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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-20-2018, 01:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,781
Posted By Ryan Grimm
A few of our bus yards keep longer (45 foot)...

A few of our bus yards keep longer (45 foot) buses for larger charter groups.

They are all air brake FE Bluebirds with Cummins engines and auto trans.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-20-2018, 01:17 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,781
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Please note I said REPAIR, not MAINTAIN.

Please note I said REPAIR, not MAINTAIN.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-18-2018, 05:33 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 7,781
Posted By Ryan Grimm
OK, here's some basic info: Conventional, also...

OK, here's some basic info:
Conventional, also called Dog Nose.
Transit or flat nose....Front engine (FE) or rear engine (RE).

Dognoses easiest to work on, pull maintenance, parts pretty much...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-12-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,048
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Might I also suggest... You can get rubber ZERK...

Might I also suggest...
You can get rubber ZERK covers for your fittings. They simply slip on over the fitting, and it's easy to flip them aside when greasing the bus.
They do a fabulous job of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,345
Posted By Ryan Grimm
AND, might I add... YOUR state may REQUIRE the...

AND, might I add...
YOUR state may REQUIRE the repainting from School Bus Yellow, but mine and others does not.
YOUR MILEAGE MAY VARY, so know YOUR State's laws.

I think the CORRECT information...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2018, 06:38 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,345
Posted By Ryan Grimm
They can TRY to bust your balls about it, but...

They can TRY to bust your balls about it, but reciprocity laws concerning motor vehicles allow you to conform to YOUR state's laws, in other states.
IF you are legal in YOUR state, you are legal in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2018, 06:29 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 14,345
Posted By Ryan Grimm
NO, NO, NO. It is NOT a "Federal thing",...

NO, NO, NO.

It is NOT a "Federal thing", there is no such law.
I drive a school bus for a living in Massachusetts, and when I saw a shortie that had been converted to a handyman's carryall, I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-28-2018, 07:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,834
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Yeah, I remember seeing the Craig's List or Ebay...

Yeah, I remember seeing the Craig's List or Ebay ads for those Supercoaches...they were priced at $1500, but had to be towed offsite immediately at purchase.
IIRC the ads said they were 93...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-28-2018, 07:01 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,834
Posted By Ryan Grimm
The Crown owner I talked to said that the long...

The Crown owner I talked to said that the long drive belt on the side mounted radiator fan was problematic. He had replaced the whole mechanism/pulleys etc. with two electric radiator fans that can...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-27-2018, 07:28 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,834
Posted By Ryan Grimm
One of my ambitions is one of those long buses,...

One of my ambitions is one of those long buses, with the last 8 feet or so as a workshop...the sides would tip down as flooring, and with canvas would make for an enclosed 8x20 work area.....more if...
Forum: School Bus News 05-13-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,844
Posted By Ryan Grimm
YES, attach your appliances to the walls! You...

YES, attach your appliances to the walls! You don't want them coming loose or falling over (heavy and awkward, too) when driving.

Not to mention BADLY unsafe, as electrical and propane lines can...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-07-2013, 07:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,470
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: building basement storage

Nice, if pricey....I suggest before you invest in those, figure out what you want to store in the basement, and then weigh the stuff. You might be surprised just HOW MUCH weight you could put in...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-28-2013, 09:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,193
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: How To Mold Antique Car Steering Wheel

...or you could get some leather and sew a cover up.....
Find the circumference. Measure with a tape, or fabric flexible measure. Use this to cut the LENGTH of the rim strip, plus allow for a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-28-2013, 08:54 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,048
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: How To: Bus Electrical Systems - AC

Found this in another section of Skoolie.net:
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13540 (https://www.skoolie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=13540)
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-28-2013, 08:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,470
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: building basement storage

Sorry for the late reply, I don't know why I didn't see your message earlier!

Factory supplied boxes come in many sizes, just go to different web sites and get the dimensions off them.
Consider...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-28-2013, 08:45 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,676
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: Been reading for a year and not one wall up

Another help is mocking stuff up. You can buy full sheets of corrugated cardboard, mock up walls, doors, shower stalls, kitchens, counters etc.
Moving supply companies, cardboard/packing supply...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-28-2013, 08:40 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,927
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: Awning made of square tubing

FASTENAL has both aluminum and steel square tubing.
https://www.fastenal.com/web/search/prod ... ubing%22|~...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-13-2013, 01:42 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,048
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: How To: Bus Electrical Systems - AC

When I was 14 my mother decided to plug in the ancient and massive window AC unit in our house. She could not find the dedicated cord, so she decided to use a zip-cord type (two conductor) extension...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-24-2013, 11:39 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,048
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: How To: Bus Electrical Systems - AC

Oh, and ALUMINUM wiring:
you MUST use only fixtures, connectors etc. that are RATED for Aluminum. You must (to my best knowledge) use a proprietary paste on the connections to prevent oxidation of...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-24-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,048
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: How To: Bus Electrical Systems - AC

1) You CAN terminate stranded without problems...I solder the ends, making that part (essentially) solid, OR I use properly-sized electrical crimp connectors and the RIGHT tools.

2) I NEVER use...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-27-2012, 10:42 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,048
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: How To: Bus Electrical Systems - AC

Remember, any appliance or accessory you add needs it's own fuse and shutoff switch.
I have seen many RVs with an additional shutoff switch in the bedroom, for the pump...the pumps sometimes ''start...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-27-2012, 09:35 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 25,089
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: flashing light covers

Want to have fun?
Get extra turn signal (amber) lights...on the rear of the bus you want three per side, total, including your original ones.
THEN get the turn signal mechanism from an old Cougar...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-21-2012, 11:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,528
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: Wheel cover for fuel mileage ?

OK, we've been spammed, how do we address this?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-27-2012, 09:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,470
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re: building basement storage

If you look hard, you may be able to find used storage boxes in boneyards for cars and trucks. If rusty but intact, just take them for sandblasting and recoating.
I have found and purchased tool...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-27-2012, 08:47 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 48,400
Posted By Ryan Grimm
Re:

MYTHBUSTERS spent some time doing just that, drafting behind a big rig to see what kind of mileage improvements they could get. By the time they got to RIGHT BEHIND the trailer by some 5 or so feet,...
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