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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-12-2016, 06:23 PM
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Views: 4,391
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I would rather drop the tank than cut up ~$700...

I would rather drop the tank than cut up ~$700 worth of Bamboo (it was already installed when I bought the bus)
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-12-2016, 05:26 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
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Yeah, that would be awesome if not for the...

Yeah, that would be awesome if not for the hardwood floor, and subfloor.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-12-2016, 03:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
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Thanks, Cummins has a warehouse here in Austin,...

Thanks, Cummins has a warehouse here in Austin, so I'm just going to grab one from them on Monday. There is a difference in lift pumps from what I've seen.

Also, I think part of the problem is an...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-11-2016, 07:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
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Lift pump is leaking. I could never see it...

Lift pump is leaking. I could never see it because it was parked in the grass. Have a nice big puddle under the bus.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-03-2016, 09:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Ordered my undermount stainless sink today. ...

Ordered my undermount stainless sink today. Also, working on getting insurance so I can drive it around a bit. AIS is supposed to call me back tomorrow, an underwriter has to approve it.

2700k...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-01-2016, 09:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Pretty sure they all have X-ray machines now. I...

Pretty sure they all have X-ray machines now. I live in Austin and when I travel around South Texas, they're at every checkpoint.

That's my biggest fear honestly, is forgetting to remove them...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-01-2016, 06:28 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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This view is actually the backside. The rifles...

This view is actually the backside. The rifles and handguns hang on the wall and this slides out revealing them, ammo shelves and some other prepper goodies like gas masks and stuff. Once it's all...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-01-2016, 05:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Built a hidden compartment to store the firearms....

Built a hidden compartment to store the firearms.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AhUM_joVvM
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-29-2016, 06:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Unfortunately I can't take credit for that, it...

Unfortunately I can't take credit for that, it belongs to the Mexican dude who changed out my tires for $25 lol
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-29-2016, 03:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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A few electrician buddies came over the other...

A few electrician buddies came over the other night and we knocked out most of the wiring. It's all 12/2 romex. Just not sure what I'm going to do for lights yet. I ordered some really shallow 5"...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-28-2016, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
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I haven't. Going to check water traps and fuel...

I haven't. Going to check water traps and fuel filters first. Very familar with these motors in truck form, just not in a bus lol
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-27-2016, 07:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
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Yeah, it will start and run all day long,...

Yeah, it will start and run all day long, including idle. Just dies randomly when coming to a stop, most notably not on flat ground, but it has happened on flat ground once. Where's the water...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-27-2016, 03:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
Posted By Onetype
Yeah just trying to narrow down to tank issue or...

Yeah just trying to narrow down to tank issue or fuel filter/pump related. It sat 8 Months prior to me buying it.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-27-2016, 02:32 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,391
Posted By Onetype
6BTA dies randomly while coming to a stop

'92 Blue Bird. I only have access to one side of the tank, as I don't have the key for the other side. Planned on drilling out the lock, haven't had a chance.

It's happened 3 times. I drive it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-24-2016, 09:04 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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I plan on living in it permanently. Going to...

I plan on living in it permanently. Going to travel and visit old Army buddies and such. I'll probably rent it out during the big music festivals here in Austin as well. You can fetch $1500+ a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-24-2016, 08:18 AM
Replies: 266
Views: 80,955
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Talking about the 7.3 Powerstroke turbo that...

Talking about the 7.3 Powerstroke turbo that comes in all the mid 2000's Ford f250's/350's. It's essentially the same motor, different cam as the t-444e uses a mechanical pump. Some other very...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-23-2016, 10:39 PM
Replies: 266
Views: 80,955
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Great work. Just wanted to give some insight on...

Great work. Just wanted to give some insight on the powerplant concerns. I own a hotrod shop and have been building engines for quite some time. I've noticed you guys keep referring to HP numbers....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-22-2016, 08:52 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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It is maple. And very heavy. Probably 150lbs. ...

It is maple. And very heavy. Probably 150lbs. I have a ton of it, so might as well use it :)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-22-2016, 07:47 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Somewhat finished kitchen. Countertop is...

Somewhat finished kitchen. Countertop is reclaimed bowling lane. Just need to cut the farmhouse sink and then lacquer the entire thing.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-21-2016, 07:44 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Finished my kitchen countertop/bar. Just need to...

Finished my kitchen countertop/bar. Just need to cut and install the farmhouse sink and then lacquer it. It's an old bowling lane. Cabinets I got on sale at Home Depot.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-21-2016, 07:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
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Built my kitchen countertop/bar. Just need to...

Built my kitchen countertop/bar. Just need to cut and install the farmhouse sink, then lacquer the entire thing. It's an old bowling lane.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-19-2016, 12:21 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
Posted By Onetype
Yes, I had it running the following morning...

Yes, I had it running the following morning after, we put batteries in it and the driveshaft back in. Waiting on insurance so I can start driving it. Need to get it weighed at my buddies as well.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-16-2016, 05:14 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 5,691
Posted By Onetype
'92 Blue Bird - Debt Free

Bought a '92 Blue Bird for $450. 5.9 cummins, Allison transmission. 184k miles. It was abandoned by the PO, Rush Truck center here in Austin put new tires and a starter on it.

I put 2 new...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-16-2016, 12:06 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,006
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My $450 '92 Blue Bird

I've been talking about it for years, got out of the Army, sold my house and bought 10 acres. Meanwhile I had planned on building a big container house, but then realized that it was permanent. I...
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