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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-16-2021, 09:28 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 99,720
Posted By IanT720
That’s a fun car! So far as drag racing. 366...

That’s a fun car! So far as drag racing. 366 isn’t the best but….. I’ve heard of people throwing tons of nitrous at them and they can be pretty damn good. FYI I just got the 366 on mine rebuilt. The...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-04-2019, 05:06 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 99,720
Posted By IanT720
Do the 1406 it has the electric choke, and get...

Do the 1406 it has the electric choke, and get the riser plate. It helps airflow plus you may need it to work with your intake manifold. Btw.. my 366 moves my 38' bus 75mph no problem
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-05-2019, 10:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,085
Posted By IanT720
I was thinking of some Air over Hydro setup being...

I was thinking of some Air over Hydro setup being I have an onboard compressor... But worried about the hydros leaking over time... Main reason for jacks, is I'm building a large rooftop deck. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-04-2019, 03:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,085
Posted By IanT720
With the drop foot, the total travel is 24" I...

With the drop foot, the total travel is 24" I think. They have larger ones too. what do you guys use?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-04-2019, 12:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,085
Posted By IanT720
Question Leveling Jacks!!??

Does anyone have any pictures/Recommendations for Frame mounted Leveling/stabilizing jacks? I like this style.. Why wont they work? I want the ability to use the jack to actually change a tire if...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-26-2019, 07:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,110
Posted By IanT720
Thanks for the replies. I’d be definitely looking...

Thanks for the replies. I’d be definitely looking at rural property. I like the views.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-26-2019, 05:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,110
Posted By IanT720
Lets talk ordinances and living on private property..

Lets talk ordinances and living on private property..

So I had an idea, since I want 5+ acres of land, and I'd go through all the work to run power etc for myself, why not make a few other pads...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-15-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 99,720
Posted By IanT720
366 Bus owner here.. Honestly I was surprised how...

366 Bus owner here.. Honestly I was surprised how strong that motor actually is!! Granted I do have a fresh crate motor... Also be wary of carburetors... The previous owner had installed an 850...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-08-2018, 09:04 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 25,571
Posted By IanT720
I have never drove anything bigger than a pickup....

I have never drove anything bigger than a pickup. And yet I drove my 38’ Bus home with no problems. Has air brakes too!! Honestly it drove like a big van. Floaty like a Cadillac. Steering can be done...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-08-2018, 09:01 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,448
Posted By IanT720
I have a gas engine bus. My 38’ footer has a big...

I have a gas engine bus. My 38’ footer has a big block Chevy V8. I cruised it 75mph when I drove it home
Forum: Skoolie Life 11-06-2018, 05:43 PM
Replies: 339
Views: 92,605
Posted By IanT720
Project engineer here, build prototype exhaust...

Project engineer here, build prototype exhaust systems as a supplier to the big 3! Trying to figure out how to get into sale engineering or consulting so bus living makes more sense lol
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-30-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 964
Posted By IanT720
Hello! I'm fairly green too but I can answer some...

Hello! I'm fairly green too but I can answer some Q's..

-RE is the way to go! Only way I would go!!! Much more room, simple exhaust, and most importantly very easy to service the engine!

-I'm...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-19-2018, 08:18 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,965
Posted By IanT720
Yeah that's to bad I don't exactly have any...

Yeah that's to bad I don't exactly have any wiring problems yet... But it is hacked in some spots, and frankly kinda nasty in general.. I also was just curious about the history... Any of you guys...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 10-18-2018, 08:51 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,965
Posted By IanT720
Question Cannot find any info on my Blue Bird Bus!!

Hey guys! I would like some history, and wiring diagrams especially. Of my bus.. Where do you find them?? My bus is a 1972 Blue Bird, has a Rear Engine and Air Brakes and was formerly a school bus...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-06-2018, 08:04 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
As far as the Webasto coolant heater goes, your...

As far as the Webasto coolant heater goes, your correct it would plumb into existing heat exchanges and heat the coolant without the engine running.. It is expensive probably $6k I think... The air...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-06-2018, 07:43 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
I have access to Solidworks at my work, that's...

I have access to Solidworks at my work, that's what I made the floor plan with... Google sketchup works great and its free btw..
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2018, 07:41 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
Interesting idea^^^ I discounted the coolant...

Interesting idea^^^ I discounted the coolant heating ones because I have a gasoline engine bus which doesn’t have a problem in winter... also the hydronic radiant floor since it would take up...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
After more reading I think the diesel heater...

After more reading I think the diesel heater would be perfect! Follow up question...
-should I buy 2? To zone them? Or one big one and restrict airflow via ducting?
-for the electric heat would...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2018, 02:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
I’d love to have pure electric heat but I don’t...

I’d love to have pure electric heat but I don’t think I can with only 30A to work with... hense my dilemma.. for example a space heater consumes 1500watts (15A) and only makes 5,000 BTU’s... so if I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
I should add my bus does have a LP setup with a...

I should add my bus does have a LP setup with a huge frame mounted tank... I just cannot see how I would keep it filled without moving the bus to a service center weekly... That's why I was looking...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 07-03-2018, 10:33 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,750
Posted By IanT720
Angry Stuck on Heating Cooling Options Help!

Hey everyone, I've been driving myself nuts trying to figure out which options to pursue on my bus for heating and cooling.. I will be bus living fulltime on grid in Michigan but, I also work a 9-5...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-11-2018, 02:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By IanT720
I would but mine was already converted to an RV...

I would but mine was already converted to an RV so there's a lot of cabinets to remove to remove the ceiling tiles
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-11-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By IanT720
I want to add ceiling panels that cover the metal...

I want to add ceiling panels that cover the metal panels, the previous owner already spray foamed the inside and had removed the fiberglass.. I was wondering what material can be used to fill the low...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-30-2018, 06:12 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By IanT720
Where the blue is...

Where the blue is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-30-2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,425
Posted By IanT720
Since the ribs were the panels join are high...

Since the ribs were the panels join are high spots that’s the only area to glue... let me know if I need to attach pics
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