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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-19-2016, 02:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 3,194
Posted By BusFiend
:facepalm:

:facepalm:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-18-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,354
Posted By BusFiend
Old school maple flooring? Go for it! The stuff...

Old school maple flooring? Go for it! The stuff is beautiful and wears like iron. It also goes in the old school way; no tongue and groove stuff, etc. You'll probably want to strip it before you...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-18-2016, 06:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,198
Posted By BusFiend
The Cummins 6.7L is used starting in the model...

The Cummins 6.7L is used starting in the model year 2008, I believe. It is Cummins' replacement for the 5.9. With CAT out of the business, there really is only Cummins and IH/Navistar left to power...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-17-2016, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,114
Posted By BusFiend
Hi, Mark! :welcome:

Hi, Mark! :welcome:
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-17-2016, 12:43 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,485
Posted By BusFiend
You overbuild. I overthink... Sorry about...

You overbuild. I overthink...

Sorry about the pocket doors.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-17-2016, 12:40 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 977
Posted By BusFiend
Hi, Steve! :welcome: Hope you're drying out...

Hi, Steve! :welcome:

Hope you're drying out down there!

If you have inside connections at CAT, why not take advantage? It's too bad they left the on-the-road market. Most don't like the CATs...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-16-2016, 10:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,275
Posted By BusFiend
Yes. Insulation helps a lot with both heating...

Yes. Insulation helps a lot with both heating and cooling.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-16-2016, 10:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,198
Posted By BusFiend
Turf makes a lot of sense. It's what I'm doing. ...

Turf makes a lot of sense. It's what I'm doing. However, I would really prefer a manual/overdrive tranny. That being said...

Realize that most skoolie drivetrains have been detuned for...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-15-2016, 04:33 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,174
Posted By BusFiend
Is the skoolie movement too far along now to...

Is the skoolie movement too far along now to routinely get great buses for little money?
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-15-2016, 04:28 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 894,309
Posted By BusFiend
Agreed. My plan would be to fly out and drive it...

Agreed. My plan would be to fly out and drive it back, credit card in hand. A 2500 mile road trip should wring out any issues the bus may have. I'm not sure if I'd survive the trip this time of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-15-2016, 02:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,466
Posted By BusFiend
How do you keep it from freezing up during the...

How do you keep it from freezing up during the winter?
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-15-2016, 02:36 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 894,309
Posted By BusFiend
I think the owner of the Gillig is in it for too...

I think the owner of the Gillig is in it for too much and wants to avoid a loss.

That being said, he answered my questions within 24 hours. We're talking about a medium duty chassis with a heavy...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2016, 02:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By BusFiend
The AT545 can be retroed with a lockup torque...

The AT545 can be retroed with a lockup torque converter. It will, however, remain a 4spd gearbox with a 1:1 top gear. Essentially, the 545 becomes a 643.

The DT466 should go in a TC 2000, but it...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-15-2016, 02:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,067
Posted By BusFiend
Hi, Hoverlover! :welcome: Have fun on your...

Hi, Hoverlover! :welcome:

Have fun on your journey!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2016, 02:30 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By BusFiend
Allison 2000 series for FE, 3000 series for RE or...

Allison 2000 series for FE, 3000 series for RE or MT643 for either. All lockup. 2000/3000 series are overdriven, with the possibility of unlocking a 6th, double overdriven gear for REs. The AT545s...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-14-2016, 10:40 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 5,174
Posted By BusFiend
$2600 is pretty good for this bus. I'd go as...

$2600 is pretty good for this bus. I'd go as high as $3500. The spoiler has to be worth $500! :rofl: Don't knock the spoiler though. The back of the bus can get NASTY in bad weather...
Forum: Skoolie Life 08-14-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,714
Posted By BusFiend
I think it's your taste in beer that she's cross...

I think it's your taste in beer that she's cross with...

https://growlermag.com/wp-content/uploads/Crap-Beer-PAGE.jpg
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-14-2016, 10:28 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 13,076
Posted By BusFiend
You could always name your skoolie Hindenburg!

You could always name your skoolie Hindenburg!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-14-2016, 10:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,006
Posted By BusFiend
Perfect Off-The-Road TOAD?

Not cheap but maybe a lot of fun...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsHhVcRx560
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-14-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 991
Posted By BusFiend
The DT466 is plenty of engine for highway use. ...

The DT466 is plenty of engine for highway use. Highways speeds are all in the gearing. A modern overdrive tranny is helpful. A lock-up torque converter is desirable.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-14-2016, 09:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,172
Posted By BusFiend
Losing air, while not running, is pretty typical....

Losing air, while not running, is pretty typical. I put over 100k miles on a brand new $420K Prevost that would lose its air in 36-48 hours. I believe that RVs with air suspensions and leveling...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-14-2016, 03:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 871
Posted By BusFiend
Hi B_K! :welcome:

Hi B_K! :welcome:
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-14-2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,769
Posted By BusFiend
Two words for you... gravity boots :dance: ...

Two words for you... gravity boots :dance: :biggrin:

https://www.amazon.com/Body-Solid-GIB2-Inversion-Boots/dp/B00KC3I2EQ
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-14-2016, 01:19 AM
Replies: 265
Views: 47,653
Posted By BusFiend
Congrats! Have fun!

Congrats! Have fun!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-13-2016, 04:05 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,769
Posted By BusFiend
I hear ya, man. At 6'3", I tend to be a bit more...

I hear ya, man. At 6'3", I tend to be a bit more conscious of door and ceiling heights.
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