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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-28-2017, 12:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,343
Posted By gmarvel
Historical Plated or RV

This Anaheim bus I got for $7,500, plus a whole bunch of parts. Was previously a Detroit. District about a year ago put a totally rebuilt Cummins 855 turbo in it. I am keeping it a school bus with...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-26-2017, 12:53 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 10,343
Posted By gmarvel
I Got One of the Anaheim Crowns

They are getting rare. I just picked up this 1988 Crown tandem. 855 turbo Cummins with a 10 speed. Took it over the mountains from Southern California to Northern California (the Grapevine) the whole...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-17-2016, 02:13 AM
Replies: 283
Views: 56,077
Posted By gmarvel
Love the retro plate. These are actually easier...

Love the retro plate. These are actually easier to see than the new ones, at least in the daytime.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-17-2016, 11:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,174
Posted By gmarvel
I could not tell which state you were in. I am in...

I could not tell which state you were in. I am in California. The advantage of California buses is the low amount of rust. Rust is the enemy of any skoolie. Some areas of the country are worse than...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-16-2016, 03:22 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 12,706
Posted By gmarvel
I have several Crowns in my fleet. One is fully...

I have several Crowns in my fleet. One is fully converted for use in my business (my 1988 Crown). My 1986 tandem Crown has an Cummins 855 turbo rated at 350 horses and came with a 5 speed manual. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-16-2016, 12:09 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 56,077
Posted By gmarvel
Is that the tank from Sequoia?

Is that the tank from Sequoia?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-15-2015, 08:20 PM
Replies: 283
Views: 56,077
Posted By gmarvel
Great find!! Make sure it it properly secured. I...

Great find!! Make sure it it properly secured. I have heard stories about awnings fully closed up that get ripped off the side of RVs due to high winds and gusts.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-07-2015, 07:15 PM
Replies: 228
Views: 66,727
Posted By gmarvel
I have the Crown tandem that is not yet converted...

I have the Crown tandem that is not yet converted under a commercial policy. The commercial division never even asked me about other vehicles and insured me right away. Again, I was talking directly...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-06-2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,588
Posted By gmarvel
I believe it is a huge mistake to bolt anything...

I believe it is a huge mistake to bolt anything to the wheel well. We had an engineer look at our seating arrangement that we wanted. That is why we built a frame over the wheel well to hold the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2015, 06:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,033
Posted By gmarvel
Another Crown saved for future generations. Your...

Another Crown saved for future generations. Your interior is looking great!!!
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-02-2015, 01:03 AM
Replies: 228
Views: 66,727
Posted By gmarvel
GOT COVERAGE THROUGH PROGRESSIVE I have two...

GOT COVERAGE THROUGH PROGRESSIVE

I have two Crowns. Both were insured through National General (Good Sam). I got a cancellation notice effective May 1 because National General changed their policy...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-02-2015, 12:34 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

FIRST OUTING WITH THE BUS

We took our bus out to a local San Francisco Bay Area School Bus Roadeo to show her off. My company was helping to sponsor the event so we wanted the assembled drivers...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-07-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Industrial strength adhesive and where necessary...

Industrial strength adhesive and where necessary screws into the underlying metal. You may notice wooden pegs on some of the wood trim. Those are covering up screws. For example, the electrical...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-06-2015, 11:32 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

LIGHTS AND AC/HEAT SWITCHES

Below you will see the picture of our electrical switch "center" for the coach. We have not labeled them as yet. However, our switch setup controls include:


Top...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-06-2015, 11:02 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

DINETTE AND CUP HOLDERS

We cut holes in our dinette table for two cup holders. These are brushed stainless steel and come from the marine sector. They go with the brushed stainless steel accents...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-05-2015, 10:45 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

ELECTRIC CHASE COVERING

The bus has numerous electrical and networking cables running throughout the bus. we had to cover it up. The overhead cabinets cover much of the cabling. We created...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-05-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

TV/FIREPLACE CABINET
We finished the adjustments on the TV cabinet lift. It works perfectly. The TV is on a swivel and moves forward as well turns up to 90 degrees....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-04-2015, 01:59 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

MORE WINDOW SHADES AND FINISHING TOUCHES

A great deal got done this week. Also, WolfWho had wanted to know how we installed the shades.

First, shade installation was very simple. They came with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-02-2015, 10:24 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

SHADES FOR THE WINDOWS

We have found some relatively inexpensive RV shades for the bus. We did not remove the Crown passenger windows. We tinted them with special film to help reduce UV rays and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-01-2015, 08:23 PM
Replies: 315
Views: 247,028
Posted By gmarvel
Incredible job! It is going to be outstanding...

Incredible job! It is going to be outstanding when finished.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-25-2015, 11:25 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
You will do just fine. Take it slow and careful...

You will do just fine. Take it slow and careful in your planning and execution. I would be more than happy to personally share my ideas in terms of what order to tackle the dozens of projects that...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2015, 11:46 AM
Replies: 932
Views: 422,418
Posted By gmarvel
Great job! The vision is coming together.

Great job! The vision is coming together.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-20-2015, 10:27 AM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
I like that idea. The marine environment is even...

I like that idea. The marine environment is even more bumpy than a bus going down the road. Those sailors have thought it through on how to keep everything in place in rough seas. I have a number of...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-19-2015, 10:12 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
I was thinking along those same lines. My...

I was thinking along those same lines. My preference is something that is hidden from view when it is holding the TV and arm in place. I will experiment and let you know what I come up with.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-19-2015, 07:57 PM
Replies: 385
Views: 122,148
Posted By gmarvel
Re: Journey Begins - 1988 Crown Conversion

BACK BEDROOM TV INSTALLED

You have got to love Costco. TV's are so cheap. I got a 32" Vizeo LED 1080 HD flatscreen for around $200.

We have placed the TV in the corner of the rear bedroom. It...
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