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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-17-2016, 11:44 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By TheMagicBus
I'm going to purchase a trickle charger for the...

I'm going to purchase a trickle charger for the batteries until I convert the stupid electronic door to a manual one. I kept having to turn the key to be able to shut it, and one day I went to turn...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-17-2016, 10:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By TheMagicBus
Block heater help

So my bus is going to be parked all winter this year while I'm working on it and going to school. I plan on starting it once or twice a month just to move the tires, but it won't be driven off the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-07-2016, 10:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,533
Posted By TheMagicBus
I was trying to get it insured for a short period...

I was trying to get it insured for a short period to get it home, but I could only go with a full month. I guess it will just depend on how much the difference in the quote would be
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-04-2016, 10:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,533
Posted By TheMagicBus
I don't have it insured anymore, I only did to...

I don't have it insured anymore, I only did to get it home. Since I'm 19 it's about $300 a month..
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-04-2016, 09:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,533
Posted By TheMagicBus
Spray foam coverage

Anyone know the best place to order spray foam from and how much I would need to do 5" walls and a 2" ceiling? Interior or the bus is about 26 feet.

Already ordered the Por-15 and prep, just gotta...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
I'm actually surprised at how long some of them...

I'm actually surprised at how long some of them went before losing walls though
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 10:43 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
Haha that's great

Haha that's great
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 10:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
It's a 2001 Bluebird, and I believe it is just...

It's a 2001 Bluebird, and I believe it is just caulked to the rubber mat if I recall correctly. No plywood if that matters!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
I know it wouldn't meet the same standards, but...

I know it wouldn't meet the same standards, but I'm not really looking at going off a jump or rolling it haha. I'm just trying to be sure that I won't clip a tree branch or something and have the top...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 10:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
Like I can definitely see how it can provide...

Like I can definitely see how it can provide structural support, but adding multiple horizontal supports going across the entirety of the bus should in theory do just almost as much as the seat...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 09:45 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
They're riveted to the ribs and I think they're...

They're riveted to the ribs and I think they're just caulked to the rubber floor? I started removing the back drivers side because that was the worst leak, and it wasn't hard to peel away after...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2016, 09:07 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,596
Posted By TheMagicBus
Chair rail removal

I've seen that a couple people say that I cannot remove these because they are structural. The gap between these and the wall is completely sealed, so any leaky windows will leak right into them,...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-15-2016, 12:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,833
Posted By TheMagicBus
What if I filled the caps with glue before I put...

What if I filled the caps with glue before I put them on? That way they wouldn't have any chance in coming off, and if I decide to use any of them down the road I can just cut off the capped part.
...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-14-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,833
Posted By TheMagicBus
I already separated the accessory wires from all...

I already separated the accessory wires from all the lights and signals, im not touching those. Im having all of my interior power run though separate lines.

Can I just cut the accessory wires...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-13-2016, 08:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,833
Posted By TheMagicBus
That's what I figured Roadrunner, it's a 2001 so...

That's what I figured Roadrunner, it's a 2001 so it's pretty new. I think I'll just clip the end of one of the roof hatch wires and if it doesn't start with it disconnected I'll just reconnect it and...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-13-2016, 04:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,833
Posted By TheMagicBus
Stock wiring for speakers, lights and emergency exits

Hi everyone
So I'm just about done with gutting my bus but I have all the wiring that ran through the ceiling to get rid of. I'm not planning on reinstalling the speakers and driving lights, so how...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-10-2016, 01:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By TheMagicBus
Sadly driving it 20 miles a month won't be...

Sadly driving it 20 miles a month won't be doable, I'm cancelling the insurance while I have it parked (Statefarm doesn't like 18 year olds to own busses so they make it way too expensive)... $320 a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-10-2016, 07:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,510
Posted By TheMagicBus
Parking for long periods of time

So I have a semi-permanent spot for my bus as I'm still in school for the next year and a half, but I'm worried about parking it for such an extended time. It's a 2001 Bluebird front engine with a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-04-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,319
Posted By TheMagicBus
I'm in Oswego! Shoot me an email at...

I'm in Oswego! Shoot me an email at ryane139@yahoo.com, it would be really cool to meet up and swap ideas and what not!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-31-2016, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By TheMagicBus
A buddy of mine helped me out a bit today, we...

A buddy of mine helped me out a bit today, we hauled out 8 of the seats which really helped get some room to work. I'm happy to say I'm really close to having this thing 100% gutted and I haven't...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By TheMagicBus
I kinda gave up on getting the window out right...

I kinda gave up on getting the window out right now, I just cut under the ledge with tin snips.

I got all the insulation out of the walls, minus one panel that is still covered by stacked chairs...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2016, 11:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By TheMagicBus
Haha of course, damn thing won't budge a bit

Haha of course, damn thing won't budge a bit
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2016, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By TheMagicBus
Any idea how to get the skin off where the...

Any idea how to get the skin off where the emergency exit windows are? The bottom portion blocks the rail it sits on.. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2016, 10:27 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By TheMagicBus
Definitely with the meet up! Sounds awesome and...

Definitely with the meet up! Sounds awesome and seems like a good way to get new ideas..

With the drivers area, what do people normally do? Should I leave it as it is? Should I remove the driver...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2016, 07:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,270
Posted By TheMagicBus
Really? I've heard that there are many variations...

Really? I've heard that there are many variations of this engine, and that if I have a turbo in it, it'll be a better one with better pistons and fuel injectors.. Oh well, it's too late now!

So...
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