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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
04-11-2020, 06:47 PM
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Which is more valuable: a Rear Engine motor or a Cummins Engine?
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Just sold my 2000 Amtram RE with a DT466HT...
Just sold my 2000 Amtram RE with a DT466HT (250hp/800lbs toque) and MD3060 Trans. That bus could move and climb hills. The Pre-Egr DT466 engine are solid, very simple to work on and gobbs of parts...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
03-01-2020, 05:57 AM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
SOLD - Bus has a new owner and it's future looks...
SOLD - Bus has a new owner and it's future looks great!
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
02-15-2020, 05:54 PM
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AC on the road
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jctrembly
Factory air will keep a bus cool. Without...
Factory air will keep a bus cool. Without knowing which 466 you have it's hard to tell how much power loss you will have as they range from 150hp'ish to 250hp. Yes expect to loose a mpg or so...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-06-2020, 08:13 AM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
It's around 75" floor to ceiling, that's without...
It's around 75" floor to ceiling, that's without me going in the bus to measure. Sorry, I didn't see your question sooner. My plan was to remove the plywood/rubber floor and prep the steel deck. ...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
12-25-2019, 05:34 PM
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Getting started - Buying a Bus
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jctrembly
My bus is listed here for sale is on the "For...
My bus is listed here for sale is on the "For Sale Section". Send me a PM if you want more info. It's set up to drive 80mph all day and still get good mpg and long life. DT466E 250hp w/ MD3060 6th...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
12-04-2019, 03:40 PM
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Advise for good highway bus
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jctrembly
My bus is listed for sale and is set up for...
My bus is listed for sale and is set up for interstate running. Come take a look, you don't want anything with EGR valves or emissions control's unless you really want to pay alot more for no reason.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-27-2019, 04:39 PM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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5,547
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jctrembly
Glad to hear they are still having shows! Yes, I...
Glad to hear they are still having shows! Yes, I know Cowboy and his wife, I did have a mural in my place that he painted. The ex wanted it painted over... (Warning signs right). Anyways, see them...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-26-2019, 09:29 PM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
Thank, it's sad they don't do much at the Trip...
Thank, it's sad they don't do much at the Trip farm lately. This summer the paved the road all the way from Terra Alta to the interstate. I've never known it to be so smooth in all my life. ;)
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 11:19 PM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
No A/C. I have a new 30 gallon side tank (for...
No A/C. I have a new 30 gallon side tank (for sale $50) I was going to mount that to the frame to power a Generator. Then use either roof tops or a different type of A/C. With the tinted windows,...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 05:38 PM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
The DT466HT 250hp/ 800ftlbs torque is a little...
The DT466HT 250hp/ 800ftlbs torque is a little different than Non-HT versions. This is one of the things that caught my eye. You can read more about it here:...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 02:21 PM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
It mounts to the buses existing air ride base. ...
It mounts to the buses existing air ride base. As long as you already have air seat, it's a simple swap, same for the seat bases that use spring or hydraulic shock.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 07:10 AM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
Steve, thanks. I had great intentions for this...
Steve, thanks. I had great intentions for this beast.
MacC, as long as it's listed here, it's for sale any questions just ask.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 06:04 AM
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Transmission swap cost? (545 - 2000)
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jctrembly
I am curious on the spec of those IC/Amtram...
I am curious on the spec of those IC/Amtram buses... Conventional, RE, FE... MD3060 or the World transmission? Rear End ratio? The Amtram RE's I've seen with the 6th gear unlocked would normally...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 12:45 AM
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Transmission swap cost? (545 - 2000)
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jctrembly
MD-3060's are normally 6th gear unlocked on...
MD-3060's are normally 6th gear unlocked on AmTram/International buses. Thomas Buses are normally restricted to 5 gears.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 12:31 AM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
Photos are in the album : School Bus Conversion...
Photos are in the album : School Bus Conversion Resources - jctrembly's Album: 40' pusher for sale (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/14221-albums1846.html)
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-24-2019, 12:29 AM
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40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
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jctrembly
40' Amtram RE 2000 DT466/MD3060 85+MPH -- For Sale
Hello, I bought a bus to convert, life and divorce later I'm now letting it go to allow someone to be able to enjoy it. Anyway here are the specs.
2000 International / Amtram 40' RE, DT466E HT...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
10-23-2019, 10:22 PM
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Rear Engine 40' Bus Wanted
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jctrembly
40' pusher for sale
Hello, I bought a bus to convert, life and divorce later I'm now letting it go to allow someone to be able to enjoy it. Anyway here are the specs.
2000 International 40' RE, DT466E HT (250hp),...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
12-16-2017, 12:45 PM
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Austin TX Teacher Looking to Convert a KidHack
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4,916
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jctrembly
Lol, that's not my bus. That just an example of...
Lol, that's not my bus. That just an example of how the front seat can work with the typical school bus door. I saw your layout had the door behind the front seat. In my Amtram the fuel tank and...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
12-16-2017, 09:00 AM
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Austin TX Teacher Looking to Convert a KidHack
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4,916
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jctrembly
Front Passenger Seat
When I finally start converting my RE I intend to do what Wanderlodge did for the front passenger seat. The seat is mounted up to the edge of the stairwell with a flap that lowers to provide a level...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
10-12-2017, 08:27 AM
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Not allowed to camp on private property!?
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3,446
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jctrembly
And this is why I hang my hat in WV! Since your...
And this is why I hang my hat in WV! Since your that close to me look for a place below the Mason Dixon line (Pa/WV line). Big Bear Lake Campground is affordable and popular or an empty Lot in the...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
08-07-2017, 10:39 PM
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Cummins 5.9 with AT545 85mph?
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12,326
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jctrembly
After I redid my rear end, my bus goes 80mph+. ...
After I redid my rear end, my bus goes 80mph+. Prior to taking the seats out we did a 1600 mile church trip and had to keep reminding by relief driver (a retired school bus driver) that 80 was a bit...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
08-03-2017, 03:24 PM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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894,630
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jctrembly
That's only a 90 min drive from me. I'd go...
That's only a 90 min drive from me. I'd go inspect it fir ya'll but I'm swamped right now. The good thing is, stop at a WV State Police barrack and 72hr one way permit to get it home. That will...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-02-2017, 12:03 PM
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3
Flooring Help
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931
Posted By
jctrembly
I have an IC / Amtran RE, your right they don't...
I have an IC / Amtran RE, your right they don't seem to be the most sought after. While I wish I had s full basement like other buses, in the end I think I'll be glad I have easy access to place...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
07-23-2017, 07:39 AM
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Newer diesels... the good, the bad, and ugly?
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22,317
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jctrembly
Well said with your whole post. This forum is a...
Well said with your whole post. This forum is a great asset for all of us.
Sent from my Nexus 5X using Tapatalk
Forum:
Mechanical and Drivetrains
07-23-2017, 07:36 AM
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Reliability advice?
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5,540
Posted By
jctrembly
I have seen a few, (very few) but I'm sure those...
I have seen a few, (very few) but I'm sure those are special ordered for some reason. Some school districts order odd things, untill recently, all of our busses had 6-8 E-Exit windows. You won't...
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