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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2010, 08:07 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

I've got camper plates on it. I know I don't need my CDL to drive it anymore at this point. My point was that I should be a relatively low risk to the insurance company because I've got a ton of...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2010, 07:32 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

Wow that paint job looks great. Nice job! Are you planning on doing rubrails a different color for accent, or leaving it all green?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2010, 08:49 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

Good luck with it, but I'm 27 and I've held my class B CDL for 8 years, and I'm paying about $1200 a year for insurance on my bus.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-05-2010, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,004
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: First Timer, 92 Wayne 7.3

What will you do for the dozens of seams, laps, and joints you can't reach with a blaster, or apply paint to? If you can't do all, why do any?

Smitty[/quote]

I might agree with your theory if...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,004
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: First Timer, 92 Wayne 7.3

I'd definitely recommend painting the undercarriage at this point. It is in such great condition it will require very little prep work. When I get a chance I'll take a pic of my mini bus's...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2010, 08:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 10,004
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: First Timer, 92 Wayne 7.3

Wow, the undercarriage on that bus looks excellent! Hardly any rust at all. I'm jealous. Just FYI: Wayne went out of business in 1995. Good luck with it!
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-24-2010, 08:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 22,270
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: What to register/insure my bus as?

You can try Progressive Commercial for your insurance.

https://www.progressivecommercial.com/

I know that a bunch of people on these forums have said they have gotten dropped by Progressive...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-24-2010, 08:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 6,963
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Our Second Bus

It's better to park it over gravel or pavement anyway. Park it over grass and you're asking for a rusty undercarriage. The moisture from the grass will rust things right out. I learned this the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-23-2010, 07:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,347
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Jared's Wayne Chevy

Here's what the wheels looked like before on that bus:

https://www.boomspeed.com/grnthmb55/wheelsbefore46resize.jpg

It's amazing what a little paint and tire shine can do!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-22-2010, 08:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,347
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Jared's Wayne Chevy

Jared,

You should paint up your wheels like I did on this bus:
https://www.boomspeed.com/grnthmb55/birdcleanfl2resize.JPG

Get a wire brush attachment for your drill and strip off any rust, then...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-11-2010, 07:19 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

Ok, this is all starting to make more sense now. Perhaps it's the regular Progressive division that is dropping these school bus camper conversions because they shouldn't be insuring them to begin...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-11-2010, 05:52 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

I told them the same thing you did, that it was a school bus camper conversion, with seats removed, and would be registered as a camper. It is not registered or insured as a commercial vehicle. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-11-2010, 04:33 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

Consider yourself very lucky. I'm paying $1290 a year for mine with Progressive Commercial, and that's with my CDL discount... I know someone else who pays $1200 for his bus with Progressive, with...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-07-2010, 01:45 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,371
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: AAA dropped a bomb on me today.

I've got the AAA Plus RV coverage, and it has worked very well for me on two occasions. I guess it all depends on what AAA motor club you are dealing with. Both times I got towed, the bill was over...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2010, 10:18 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

Nice bus. Thanks for the pix and video. In case you are interested... you can tell from the V asset # on the front of the hood that the bus was originally a Vancom bus. Vancom was bought out by...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-30-2010, 10:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,155
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: IH 6.9 Diesel in 1959 R-185 IH

If I were you I'd post this in the following forum:

https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/forum/for ... ORUM_ID=33 (https://www.schoolbusfleet.com/forum/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=33)

Some real knowledgeable...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-25-2010, 11:51 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

Glad to hear it. It was well worth the phone call. I'm looking forward to seeing pix of the bus!

-Dave
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-23-2010, 07:54 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 14,866
Posted By grnthmb55
Re: Chandlers skoolie

If I were you I would have thrown it back in First Student's lap for breach of contract. They promised you a bus and delivery for $1800. Now you're being forced to put money and time into it before...
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