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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-22-2015, 07:07 PM
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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10,419
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Douglas Fir
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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
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Carpet on ceiling
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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Bus Kote
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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
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Monitoring Fuel Consumption/Mileage
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2,909
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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
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Thylacine
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
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Thylacine
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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
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Thylacine
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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
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1997 AmTran International DT466
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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
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41
Thylacine
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
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41
Thylacine
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
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41
Thylacine
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
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Thylacine
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
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41
Thylacine
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
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179
2009 Bluebird Coach conversion/Build
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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