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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2021, 06:00 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,133
Posted By Beachvbguy
Ok, Price/Sale change

So, many viewers, no takers.

Here's the thing... contact me if you want more info about what's in the bus... as just pieces and components, it's well over $10K in stuff...

But, I have a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-26-2021, 12:05 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,133
Posted By Beachvbguy
For Sale: 2004 Thomas Safety Liner HD – 80-85% done. Livable

This bus has a MBE 906 Mercedes Benz Diesel engine, Allison 3060 transmission, not yet unlocked for 6th gear and governed to 62 mph right now. 105K miles.
The tires are just fair.

I only drove...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-15-2020, 03:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,653
Posted By Beachvbguy
Price please? You can pm me if you'd rather.

Price please? You can pm me if you'd rather.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-01-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,313
Posted By Beachvbguy
Metal patch/hole fill, repair materials and techniques

My newbie build progresses!

So, I'm finally at a place where I'm preparing the exterior for it's first of many coats of paint. I'm cleaning all the sticky tape, and priming any rust spots, and...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-17-2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,398
Posted By Beachvbguy
Question keeping the pieces straight

So, my issue isn't how to frame the curve, I've seen it done where several small pieces are attached along the curve, and then the wall itself is cut using a template or contour gauge to fit the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-29-2020, 02:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 789
Posted By Beachvbguy
Welcome. My suggestion is that you look at...

Welcome.
My suggestion is that you look at "buying a bus" search results on here, as well as doing the same search on Youtube. That will at least familarize you with the most general sizing, model...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-24-2020, 04:22 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,556
Posted By Beachvbguy
Yes, this project was part of the old window...

Yes, this project was part of the old window replacement. It went pretty smoothly. I found a very good welder to make my vision come true.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,057
Posted By Beachvbguy
I was very luck to have a friend from this site...

I was very luck to have a friend from this site who generously went and checked out a couple of buses that were at a school site about an hour from his house. Based on detailed info, I was able to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,373
Posted By Beachvbguy
Well, to begin with the positive, the rear...

Well, to begin with the positive, the rear window worked fine. Cut and taped the wire and all good.

Not so fortunate with the side door. There are four wires coming up from the door; a red, a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-11-2020, 07:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,373
Posted By Beachvbguy
Question Emergency exit disconnections

So, I've searched here and Youtube and there's a couple of issues remaining, so I decided to post.
I have a 2004 Thomas Saf-T-Liner HDX.
The bus has/had two emergency windows (snip and tape up...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-28-2020, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,278
Posted By Beachvbguy
How thick, and what type of plastic? I'm...

How thick, and what type of plastic? I'm cleaning rust off my floor as we speak, so this is my next few days project.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-27-2020, 11:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,193
Posted By Beachvbguy
Widen Emergency Door?

So, I like the second video where the guy built some stairs and used his emergency door. I plan to seal the passenger door (security, insulation and space considerations) and just use the emergency...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-24-2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Beachvbguy
So, I'm sure this is far from the most active...

So, I'm sure this is far from the most active build site, but it's taken a bit of time to relocate both my bus and me. We were reunited about a week ago, and during the non-rainy portion of that...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-24-2020, 03:39 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,478
Posted By Beachvbguy
William, If I don't run the hoses from the rear...

William,
If I don't run the hoses from the rear engine to the front, I can't use the heat from the engine to heat the driver's area and, most importantly, to keep the very large windows defrosted. ...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-23-2020, 12:07 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,478
Posted By Beachvbguy
Ok. My issue is that I won't be using the room...

Ok. My issue is that I won't be using the room heater from the bus, and I'm going to make the emergency exit my main door, so I have to re-route the hoses all the way from back to front just to run...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-23-2020, 05:00 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 17,478
Posted By Beachvbguy
I've checked out the heaters and they look pretty...

I've checked out the heaters and they look pretty good. Has anyone had any success using them to replace the main driver's heating and defrosting system?
I have a 2004 Thomas Saf-T-Liner, and with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-16-2020, 02:57 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 962
Posted By Beachvbguy
Question Online Parts Suppliers (List)?

So, I've got a 2004 Thomas Saf-T-Liner that I'm just beginning to convert. The bus is parked in Southern GA, in a spot anyone would describe as rural. One of the things that popped up during the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-03-2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,201
Posted By Beachvbguy
I cut a lot of wires and my bus still starts (So Far)

So, I finally bought a bus. 2004 Thomas Safety Liner. MBE 906 Mercedes Benz Diesel engine, Allison 3060 transmission, not yet unlocked for 6th gear and governed to 62 mph right now.

So far,...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-02-2020, 05:09 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,022
Posted By Beachvbguy
Anyone know where to find a key for this?

So, picked up my new bus yesterday, and there are two places which are locked with a triangular shaped key... I think I attached some images. It's a 2004 Thomas, so I have to think someone's seen...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-26-2020, 11:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By Beachvbguy
I just went to Costco and they pretty much had...

I just went to Costco and they pretty much had every aisle endcapped with the 30 roll packs of toilet paper. No hand sanitizer or bleach wipes though.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-25-2020, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 999
Posted By Beachvbguy
Yeah, still lots of new buses showing up on...

Yeah, still lots of new buses showing up on GovDeals though
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-24-2020, 04:09 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 18,542
Posted By Beachvbguy
I'm seriously considering this set up: ...

I'm seriously considering this set up:
https://www.amazon.com/Camp-Chef-Camping-Outdoor-Burner/dp/B0013LLSZG?th=1&psc=1

I think I saw it in a couple of rigs at the Gainsville H.O.W. show.

I...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-05-2020, 04:40 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,433
Posted By Beachvbguy
Nice looking bus. re: Allison 4 speed...

Nice looking bus. re: Allison 4 speed transmission, do you know which one?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-04-2020, 07:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,293
Posted By Beachvbguy
Can you send me the url? Thanks

Can you send me the url?

Thanks
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-04-2020, 05:52 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,293
Posted By Beachvbguy
https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2656-20-Lithium-L...

https://www.amazon.com/Milwaukee-2656-20-Lithium-Lighting-Included/dp/B00I3POGXQ/ref=sr_1_3?crid=VKZIUMFY0E5F&keywords=impact+driver&qid=1583322634&refinements=p_89%3AMilwaukee&rnid=2528832011&sprefix...
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