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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-02-2020, 04:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,645
Posted By Laeka56
Congrats on such a nice bus! Any idea what the...

Congrats on such a nice bus! Any idea what the headroom is on the higher roof like that?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-14-2019, 09:23 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,871
Posted By Laeka56
I don't know if the tanks you're talking about...

I don't know if the tanks you're talking about have them or not, but someone on here once pointed out the need for baffles on large tanks to keep the water from moving toofar too fast!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-14-2019, 09:22 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 9,871
Posted By Laeka56
I don't know if the tanks you're looking at have...

I don't know if the tanks you're looking at have them or not, but someone on here once pointed out the need for baffles in large tanks to keep the water from moving too fast too far.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-09-2019, 08:48 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,271
Posted By Laeka56
Cheese Wagon, Thank you for putting all of...

Cheese Wagon,
Thank you for putting all of that together!!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-31-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,343
Posted By Laeka56
Would something like this be adaptable enough to work?

Always thought this was an interesting idea. Is it adaptable to your situation?
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-07-2019, 04:35 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,782
Posted By Laeka56
Unhappy I've found that Search Tempest consistently...

I've found that Search Tempest consistently misses things compared to searching directly in an area. Out of curiosity I responded to the post in CL about the Gillig bus asking if there were any...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-21-2019, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,158
Posted By Laeka56
Solar panels

Since you can't attach the panels directly to the body anyway, why not put a pivot like a gate post on one end of the mount so that you can either leave the panel facing at a right angle to the bus...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-02-2019, 06:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,368
Posted By Laeka56
How old is too old with a diesel?

Thanks for all of the help you guys have given me this year! Looking at another bus; 1999 Thomas Vista Bluebird, 6 window w/chair lift, flat front, Cummins ISB diesel engine (190-230 hp), Allison...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-12-2019, 09:10 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Laeka56
Pondered a bit....

Thanks guys! Thought about what you all said and decided to hold off on this bus, hopefully finding another one this spring. :oops:
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-11-2019, 05:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 913
Posted By Laeka56
Going to look at this one Saturday. Thoughts?

2003 CHEVY EXPRESS 3500 BUS W/ WHEEL CHAIR LIFT. 6.0 Vortec gas engine. Automatic trans. Dual rear wheels. 107,000 miles. Runs and drives excellent. Handles like new. Fluids are very clean, Serviced...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-06-2019, 12:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By Laeka56
That's what I'm thinking. Owner sent me another...

That's what I'm thinking. Owner sent me another couple pics. Seems like the floor might have a bit of an issue in the back but elsewise it looks good. Probably going to go look at it tomorrow. Thanks!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-06-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 749
Posted By Laeka56
Need advice on degree of rust...

Looking at another bus and came across this in the pictures. its a long drive or I would pop out and look today. Everything sounds good except one thing. Seller says that it's just surface rust, but...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-17-2019, 11:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,763
Posted By Laeka56
Cool School bus vs shuttle bus?

While I get that they naturally have a lower roof, I'm 6-4 and I'm trying to find a cutaway type bus that I won't have to crawl around in. Shuttle buses seem to have higher ceilings, but they also...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-03-2019, 09:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,436
Posted By Laeka56
Comparing 2 buses, ready to pull the trigger.

Have no idea how I would get the 2nd bus home, 7 hours is a bit of a trip up and back again especially with a bus of unknown quality! Would it be worth it or should I go with the one that's closer?...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-01-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,058
Posted By Laeka56
Sooooo......do we know why?:confused:

Sooooo......do we know why?:confused:
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-01-2019, 05:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Laeka56
Angry Did a little sleuthing....

The F-450 fell off of E-bay, but I had saved the number of the owner. Called and they said it was still available. Lost the number so I went back to E-bay to find it and they directed me to something...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-26-2019, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Laeka56
Thanks for the help!

Thanks for the help!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-24-2019, 07:17 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 627
Posted By Laeka56
In case you have some spare time and cash

Ran in to this Leviathan on E-bay. Can't conceive of driving it nonetheless rebuilding it, but there seems to be some project oriented folks on here...
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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-21-2019, 05:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By Laeka56
Need your 2 cents worth!

Looking at a 2003 Ford E-450 mini school bus by Bluebird with no handicap ramp. The bus has a 7.3 Powerstroke diesel with an automatic transmission. Not sure of the model on the trans. The vehicle...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-14-2019, 04:32 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,680
Posted By Laeka56
List I found on here.....

https://www.govdeals.com

https://www.publicsurplus.com

Used School Buses & Child Care Buses for Sale | Northwest Bus Sale (https://www.nwbus.com/school-buses-for-sale)

Used School Buses...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-08-2019, 09:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By Laeka56
Thanks guys! I found a list of auction/purchase...

Thanks guys! I found a list of auction/purchase sites in an older post. Lots to ponder now...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-07-2019, 06:12 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 800
Posted By Laeka56
Sources for used busses

I've tried a couple of the search terms recommended by current users and nothing comes up on the site. Wondering what are the best sites for bus sales/auctions, hopefully near the East Coast? Can...
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