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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-07-2019, 10:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,778
Posted By zelseman
Our 2000 3500 6.5 will do 100 if you force it to....

Our 2000 3500 6.5 will do 100 if you force it to. Something is limiting your motor either a governor or fuel delivery.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-22-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
The seats are out of an 80s conversion van....

The seats are out of an 80s conversion van. Unbolted from the floor, bolted in the bus with grade 8 bolts and voila!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-13-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
Very cool! We are actually full time in our...

Very cool! We are actually full time in our skoolie, but we are from Leonard and Inola areas originally. We would love to help out with anything we can.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-26-2019, 02:09 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
That's the chassis that I would pick if I could...

That's the chassis that I would pick if I could do it over again, only not a shuttle bus. 550 with a Duramax is ideal for us.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-26-2019, 10:47 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
It has it's ups and downs like anything, but once...

It has it's ups and downs like anything, but once we dialed in remote jobs, the rest has been really fun!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-26-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
We have spent the bulk of the Winter and spring...

We have spent the bulk of the Winter and spring in Mexico housesitting and running around Baja in our 4Runner. The bus got a much needed rest and we got to realize how much we really enjoy traveling...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-10-2019, 05:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 940
Posted By zelseman
If you were really creative with the space and...

If you were really creative with the space and planning you could get all of your needs in a 6window with a roof raise. I don't think you will find a stock shorty with 6'6" standing height stock,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-01-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,540
Posted By zelseman
We have a 4 window cab and chassis and the rated...

We have a 4 window cab and chassis and the rated GVWR is 10,000# After our build, water, fuel, wood build out, 4 bikes, 3 solar panels, 2 kayaks, we weighed around 9500#. Our GVWR is with load D...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-21-2019, 11:25 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
Funny enough the Thomas placard shows load range...

Funny enough the Thomas placard shows load range D and mine definitely has 10ply tires.

Most of my weight is centered over my rear axle anyways, I would venture to say that I have reduced weight...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-19-2019, 10:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
The roof rack has been pretty solid. If I get...

The roof rack has been pretty solid. If I get time this Summer I will likely extend it to cover the whole roof and mount the solar panels on the front of the rack and add decking or something to the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2019, 04:11 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
We unofficially weighed it at a roadside scale...

We unofficially weighed it at a roadside scale that had been closed, but was still on and it came in around 9600 lbs. That was fully loaded with a full water tank, full fuel, and all the other junk...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-13-2019, 10:25 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
It's the Curt Universal RV hitch. It is a bolt on...

It's the Curt Universal RV hitch. It is a bolt on unit. We have not towed with it yet so we haven't had a need for lights. We use it for our hitch bike rack. When the time comes, I will just splice...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-04-2019, 11:21 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,136
Posted By zelseman
ALL OF THIS! After driving over 20000 miles in...

ALL OF THIS! After driving over 20000 miles in our conversion in 2018 we learned a lot. Like put the water fill and gray dump on the drivers side and put 12 outlets everywhere. Such good advice and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-01-2019, 11:18 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
We use the buddy heater and love it. We have...

We use the buddy heater and love it. We have reflectix in our window curtains and insulation in the floors and have never been cold.


We used unistrut for the roof rack, bolted through the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-26-2019, 03:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 18,464
Posted By zelseman
Skinning looks really good! Making me wish we had...

Skinning looks really good! Making me wish we had skinned ours. Oh well, we can deal with windows for now!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-25-2019, 02:55 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 75,521
Posted By zelseman
Jealous of the single rear wheel and the mileage!...

Jealous of the single rear wheel and the mileage! Great start to the bus! I would add a hitch if there is distinctly a chance you might want one. Our homegrown hitch bent while traveling in...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-25-2019, 12:02 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
Big, overdue update! We finished the bus a...

Big, overdue update!
We finished the bus a while ago, almost a year ago and spent most of 2018 traveling the US in our skoolie. We work remotely and therefore have been able to live full-time since...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-01-2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,819
Posted By zelseman
We replaced the driver's and added a...

We replaced the driver's and added a passenger/copilot chair in our 2000 bluebird 4-window shorty with captains chairs from a 1980's Ford Conversion Van.

YouTube Video of Install...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-15-2017, 09:56 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
We have been kinda MIA on the build thread, but...

We have been kinda MIA on the build thread, but we are back and here is an update on our progress (or lack there of):
https://youtu.be/O2ZE4a9cvM8
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-13-2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,046
Posted By zelseman
What a cool bus! I love the front end!

What a cool bus! I love the front end!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-23-2017, 10:12 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
We have been busy on the bus lately. We got the...

We have been busy on the bus lately. We got the floor and interior painted. I then installed the furring strips for the plywood to attach to....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-17-2017, 01:33 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,435
Posted By zelseman
Good looking p30! Do you have plans to paint...

Good looking p30!
Do you have plans to paint over the rustoleum with something else or is that your final color?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-14-2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 5,876
Posted By zelseman
The other thing to consider is what is your...

The other thing to consider is what is your budget and what are you using your bus for. If you are flat broke and using the bus for a weekend camp rig, you might not need to remove all of the rivets...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-10-2017, 08:38 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
That's what I have read too. We are planning on...

That's what I have read too. We are planning on storing our batteries near the 2nd starting battery on the frame, under/behind the driver seat area, so we won't have to worry about venting batteries.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-09-2017, 04:22 PM
Replies: 69
Views: 37,700
Posted By zelseman
We have looked at several different 6v batteries...

We have looked at several different 6v batteries including the trojans and energizers. The research is ongoing.


There's quite a bit of debate between AGM's and flooded lead acid batteries. I...
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