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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-22-2015, 07:07 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
I made a little progress today. I covered teh...

I made a little progress today. I covered teh whee wells with 2" of rigid foam and plywood. I also fixed the legs, mounted, and replumbed the two rear heaters for the bus. The weather got up to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-29-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Restart of the Project

I have restarted the work on the bus. I hope to get it converted and retitled soon. I want it ready for a trip this summer.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-12-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Schoolies,

I continue to make some progress with my bus. I would say slow and steady, but that is not really true. It is more like periods of no activity punctuated by short bursts of working...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-09-2012, 07:23 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Bansil,

I figured as much but wanted to hear what others said on the subject. Thanks for the quick response.

Ed
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-09-2012, 06:41 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

It is October 9, and I have made a little progress on the bus. I have the seats out. I have the floor taken up and the upper wall panels are gone. The fiberglass insulation in the walls are gone. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-07-2012, 03:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Schoolies,

I am slowly making progress on the bus. I managed to get the wheel chair lift disconnected, unbolted, and out of the bus without killing myself or breaking the lift. The lift is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-29-2012, 02:47 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Schoolies,

I have not abandoned my project, it just has been delayed by a couple months by a protracted illness. I have gotten back to work on it and am making some progress, Below are the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-19-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,009
Posted By edfrank
Douglas Fir

Photo showing a Douglas Fir Log that was hollowed out and converted to a truck camper. it looks like a schoolie inside.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2012, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,713
Posted By edfrank
Re: Carpet on ceiling

I used contact cement on carpet on my van and it held up for years. I used DAP Weldwood Original Contact Cement, 32 oz can. I carefully followed the directions, coated both sides, waited until they...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-07-2012, 12:58 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Chev49,

The broken lens looks like it is the same size as the flashing warning lights I need to remove anyway. I will know once I get to working on it tomorrow. Thanks for the offer I will keep...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-06-2012, 01:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Home, I am Home at Last!

I went and picked up the bus in Cleveland yesterday. The trip home was uneventful, just extremely hot. The bus is now parked in my back yard/driveway. I can move it up...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-03-2012, 07:43 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

bansil,

Thanks for the advice. I am big on lists myself. At this point my funds are running low. I have enough to get the bus, do the floor (so I don't need to rip it out again once finished),...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-03-2012, 04:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Schoolies,

I bought a little lamp/fan at Big Lots today $6 that might be useful for in a bunk bed cubby hole.

USB Powered Mini Desk LED Lamp & Fan by ThinkTank Technology
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-02-2012, 09:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,456
Posted By edfrank
Re: Bus Kote

Hello,

I have been trying to place an order with www.hytechceramics.com/ (https://www.hytechceramics.com/) for Bus Kote, the Bond-it, and FlexiClear, but the website will not take orders. Does...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-02-2012, 09:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,909
Posted By edfrank
Re: Monitoring Fuel Consumption/Mileage

The goal would be to monitor the MPG variations as I am driving so that I could learn to modify my driving habits real time to get better diesel mileage.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-01-2012, 11:32 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Thanks for the input. I haven't bought anything yet. No I did not mean to run the DC through the switch, I had meant to say the AC power from the battery inverter. Do you have a recommendation on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-30-2012, 08:15 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Has anyone tried using something like this three way rotary selector switch to choose between different power sources?
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-28-2012, 09:38 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Diesel Dan,

I have just posted what was on the eBay listing. I have not picked up the bus yet. I have been in the hospital for the last few days and have not been able to go pick it yet. I will...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-25-2012, 02:34 PM
Replies: 158
Views: 33,901
Posted By edfrank
Re: 1997 AmTran International DT466

crazycal,

Good luck and have a fun trip! Looks like we will be getting started about the same time on our conversions. I plan to steal all your good ideas.

Ed
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-24-2012, 05:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Schoolies,

I saw this on the internet today. Here is the plan for somebody's roof (not mine):

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_64234_502ef91d7a7df6515f92a176d9426c88.jpg

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-23-2012, 09:26 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Hello,

This bus is bigger than the ones in the Shortie forum, and shorter than the full sized buses. It seemed to fit better here, so I decided to post here. I have been reading all of the posts...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-23-2012, 06:03 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

Hello,

It is my friends trailer, and he wants to keep the trailer/axle/frame. I get the camping stuff inside - more to get at this stage - but that is that. I have a propane furnace, propane...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-23-2012, 03:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Re: Thylacine

These are the requirements for conversion in Pennsylvania:



I have already talked to the guys at the local "Enhanced Inspection Station," so there is no problem on that side of the equation. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-23-2012, 03:18 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 10,419
Posted By edfrank
Thylacine

Ladies and Gentlemen of Skoolie.net,

I have purchased a bus to begin a conversion, so I am starting a new Topic about my conversion. I do not have any brilliant ideas about design at this point,...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 06-11-2012, 07:02 PM
Replies: 179
Views: 84,878
Posted By edfrank
Re: 2009 Bluebird Coach conversion/Build

I am wondering where you got the swivel seat bases?

Ed
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