?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-23-2009, 04:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 25,991
Posted By Homeskooled
What are the basic interior measurements?

I don't have a bus yet, but I want to start working on my interior layout. I'm planning on getting a full size bus. Can anyone provide me with the following interior measurements:

1. width
2....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-21-2009, 09:50 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,015
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: BOZO WITH A SKOOLIE!!!!!!!

Congrats! I actually have dibs on an IDENTICAL bus here in Wisconsin for only $750. She is going to be crushed in one week if nobody buys her. Unfortunately I'm lower than broke right now.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-21-2009, 03:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Will a skoolie ruin my marriage?

Looks impossible now. Bad things happened today to the tune of -$4000, so it looks like this bus is being squished.

Oh well. I really want a Thomas pusher anyway. I still hope to do a road trip...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 09-20-2009, 09:28 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 33,885
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: DTA 360 info

How would you get 300hp out of a DT360?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-20-2009, 03:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,081
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Solar Vents

I think I saw a solar attic vent fan on Lehman's web site that was reasonably priced.

Has anyone tried insulating a skoolie roof, or is it already low enoung?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-20-2009, 03:38 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Will a skoolie ruin my marriage?

Well, we talked about it, and she seems to think it is a good idea. She also is excited about my suggestion that we plan a 2-week road trip next summer up the western border of Wisconsin from La...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-18-2009, 06:10 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Will a skoolie ruin my marriage?

Does the bus need "rub rails"? How likely is it that there will be rust on the body under them?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-18-2009, 06:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Will a skoolie ruin my marriage?

I love it!!! Could I really title it as a work / farm truck in Wisconsin? We have been talking about needing a shed to store building materials.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-18-2009, 05:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,311
Posted By Homeskooled
Will a skoolie ruin my marriage?

I have a chance to pick up a bus locally from our school district. It is a 1992 International 66 passenger with DT360 and AT. It was in service last year and DOT inspected in March of this year. They...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-18-2009, 08:25 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,250
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Cheap TC2K

That model is on my short list, but I'd prefer it with the 8.3. The dent is probably why it is cheap - looks like a tough place to hammer one out. Being in Minnesota I wonder if it has rust.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-15-2009, 09:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,567
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Rain Barrel/Rain Water Catchment

I'd drink the water after running it through my Big Berkey.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-15-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,567
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Rain Barrel/Rain Water Catchment

What about flipping the roof? You could then have some sort of screen to prevent debris from settling in there. Just thinking out loud.

You may consider having the water tank mounted high in the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-14-2009, 06:56 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,475
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Would this be a good candidate for a skoolie?

It's in my small town here in Wisconsin. They are actually getting ready to crush 6 busses (3 full size). The one I spoke of is the only auto.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-13-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,475
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Would this be a good candidate for a skoolie?

I'm not in a position to act yet. I was hoping someone on here could benefit from a good deal.

I did find a local bus that has caught my eye due to the $750 asking price - a 1992 International 66...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-11-2009, 09:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,475
Posted By Homeskooled
Would this be a good candidate for a skoolie?

Is Genesis a good chasis? What about a flat front with the engine in the front? What is "8 way"?

Price seems good. Colorado bus should not have rust.
...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-09-2009, 06:35 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Hi Everyone!

My FIL is a Ford mechanic. The engines are similar to the powerstroke because that is who Ford uses to make their deisels. I figure it will be easier for me to get repair advice and parts.

Also I...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-08-2009, 11:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,232
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: The Ultimate Skoolie Book List

Data is generally better organized in book form. Also, I access the web through a Blackberry.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-08-2009, 02:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,232
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: The Ultimate Skoolie Book List

I found the following 2 on Amazon:

"The Bus Converter's Bible" - Galey
"Bus Conversion Floor Plans" - Rosander
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-08-2009, 11:41 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,232
Posted By Homeskooled
The Ultimate Skoolie Book List

... I'm not offering one, but asking for one!

If you know of a good book that would be useful in converting a school bus, then please list it in this thread.

Thanks!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-08-2009, 11:32 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 48,527
Posted By Homeskooled
Re: Aerodynamics / MPG increase - up 16%

To keep it simple and respect the aesthetics of a bus, why not cut the bottom off the front bumper, the top off another bumber, and weld the two together to created one large front bumber?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-08-2009, 11:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,053
Posted By Homeskooled
Hi Everyone!

Awesome site! I was turned onto school bus conversions just last week in the survival forum of https://www.goldismoney.info.

This morning I watched my two oldest daughters leave for their FIRST...
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