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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-10-2018, 07:51 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,247
Posted By John.Smith
It sounds like you’ve already evaluated the rust....

It sounds like you’ve already evaluated the rust. But.....

Sounds good to me

A year later I am still cutting and replacing vertical supports and floor decking.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-19-2018, 05:01 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,556
Posted By John.Smith
I have been welding mine.

I have been welding mine.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-13-2018, 11:07 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,865
Posted By John.Smith
I bought my bus for 1500, It's been a long...

I bought my bus for 1500,

It's been a long project just taking care of the rust it has. I can show you a few pictures of what we are in the process of doing.


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This rust is not...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-28-2018, 08:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,385
Posted By John.Smith
Interior panel removal

I just wanted to share something I learned while removing the interior panels on my international 3800.

I started using tin snips to remove the metal panels because they are all pressed under the...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-02-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 11,982
Posted By John.Smith
My bus was purchased in Albany Ohio. I did my...

My bus was purchased in Albany Ohio. I did my title work in Columbus at a contracted office.

I merely suggested maybe titling it as an rv to save me a future trip and the clerk took care of it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-26-2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,779
Posted By John.Smith
An update on mine. I am still welding the holes...

An update on mine. I am still welding the holes and treating the area with ospho after I am done.

I am leaving some big splatters down, but I am not going to worry about them as I am pretty sure...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-30-2017, 05:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,182
Posted By John.Smith
Good luck man, that's really all I can say. I am...

Good luck man, that's really all I can say. I am just getting started with our bus conversion, so I don't think I will be able to technically help you. I do wish you the best of luck with it all.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-30-2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,779
Posted By John.Smith
I am in the process of welding mine. I can...

I am in the process of welding mine. I can imagine it going pretty quickly if I knew what I was doing.

I just picked up my welder, so I am just learning.


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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-28-2017, 07:41 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,845
Posted By John.Smith
Glad everyone is safe, Sent from my...

Glad everyone is safe,


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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-27-2017, 09:08 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,845
Posted By John.Smith
Good luck, thank goodness you're prepared. ...

Good luck, thank goodness you're prepared.


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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-17-2017, 06:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,181
Posted By John.Smith
Multiple batteries in DT466e

Good evening everyone,

I am trying to figure out how many batteries the bus is supposed to have, and how they are wired.

It is not really that important yet because it starts and runs fine on...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-14-2017, 09:26 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
As soon as we could get he jack in there. It...

As soon as we could get he jack in there. It would pull the whole sheet up in a few pumps.

I was far easier on knees and backs.






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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-14-2017, 09:06 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
Well I am a few days late on updating everyone...

Well I am a few days late on updating everyone and I am sorry for that.

Here is an update from Saturday afternoon.

We were able to pull the wheel chair ramp and floors out!

With the help...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-14-2017, 04:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,039
Posted By John.Smith
I figured a flat nose would have a little less...

I figured a flat nose would have a little less usable space considering the hump in the cab.
I also figured that a flat nose would be a little more noisy while operating for the same reason.
...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-09-2017, 05:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,298
Posted By John.Smith
That thing is awesome. I don't know what...

That thing is awesome.

I don't know what you are going to do with it! But it's awesome!


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-08-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
Good evening, Brad Here is the photo of that...

Good evening, Brad

Here is the photo of that tube. Exhaust smoke comes out of it while the engine is running.

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-07-2017, 05:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
Oh yes, Robin. Once the seats were out it opened...

Oh yes, Robin. Once the seats were out it opened right up. It will be fun playing with floor plans so we can find just the one that will suite us.

Ursa, I hear ya. Luckily our bus came with some...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-06-2017, 07:09 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
That sounds great Ursa! We have some ideas...

That sounds great Ursa!

We have some ideas also. My wife's are more in line with time houses. Mine resemble doomsday preppers.


I think this bus was the right move.

I had some really great...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-02-2017, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
Thanks for the reply, Robin! Yeah, I figured...

Thanks for the reply, Robin!

Yeah, I figured it would be wishful thinking on a wiring diagram for the bus.

Worked has kept me off of here and out of the bus. I did go weigh it today, so I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-29-2017, 06:31 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,052
Posted By John.Smith
Looks great! I understand that they need to...

Looks great!

I understand that they need to be small to not crack, but I can only imagine how much time that would take.

It would save a lot of weight if you were planning on a stone or...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-27-2017, 01:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
Thanks for the reply Christopher! I would...

Thanks for the reply Christopher!

I would have gotten to this sooner but work kept me out of town all last week.

I will do some research on the governor hopefully get it sorted out before we...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-20-2017, 08:45 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,218
Posted By John.Smith
Out to my Ol' 55.

Good evening, everyone

My wife and I purchased a 97' international 3800 with DT466e back in January.

We live in Norfolk, Va. the bus was for sale in Albany Ohio on eBay for $1900.

I put in a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-15-2017, 09:19 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 8,280
Posted By John.Smith
Roof Rack

Looks very comfortable!

My initial planning is going to include using the tubular seat framing from our bus to build a safari rack for the roof.

Every plan is a dream right now. Every day...
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