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Coach Conversion Projects
11-19-2017, 06:00 PM
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The Swamp Thang
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Thanks! In no particular order, one panel is in...
Thanks! In no particular order, one panel is in front of the emergency hatch/vent and the other is offset along side the Fantastic Vent. My wife made mosquito net coverings with magnets for the stock...
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-19-2017, 05:50 PM
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The Swamp Thang
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Jolly Roger, we live south of Chapel Hill.
Jolly Roger, we live south of Chapel Hill.
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-19-2017, 05:48 PM
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The Swamp Thang
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Twigg, it can be a problem when we camp in places...
Twigg, it can be a problem when we camp in places like the Okefenokee!
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Coach Conversion Projects
11-19-2017, 12:48 PM
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The Swamp Thang
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The Swamp Thang
Well, we've lurked on this site and posed a few questions, so it's time to reveal the fruits of our labor. This is a 1992 Chevy G30 short bus, 6.3 liter diesel with only 135,000 miles. Mechanically,...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
09-05-2017, 04:34 PM
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Door buzzer fubared
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Yes, I did something similar. On the handicapped...
Yes, I did something similar. On the handicapped access door, I removed the automatic light switch and replaced it with a toggle. The buzzer was already disconnected when I got it, but the wiring...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-03-2017, 04:14 PM
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Hello all my name is Megan I am 21 and have a 2 year old son.
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How is the shifting in the bus actually behaving?...
How is the shifting in the bus actually behaving? Is it grinding when you try to put it into gear or can you shift into gear but the engine races and the bus doesn't move or moves slowly? If the...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-03-2017, 05:53 PM
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Lock security for the bus doors?
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I drilled a small hole in the tongue of the...
I drilled a small hole in the tongue of the existing latch for the rear and wheelchair doors and we simply insert a pin (actually a blunted nail) into the hole. Once you do that, no one can move the...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
03-27-2017, 05:33 PM
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removable passenger seat?
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Newbies
This looks like what we're seeking, thanks. So...
This looks like what we're seeking, thanks. So does the Ford seat also come out, and what year/model did it come out of?
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
03-27-2017, 10:08 AM
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removable passenger seat?
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removable passenger seat?
We're redoing a Chevrolet short bus (G30 cutaway with Campbell body) and are wondering if there is such a thing as a removable seat base/pedestal, preferably swivel type, for the passenger seat. Does...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-15-2017, 07:54 PM
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Captains chair thoughts and comments?
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Captains chair thoughts and comments?
We're building a short bus from a Chevrolet G30/Campell and are thinking about replacing the original driver's seat with a conversion van captain's chair. When I look at it, it's not clear whether...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
02-15-2017, 07:44 PM
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Gus the Bus Build Thread
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Good job! Yeah, I disconnected everything and...
Good job! Yeah, I disconnected everything and then manhandled the lift single-handedly into a prone position and dragged it out onto the bed of my pickup truck, and from there pulled it out and stood...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
02-15-2017, 09:38 AM
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Gus the Bus Build Thread
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Newbies
Congratulations, now the journey begins! We...
Congratulations, now the journey begins!
We bought a 1992 Chevrolet/Campbell short bus similar to yours and are preparing our conversion. A couple of things we undertook:
1. Get it mechanically...
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Plumbing, Water and Waste
01-13-2017, 01:58 PM
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Fresh water tank choices
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Fresh water tank choices
I'm looking at a 15-20 gallon tank for our short bus and see a huge difference in prices. They're all advertised as "food safe" polyethylene plastic, but what explains why one is $35, while another...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
01-02-2017, 11:21 PM
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Domestic bliss depends on this: weight considerations?
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Well, yes, but happy wife happy life The Wife
Well, yes, but happy wife happy life
The Wife
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
01-02-2017, 09:26 PM
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Domestic bliss depends on this: weight considerations?
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Domestic bliss depends on this: weight considerations?
We have a short bus, a 1992 Chevrolet G30 with a 6.2l diesel engine and are planning our conversion. I have been going back and forth about whether the weight of furnishings is an issue and it's...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
11-19-2016, 08:24 AM
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What to do with handicap lift?
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Newbies
We have a lift that needs a home, in Chapel Hill...
We have a lift that needs a home, in Chapel Hill ,nc
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GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain
11-02-2016, 09:57 AM
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Mechanic in central NC?
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Mechanic in central NC?
We're in the Chapel Hill/Durham/Raleigh area and are seeking reliable service and repair shops for a Chevrolet diesel bus. Any recommendations?
Thanks!
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Conversion General Discussions
09-13-2016, 03:26 PM
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National Bus in Oklahoma ?
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Newbies
National Bus in Oklahoma ?
We we are also looking at dealers. Opinions on National Bus, been speaking with Daryl.
We want a smaller bus. They have a couple of Collins for less than 9K, which I know is not cheap....
...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
09-12-2016, 03:17 PM
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Shorty Is For Sale.
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Newbies
I can appreciate all of that. But I am confused....
I can appreciate all of that. But I am confused. I don't know what town you live in and have no contact information. I understand you don't like email. but I am unclear how to proceed. ...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
09-12-2016, 09:59 AM
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Shorty Is For Sale.
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Newbies
interested but not pushy
don't want to push American out of the way. We are in Chapel Hill, and N Florida is doable....Miami not! Out biggest concern would be it not making it home to Chapel Hill
private email is...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
09-12-2016, 12:20 AM
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Shorty Is For Sale.
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4,991
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Newbies
Picture thought
I am tech challenged and have had this same issue when trying to post pics on a similar list serve. It MIGHT be easier to do a YouTube video and post that link? Or maybe that is a crazy thought. ...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
09-11-2016, 10:47 PM
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Shorty Is For Sale.
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4,991
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Newbies
Where in Florida? Such a long state. We are in...
Where in Florida? Such a long state. We are in NCarolina and looking for a shorty
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-10-2016, 10:18 PM
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We are still on the fence.
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880
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Newbies
We are still on the fence.
Retired and looking for RV that is not huge. Watch g the NC used school bus sites for a 35-36 seater. We travel with dogs and have a 1977 fiberglass 13 foot Scamp, and I'm pretty much done with...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
09-10-2016, 10:09 PM
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Hello from Chapel Hill, NC...
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Newbies
OMGosh, we are in Chapel Hill and just starting...
OMGosh, we are in Chapel Hill and just starting our hunt. Our goals are different and we will be focused on a short bus. But perhaps we could share notes. Between Chapel Hill and Pittsboro.....
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