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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-28-2016, 12:33 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,594
Posted By kyletheyeti
AC advice

hey everyone.

I'm looking for some advice on AC units. Ive been told to get one of those standard rv roof unit that runs on 120V, requiring a generator or shore power due to the large draw. but...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-21-2015, 11:33 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,611
Posted By kyletheyeti
not necessarily.

not necessarily.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-20-2015, 10:49 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 12,611
Posted By kyletheyeti
what is the model # on those bulldog jacks? do...

what is the model # on those bulldog jacks? do they have an axel that connects each pair so they lift in tandem? and if so, can that axel be disconnected?
thanks
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-05-2015, 03:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,624
Posted By kyletheyeti
nooooooooo! don't put plastic up. thats...

nooooooooo!

don't put plastic up.

thats the beauty of spray foam, it IS the vapor barrier. the other thing thats awesome about it is that it adds lots of rigidity. if you put a vapor barrier...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-05-2015, 03:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,425
Posted By kyletheyeti
that is the original bus body you're seeing...

that is the original bus body you're seeing there, not a paint. the peeling pulled off original 1986 bus yellow paint. thats what racks my brain, school bus paint is bomber.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-05-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,425
Posted By kyletheyeti
.....also there was no clear coat under any...

.....also there was no clear coat under any paint, just on top of the second layer of enamel.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-05-2015, 10:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,425
Posted By kyletheyeti
it just seems odd that those two paints would sit...

it just seems odd that those two paints would sit together for years with no problems. i can't remember what the first layer of paint was. but that first layer sat under the enamel for years. and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-04-2015, 11:24 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,425
Posted By kyletheyeti
need help figuring out why my paint failed

I have had a major paint failure and it is boggling my mind. please give me your input if you have any ideas as to why this happened.

i painted over my original school bus yellow with a tractor...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-13-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,004
Posted By kyletheyeti
looking for a little roof hatch love

....
so i'm looking to install a roof escape/vent hatch (one from a school bus) on my skoolie. i'm installing the hatch for roof access and ventilation. i've seen some pictures of the ones with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-14-2013, 06:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,257
Posted By kyletheyeti
Seeking sealant advice

I have some holes in my roof as well as some seams and pop rivet holes (from raising my roof) that need to be sealed.
I need to do seal and then paint over. I'm going to be using miller equiptment...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-24-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,479
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Looking for paint suggestions

thanks for the info! I bet rolling helps hide touch ups because of the texture. I do have access to a spray gun but may not want to use it just for that reason. May I ask how much you spent on your...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-24-2013, 09:38 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,479
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Looking for paint suggestions

How'd that oil based enamel turn out? I'd like to know because I was that's what I was recommended. we're you able to customize a tint? I also heard that oil based paint will "yellow" over time. any...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2013, 07:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,479
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Looking for paint suggestions

oil based enamel sounds like the ticket for the price. how'd yours turn out?

Were you able to make a custom tint? I want to do an olive-ish green with black bumpers, racks, and wheels.

"post...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-22-2013, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,479
Posted By kyletheyeti
Looking for paint suggestions

Hi,

My bus needs a paint job. I want something that will last and be durable. I would like to see what my options are regardless of cost. I plan on using an auto body sealant to plug holes. I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-04-2012, 02:07 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,366
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Roof Raise ~ Cutting Roof ABOVE Windows ??

Pixiemoss, long time since I've been on the site. I've been working my butt off getting the bus ready for winter in north idaho. How did your roof raise go? Do you have pics? As soon as I have a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-30-2012, 12:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,851
Posted By kyletheyeti
Does anyone know where to get International wiring diagrams?

I have a 1986 International s1700 and I need a wiring diagram. Know where to find one? Many thanks in advance!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-19-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,366
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Roof Raise ~ Cutting Roof ABOVE Windows ??

Hey there! I gave you the info of my mechanic who's doing my raise and welding for me. Did you ever get a hold of him? He's just about to start on mine. He's cutting above the original windows and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-01-2012, 01:10 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,962
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Raising The Roof ~ Questions...

I didn't have airbags before and my passengers couldn't even lay on the back bed without being tossed up and down violently. That same mechanic just finished an install on my bus. He took a rear end...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 06-01-2012, 01:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,417
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Wanting to hear from people who HAVE converted

I put over 20k on my navistar 6.9 without a care in the world. Then I ended up sucking up some potassium hydroxide that was left next to the barrels of mineral oil that I meant to suck. it bored out...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 06-01-2012, 01:14 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,923
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: 55-gallon barrels of WVO on back of bus

I have a burley steel rack welded to my frame that comes through the back bumper. It's important to remember that you will not be putting that weight on the bumper, only straight to the frame. And...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-31-2012, 11:52 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 12,962
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Raising The Roof ~ Questions...

Hello.
I am also looking for some inspiration for my roof raise. Like you, I want one real bad. Don't let these other guys get you down, I think it's totally worth it. I was playing around with the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-01-2012, 08:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,818
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Brake issue?

I'm not familiar with those brakes. Are they air brakes? With my air brakes if the pressure in my air tank is too low (if the bus sits too long) an emergency buzzer will sound until the air...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-06-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Anyone ever heard of this this?

Ha ha yes, a crazy idea indeed! Thanks for the links. This is the inspiration I need. I'm going to start my big skoolie renovation project in the next few months. I'll be posting my first pictures on...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-04-2012, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,617
Posted By kyletheyeti
Anyone ever heard of this this?

I've seen many busses with the volkwagen welded to the roof and i'm wondering....... has anyone ever seen a westfalia pop top on top of a skoolie without half the van up there? just the pop top? I'd...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-26-2012, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,248
Posted By kyletheyeti
Re: Who uses a futon in their bus?

I have a futon in my bus and I love it. It's a lot bigger than those rv fold out couches which may not be what you want. I like it because it's a bigger, more comfortable place to sit and sleep more...
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