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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-04-2017, 07:01 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,034
Posted By Tool Amour
Looking for these panels for my bus

Hi everyone,

Last summer I had to re-route the front-to-back wiring bundle on my bus after a misguided attempt to install curtain rods went awry.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-04-2017, 06:36 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,321
Posted By Tool Amour
Hi TheBuffalo, Please PM me, I live near...

Hi TheBuffalo,

Please PM me, I live near Beaverton and you'd be welcome to pick up your bus, go to Home Depot for plywood, and bring it to my suburban neighborhood to install. I've got drills,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-12-2016, 01:47 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 13,712
Posted By Tool Amour
My bus is an 86 Blue Bird built on the P30...

My bus is an 86 Blue Bird built on the P30 chassis. It's only 18 feet long--4 windows on the passenger side, no lift. It's the only one like it that I've seen.

A local school district just...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-06-2016, 03:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,820
Posted By Tool Amour
Great stuff in walls?

I'm putting up a Murphy-like bed in my shorty. I removed the steel inner wall under the 3 windows where the bed will be, and pulled out the original (nasty) fiberglass insulation.

The steel wall...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-01-2016, 11:59 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 246,909
Posted By Tool Amour
Vlad--I just read your entire thread--your build...

Vlad--I just read your entire thread--your build is truly awe-inspiring! I look forward to seeing more of your bus when you can work on it again.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-12-2015, 04:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,947
Posted By Tool Amour
Edit to my previous post: the underpowered gas...

Edit to my previous post: the underpowered gas engine is NOT stock, it was replaced by the previous owner. I don't know the specs of the previous engine, but I do know that it was diesel.

OP,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-05-2015, 12:33 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,947
Posted By Tool Amour
I love my 86 mini bird, even with all its quirks...

I love my 86 mini bird, even with all its quirks like top speed of 55 mph, it's hatred of speed bumps, it's 9 mpg underpowered gas engine.

I do wish it was 6 feet longer....time to think about a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-03-2015, 11:59 PM
Replies: 126
Views: 24,587
Posted By Tool Amour
Your bus is so cute! I was going to ask what...

Your bus is so cute! I was going to ask what model and year it was, but I see that info on your profile. It looks a lot like the Mini Birds of the 80's--early 90's.

Is a gas or Diesel engine?
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-06-2015, 01:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,654
Posted By Tool Amour
Is GMAC insurance available in your state? I got...

Is GMAC insurance available in your state? I got liability coverage for a year for $300-ish. $265 a month sounds like extortion.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-27-2015, 04:20 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,627
Posted By Tool Amour
A few days after this sad story was posted, I was...

A few days after this sad story was posted, I was tracing the cables from the battery box (where the battery was fully charged) to the engine area (which was completely powerless). Lo and behold,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-31-2014, 03:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,002
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: The White Elephant

I got insurance from GMAC.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-21-2014, 04:47 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 33,531
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Whitey The Toy Hauler

That's some beautiful work!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-01-2014, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,997
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Wheelchair van MPG?

In my experience many moons ago with Ford and Dodge vans, 10-12 mpg was the maximum we'd get. Personally I preferred the Dodge 15-passenger version to either of the Ford vans, but we NEVER got...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-31-2014, 12:09 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,627
Posted By Tool Amour
My bus threw me under the bus!

This morning was pandemonium at my house today--loading up for a long weekend at the beach, visiting friends and possibly doing some deep sea fishing. Everything was stowed, stove and cooler...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-21-2014, 08:41 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,627
Posted By Tool Amour
Recent developments on my bus

Some recent additions/modifications on the bus:

A fixed gear shelf for when parked at camp--the electrical box on the right will be a 12V charging station. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-19-2014, 03:37 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,875
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Jumped in with both feet!

My bus is the same Mini Bird version as yours, only older and shorter--and I deliberately removed the electric front door assembly because I was concerned about access if the battery goes dead. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-19-2014, 12:16 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 9,875
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Jumped in with both feet!

I'm in awe of your woodworking skills--your bus looks great! The corner seat over the wheel well is MOST excellent!

Do you have plans to modify or replace the folding front door?

How do you...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-07-2014, 09:08 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,627
Posted By Tool Amour
modifying the door

I've been thinking about this for the last year--finally got a chance to do it.

The issue--the folding door, opened and closed by a noisy electric motor. I wanted to put a standard RV door on the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-14-2013, 12:41 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,323
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Brake lights don't work!

Thanks for the input. I'll buy a 12V tester tonight.

I didn't do anything to the sockets when I painted, just removed the lenses, taped over the sockets, and bent the ground strips upward so I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-14-2013, 01:12 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 11,323
Posted By Tool Amour
Brake lights don't work!

My 1986 mini bird had fully working lights when I bought it last summer. A few weeks later, I painted the bus, removing a lot of lights, lenses, etc. Now I'm trying to get everything put back...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-19-2013, 03:13 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,627
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: My new skoolie!

My poor bus has been ignored all winter--it's so sad :( :( :(
On the good side, I checked it regularly for leaks and it's dry as a bone inside.
On the bad side, it's time to replace the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-13-2012, 03:40 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 22,627
Posted By Tool Amour
Finally some progress!

This has been a busy month--lots of things kept me from working on the bus.

First thing was getting gravel down for the parking spot beside the driveway. That is done (12 yards of gravel later!),...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-24-2012, 11:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Skoolie is back!! Thank God!

The lights were on for testing for a couple of hours over the last few days. Also I hooked the electric door mechanism up again on Tuesday, so that was more drain on the battery.

On my list of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-23-2012, 04:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,525
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: 1997 Arizona State University Themed Blue Bird Tailgater

Any pics of your progress?

Your bus looks almost exactly like mine, except I only have 5 windows down the driver's side.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-23-2012, 03:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,648
Posted By Tool Amour
Re: Skoolie is back!! Thank God!

So far I haven't been able to find ANY fuses!! Definitely a scary thought--a manual is on the list of things I need to buy SOON.

This morning I woke up thinking that I need to have someone step...
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