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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-15-2014, 12:25 PM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hello everyone - First - Tango, you're right in thinking it would make a great butcher block table, only I needed a bench top that was square and flat for the router.
Second - Today I started...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-11-2014, 08:08 AM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Good morning everyone. Today is heavy overcast and strong winds, a day best spent inside. I just wanted to wish each and every Mother/Woman a very happy Mother's Day. May all your wishes come...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-09-2014, 12:44 PM
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'46 Chevy Shorty
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mrtravelingman2
Re: '46 Chevy Shorty
Tango - I don't know if you have thought of re-gearing your rear end. It was years ago that I had a 52 chevy bus - six with 2 speed. Top was about 45. A guy at a junk yard helped me re-gear to...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-06-2014, 08:24 PM
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Project Road Buss begins!
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mrtravelingman2
Re: New Here!, about to buy a bus, have some questions!
Hi RoadBoss - First allow me to welcome you to the form. Second is that I can not help you with your questions. But many years ago I did change a rear leaf spring. We used a tow truck to lift the...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-06-2014, 08:07 PM
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ET - ELWOOD Transport
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mrtravelingman2
Re: ET - ELWOOD Transport
Hi Gizmo - Welcome to you and your bus. The 1970's chevy have a very bold look. That front bumper is some crash bumper. Is it a counter weight for the rear? Well I will let you get started. ...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 04:09 PM
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'46 Chevy Shorty
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mrtravelingman2
Re: '46 Chevy Shorty
Tango - Thank-you and I will be doing a lot of looking. Again thank-you and sorry for posting this question in your thread. the old man Richard
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 01:20 PM
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Greetings!! Need some advice on the start of my journey.
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mrtravelingman2
Re: Greetings!! Need some advice on the start of my journey.
Patbus - May I also offer my welcome to you. I see from your last post that you have been christen into the schoolie fold. (If it can go wrong IT will) It keeps us on our toes. When you get...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 01:08 PM
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RV There Yet? The tale of a 92 BB TC2000
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mrtravelingman2
Re: RV There Yet? The tale of a 92 BB TC2000
Hi kenny76 Yes we all want to see pictures, but posting them is not always easy. I found a place that will hoist your pictures free. You just have to copy the link for forms/message boards....
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 12:53 PM
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'46 Chevy Shorty
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678,832
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mrtravelingman2
Re: '46 Chevy Shorty
Tango Just a short reply to say I like your build. I would never go into my bus as far as you have. I just don't have the needed skills. Maybe sometime when you are not busy I would like to talk...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 12:43 PM
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My Baby
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10,345
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hi - I just got the top rubbed down with the first coat of oil. Time to take a break and post a picture or two.
https://i58.tinypic.com/x6be8.jpg
I had to extend the guide in order to get...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 10:10 AM
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My Baby
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10,345
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hello everyone - I hope and pray each of you are healthy and happy. This morning the sun rose in a very blue sky - wow the solar will be putting out big time. So I started to work with the new...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
05-05-2014, 08:28 AM
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New to the bus world!!! 94 chevy30 shorty
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Posted By
mrtravelingman2
Re: New to the bus world!!! 94 chevy30 shorty
Hi Jason
Welcome to this form, the best place to learn about converting a school bus. There are great folks here who will be willing to help and answer all your questions. From one vet to another...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-21-2014, 08:39 PM
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My Baby
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10,345
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hi everyone, I wish each one of you a belated happy Easter. I was traveling over the weekend and this afternoon I am back in the bus. Sorry that I was not able to do anything so there is nothing...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-17-2014, 01:25 PM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hello everyone - Today I am working on the beaded jewelry I make. In this way I can put a little extra on "Baby" or maybe a good cooked meal. It is something I learned while I worked the Flea...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-16-2014, 08:53 PM
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My Baby
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Posted By
mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
M1031 - no just a gas burner 3 something, but it did run good. Just to many dirt roads. Have a nice day and hope to hear from you again. the old man
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
04-15-2014, 02:34 PM
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Air Ride anyone?
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mrtravelingman2
Re: Air Ride anyone?
Hi - When I bought the Coachman I put air bags on the back as the springs were sagging. This is not the first motor home I put air bags on. The ride is a lot smoother and less sway in the wind. ...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-13-2014, 11:32 AM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Nat - What I like best about this set-up is that if my and/or friend batteries are to low to start there engine I can take it to them and charge there batteries. Before this build I had it all...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-12-2014, 11:53 AM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hello everyone - As most of you know I live in a pasture with no electricity, between the solar panels and my home made generator I am able to supply my needs. Today I thought that I would share...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-11-2014, 04:02 PM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
opus I want to thank-you. The only thing is that I need to go to town to buy some fuel hose. So for now it will have to stay as it is. I am sorry for this, but when my friend died I had to move. ...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-11-2014, 12:19 PM
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60
My Baby
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10,345
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hi everyone - this morning I spent wiring the 12v coach batteries to the alternator. Yesterday I got the relay solenoid from the ford , it turns on only when the engine switch is on. That way the...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-10-2014, 07:48 PM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hi Everyone - Today I did very little work as I went over to my friend who now has the donor parts for "My Baby". I lived in this motorhome for about two years. It went up and down a washboard road...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-10-2014, 10:09 AM
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My Baby
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10,345
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Last night while watching TV and swatting flies I decided to run my AC through the wall. This way I would get rid of the power cord through the window. I will never need more amps then 15 as I run...
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Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-09-2014, 11:35 AM
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My Baby
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hi everybody - Today it is a sunny day and no wind so I am working on the kitchen cabinet and closet wall. Please forgive the mess as I cooked breakfast and didn't put away the stove. I am...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-05-2014, 09:06 PM
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60
My Baby
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10,345
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mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Nat - I thank-you for the information. There area lot of them, so I will be spending some time looking at each one. Since the fire I have put a battery in the belly. Now the coach has it own...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-05-2014, 06:11 PM
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60
My Baby
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Posted By
mrtravelingman2
Re: My Baby
Hello everyone - I have been looking for some way to put fuses in the coach wiring. Other then using a old fuse block from a car, I thought that I might buy a fuse block like this. The cost is about...
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