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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-03-2016, 08:08 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 15,780
Posted By JDecker
Sheet metal to sheet metal glue/sealant recommendations?

Hi all,

Getting lined out to start buttoning up my roof raise, and need some advice.

As the title says, Im looking for a good glue/sealant for sheet metal to sheet metal use. Sheets are 20 GA...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-24-2015, 06:25 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,363
Posted By JDecker
Some sites I had bookmarked deals on before...

Some sites I had bookmarked deals on before eventually buying on ebay:

https://www.taylorbus.com/buses/?type=school
https://www.truckpaper.com/list/list.aspx?catid=223...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-23-2015, 09:11 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 212,646
Posted By JDecker
somewhereinusa, Looking beautiful, brother!...

somewhereinusa,

Looking beautiful, brother! I have a similar bus ('92 AARE) and a similar plan for hydronic heat! some questions for you:

1. What are you doing for flooring on top of your foam?...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-23-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 102,325
Posted By JDecker
I dig the video. Really enjoyed the time lapse...

I dig the video. Really enjoyed the time lapse when your arms got tired! I sure know that feeling.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-22-2015, 08:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,538
Posted By JDecker
EastCoastCB, For lift hardware, we used 3'...

EastCoastCB,

For lift hardware, we used 3' of 1" x 1/8" square tube, 18' of 3/4" allthread, 18x 3/4" nuts, 6x 3/4" washers, 2 ratchet straps(in an 'X' for stability after ~12" of height), and some...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-22-2015, 03:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,538
Posted By JDecker
I'm in agreement. IMHO the inner panels should be...

I'm in agreement. IMHO the inner panels should be retained over the slideouts, at least, as that area is without the box structure provided by the skin over the sides. Where the side is skinned, the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-21-2015, 03:03 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,538
Posted By JDecker
All, Thanks for the warm welcome! We want to...

All,

Thanks for the warm welcome! We want to full time, so insulation is of course a BIG priority. My wife is very excited for our adventure, but gave me the condition that she must always be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-20-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,538
Posted By JDecker
So, question for the community on this section of...

So, question for the community on this section of the build:

https://i.imgur.com/nDcIvNnh.jpg

1. As pictured above, I have left the inner skin on the roof for structural integrity.
I reason...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-20-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,538
Posted By JDecker
Tequila Mockingbird - 1992 AARE w/ 24" roof raise

Hello Skoolies,

JDecker here. My wife and I just got out of the USAF and back from Korea, and have started on my/our dream of many years. She was an eBay find back in april, and having searched...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-08-2015, 11:34 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 247,244
Posted By JDecker
I'd go with something like the second link...

I'd go with something like the second link provided by Aaronsb. 48" linear actuator, no hydraulic fluid to futz with. Seems simple, lightweight, relatively inexpensive and easy.

I can hear my...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-06-2015, 07:33 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 247,244
Posted By JDecker
Vlad, Don't know what kind of plans you have...

Vlad,

Don't know what kind of plans you have for hydraulics on your bus, but if you aren't already planning a hydraulics system for something else, one could make a pretty good case for something...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-13-2014, 02:12 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,346
Posted By JDecker
Re: Please advise ASAP NEED HELP

Most agricultural co-ops(grain elevator) have scales as well.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-13-2014, 02:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,843
Posted By JDecker
Re: Any consultants able to help me out?

You might try sending a PM to Nat. He's a somehat polarizing, love-him-or-hate-him type, but is definitely one of the most passionate guys on the site. He enjoys doing the kind of research you're...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-13-2014, 01:52 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,390
Posted By JDecker
Re: HELLLLPPPPPPP!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd take the 466 over the 360 if you plan on driving it more than once or twice a year. You could always add a porch or something to make up for the length.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-07-2014, 06:32 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 18,516
Posted By JDecker
Re: Jeremy's conversion project

Swaflyer,

Looking at your needs, I think the 6kW inverter is overkill. The largest demands you have are a coffee maker(1200w), microwave(2000w) and refrigerator(600w). (Source:...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-25-2014, 04:30 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,665
Posted By JDecker
Need help finding insurance before next Monday!

Hola Skoolies!


Long story short, though I'm still out of the country, I'm buying a bus sight unseen from Ebay, and having a (very well trusted) friend drive it home for me. Plane tickets,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-20-2014, 09:58 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,806
Posted By JDecker
Re: Advice

Nat_ster,

All modern engines are computerized, and we'll run out of the old ones eventually. Also, the powerstrokes and the t444s are V8s as well, as well as some of the CAT engines, though GM may...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2014, 04:36 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,234
Posted By JDecker
Differences between All American RE and TC2000RE

Hello Skoolies,

I've had my heart set on a full length All American RE with the cummins 8.3 for some time, however I see some similarly configured(cummins 8.3, rear engine) TC2000s popping up on...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-12-2014, 01:28 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,046
Posted By JDecker
Re: Hydronic Radiant Heating in a Bus

I agree with JakeC and Bamper. I've still got about 10 more months until I get my own bus, so I'm no expert, but we all have different values. The system described IS complex, and will be expensive...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-01-2014, 06:40 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,046
Posted By JDecker
Re: Hydronic Radiant Heating in a Bus

Nat,

Here's one such heat exchanger I found with a cursory Google search:
...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-01-2014, 06:29 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 37,046
Posted By JDecker
Re: Hydronic Radiant Heating in a Bus

Nat,

Thanks much for posting this. I've been brainstorming a hydronic system myself.

In a previous post, you (at least I thought it was you) warned about taking care using care about possible...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-24-2014, 12:45 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,946
Posted By JDecker
Re: Update on OLDSKWL...

It's an RJ with the turbo engine. The exhaust is actually stock from either the RJ or the '82 maxim, can't remember, they actually sound great cut like that. After the second time my brother wrecked...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-23-2014, 07:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,114
Posted By JDecker
Re: Better heat circulation for winters?

Obviously a fan would be much more economical than retrofitting a whole underfloor system, but it would be pretty straightforward to install heating loops under the subfloor(similar to this:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-21-2014, 06:52 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,946
Posted By JDecker
Re: Update on OLDSKWL...

Sdwarf

I'm overseas until the end of the year, but I'll remember that next January when I start getting her ready for spring! To tell you the truth, I really like the pointy rear of the Seca,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-20-2014, 08:16 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,312
Posted By JDecker
Re: 68 Bluebird Conversion

I'd agree. If you'll have the bus for very long and/or plan on driving it very far, you're better off chucking the gas motor in favor of a solid diesel engine that will give much more reliable...
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