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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-19-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

Well i finally started makeing progress again. I got a donor camper and started stripping it out. Now i am going to work on myfloor plan with the appliances. Its been a long time but i just keep...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-31-2010, 03:15 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

Well I got my rv plates in the mail last week now all the legal stuff is done. I got the floor cleaned up and started painting the inside. I am still in the planning stage. I drilled out one of the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 05-13-2010, 03:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,298
Posted By maj
Vibration at Idle

Hi, I have a 1995 carpenter flat nose front engine, 40 ft. bus. It has a 5.9 cummins with 125,000 miles on it. It runs great but at Idle it vibrates the bus. If I take if just off idle it smooths...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-07-2010, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

THANKS smitty. I will try that tomorrow
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-07-2010, 05:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

well it has rained for the last two days, my days off. This is slowing my progress way down. I started wire wheeling the floor so I can paint it. I have noticed a lot of rain water coming in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-29-2010, 09:16 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,158
Posted By maj
Re: Smitty's Bus

GREAT JOB. Looks like you did well in elkhart. I just went to topeka and looked at some surplus. I read you will have a roof tank also. Where is that going? Keep up the good work.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-29-2010, 05:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

Well I finally got the police check done and the title and plate work done. I should have my plates in a few weeks. Indiana mails out new truck and rv plates out.
I started removing the inner panels...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-21-2010, 08:46 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 31,251
Posted By maj
Re: It begins! (sorta)

You have got to start somewhere. Welcome and I wish you luck. Keep us informed.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-18-2010, 04:26 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

Today I painted most of the bus with rustolem auto spay paint. It took 2 cans per side. Looks perty good. This a start.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-15-2010, 04:49 AM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,283
Posted By maj
Re: Finally Moliska is joining skoolie.net!

Welcome. Looks like your well on your way. I know a bout not beeing able to sleep with this project running around in your head. I started working on mine about 3 weeks ago and Its all I think about....
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 03-10-2010, 08:03 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 11,306
Posted By maj
After market upgrades for 5.9

Has anyone seen the upgrades from banks power? I like the packages.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-10-2010, 07:42 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

well I scraped the seats today. 860 lb of steel. $106.00. Tomorrow I am going to finish the temp paint job. Then my insurance will be happy. Warm weather is great. I think between the seats and the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-09-2010, 07:54 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

Driveing it is a challenge but I drive a tower fire truck at my fire station and it is over 40 ft. long. You have to plan where you are going. it is only about 8 feet longer then most. getting fuel...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-09-2010, 07:21 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,158
Posted By maj
Re: Smitty's Bus

Looks great. when you are done how close to the GVW do you think you will be? Boy have you done alot of work. Keep up the good work.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-09-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

well today I got the rest of the floor out and in the trash. I can not sell the seats so I searted stripping them so I can scrap the metal. If I cut it in 2 ft. pieces i CAN get 220 a ton for it. I...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-07-2010, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,165
Posted By maj
Re: Looking for service manuals for 95 carpenter FE

I was trying to find a wiring drawing but I think I will have to draw it my self. I wish I knew all the inter locks and safety. I think it will be trial and error. As soon as the weather get better I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-07-2010, 06:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,274
Posted By maj
Re: Removing rivets from rubrails

When you remove the rub rails will the sides loose any structural strength?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-05-2010, 02:23 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

This is my first attempt at painting the bus. Weather is cold so its not working well. Good enough for the police inspection.
Mike
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-04-2010, 05:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

Day 3
Well I removed the stop sign. Removed all the letters on one side. I painted the back and one side. Not real good temp paint, so I can get the change of body use title. I have the front and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2010, 07:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

here is more
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2010, 07:52 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

I think I got it
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2010, 07:48 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

pics 3-3-10
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2010, 07:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

I found out the alarm was the check your kid alarm. Rest was above the rear door. I learn something everyday.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-03-2010, 07:09 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

DAY2
All the seats are out. most of the rotten wet plywood is up. WOW that is a lot of work. My trash is full so tomorrow I will work on removing the stopsign and warning lites. Friday I start...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-02-2010, 07:36 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 5,404
Posted By maj
Re: OUTPOST

day 1
Well I got all but 3 seats out today in 6 hours. I found very bad plywood on the floor. I will start that tomorrow. My son found out that the bus has an alarm. I am still trying to find out...
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