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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2013, 02:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,537
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: 1998 Bluebird GMC 6.0 gasser

I started taking the seats out. With a four pound sledge and a cold chisel.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-26-2013, 07:44 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,537
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: 1998 Bluebird GMC 6.0 gasser

Yes, thanks.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-25-2013, 11:59 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,004
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: So I'm thinking of buying an old bus...

I wound up with a 1998 Bluebird with a 6.0 GMC gasser. Because I could afford it. I am going to go ahead with small scale woodgas experiments before trying it on th e bus.

I am going to buy this...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-25-2013, 10:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,537
Posted By revoltindevelopments
1998 Bluebird GMC 6.0 gasser

Well, I went and bought one. Now I'm getting the seats out. I'll post pictures when I figure out how.
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-22-2013, 02:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,272
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: 1990 8.2L GMC diesel

Thank you.
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-22-2013, 01:56 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,272
Posted By revoltindevelopments
1990 8.2L GMC diesel

Does anyone have a bus with this type of engine? I'm thinking of buying one. This one has an automatic transmission, but there is no book for it so I don't know what transmission it is or what the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-22-2013, 11:14 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,004
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: So I'm thinking of buying an old bus...

So how hard would it be to swap out the gasser for a diesel? Assuming assistance from someone who has swapped engines before.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-19-2013, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,004
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: So I'm thinking of buying an old bus...

I'm debating between that one and a '95 Ford with a 5.9 diesel and airbrakes. The '71 is$1600 and the '95 is $2500. Gas v. Diesel, newer v. EMP proof, veggie v. woodgas

Those are pretty much the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-19-2013, 12:22 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,004
Posted By revoltindevelopments
So I'm thinking of buying an old bus...

It is a 1971 International 66 passenger with a 5 speed stick and a 345. The owner says the engine had a complete rebuild a couple thousand miles ago. Stated problems: needs muffler and cleaned.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-24-2011, 09:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,278
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Cubic ft. Space in a short bus.

I don't intend to drive it other than to get from port to parked. I'll contact the local police ahead of time and see if something can be arranged. If I have to have it towed from the port to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-21-2011, 02:48 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,278
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Cubic ft. Space in a short bus.

Thank you muchly, that means I would have about 832 cubic ft to work with. Now to see what it would cost to ship and start looking for a bus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-20-2011, 10:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,278
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Cubic ft. Space in a short bus.

I am considering moving to Hawaii and it looks like it might be cheaper to buy a short bus, load it with our things and ship that than to have it put on a cargo container to ship it. How big is the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-09-2011, 09:32 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Older bus requirements(bug out bus)

We are on a small farm in Kentucky and will likely stay here most of the time. The bus is to be rigged in case circumstances require us to leave. For example if the grid goes down due to either an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-07-2011, 03:11 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Older bus requirements(bug out bus)

The advantage of alcohol is the ability to make it from widely available feedstocks I don't have to grow, such as honeylocust pods or crabapples. This way as long as I have a still and a fermentation...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-29-2011, 03:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Older bus requirements(bug out bus)

Well, reality doesn't care what we like so we have to roll with it. If anyone is interested in that sort of thing I suppose we should step over to "Everthing Else".
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-29-2011, 01:20 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Older bus requirements(bug out bus)

This bus would be expected to make long trips reliably, possibly frequently. As a Doomer, I want the ability to produce fuel for my bus. The idea is to be the last one to run out of fuel...I was...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-29-2011, 10:53 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Older bus requirements(bug out bus)

Thanks for the suggestions. I prefer a manual transmission, generally. How do I know if a bus is mechanically injected? Does anyone know when the electronic controls were introduced?

ETA: I am...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-28-2011, 11:36 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,637
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Older bus requirements(bug out bus)

I'm thinking of getting an older bus to convert. I am leaning towards a dog nose for easier engine access, the last thing I need is to make maintenance harder. I was wondering when the bus makers...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-17-2011, 08:13 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,706
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Re: Ask, Convert, Then Run?

Personally I think the level of vitriol in threads like this one: viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6064&start=60 (https://www.skoolie.net/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=6064&start=60) are a big part of why a lot of...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-14-2011, 10:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 8,021
Posted By revoltindevelopments
Alcohol as fuel and making your own

I looked for a thread on this and didn't find one so here goes.
Has anyone run there bus on straight alcohol? What did you have to change to make it work? Has anyone made there own fuel alcohol?...
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