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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-20-2016, 04:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,353
Posted By pharmboi
I can help a little with interior height...

I can help a little with interior height measurements. Collins bodies are usually 76 1/2" at centerline. Bluebird are 76". Thomas are about 72" - I know I can't stand up in any of the Thomas 4 or...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-31-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 17,972
Posted By pharmboi
I did a 98 Ford/Collins very similar to your bus...

I did a 98 Ford/Collins very similar to your bus but with diesel. I got 10-15 mpg but never drove that fast, usually under 65. Here's a link to my build. I have many more photos if you are...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-30-2016, 03:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,799
Posted By pharmboi
Somewhere on this site is my short bus - a...

Somewhere on this site is my short bus - a Collins/Ford - with some pictures. Search for pharmboi. I pulled off the interior sheet metal and replaced the thin figerglss insulation with 1" foil...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-30-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,139
Posted By pharmboi
In my opinion you can work metal easier than...

In my opinion you can work metal easier than fiber glass. I did a steel short bus and moved windows up, installed a fridge, etc. Cutting and patching fiber glass is messy. I'd rather work with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-16-2016, 12:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,895
Posted By pharmboi
Raising the roof?

My first bus was a Ford/Collins DRW 4 window - the height at centerline was I think 78 inches. I am 74 inches tall so it was not too bad. I'm wondering if anyone has raised the roof on a skoolie...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-16-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,659
Posted By pharmboi
One thing to keep in mind is that the gas fridges...

One thing to keep in mind is that the gas fridges like Norcold and Dometic run on a temerature differential. If room temp is cool the fridge will be cooler. IF it is 100 in your bus the gas fridge...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-16-2016, 11:41 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 4,659
Posted By pharmboi
Fridge info

I found a 2 door Dometic for $500 at a nearby RV fridge repair place just west of Effingham, IL. It was perfect for my little 4 window DWR Ford Skoolie. One post said propane mode used a lot of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-15-2016, 09:07 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,240
Posted By pharmboi
What kind of toilet is that and how does it work?...

What kind of toilet is that and how does it work?
Thanks,
pharmboi
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-15-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 11,395
Posted By pharmboi
I agree a passenger seat up front is important...

I agree a passenger seat up front is important but so are seatbelts, I bought a great seat out of a van at a scrapyard for $40. It has armrests both sides and SEAT BELTS. I mounted it on a swivel...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-15-2016, 08:49 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,788
Posted By pharmboi
Here is a link to a bus similar to your 4 window...

Here is a link to a bus similar to your 4 window short bus that I finished a couple years back. The only important thing it didn't have was a toilet. I did install a small porta-potty but never...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-15-2016, 08:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,011
Posted By pharmboi
Miss Grundy - here is a link (I hope) to my bus...

Miss Grundy - here is a link (I hope) to my bus on this forum.

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f27/the-short-bus-10330.html
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-15-2016, 08:26 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,011
Posted By pharmboi
Finding a bus

Miss Grundy,

Here are a couple of options for finding a bus. 1. Contact any school district in your area and get to know the person in charge of the bus barn. 2. Look up First Student web site and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-03-2015, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,396
Posted By pharmboi
There are two 16 gallon tanks at the rear under...

There are two 16 gallon tanks at the rear under the bed - one on each side. I surrounded them with 1/2" of foam insulation. The city water inlet feeds both. Something I'm considering for the next...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-03-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,396
Posted By pharmboi
This bus was a '4 window'. I'm shopping for a 5...

This bus was a '4 window'. I'm shopping for a 5 or 6 window Ford this time. I'm also considering the 6 window AmTran conventional bus simply because it has 78" inside height.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-24-2015, 08:44 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 8,214
Posted By pharmboi
See my Short Bus posting. I finished it a year...

See my Short Bus posting. I finished it a year ago and eventually sold it but have lots of pictures. It turned out really nice. Very comfortable to camp in but a little noisy to travel in. Can't...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-24-2015, 08:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,396
Posted By pharmboi
The Short Bus

My first bus is done and gone and I'm already regretting the sale. Wish I had it back....I did find out they are hard to sell and not worth what you put into them so be advised, if you build one,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-14-2010, 11:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,152
Posted By pharmboi
Re: what the global warmists' really want...

One final comment - a quote from Laurence J. Peter: Against logic there is no armor like ignorance.

To all those who doubt global warming is real, may you stay blissfully uninformed and magically...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-20-2010, 12:47 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,152
Posted By pharmboi
Re: what the global warmists' really want...

First, Al isn't asking for my posessions - he's asking people to pay attention to what is going on around them. As far as getting into your pocketbook, the recent Bush administrations got farther...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-19-2010, 01:48 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,152
Posted By pharmboi
Re: what the global warmists' really want...

I've been reading the various postings on Skoolie for several years and gleaned a lot of useful information from some really smart bus recyclers. It was a little scary to run across this discussion...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-18-2010, 09:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,708
Posted By pharmboi
Re: New member, new project

My philosopphy is if it isn't broken don't fix it. My 98 Ford/Collins has a good solid floor and the steel beneath is in good shape with minimal rust. At the age of yours it might need a new floor...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-26-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,059
Posted By pharmboi
Re: Legal paint

My guess would be "when in Rome you are subject to the laws of the Romans". I plan to drive in lots of states so will change the bus color to something legal.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-22-2010, 08:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 27,059
Posted By pharmboi
Legal paint

I have a question about paint color. Can someone point me to legaleze regarding changing the bus color from yellow to anything else? I haven't finished my conversion and haven't changed the paint...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-08-2010, 06:24 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,038
Posted By pharmboi
Re: Identifying drive train specifics

I'm staying away from the shuttles because I don't want to deal with the fiberglass body. I'm not that familiar with what other major differences there are. I'm looking for a mini school bus -...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-07-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,038
Posted By pharmboi
Re: Identifying drive train specifics

Thanks for your comments, particularly regarding the Ford 7.3 diesel. I was leaning that way and you've all convinced me to avoid the GM diesel. I haven't seen the Cummins 5.9 in any cutaways . If...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-06-2010, 02:29 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,038
Posted By pharmboi
Re: Identifying drive train specifics

I tried the link and all I could find was the engine and brake info - nothing about transmission and rear axle. No luck finding it on the GM site either. Does anyone know how to get to this kind of...
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