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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-16-2005, 04:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,788
Posted By 1979GMC6000
I do not think this would work, the Crown has a...

I do not think this would work, the Crown has a "pancake style" engine (think slant 6 chrysler) the engine and transmission actually sit under the bus at an angle (almost on their side) i would think...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-09-2005, 10:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,142
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Bus is on Ebay...

Bus is on Ebay https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... 4567669675 (https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4567669675)

NO RESERVE!

~B~
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-15-2005, 09:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,884
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Not exactly what you are looking for but i am not...

Not exactly what you are looking for but i am not a long way from you and my bus is for sale
1979 GMC/Thomas 66 passenger
366 Gas/Vacumn and hyd brakes
117K miles one owner
95% tires all around...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-01-2005, 12:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,142
Posted By 1979GMC6000
This is the only forum i am a member of, so this...

This is the only forum i am a member of, so this is where i posted it, honestly just have not had time, i have pics for anyone who wants them
~B~
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-29-2005, 08:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,142
Posted By 1979GMC6000
I am located in West Monroe, LA Thanks! ~B~

I am located in West Monroe, LA
Thanks!
~B~
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-21-2005, 12:36 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,142
Posted By 1979GMC6000
I am negotiable, just need to sell it soon-found...

I am negotiable, just need to sell it soon-found out we are having a baby and would rather see it go to someone who will use it than just become one with the yard.
~B~
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-20-2005, 04:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,142
Posted By 1979GMC6000
1979 GMC 6000/Thomas for sale

117k Miles (within couple hundered of actual, speedo cable robbed after bus was retired.)
Currently inspected thru July
Runs GREAT 366/AT545
Vacumn over hydraulic brakes (work good)
All lights,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-23-2005, 04:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,887
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Parts for that bus would be readily availible,...

Parts for that bus would be readily availible, its all mechanical-no computers or anything to deal with, the old manual transmissions are bulletproof, the only thing i can see is the engine is an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2005, 06:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,751
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Inverter/electrial questions

Is there a source online for electrical layouts in a bus? What i am looking for is an explanation of how everything is phyiscally wired in, can you use a regular inverter to run accessories or does...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-10-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,548
Posted By 1979GMC6000
What did they want for it? Looks like it would be...

What did they want for it? Looks like it would be a cool bus if it were restored, doesnt look too rusty from the pics
~B~
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-06-2005, 10:56 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,874
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Try an international truck dealer, the parts in...

Try an international truck dealer, the parts in the bus are the same as the old medium-duty trucks that are still running around everywhere, also try your local NAPA store, they carry alot of...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2005, 01:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,956
Posted By 1979GMC6000
It is a gauge that measures exhaust tempratures...

It is a gauge that measures exhaust tempratures after the turbo
~B~
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2005, 11:21 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,956
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Sounds like a great day, nice that you got a bus...

Sounds like a great day, nice that you got a bus with a pyrometer, in my Freightliner road truck i always tried to keep it at or below 900 deg to be on the safe side, i do not know if the smaller...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2005, 11:17 AM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,850
Posted By 1979GMC6000
What do you have planned for a sound system? We...

What do you have planned for a sound system? We are putting the Sony system from my fiancee's car that we are selling in the bus
Sony CD/MP3/Remote control HU
Sony 3 way 6X9's
2X Sony 10" Subs...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-02-2005, 06:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,471
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Simplest thing would be to put the monitor back...

Simplest thing would be to put the monitor back in if you still have it
~B~
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 04-29-2005, 02:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,045
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Easiest thing is to use a black water tank, it...

Easiest thing is to use a black water tank, it will mount under bus, you can either hook your toilet up to a freshwater tank with a pump of if availible a water hose is fine then when you flush it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-29-2005, 02:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,390
Posted By 1979GMC6000
There are some Crown's on Ebay, they are the...

There are some Crown's on Ebay, they are the Cadillac of school buses, mose are mid-engined with big Cummins or Detroit deisels and are good highway runners Go to Ebay motors\Buses motorcoaches

~B~
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2005, 12:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,956
Posted By 1979GMC6000
For me it would be between the flat-nose and the...

For me it would be between the flat-nose and the low-mileage 5+2 International, the flat-nose will be more manuverable and has recent engine work. As far as final drive goes on any of them its hard...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-26-2005, 10:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,538
Posted By 1979GMC6000
If it was Air Force its probably been well...

If it was Air Force its probably been well maintained mechanically, most of them were. As far as the driver's seat if your bus has air brakes go to a big truck junkyard and get an air ride seat out...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-25-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,973
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Re: Welcome!

Thanks Alot!
This week i plan on buying carpet and perhaps starting to sand/mask/paint the exterior. I am going to sand the bus down and paint it with rustoleum gloss black thinned out thru an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-25-2005, 12:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,092
Posted By 1979GMC6000
Looks awesome! Do you have contact info for the...

Looks awesome! Do you have contact info for the makers of those boxes? Do they sell to anyone or is it a local to you deal?
Thanks
~B~
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-20-2005, 06:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,002
Posted By 1979GMC6000
They are inefficent (10-15% mpg loss over...

They are inefficent (10-15% mpg loss over different tranny) and the gears are generally tall, that combined with only 3 speeds limits top speed and runs engine at higher RPM's. That being said I have...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-20-2005, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,637
Posted By 1979GMC6000
I Have a 366 in my 79' GMC with an AT545, gets...

I Have a 366 in my 79' GMC with an AT545, gets appx. 5-6mpg running ~63mph, replacing rear end may help
~B~
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-19-2005, 05:22 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,730
Posted By 1979GMC6000
WTB Speedometer cable AT545 to GM speedo

I am looking for a speedometer cable for my 79' GMC 6000 it has an Allison AT545 trans with the factory GM speedo
Thanks
~B~
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-19-2005, 05:19 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,973
Posted By 1979GMC6000
New Member (finally)

I had tried to join a while back but never got the confirmation email, finally got it going now. As is obvious by my ID i have a 79' Thomas GMC 6000 that I am converting-it will be more of a...
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