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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-10-2017, 10:00 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,637
Posted By jmcustom
I can say I'm planning to add engine driven a/c...

I can say I'm planning to add engine driven a/c to my 01 Amtran RE for when we're driving.

If you have a large enough generator to run two rooftop units you'd be plenty comfortable while goin down...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-31-2017, 01:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,039
Posted By jmcustom
I'm in the process of raising mine and although...

I'm in the process of raising mine and although it's a lot of work it'll be worth it when it's done. We're finishing up the raise this weekend![emoji3][emoji2] pics to follow

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-25-2017, 07:23 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 993
Posted By jmcustom
Welcome! I wouldn't recommend residential...

Welcome!

I wouldn't recommend residential windows in a vehicle. The rough opening it would require would reduce the width of your bus by
3 1/2" to 5" on each wall depending on the width of the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-24-2017, 05:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,926
Posted By jmcustom
I agree, there's several sizes of metric that...

I agree, there's several sizes of metric that will interchange with SAE. Good call on washing the engine off and looking for leaks. I figured that had already been done which is why I skipped the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-24-2017, 06:03 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,926
Posted By jmcustom
All 5.9s of that vintage leak oil in some form or...

All 5.9s of that vintage leak oil in some form or another. The major problem with removing the 545 is getting the bus up high enough. You don't need to completely remove it from under the bus, just...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-16-2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By jmcustom
We're photo documenting it as we go. I'll...

We're photo documenting it as we go. I'll definitely get some pics posted once it looks like more than just a bus with missing windows[emoji106]

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-16-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By jmcustom
That just shows how much intelligence is at the...

That just shows how much intelligence is at the dmv[emoji1]

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-16-2017, 08:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,267
Posted By jmcustom
I'm raising the roof on my 01 Amtran RE the way...

I'm raising the roof on my 01 Amtran RE the way Transcendence did. It was the best way I could find as well. My brackets are welded in already and I'll be picking up the steel I need to make the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-16-2017, 08:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,898
Posted By jmcustom
Did the guy retitle it as an rv or does it still...

Did the guy retitle it as an rv or does it still say "school bus" on the title? With my first bus I was able to get rv plates but my title, even though it was in my name, still said school bus. Those...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-10-2017, 09:58 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,793
Posted By jmcustom
Welcome back! We look forward to seeing your...

Welcome back! We look forward to seeing your build progress if you have time to post pics.

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-04-2017, 08:24 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
I'm talking about all of the solid rivets above...

I'm talking about all of the solid rivets above the window openings, all the way around the bus. I'm doing a full front to back roof raise.

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-04-2017, 12:17 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
I have a 60 gallon compressor and a Ingersoll...

I have a 60 gallon compressor and a Ingersoll Rand air chisel, I tried chiseling off the heads and it really wallowed out the holes. I'll give it a try again but I believe solid steel 3/16 rivets are...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2017, 08:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
I know howya feel, I have a day and a half in and...

I know howya feel, I have a day and a half in and I only have a third of em drilled.

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2017, 07:05 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
Yeah, that Sioux drill must be 24k gold plated on...

Yeah, that Sioux drill must be 24k gold plated on the inside, lol. I have a third of the rivets drilled and punched already. My dad will be out to give me a hand drilling the rest tomorrow. I'll be...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2017, 06:57 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
I tried drilling from the inside and found out...

I tried drilling from the inside and found out its much easier to drill them from the outside and punch them in. Only drawback is I'm on a ladder all day.

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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2017, 01:26 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
I have all of the forementioned chisels, I'm just...

I have all of the forementioned chisels, I'm just a little bit confused on what good a flapper sanding wheel does to grind down the head of the rivet. The rivets I'm removing are on the outside of...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
So you're saying that you don't drill the rivets...

So you're saying that you don't drill the rivets partially and then chisel the heads off? I have a nice IR air chisel I'm using but if I want to reuse the holes to install new rivets straight...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 10,036
Posted By jmcustom
If you want to remove the ceiling panels and...

If you want to remove the ceiling panels and reuse them/ re rivet them on, the only way to get them down without destroying the holes the rivets go into is to drill each rivet. Start with a center...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-21-2017, 09:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,025
Posted By jmcustom
If you can find one that you like with the seats...

If you can find one that you like with the seats already out it'll save you a bunch of time.

My wife and I have an 84 passenger bus and it took us the better part of 2 solid days to get all of...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-21-2017, 09:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,025
Posted By jmcustom
During winter in Canada on a whole, you'd have a...

During winter in Canada on a whole, you'd have a hard time finding a place where the fuel isn't winterized.

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-21-2017, 03:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 901
Posted By jmcustom
Welcome! I'm a trucker and I won't even go...

Welcome!

I'm a trucker and I won't even go to California anymore. I know exactly what you mean. I'd stick with thebus plan vs a tractor trailer setup. Less headaches with the dot that way. On the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2017, 05:19 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Posted By jmcustom
The chassis vin # should be able to provide that...

The chassis vin # should be able to provide that info. Just call the dealer and have them look it up for you

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2017, 04:26 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Posted By jmcustom
It really depends on what the gearing in the rear...

It really depends on what the gearing in the rear end is, as that will dictate what your top speed will be

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2017, 04:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Posted By jmcustom
I have an 86 37 passenger bluebird that I've run...

I have an 86 37 passenger bluebird that I've run at 65mph for extended periods and it didn't seem to bother it in the least. I hope that gives you a little more confidence

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-20-2017, 11:01 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,630
Posted By jmcustom
I was hoping someone would chime in on this...

I was hoping someone would chime in on this subject. Thanks!

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