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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-23-2017, 01:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
I havent been able to get much done to the bus,...

I havent been able to get much done to the bus, due to working 6 days a week and its dark by the time i get home. But all the school bus wiring is out! Probably 30lbs worth. I got the rest of the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-09-2017, 08:12 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
Well thats good news. I was going to spray my...

Well thats good news. I was going to spray my truck if i liked it on the bus. How many cans did it take to do your van? I was thinking 2 - 8 pack kits should give me decent coverage on the bus.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-09-2017, 07:46 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
How are you liking the raptor liner? Thats what i...

How are you liking the raptor liner? Thats what i was planning on using. Ive heard nothing but good things about it, and you cant beat the price.

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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-09-2017, 06:50 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
A hand crank winch is being built into the rack...

A hand crank winch is being built into the rack to lift and lower the spare. Already thought about that. Good lookin out though.

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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-09-2017, 06:19 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
Ya. I have a friend who is going to fab us a roof...

Ya. I have a friend who is going to fab us a roof rack to keep the spare, high lift jack, shovels etc. All the top flashers are going to be removed and fiberglassed smooth. I have an rv storage door...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-06-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
We were thinking the insulation should be good...

We were thinking the insulation should be good enough to just run a little portable heater for a little bit before we go to bed, and our body heat should keep it rather warm through the night. After...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-06-2017, 05:08 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
Thanks for the reply. My dash heater works fine...

Thanks for the reply. My dash heater works fine for me while driving, im just worried about the wifey and chillins hangin out in the back. Our heater works good enough for me to turn it off halfway...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-06-2017, 04:53 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
Last night i got a little bit of work done on the...

Last night i got a little bit of work done on the bus. Finished getting the driver side walls off (im really starting to hate rivits and not looking forward to pulling the ceiling), rubber flooring...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-05-2017, 07:22 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
The bus had the 4x4 conversion done before i got...

The bus had the 4x4 conversion done before i got it. It came from some friends who owned the bus company, and they used this as thier winter bus to get the kids who live down the nasty dirt roads. I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-04-2017, 08:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
So its been a while since i have posted any...

So its been a while since i have posted any updates due to the facility i have worked at for the last 9 years shutting down putting over 200 of us out of work. Naturally the bus has been put on the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-05-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
Ya it amazed me that it worked out this way. Did...

Ya it amazed me that it worked out this way. Did some research and found out that all chevy 3/4 and 1 tone vehicles (of these years) came "pre-programed" with cruise in the computer. All i had to do...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-05-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
So today was an exciting day for us. I didnt...

So today was an exciting day for us. I didnt really get a lot done, but what i did get done was a huge relief. The bus now has cruise control! I know it might not seem like a big deal to those who...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-05-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,513
Posted By Mudbuscamper
There is actually an amazon distribution center...

There is actually an amazon distribution center in fernley nv. Its on I-80 about 45 min east of sparks. Not sure if you can order and pick up direct but it might be worth a shot calling them.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-03-2017, 07:11 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
The only reason i ordered a tip for it, is to...

The only reason i ordered a tip for it, is to bring it out flush with the body. The system i got was for a single wheel truck, so it stops in the middle of the duallys.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-03-2017, 07:07 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_212579_5d0be688197511598314cf7b9636e19b.jpg (https://s86.photobucket.com/user/Slathrop87/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0703171729_zps6c9fr7je.jpg.html)...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-02-2017, 09:12 PM
Replies: 108
Views: 11,670
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_212441_efcc355c65064bb082327053d587350b.jpg...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-01-2017, 10:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,972
Posted By Mudbuscamper
I just found a hitch the same width as the frame,...

I just found a hitch the same width as the frame, took the two nuts and plate off the u bolts that hold the body to the frame, bolted the hitch to the bottom of the frame, and put the plate and nuts...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-27-2017, 10:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,854
Posted By Mudbuscamper
We had to go through the same thing with the...

We had to go through the same thing with the doghead fire here in new mexico. I had to help evac a few friends and multiple livestock, but luckily we didnt have to evacuate, and hopefully you dont...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-27-2017, 10:02 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_211636_1ef5ec9b2ee738e77932e7a871f60d16.jpg (https://s86.photobucket.com/user/Slathrop87/media/Mobile%20Uploads/0627171811_HDR_zpsl4oioqdv.jpg.html)...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-27-2017, 09:57 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_211633_e778c7aad054f7020cbeabdedcaabf80.jpg (https://s86.photobucket.com/user/Slathrop87/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20170615_191223_zpsz1aeqnb5.jpg.html)...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-27-2017, 09:49 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,057
Posted By Mudbuscamper
4x4 shortie named Z.E.U.S.V III build

Hey there all. Just wanted to start a build thread of our little shortie Z.E.U.S.V. (Zombie Eradication Utility Support Vehicle #3) my father in law has built some pretty nasty suburbans he named...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2017, 11:25 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,429
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://youtu.be/vKEz68pTeqY Here is a VERY...

https://youtu.be/vKEz68pTeqY

Here is a VERY short video of the exhaust.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2017, 11:08 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,429
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_211152_e44db4adfc7b00ca7225b3d68578f0cd.jpg (https://s86.photobucket.com/user/Slathrop87/media/Mobile%20Uploads/20161015_150907_zps9egegikj.jpg.html)...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-24-2017, 11:05 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,429
Posted By Mudbuscamper
So i know it has been quite a while since i have...

So i know it has been quite a while since i have posted any updates on the bus. For the last almost year, i havent really done anything with it other than using it for a moto hauler. We just put a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-24-2017, 10:49 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,276
Posted By Mudbuscamper
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img...

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_211150_706ca1303b25048a6ae24dda8b2199f8.jpg (https://s86.photobucket.com/user/Slathrop87/media/20160217_170331_zpscussd5jj.jpg.html)

I absolutely...
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