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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-27-2019, 09:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,838
Posted By Lowkee
DT466E will not shut down when key is off

Hello everyone. My bus, a 1999 Amtran/International 3900 with a DT466E engine, is having an intermittent problem shutting down.

The problem first occurred last year after a long and hot drive....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2018, 10:58 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,868
Posted By Lowkee
Thank you for clarifying. Will you be putting...

Thank you for clarifying. Will you be putting plywood behind the sheets as well, or will the thicker steel negate the need for that?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2018, 10:29 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,868
Posted By Lowkee
I really like how this looks. What do you mean...

I really like how this looks. What do you mean by a "delete?" Are there any guides out there that could show me roughly how to do this?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,868
Posted By Lowkee
This is a good point. The windows are tinted but...

This is a good point. The windows are tinted but I think you would still be able to see that they are painted.


I'm going to pull those windows and skin. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-03-2018, 10:36 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,868
Posted By Lowkee
Yeah that's what I thought too... If I'm going...

Yeah that's what I thought too... If I'm going to skin over, I think I'll pop the window out rather than try and to skin over. Does anyone have close up pictures of this install?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2018, 05:07 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,868
Posted By Lowkee
This is my exact problem. I have 8 windows I...

This is my exact problem. I have 8 windows I need to replace. Have you figured the cost out yet? I got a sheet of 18G galvanized for $220. It was 4x8 I believe. It might just be worth it for the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2018, 04:26 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 26,868
Posted By Lowkee
Remove windows and skin with steel, or paint glass and frame over?

Hi all, been doing some window research and I'd like to gather some opinions.

I've narrowed my two options down to this:

1. Paint the inside of my existing windows black, spray foam over the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-13-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,567
Posted By Lowkee
Good advice all around. The eyebolts are...

Good advice all around. The eyebolts are supported at the top of the frame and the bottom, So I hope to reduce the side-stress on the bolt. I looked for some kind of bracket with a pin or bolt, but...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-12-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,567
Posted By Lowkee
I turned my wheelchair lift door into a fold out deck

Check this out, I pulled out my wheelchair lift and converted the door into a deck that drops out like a drawbridge. I had a welder fabricate the steel, but designed and built the rest of it myself....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-06-2018, 08:34 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 6,569
Posted By Lowkee
I do security consulting in Healthcare. Mostly...

I do security consulting in Healthcare. Mostly risk assessments. (They pay me to steal things like drugs, patient data, or equipment, then explain how to prevent it.) Most of the job is working...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-02-2018, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By Lowkee
Awesome! Please let us know how it goes.

Awesome! Please let us know how it goes.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-02-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By Lowkee
The holes from my hatches are 25.5 rib edge to...

The holes from my hatches are 25.5 rib edge to rib edge. The holes that are pre-drilled on the skylight should line up along the first line of rivets. I may have to do some work to get it to seal...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-01-2018, 12:14 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,098
Posted By Lowkee
Has anyone tried these skylights on Ebay?

https://www.ebay.com/i/331513761292?chn=ps

Very good price and are clearly pretty strong, judging by the picture. Should fit nicely in the exit hatch.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-01-2018, 11:31 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,487
Posted By Lowkee
I think this may be a good bet and would probably...

I think this may be a good bet and would probably make me feel better about it while I'm away from the bus. Alarm and 3M film on the glass would be a good hedge, but I like the idea of making friends...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-28-2018, 09:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,429
Posted By Lowkee
Not sure, but I bet ICBC isn't going to make it...

Not sure, but I bet ICBC isn't going to make it easy.

I used to live in BC and may move back. Following. Did you need to get a CDL with your airbrakes?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-25-2018, 10:46 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,487
Posted By Lowkee
Questions are more than welcome! Although...

Questions are more than welcome!

Although it won't look as clean, I am now thinking of installing the shutters on the outside of the windscreen, to prevent damage. Alternatively, I'm looking at...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-25-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,487
Posted By Lowkee
Yes, traveling solo to South America. Bus will...

Yes, traveling solo to South America. Bus will be sitting alone for long periods while I'm out adventuring. I have a lot of expensive gear.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-23-2018, 09:42 AM
Replies: 1,277
Views: 284,460
Posted By Lowkee
What are you using for roof material? How did...

What are you using for roof material? How did you get that nice curve above the windows without cracking? Thanks!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-23-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,487
Posted By Lowkee
Roll-up security shutters inside windshield on FE flatnose

Hey everyone,

I am looking for ways to secure my bus, including the windshield. I found some low profile roll-up security shutters that I think will fit under the front bulkhead, above the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-31-2018, 09:45 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,261
Posted By Lowkee
I skinned over my exit hatches with 20ga...

I skinned over my exit hatches with 20ga galvanized steel, as they were leaking quite badly. Ended up putting a Maxxair fan in the forward hatch. Now I'm thinking I want a skylight where the rear...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-26-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,052
Posted By Lowkee
I wondered about that. The air smells like oil...

I wondered about that. The air smells like oil out of the gun... Like bad SCUBA air. This will work, ya?

https://www.harborfreight.com/oilwater-separator-68246.html

Do I need a filter of some...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-26-2017, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,052
Posted By Lowkee
Hey Jack, I wondered about that too. I knew it...

Hey Jack, I wondered about that too. I knew it has been done before so I gave it a shot. It works great! At idle I can run the gun almost constantly without any drop in flow.I need to take about a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-25-2017, 10:06 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 3,052
Posted By Lowkee
Elastomeric woes - painting over with enamel?

So I roller'd my roof with Henry's Solar-Flex and I'm just not happy with it. It came out the texture of rough drywall or stucco. Even though it has been dry for a month, it's still slightly tacky...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-19-2017, 02:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By Lowkee
Well, that website makes all kind of claims and...

Well, that website makes all kind of claims and I'm not really one to trust salespeople. I'm more looking for firsthand experience with those that have clear coated their roofs.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-19-2017, 10:35 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,169
Posted By Lowkee
DiamondFinish Clear Coat aver Elastomeric roof seal?

I have Henry's SolarFlex to go over my roof. I understand elastomeric paints collect things like dirt & tree sap and will stain over time. I would like to clear coat the entire bus after I paint. ...
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