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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-30-2017, 06:11 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
Horrible at using this forum. Apologies for the...

Horrible at using this forum. Apologies for the repeat photos


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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-30-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-13-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
As for the windows, I did hear a lot about...

As for the windows, I did hear a lot about problems with house windows but I decided to gamble. I'm going to brace them still and hope for the best. If they hold up, I'm hoping for good insulation...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-13-2017, 11:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-08-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
Starting framing the windows. Here's a quick look...

Starting framing the windows. Here's a quick look at the first one. I'll have more pictures soon. Framing them was actually intimidating because it was the first thing that solidified my floor plan....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-01-2017, 04:38 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
I love rust and it loves me

Here's to more rust:biggrin:

I have almost all the rust prepped at this moment. Other side of wheel wells are ready to be welded. Another area at the front where the stairs met the isle is also...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2017, 03:33 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
Some Hat Channel that my old Voc Tech High School...

Some Hat Channel that my old Voc Tech High School made for me :)
Boy its nice to have that connection still:Thanx:

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2017, 03:15 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
Thanks Robin! Don't think I'll be doing the...

Thanks Robin!

Don't think I'll be doing the spray foam, due to the price. My numbers came out to around $1500 for it and I believe I can use traditional insulation for a lot cheaper.

Going to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2017, 12:36 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
Floor repair

Here's some more pictures of the floor being repaired. I cut out past the rust and replaced the holes with thick, 11gauge steel. Should hold up for plenty of years to come....

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2017, 12:30 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2017, 11:45 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,451
Posted By Freedom chaser
Thomas The Dank Engine

Hey guys!

Never had a forum before but I will do my best to make sense and not lose your interest.

I've had my bus for almost 8 months now. I've been doing all the destruction and raise roof...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-19-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,367
Posted By Freedom chaser
I was thinking about going the route you did. It...

I was thinking about going the route you did. It looks like you've got it to fit perfectly! Do you remember the dimensions of your ribs and rectangular tubing you used? Looks plenty strong too
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-17-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,367
Posted By Freedom chaser
Material for roof raise!?

Hey everyone,

I'm having the most difficult time finding material to extend the ribs on my bus. It's a 2001 Thomas and the ID of the ribs are 1 1/8" wide which is impossible to find square giving...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-09-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,103
Posted By Freedom chaser
Skylight window?

I want to replace the emergency latches on the roof with skylights but I'm not sure where to find them or exactly what windows I can use.

I've found the dome style windows but the flange is flat...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-28-2016, 08:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By Freedom chaser
Wait, is that a bad thing?

Wait, is that a bad thing?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-27-2016, 10:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By Freedom chaser
It's great to see so much support on this forum....

It's great to see so much support on this forum. I'll try to get some pictures up as soon as I figure out how. Also, got the radio in, all the wires were color coded!

So today I decided to call...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-27-2016, 08:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,367
Posted By Freedom chaser
Proud owner of 01 International/Thomas!

Just had my bus delivered to me yesterday morning and I'm so happy to have her finally sitting in my driveway!

She's 38' Thomas built with the Dt466e and Allison 2000 tranny

135,000 miles and...
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