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newtoskool
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
06-27-2012, 12:34 AM
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Great Roof Deck Build
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2,699
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Great Roof Deck Build
I don't like the mounting style, bolts are easy to break under the weight.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
12-01-2011, 10:16 AM
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1996 GMC BlueBird w/ 6.4 L .....bus to TELLURIDE 2012
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newtoskool
Re: 1996 GMC BlueBird w/ 6.4 L .....bus to TELLURIDE 2012
What, just because you are now an ADULT and they dropped you off their insurance? Grow up! You don't really expect Mommy & Daddy to support you? And what is wrong with being "right"? that has...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-20-2011, 09:06 AM
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Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
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newtoskool
Re: Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
Bob are you located anywhere near southern WI or Northern IL by any chance? I could use some wit and you sound like the man
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-19-2011, 10:18 PM
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Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
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newtoskool
Re: Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
its easy man just goto the classified section :create a thred: describe it post pictures and post the add
Lorna agian just like I said useless information
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-17-2011, 01:41 PM
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Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
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newtoskool
Re: Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
For heavens sake. Put it in the for sale section and shut up about it on EVERY FREAKIN' POST! I'm tired of seeing it and you just got listed as a Foe.[/quote]
at least his posts conatin useful...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
09-11-2011, 08:27 AM
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we went camping
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Posted By
newtoskool
Re: we went camping
GB what did you get for mileage on your journey?
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-09-2011, 09:54 PM
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Best drive train?
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newtoskool
Re: Best drive train?
hey hey why the use of such big words? the tool that has helped me the most is the search bar in the upper right hand corner.
If you wanna stay away from cavitation, look for a bus with records....
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
09-07-2011, 10:46 AM
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Tailgating
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4,446
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Tailgating
Who tailgates with a tv? put the tv away get the grill and chairs out!!!
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-07-2011, 10:40 AM
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Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
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Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
so from rabun gap to meridian you used somewhere around 30 gallons of fuel... 400m/30g=13.5mpg still good
then Meridian to socorro and still only used approximaetly 35 gallons of fuel?.. ...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-07-2011, 10:10 AM
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Best drive train?
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2,006
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Best drive train?
Diesel engines are about torque not horsepower. That is why the numbers seem low to you, they are.
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-07-2011, 10:07 AM
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The Dirtybus...
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Posted By
newtoskool
Re: The Dirtybus...
Maybe it is in the post somewhere but I don't remember. What is the length from behind driver seat to the back door?
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-07-2011, 10:06 AM
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My name is JZILLA and I got a bus!
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newtoskool
Re: My name is JZILLA and I got a bus!
DA BEARS!
seeing that your going to have a mobile DJ studio, see if oyu can get some music related companies to "sponsor" you. Make up vinyl's with their names or equipment. You put the vinyl on...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-14-2010, 12:03 AM
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The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate
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newtoskool
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailg
Elliot when you feel the need for some skoolie work coem over to the midwest and you can supervise my raise.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
09-15-2010, 10:07 PM
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Lets see some TV mounting ideas!
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newtoskool
Re: Lets see some TV mounting ideas!
I bet you could just modify a swing out one to use a small steering damper:
https://truck.hownd.com/images/image-125-1486-fox_racing_shox_20_steering_damper_photo.jpg
to keep the TV from swinging...
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Conversion General Discussions
09-14-2010, 11:13 PM
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8 way lights
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Posted By
newtoskool
Re: 8 way lights
Depending on what all you are doing inside and where you are at, run new wires to everything.
I am gutting the wiring and running all new. No problems in the future with old cruddy wires.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-03-2010, 01:38 PM
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Bus Named Lucy
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2,054
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newtoskool
Re: Bus Named Lucy
Hey if I were you I would check out the Wisconsin Dells. They have so many part time/seasonal summer jobs people come from other countries to work there.
Another thing you could look into is...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-03-2010, 12:22 PM
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"DER BUS"
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Posted By
newtoskool
Re: "DER BUS"
How much you think that roof top deck weighs all together? I got quite a bit of weight behind the rear axle. I am thinking of adding a roof top system similar to yours on the front half of the bus. I...
Forum:
School Bus News
08-31-2010, 10:07 PM
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Q. Is it illegal to drive a "school" bus in Texas?
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5,634
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newtoskool
Re: Q. Is it illegal to drive a "school" bus in Texas?
you can paint over the required areas in 5 minutes
Forum:
School Bus News
08-29-2010, 10:22 PM
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Q. Is it illegal to drive a "school" bus in Texas?
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5,634
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Q. Is it illegal to drive a "school" bus in Texas?
you can do a lot of things and blend in for a long time. But when you finally get the ticket you will see that usually its cheaper just to fix the problem.
Why would you want to drive with that...
Forum:
School Bus News
08-23-2010, 01:33 PM
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8
Q. Is it illegal to drive a "school" bus in Texas?
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5,634
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Q. Is it illegal to drive a "school" bus in Texas?
the reason it can't say school bus, operator or be painted yellow: some sick-o pervert would go buy a bus and start picking kids up.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-22-2010, 10:55 PM
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Toyhauler/camper project:
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27,281
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Toyhauler/camper project:
How much more top heavy does the bus feel now that you did the roof raise? Does it feel like the wind is just gunna barrell roll you over?
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-19-2010, 10:49 AM
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Haulin' Toyz - '85 GMC Skoolie in NJ
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5,758
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Haulin' Toyz - '85 GMC Skoolie in NJ
I don't think theres to much grey. Maybe repaint the spot upfront grey is fading through. Get the family together and come up with a family symbol and put it up back there in back.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-19-2010, 01:24 AM
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5
Looking for a bus in Wisconsin?
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2,298
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Looking for a bus in Wisconsin?
Get a snowmobile a sled and some ice fishing equipment, enjoy the good ole nature while you got a chance. Government is destroying it by the second. (sorry not wanting to make a political post)
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-17-2010, 12:00 AM
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5
Looking for a bus in Wisconsin?
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2,298
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: Looking for a bus in Wisconsin?
seeria where you from I am from Beloit. There is a company in Roscoe IL, right across the border into the flatlands that now sells busses. I will drive by tommorrow again as I can not remember the...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-16-2010, 11:44 PM
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11
I love CraigsList!
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3,273
Posted By
newtoskool
Re: I love CraigsList!
HD as well as other sotres like Menards cut the scrap wood into smaller pieces then resell them at a higher price then you would have got it if it were the length it came off the truck. Crazy.
I...
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