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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-10-2018, 03:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,633
Posted By zman18
All good things take time, keep it up, don’t...

All good things take time, keep it up, don’t stress, and good luck
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-10-2018, 03:40 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,571
Posted By zman18
A hole is a hole 4-6 inches doesn't matter. That...

A hole is a hole 4-6 inches doesn't matter. That stove will be fine, double wall outside if you’re in deep cold conditions would help. I burn a jotul in my short bus with no problems. Insulate well...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 11-07-2018, 04:04 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,552
Posted By zman18
https://www.roxburyautowreckers.com Bought my...

https://www.roxburyautowreckers.com

Bought my shortie from these guys in 2009 in northern New Jersey. They have a huge selection and pulled 4 buses out for me to test drive. Got the 1999 7.3 turbo...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-10-2018, 05:09 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 5,030
Posted By zman18
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxFNkNf6q8

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BxxFNkNf6q8
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 07-06-2013, 05:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,054
Posted By zman18
Re: Free WVO Jackpot in Upstate NY

Located in Saratoga Springs NY
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 07-06-2013, 01:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,054
Posted By zman18
Free WVO Jackpot in Upstate NY

Over the years my father has collected much WVO from restaurants and bars. My mother currently needs to get rid of most of this oil. Up for grabs are roughly 15, 55 gal. HDPE small mouth barrels each...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 03-17-2012, 10:02 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,043
Posted By zman18
Shortbus in Folly Beach, SC

Folly Beach seems pretty friendly this time of year. Parked overnight last night passed the "Washout" (the best surf spot around) in a residential area. As long as all four tires are off the pavement...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-06-2010, 01:34 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,622
Posted By zman18
Re: Rollcall ! name of your bus

we call ours Expect Delays because of the time it has taken us and all the unexpected troubles we've had during the conversion. www.shortbusmagic.blogspot.com (https://www.shortbusmagic.blogspot.com)
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-25-2010, 10:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,503
Posted By zman18
Re: use of inverters

I guess I would think that instead of purchasing an extra 600/300 watt inverter, why not just get one with double the capacity?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2010, 10:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,045
Posted By zman18
Re: The Appleseed Bus

Looks awesome. How quickly does that stove heat the interior?
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-07-2010, 08:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,876
Posted By zman18
Re: NY registration help for 1st time Schoolie

Im in NY. It sound to me that you dont need to register as RV. Just register it as a regular passenger vehicle. However you must remember to state that it seats more than 2 people. If its only...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-07-2010, 08:41 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,445
Posted By zman18
Re: The Great Conversion: Chemelon Color Changing Bus

Pulling up a chair for this one. Looks great keep up with the pics. Sweet paint canat wait to see what you do inside.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-16-2010, 06:16 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 16,912
Posted By zman18
Re: The Odd OX

Looking sweet. Love the raw wood.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-31-2010, 09:53 PM
Replies: 133
Views: 69,232
Posted By zman18
Re: Schoolbus Homestead

Safe travels again and Im sure youve seen Long Way Round. To anyone who has not seen it check that out. When I was first searching for camper style buses (like the Westfalia) I came across your bus...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-30-2010, 10:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 12,616
Posted By zman18
Re: adding rear deck

Check this link https://seanf.smugmug.com/Bus-Conversion/Conversion-Log-2006/April-2/1329829_3ZmUN This is how I plan to do my rear deck. Perhaps its not strong enough for 400 lbs though. Hopefully...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-29-2010, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,427
Posted By zman18
Re: Basic Conversion Structural Question

Yes those panels are welded to the floor and use very heavy rivets. I removed both in my bus and it was difficult. Havent noticed if removing has upset the structure but I feel fine about it. I...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 08-29-2010, 11:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,424
Posted By zman18
Direction of Coolant flow in E350

Hey,
I have a 99' ford 7.3L turbo powerstroke E350 short bus. I am hooking up a Golden Fuel System veggie conversion and am wondering which way the coolant flows. I have no owners manual.

...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-23-2010, 12:08 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,752
Posted By zman18
Re: Mini-Bird

yeah lets see how its going!!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-18-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 103
Views: 22,900
Posted By zman18
Re: The Bear Den (Bug Out Bus)

That looks so cool. I want a back porch. Great job.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-18-2010, 11:08 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,458
Posted By zman18
Re: Replacing Bus Door with Wooden Exterior Door

Well its a very hard wood, built in solid panels, put together using tongue and groove and ribbed finish nails. It was donated and I believe is quite old. Could have been interior or exterior very...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-17-2010, 10:40 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,458
Posted By zman18
Re: Replacing Bus Door with Wooden Exterior Door

Here is what we did. Got a donor door and cut a rectangle to frame in one of the original windows from the old fold out bus door....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-10-2010, 11:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,427
Posted By zman18
Re: Basic Conversion Structural Question

Not sure what the inner skin of the wall is made of in your bus , but in mine they were cheesey aluminum and I was able to pull the rivets right through the sheet. Like peeling an orange it came...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-24-2010, 09:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,495
Posted By zman18
Re: My floor thoughts

I would say no need to put down floor joists. The plywood could be fastened straight through the insulation and to the sheet metal floor. Thats how I did it. The plywood will distribute weight and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-10-2010, 12:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,433
Posted By zman18
Re: my new shorty

Looks great. Sounds like an adventure living inside while converting. Will stay tuned.
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 07-08-2010, 05:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,418
Posted By zman18
Re: Golden Fuel Systems?

I have had a Greasecar system on a small pick up truck and just got my Golden Fuel system for my Ford Short School bus. My father has done a ton of reasearch and tried to contact Frybrid numerous...
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