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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-22-2021, 02:11 PM
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Posted By hatchetman
Sold, please remove.

Sold, please remove.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-10-2021, 08:16 PM
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Posted By hatchetman
Price drop $11,999

Price drop $11,999
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-05-2021, 05:17 PM
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Price drop $13,999

Price drop $13,999
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-26-2021, 08:20 PM
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Posted By hatchetman
2001 Ford E350 7.3L Powerstroke Superduty Box truck Stealth Camper, 151k mi

Location: Marshall, VA 20115

Respectful offers considered, no trades, please DM me with any additional questions. Thank you for reading my listing.

2001 Ford E350 Superduty Box truck with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 05:49 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Thanks for the nice compliments. It has been a...

Thanks for the nice compliments. It has been a long journey :)

No swivels, we have a wall that separates the driving area from the living area anyway for better insulation and driving safety.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 05:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
After 16 months all major systems for the...

After 16 months all major systems for the conversion are done. Interior paint and trim plus I'm sure a few other odds and ends to come in the future after a few test trips. Thank you all for this...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 04:57 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Under counter drawers complete. Getting the...

Under counter drawers complete. Getting the drawer faces to somewhat line up required creative use of shims. For pulls we used 6" cuttings from a poplar limb.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Overhead storage is done. Springs or bungees for...

Overhead storage is done. Springs or bungees for stops, piano hinges, and spring loaded magnetic closures. Plan to add some small hooks to keep them from opening going down the road.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 04:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
In stead of doors under the counter top we opted...

In stead of doors under the counter top we opted for this shower curtain that I cut up and sewed to fit the space.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2018, 05:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Overhead storage in the driving area, the bottom...

Overhead storage in the driving area, the bottom shelf is about 12" deep, divided into two smaller shelves on the passenger side for smaller items. It has USB and 12V power outlets in the upper left...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
After initially trying to use the 3/32 plywood...

After initially trying to use the 3/32 plywood paneling I've used elsewhere in the bus on the ceiling I switched to FRP plastic paneling. The wood just couldn't bend well enough at the edges near...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2018, 05:34 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
The Cadillac Escalade seats are in, 2 captains...

The Cadillac Escalade seats are in, 2 captains chairs and behind the driver the 3rd row bench. We should be able to transport 4 people comfortably. Not air seats, but will be better than the well...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2018, 05:27 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Driver's console wired up and complete with...

Driver's console wired up and complete with backup camera, inverter, trailer break controller, and gauges, switch panel painted navy to match the exterior stripe. I was able to reuse the nice heavy...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Found a really cheap futon from Walmart for $99. ...

Found a really cheap futon from Walmart for $99. 65", no arm rests, and metal frame. Fits nicely in the main living area over the wheel well but I had to extend the feet about 5" to clear the wheel...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
I'm a big fan of gauges. Especially on diesel...

I'm a big fan of gauges. Especially on diesel engines. The flakiness of the International gauge cluster makes having some auxiliary gauges all the more important. I've chosen boost, oil pressure,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
One picture representing 7 days of work, the...

One picture representing 7 days of work, the completed paint job. Main color is white, navy blue stripe, black bumpers and mirrors. Everything was painted with gloss Rustoleum using mostly a 3"...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Overhead storage base resting on 1.5" boards...

Overhead storage base resting on 1.5" boards attached to the ribs between the windows.
...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-22-2018, 07:35 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,873
Posted By hatchetman
1999 International 3800 DT466E Coolant Change Procedure

When I purchased my bus the coolant was of an unknown age so I've decided to drain and refill. Its fairly easy to drain the radiator but I was underneath the engine the other day and I couldn't find...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 06:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Tool time! If you do any amount of wiring I...

Tool time!

If you do any amount of wiring I highly recommend a Self-Adjusting Wire Stripper (https://www.amazon.com/IRWIN-VISE-GRIP-2078300-Self-Adjusting-Stripper/dp/B000OQ21CA) and Ratcheting...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 05:47 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
12V wiring circuits Water pump Left aux ...

12V wiring circuits

Water pump
Left aux
Right aux
Ceiling lights
Exhaust fans


120V wiring circuits
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 05:16 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Finally after what seemed like months of rainy...

Finally after what seemed like months of rainy weekends we had a few clear ones so I crawled on top and painted the roof of the bus. I used 5 gallons of 25 year Lanco Ultra Siliconizer Reflective...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 05:06 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
All doors are 1.5" think with two pieces of 3/32"...

All doors are 1.5" think with two pieces of 3/32" paneling just like the walls and trimmed around the edge with 3/16" birch plywood. The door jams are also trimmed with 3/16" birch plywood inline...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 04:53 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Sink installed, large-ish 22x25 but we don't...

Sink installed, large-ish 22x25 but we don't always do dishes as quickly as we should :smile:. Not super deep though, so that helps with my decision to mount the counter lower to preserve window...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
Drawers underneath, all 1/2 plywood, reinforced...

Drawers underneath, all 1/2 plywood, reinforced with small metal angle brackets, glue, and brads. Eagle-eyed readers will notice all the shims on the left sides :oops:

Note to self: for next bus...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2018, 04:33 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 14,008
Posted By hatchetman
My Dad and I built a custom countertop of walnut,...

My Dad and I built a custom countertop of walnut, nice to have access to a big planer and sander :smile:. Counter coated with food grade mineral oil to bring out the natural beauty and protect the...
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