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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-13-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,134
Posted By Goatherder
Yep, you are correct. Those C-channels look...

Yep, you are correct. Those C-channels look plenty stout for what you are doing.

In my case, I knew I would be hanging 5 to 600 pounds off the stern of the bus, and pounding the snot out of it on...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-11-2018, 10:17 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 29,134
Posted By Goatherder
Be aware that every Ford Van cutaway chassis that...

Be aware that every Ford Van cutaway chassis that is built into a finished vehicle by a coachbuilder such as Bluebird, Collins, Winnebago, etc probably has had an extension welded onto the aft end of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-28-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,051
Posted By Goatherder
I like it.

I like it.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-23-2017, 01:02 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 30,202
Posted By Goatherder
This bus has a raised deck so no wheelwells on...

This bus has a raised deck so no wheelwells on the interior. Flat floor. Interior height is about 6'3". Exterior width is just under 8', LOA is 23ft. This is a 6-window.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-21-2017, 11:22 PM
Replies: 403
Views: 55,457
Posted By Goatherder
WOW that's alot of over-thinkage. You can just...

WOW that's alot of over-thinkage. You can just tape off the window frames and paint the stantions between them. Get a masking device that holds tape and a roll of paper and have at it. Its time...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-18-2017, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,034
Posted By Goatherder
Magik brand enamel hardener and Rustoleum brand...

Magik brand enamel hardener and Rustoleum brand paint work well together. As do Rustoleum paint and Valspar enamel hardener. Generic acetone works fine with both. As does generic paint thinner for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-16-2017, 09:31 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 16,034
Posted By Goatherder
My bus is 23 ft over all. I painted from the top...

My bus is 23 ft over all. I painted from the top of the windows down. Sprayed it with Rustoleum Professional. I did 3 coats, mixed 1.5 gal and ended up using about 5 qts. I mixed 5 parts paint, 2...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2017, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,174
Posted By Goatherder
Hmm. Well, that was before the tires. I meant...

Hmm. Well, that was before the tires. I meant to include a pic or two of the truck with the tires. 32", 265/75-16
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,174
Posted By Goatherder
Re: post-lift alignment: This lift causes...

Re: post-lift alignment:

This lift causes positive camber and loss of caster. The camber was corrected with adjustable bushings, and the caster ended up right at the limit. It drives OK, but...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2017, 12:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,174
Posted By Goatherder
Before & After ...

Before & After

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_209190_98329ab63f98299597b5c8a764fc6a84.jpg
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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2017, 12:30 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,174
Posted By Goatherder
For the rear I wanted about 2". I found a...

For the rear I wanted about 2". I found a fabricated lift block that cost $150 + shipping. So for about $20 I made my own. It came out to about 2.25".

I bought a pair 1.5" slices of 3"x 6" x .250...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2017, 12:26 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,174
Posted By Goatherder
Redo - E450 Suspension Lift

So I did this post once already, then rearranged my photobucket acct and all the pictures got negated. But I think it's good info, and it seems to be working out OK long term...so I'll redo the post...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-08-2017, 08:45 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,235
Posted By Goatherder
Did not see any gel. Just two layers of foam. ...

Did not see any gel. Just two layers of foam. But I didn't really look at it all that much...just opened the cover, measured and cut, then spray-glued the cover back together.

FYI - That...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-07-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,235
Posted By Goatherder
Folding bed design

Still at it on the Short Bus. Finally got a place to sleep. Welded up a steel frame that bolts to the wall track, and straddles some Costco folding-top storage totes. The frame has 3ea removable...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-13-2017, 09:58 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,137
Posted By Goatherder
Need galley design ideas.

Like the title says, I need to design a galley for my short bus. Photos close to my design ideas would be appreciated.

Want to package it such that it encompasses a 21x21x33" refrigerator, a...
Forum: Skoolie Life 04-13-2017, 09:25 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 92,661
Posted By Goatherder
Nope. And I'm not sure...but I think this is a...

Nope. And I'm not sure...but I think this is a reference to that stupid crab fishing TV show?

Been a trawler and a longliner...but never a crabber. That's lower than even I will go...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-13-2017, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,864
Posted By Goatherder
^^^THIS^^^ Been running one of Jody's tunes...

^^^THIS^^^

Been running one of Jody's tunes in my 7.3 F350 for about 10 years. Best single mod I ever did to that truck. Probably 40% more torque, much smoother running, and transmission...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-13-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 6,309
Posted By Goatherder
Read this thread: ...

Read this thread:

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f18/insurance-thru-ais-dirt-cheap-17185.html#post196469
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 04-13-2017, 08:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,828
Posted By Goatherder
^^^THIS^^^ Did the exact same thing...with...

^^^THIS^^^

Did the exact same thing...with the same result. Have docs and ID cards in hand, paid the $125 and the deal is done for a year. I dunno how or why...and at $125/year I could care less.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-17-2017, 05:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,828
Posted By Goatherder
Insurance thru AIS dirt cheap!

Thats right, scored a liability policy thru AIS insurance today for $125/year. Called the guy, explained I was converting a Ford van-based short bus to an RV, explained what I was doing and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-10-2017, 07:50 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 14,076
Posted By Goatherder
Hey! That's just like mine! Nice bus.

Hey! That's just like mine!

Nice bus.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-08-2017, 09:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,287
Posted By Goatherder
Emerald Towing in Eugene is where I got my short...

Emerald Towing in Eugene is where I got my short bus. Guys name is Jim. Nice guy. He buys and sells short busses. He had 19 when I got mine. They have a wrecking yard as well. 541 228 8247
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-07-2017, 12:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Goatherder
...and you also need to incorporate a Li-ion...

...and you also need to incorporate a Li-ion charger so you can recharge those batteries that power the El-wire on your fur-covered banana hammock.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-06-2017, 01:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Goatherder
You can also string 3/8 case-hardened chain thru...

You can also string 3/8 case-hardened chain thru the holes in the wheels and around the frame, and lock w/ a case-hardened padlock. About the only way to get it then would be a cordless grinder or...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-05-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,645
Posted By Goatherder
I have a couple of HF trailers. Rickety little...

I have a couple of HF trailers. Rickety little POS. I decided I would make a garden trailer out of one of them, so I cut a foot out of all the crossbars, but it back together in it's narrower form,...
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