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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-18-2020, 07:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,143
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
I was thinking about spray on bedliner the inside...

I was thinking about spray on bedliner the inside of bus prior to build out. Lizard Skin or Raptor Liner. My thought was to help stop heat transfer, seal inside, dampen noise.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-18-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 950
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Check campgrounds in your area. They sometimes...

Check campgrounds in your area. They sometimes have older or abandoned trailers that they may let you strip for parts for a fee. Often no title and they will scrap.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-20-2020, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 3,705
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Heated house water (sink, shower, washing...

Heated house water (sink, shower, washing machine, dishwasher) all use the water as a direct heated item in a water heater, weather tank or tank-less and regardless of fuel source. Fresh water in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-15-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 6,739
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Pink bus deck: I think what is viewed as a...

Pink bus deck: I think what is viewed as a support leg (in the up position) for use as the deck is a bike rack to haul bicycles. BUT I think 2 legs could/should be added as additional safety to just...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-20-2019, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,401
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Insulating the ribs (and other impossible areas)

HELLO ALL :greetings: No bus yet, but I've been on here and YouTube learning stuff all summer while recovering from double knee replacement surgery. BTW I go back to work on Monday 9/23 so this is...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-16-2019, 09:48 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Hello all, I appreciate all the opinions and...

Hello all, I appreciate all the opinions and input. Remember I am only in the planning phase of the project.

Parameters of my idea: Dog nosed diesel school bus; computer controlled,fuel injected...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-12-2019, 05:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,968
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Any updates on these 2 projects?

Any updates on these 2 projects?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-07-2019, 06:25 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
IDK what sanders are. By the name I assume they...

IDK what sanders are. By the name I assume they are a contraption that throws or dumps sand onto or around the drive wheels.
Those automatic chain things look like they would work and yes to tire...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-07-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
THIS IS A LONG ONE SO..... SORRY? Love it...

THIS IS A LONG ONE SO..... SORRY?

Love it love it love it. Keep the thoughts and ideas coming. I'm enjoying the "polite" difference of thought or opinion as I don't like when forum bashing worms...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-06-2019, 08:11 AM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Thanks on the recovery, which is going well. ...

Thanks on the recovery, which is going well.

Searching the web for hours on end and getting no where except more confused. Looked at a few axel company websites, funny how they list the axels...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-05-2019, 05:13 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
It seems (and I could be wrong) that most full...

It seems (and I could be wrong) that most full size long busses have a GVWR of around 30K# with a Front GAWR around 10K# and a Rear GAWR of around 20K#. So I am figuring front steering drive axel...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-05-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
I saw this on local CL...

I saw this on local CL https://philadelphia.craigslist.org/cto/d/philadelphia-1997-international-work/6932774288.html and I was thinking this would make the perfect parts truck for one of the half...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2019, 11:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Yeah thanks, don't want a mini skoolie or van...

Yeah thanks, don't want a mini skoolie or van converted skoolie or shortbus skoolie or whatever they call an E450 cab and chassie that was converted into a school bus that needs to be converted into...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2019, 10:46 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
I was originally thinking of buying (again long...

I was originally thinking of buying (again long term project idea) an LMTV M1079A1 Van Truck, especially after following Sean Fillner on YouTube. But the reality of initial cost (they all seem to...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
Thank you for all the replies. I will try "4...

Thank you for all the replies. I will try "4 wheel drive" in search, I tried 4x4, 4wd, 4X4, 4WD, 4 wd, 4 WD, and all of those with conversion added. I guess I'll also try four wheel drive.
I was...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2019, 03:16 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
There was another bus I recall seeing that...

There was another bus I recall seeing that replaced both front and rear suspensions with military Rockwell axels but I can't find this again. The rear Rockwell may have also been a steering axel.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-03-2019, 03:14 PM
Replies: 109
Views: 37,903
Posted By Brain's 97 Diesel
4WD Conversion

Hello all, I have looked and looked all day and I used the search option to no avail. So can someone direct me to any and all posts regarding converting a full size (not a shortie or van converted...
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