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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-15-2014, 12:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-09-2014, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3,990
Views: 678,832
Posted By 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
Replies: 11
Views: 3,062
Posted By 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...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2014, 08:07 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 18,597
Posted By 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
Replies: 3,990
Views: 678,832
Posted By 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
Replies: 10
Views: 2,713
Posted By 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...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2014, 01:08 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 15,908
Posted By 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....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2014, 12:53 PM
Replies: 3,990
Views: 678,832
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2014, 12:43 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2014, 10:10 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-05-2014, 08:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,328
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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-21-2014, 08:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-17-2014, 01:25 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-16-2014, 08:53 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
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
Replies: 22
Views: 19,109
Posted By 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. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-13-2014, 11:32 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-11-2014, 12:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-09-2014, 11:35 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
Posted By 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
Replies: 60
Views: 10,345
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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