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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-15-2019, 06:49 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,725
Posted By Hammerhead
My 2001 GMC is my current work truck! School Bus...

My 2001 GMC is my current work truck! School Bus Conversion Resources - Hammerhead's Album: 2001 GMC "Tool" bus (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962.html)
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,533
Posted By Hammerhead
Replacement AC

I've been looking for a rooftop unit. My bus came from northern Pennsylvania and the AC lines below have leaks at all the joints. I'm thinking it would be cheaper to convert to a roof top unit.
I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-30-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,899
Posted By Hammerhead
If you fill the gap between your roof and ceiling...

If you fill the gap between your roof and ceiling with spray foam and bolt the metal back to the ribs, you've wasted a lot of money. The ribs were how the ceiling was getting hot before and will be...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-03-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 689
Posted By Hammerhead
Original school bus stuff

Howdy fellow Bus Nuts,
I was just wondering what everyone does with their removed school bus crossing arm, stop sign, extra lights, mirrors, etc.
I've found that, for the most part, they're...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-21-2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
GEICO was willing to insure mine and at a very...

GEICO was willing to insure mine and at a very reasonable rate. Of course, it's commercial insurance but it's still cheap!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-10-2017, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
In retrospect, this isn't a good idea. I haven't...

In retrospect, this isn't a good idea. I haven't done anything yet. Still pondering the idea and now, with new info available about towing, I'm looking more towards a "real" hitch welded to the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-02-2017, 08:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums...

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16385.jpg

My plan with this is to bolt it to the underside of my bumper with 5/8" grade 8 bolts.
On the inside top of the bottom bend...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-11-2017, 02:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums...

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16218.jpg

Chassis goes to the bumper so it's just a case of constructing a frame to hold the receiver below the bumper...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-11-2017, 02:04 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums...

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16216.jpg

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16218.jpg
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-10-2017, 07:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
What I would be towing would be under 5000 lbs....

What I would be towing would be under 5000 lbs. I'll get the photos tomorrow. Sun has moved behind the trees for today! Thanks!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-10-2017, 05:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
I've only been under there once so I don't really...

I've only been under there once so I don't really know.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-10-2017, 05:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,921
Posted By Hammerhead
Reese hitch on a bus?

I'm wondering how other folks have installed a Reese receiver on their bus. Behind the bumper of mine is nothing to mount to and mounting the receiver directly to the bumper doesn't seem like a good...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-06-2017, 04:40 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
Update

My insurance company, AIC, has agreed to insure my bus since I'm using it for a construction vehicle. The agent mistakenly filed it as a Savanna van.
End result is $200 more per year than my...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-03-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
How does the commercial insurance compare price...

How does the commercial insurance compare price wise to your personal auto insurance?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-02-2017, 05:03 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
That's what I'm thinking but, it seems the VIN...

That's what I'm thinking but, it seems the VIN would bring up the van part! :blink:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-02-2017, 03:18 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
It's a bus body built on a GMC Savanna van...

It's a bus body built on a GMC Savanna van cutaway. That's why the little girl at my insurance agency wrote it up as a van...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-02-2017, 01:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
Re: Insurance

I had a feeling the commercial insurance requirement was due to size. Mine's only 20' long! :)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-02-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,808
Posted By Hammerhead
Ricky, Does a repurposed short bus "always"...

Ricky,
Does a repurposed short bus "always" have to carry commercial insurance? My current carrier will not renew in May. My agent wrote the personal liabilty policy based on the title stating GMC...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-02-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,300
Posted By Hammerhead
Insurance!

My insurance agent initially insured my Shorty with personal liability insurance. Now that the company, AIC has reviewed the policy they are not going to renew in May and have told me I need...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-20-2017, 07:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By Hammerhead
I have JBL GTO638 3-ways in mine. They sound...

I have JBL GTO638 3-ways in mine. They sound awesome!
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-20-2017, 07:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By Hammerhead
I was thinking if I run an amp on the system I...

I was thinking if I run an amp on the system I might as well upgrade the wiring. I did some exploratory surgery yesterday and have no idea how the wires get to the dash (once they arrive at the van...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-19-2017, 09:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,250
Posted By Hammerhead
Speaker wiring

Howdy,
I am currently installing a new sound system in my 2001 MidBus shorty. My dilemma is running new speaker wires. Short of tearing the whole thing apart, how do the wires travel through the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-05-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,317
Posted By Hammerhead
Welcome

I'm in Lynchburg, VA. Got my Shorty on eBay from a nice fellow in upper PA.. 2001 GMC cab with a Mid Bus rear. Very well taken care of as it was a Head Start bus. Now it's going to be my big crazy...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-18-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 13,517
Posted By Hammerhead
Question Paint Prep

Thanks! It was my girls first time using a roller, and it was windy that night. There are a lot of curtains, bugs and leaf impressions in the paint, you just cant tell from 10 feet away lol. Some...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-24-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 41,512
Posted By Hammerhead
That's a good idea. Looks nice and clean on the...

That's a good idea. Looks nice and clean on the outside too!
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