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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 01-07-2019, 12:49 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,378
Posted By Anthrobus
Cummins 6 cylinder possibly overheating need help or advice.

So I'm driving from Florida to Philadelphia in my bluebird Cummins 6 cylinder with a hundred twenty five thousand miles on it. I'm driving about 55 and 65 miles an hour. Never going higher than that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-26-2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,384
Posted By Anthrobus
There was a guy on here a while back that got 15...

There was a guy on here a while back that got 15 miles per gallon from 10 with a bunch of modifications. That's a pretty big savings. Granted he had a small RV but it proves that it's possibly doable.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-26-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,384
Posted By Anthrobus
Aerodynamic improvements

So I'm doing a cross-country Drive all the way from Florida to Bellingham Washington. I have a dog nose pusher that I plan on increasing the aerodynamics on the cheap by doing the following....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-25-2018, 07:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,739
Posted By Anthrobus
Getting $30,000 or more for your skoolie.

So few days ago I watched this video that talked about how hard it was for individuals to get a loan to purchase a used skoolie. The people selling the vehicle had to settle for $15,000 because ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-25-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 814
Posted By Anthrobus
I learned the hard way about applying elastomeric

So I bought a five gallon bucket of Sherwin-Williams Kool seal. The stuff works pretty well. It's blindingly white and reflective which is a good thing. Problem is it works way too well, here's what...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 12-24-2018, 08:07 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,056
Posted By Anthrobus
Look at this beautiful blue gas range.

It's absolutely gorgeous. Too bad it's too small for my needs.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-24-2018, 08:02 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,444
Posted By Anthrobus
Do any of you have a full-size oven in your bus?

Recently I remodeled my house and I put this Kick-Ass Samsung oven in with a built-in bread proofer and dehydrator. Since we're selling our home and moving into a bus full-time I don't think that I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-19-2018, 09:37 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,213
Posted By Anthrobus
Help my paint job looks like garbage; orange peel?

So I sanded down most of the layers of paint off of my school bus and applied Sherwin-Williams DTM acrylic. Like most Sherwin-Williams acrylic products dry time is 2 hours, repaint is 4 and it has...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 12-01-2018, 03:51 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 8,777
Posted By Anthrobus
Suping up my school bus

So on my checklist for my conversion, is doing some engine mods. On a 6 cylinder Cummins what would you guys recommend to increase fuel economy and or increase horsepower and performance. I've got a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-30-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,383
Posted By Anthrobus
Use Jasco paint remover. You're going to have to...

Use Jasco paint remover. You're going to have to scratch up the reflective tape a bit, and then apply it with a lambswool roller, or a solvent resistant roller. Let it sit for 15 or 20 minutes and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-30-2018, 03:49 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,383
Posted By Anthrobus
Thanks so much! Yeah I talked to the guys up at...

Thanks so much! Yeah I talked to the guys up at the auto paint store and even they said don't bother sending it down all the way.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-30-2018, 11:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,383
Posted By Anthrobus
Unfortunately I have to have this done in about 3...

Unfortunately I have to have this done in about 3 days. My redneck friend hooked me up with his homemade pressure sander attachment.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-29-2018, 02:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,383
Posted By Anthrobus
Paint stripping question

I'm painting my bus with Sherwin-Williams DTM acrylic. I don't necessarily have to strip the paint down all the way , but if I do the paint job is going to look a lot better.

So the three...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-17-2018, 07:13 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 906
Posted By Anthrobus
Vertamax 3000 watt pure sine.

Is there anything else within the same price point and the same specs that I should be looking at?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2018, 06:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By Anthrobus
Have you ever tried melting a sheet of bitumen to...

Have you ever tried melting a sheet of bitumen to a sheet of rockwool? That might be really good to insulate the engine compartment from sound.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-21-2018, 06:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By Anthrobus
So what if I coat these rubber mats in a vinyl...

So what if I coat these rubber mats in a vinyl sealant? Do you think that would improve the noise reduction?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,511
Posted By Anthrobus
Acoustiblok/ sound deadening

One of my goals for my bus is to have it extremely quiet inside. I planned out one of my major expenses to be acoustiblok. However I think I just came across a gold mine. I found giant large sheets...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-28-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By Anthrobus
She has a degree in biological and forensic...

She has a degree in biological and forensic anthropology. If you're thinking about getting a Ph.D I can't say I'm going to encourage you. If you're single or not yet married, go for it. If you're...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-28-2018, 05:37 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By Anthrobus
I know right? I've been basically working...

I know right? I've been basically working non-stop on my house here in Gainesville to get ready to sell and then I'm going to turn around and drive up to Pennsylvania and work even harder for the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-28-2018, 03:00 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,625
Posted By Anthrobus
Doing the impossible. Converting in under 30 days.

So here's the background. We were living in Gainesville Florida while my wife got her Ph.D. during that time we purchase a home here. After she graduated she got a job teaching at Iowa State...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2018, 10:43 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,048
Posted By Anthrobus
Does anybody know the interior surface area in Sq ft of a 2000 series bluebird?

So I'm leaving Florida for Pennsylvania in a couple of days and while I'm down here I want to pick up some cypress planks for the interior of my bus. Does anybody know the total square footage of the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-09-2018, 05:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Anthrobus
The ceiling

The ceiling
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-06-2018, 08:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 835
Posted By Anthrobus
Looking to do the whole entire bus in Cypress.

So down here in Florida I can get Cypress 2 x 12 for super cheap. It's almost as light as Cedar. Just trying to figure out what the total interior surface area of the bus is. Any one have some...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-04-2018, 05:19 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 947
Posted By Anthrobus
Rubber soundproofing on top of spray foam

So I would like to insulate the front of my cab from engine noise using spray foam. It should bring it down about 10 decibels. I also want to put a layer of 10 mm rubber sound insulation mats on top...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-04-2018, 06:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,555
Posted By Anthrobus
From everything I've read people have said that...

From everything I've read people have said that they're pretty decent. They're not mono crystal but they hold up well. Also harbor freight has a great extended policy. I think it's $5. So why not....
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