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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-23-2013, 04:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,657
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 International DTA360 Manual

She's gone to the new owners......
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-21-2013, 07:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,657
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 International DTA360 Manual

If its not gone friday I will let you know on here.

It is a great running engine. I took it out last night and it sure drives smooth.


Tony
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-20-2013, 10:36 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,657
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 International DTA360 Manual

The new owner is supposed to be down on friday to pick it up.

I will still be lurcking around on here from time to time. On to something new....... It doesnt require wheels... And very...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-16-2013, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,657
Posted By rex_1_mn
1991 International DTA360 Manual

https://marshall.craigslist.org/rvs/4005290234.html

Most of the hard work is done and done right. Its ready for the fun part of the conversion to begin. Im not making any money on this and put...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2013, 07:48 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

Well after getting most of the hard prep work done I will be selling the bus. I will be putting together a classified in a few days. I am going to finish up all the steel over teh windows and any...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-05-2013, 12:10 PM
Replies: 534
Views: 163,543
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: Project "Brutus"

I have really been thinking silver for my bus and this might have sealed the deal.


What kind of paint is that?

What kind of Primer is that?

What kind of prep did you do??

What kind...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-01-2013, 01:20 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

I was able to get about 3/4th's of the window skining done with the interior steel. I will need to order a sheet or two to finish but that saved me alot of money. The factory interior skin from...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-28-2013, 09:29 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

A little over half the window skins done this weekend. I was able to re-use the skin from the interior. I am using Huck Magna Lock rivets up the roof supports and 10-24 carriage bolts everywhere...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-25-2013, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,912
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: Structural Rivets Or Standard

What rivets is everyone using?

Would you use them agian?

Where did you get them?


Thanks
Tony
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-25-2013, 12:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,912
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: Structural Rivets Or Standard

everytime somone mentions screws I wonder If I should just use some pan head sheet screws



I know I know they will back out or shear.....

But nobody has ever reported that happening on...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-25-2013, 12:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 5,912
Posted By rex_1_mn
Structural Rivets Or Standard

I will be going with a blind or Pop rivet but not sure which kind.

If I go with a structural rivet it could easily be 100 to 200 just for rivets to skin my windows.

If I go with standard...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-01-2013, 02:08 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

I had great luck drilling out every rivet with a 3/16'' bit then a cold chisel and hammer. A few wacks and the head would pop. I have an air chisel maybe I should have gotton it out....... The key...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-01-2013, 08:15 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

Finally getting somwhere. I have the entire interior stripped and the floor almost done. I wire brushed the floor followed by a full POR15 treatment (degreaser,rust converter/etcher, and two coats...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-20-2013, 06:14 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,550
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: Newbie w/ a couple questions!

I am not real sure about bus lengths.

But for mileage you can expect 7to11 for a diesel and about 3-6 for a gas.

Yes a gear swap is ussually all it takes to get you moving. They can be a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-16-2013, 09:43 AM
Replies: 201
Views: 59,979
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: Project Niles Skoolie

Love the window skins. I have a BB and was planing to try a traditional window skin while dealing with the eye brow's but these look great. I will be getting rid of all of the windows and putting...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-04-2013, 04:33 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,686
Posted By rex_1_mn
Where to put some stuff

Do most hookups come out the driver side of RV's??

I am thinking that I will put my fresh water tank under the bed in the rear. I just had a thought today that maybe I could hide the electrical...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-06-2013, 10:15 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,811
Posted By rex_1_mn
I think it will work...Steel gauge

I pulled the interior roof skin off of my BB and measured it at about .0310 or .0315 (22 gauge?).

I think this will work out awsome for window skin. I know it is a little on the light side and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2013, 09:34 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

Well after about 12 man hours I have all of the interior skin and isulation out including the ceiling. I counted about 1000 rivets but its done. I sure hope its worth it. Next I will take up the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-04-2013, 05:37 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,309
Posted By rex_1_mn
Insulation Again!!! But what type

So I am going to go the standard route of high density pink board and plywood on the floor but I am having a hard time deciding on the walls and cieling.

Trying to decide between 3 kinds
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-31-2013, 11:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,277
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: Lets get that water warm

I am thinking of getting this one right now. I know it needs to be pluged in but with the money I save I just paid for 1/3 of a new honda quite generator. I also like this one as compared to the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-29-2013, 11:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,277
Posted By rex_1_mn
Lets get that water warm

How do we all do it???

I was seaching topics and havent seen any lately on things like tha marey tankless heaters.

If a bus has 30 s amp service and propane available what do you think is...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 01-26-2013, 11:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,155
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: International spicer clutch replacement

Got the clutch in. Went pretty well took about 6 hours. Only hold up was of course getting the input shaft back in the engine. Do yourself a favor and take the shifter housing off right away.........
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2013, 01:25 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: When do you quit??

I am thinking that I will put it off maybe the second bus.......

As long as I can stand up in it when Im finished I think I will call it good....

Just want others thoughts.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2013, 12:43 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,840
Posted By rex_1_mn
When do you quit??

I have been changing layouts and considering different things for quite a while.....

I have been planning on taking out all windows, skinning over them, and Installing insulation throughout...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-18-2013, 10:18 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 9,969
Posted By rex_1_mn
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout

That hood is actually wrong...... The original was cracked so thats the one I got.....
Its a DTA 360
Gears are expensive......
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