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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-22-2016, 07:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By kargofab
You'll find quite a variance as each coach...

You'll find quite a variance as each coach builder has freehand to change the design of the coach and there's no standard window or seat pitch.

I've found the bigger ones to be the "five window"...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-03-2016, 04:10 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,260
Posted By kargofab
How big is yours?

Your skoolie, that is.

Exterior length, width....interior length from the driver's seat back, width....

I'm trying to get a feel for what's out there and get beyond the standard "just count the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-03-2016, 08:03 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By kargofab
For a number of reasons, I can't get a 40' bus. ...

For a number of reasons, I can't get a 40' bus.

What were the inside usable dimensions of your shortie?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-03-2016, 04:49 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By kargofab
With my very limited knowledge, the Bluebird body...

With my very limited knowledge, the Bluebird body is something that attracted me.

I think the price is good. Quite a few of the other buses I've seen advertised recently are double or triple that...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-02-2016, 05:57 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By kargofab
I was hoping for advice more along the lines of...

I was hoping for advice more along the lines of "the 6.5L diesel is good as long as no magic blue smoke escapes from it" rather than matrimonial :)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-02-2016, 05:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By kargofab
I would love a whole bus, but divorce is...

I would love a whole bus, but divorce is expensive :)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-02-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,352
Posted By kargofab
Found a shortie?

Does anyone have any feedback, or things to watch out for? I believe it's a 3500 platform with Bluebird body. Not sure which diesel engine it is (yet).

2001 GMC Vandura Other | used cars & trucks...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-02-2016, 08:51 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 897
Posted By kargofab
Hello from Toronto

Hi! I recently joined so that I can absorb information from those who have gone before and converted a shortie school or shuttle bus. :smile:

At this point, I have never even been in a school bus...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-27-2016, 05:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,897
Posted By kargofab
Is this what you're referring to? 6 Point...

Is this what you're referring to?

6 Point Safety Harness Bus Seats | eBay (https://www.ebay.com/itm/6-point-safety-harness-bus-seats-/121968733597)

Good price!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-27-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,897
Posted By kargofab
Any links to what these look like? I'll have to...

Any links to what these look like? I'll have to put this in a short bus, FYI.

Thx.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-27-2016, 04:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,897
Posted By kargofab
Strapping down the little ones

I would imagine there are plenty of folk, like me, who want to put a young family into a bus.

I've read the propaganda on school buses being safer than cars and that because they're...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-27-2016, 05:17 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,516
Posted By kargofab
Wow. There's a wealth of information in this...

Wow. There's a wealth of information in this thread. I'm glad I won't have to deal with air brakes ;)

Has anyone got any recommendations on road coverage? I would imagine a lot of the camper/RV...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-25-2016, 05:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,516
Posted By kargofab
Thanks for all the advice so far! This has...

Thanks for all the advice so far! This has somewhat reaffirmed my choice to start with a short-bus (preferably E350 with a 7.3). It also makes getting tires easier and there are lots of mechanics...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-24-2016, 06:31 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,516
Posted By kargofab
Breaking down?

I'm looking into getting a short bus (E350 with a Powerstroke 7.3). I understand the engine is pretty solid and will go to the moon and back, but I'm still worried about the bus breaking down on the...
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