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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-26-2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 77,112
Posted By Dragrace
In Minnesota, my new plates say RVE and then a...

In Minnesota, my new plates say RVE and then a number. I don't know what the E means, but the RV plate will keep me out of trouble.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-21-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,894
Posted By Dragrace
Thanks, Kubla, I didn't know that. What I had in...

Thanks, Kubla, I didn't know that. What I had in mind was splicing the larger lights into that wireing harness. If I was ambitious, I would want to hook up turn signals to the top large lights...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-20-2015, 06:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,894
Posted By Dragrace
So, it looks like I have three tail light mini...

So, it looks like I have three tail light mini lights arcoss the top in back, so I can convert these to 4 large high tail lights very easily. same in front, but I don't really want 4 large yellow...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-20-2015, 06:09 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 15,644
Posted By Dragrace
I have nearly the exact same bus as you. What I...

I have nearly the exact same bus as you. What I have learned on this site is to paint the roof white with elastomeric paint. I bought some today, $71 for 5 gal at Home Depot. It is in the roofing...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-20-2015, 05:06 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 77,112
Posted By Dragrace
New question of the day, how do you hook up a...

New question of the day, how do you hook up a diesel tachometer, on a car it has a hot wire, a ground and a green wire to the distributer. I am not sure a diesel has a distributer. Second question...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-18-2015, 06:37 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,894
Posted By Dragrace
are the red/yellow light suppose to work?

My bus has the standard red/yellow in front and back, they do not come on when I hit the switch. Do the bus companys disable these when they sell? I have moved the red to the rear and yellow to the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-17-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,587
Posted By Dragrace
Question for all your white roof guys. If I skip...

Question for all your white roof guys. If I skip the ceramic coated paint product and go for a Home Depot product, such as 770 or Silicone 780 product, what exactly do you recommend. Secondly, can...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-17-2015, 03:13 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 10,587
Posted By Dragrace
If you were running a non vented propane heater,...

If you were running a non vented propane heater, non vented means no chimney out side of the bus, you were pouring water into the air. I can make the interior of my three car garage soaking wet...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-17-2015, 02:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,646
Posted By Dragrace
Thank you guys for your interest.

Thank you guys for your interest.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 04-16-2015, 06:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,646
Posted By Dragrace
Thanks again, Roach711 I had never heard of the...

Thanks again, Roach711
I had never heard of the ceramic trick, I did a little reading on the Hytech website, and will call them for more info tomorrow.
I am used to not using overdrive in my gas...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-09-2015, 02:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By Dragrace
Next project, heat for cold nights. I have been...

Next project, heat for cold nights. I have been searching for a 'cheap' way to heat the cabin, so I can sleep in it without letting the motor idle. My first thought was to get a free craigslist...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-09-2015, 07:08 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By Dragrace
The mechanic says it is the water drain, he has...

The mechanic says it is the water drain, he has one ordered, should be able to pick it up tomorrow.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-05-2015, 07:25 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By Dragrace
It's too cold to do a fuel repair in my driveway,...

It's too cold to do a fuel repair in my driveway, this morning I am taking it in to the local repair shop where they can get it up in the air for a look, inside a heated garage. I will have to drive...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-03-2015, 07:14 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,235
Posted By Dragrace
I call it garage art. It will find a place on my...

I call it garage art. It will find a place on my shop wall
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-03-2015, 06:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By Dragrace
Thanks, Roach. Our local pinstriper is name...

Thanks, Roach. Our local pinstriper is name Monte Roach. Any relation? First, the bus is parked on a slight incline, the back and driver side are slightly higher than the passenger front. When I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-02-2015, 08:17 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,177
Posted By Dragrace
Thumbs up Another short bus project started

So. I flew out to Atlantic city and bought a short bus, drove it 1200 miles back to MPLS area on faith. Only real problem, fuel mileage was variable, and I determined that I probably had a fuel...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-26-2015, 08:25 PM
Replies: 380
Views: 77,112
Posted By Dragrace
If you paint it right, it could look very...

If you paint it right, it could look very military!!!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-23-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,505
Posted By Dragrace
My local used car dealer/body shop owner lent me...

My local used car dealer/body shop owner lent me a dealer plate and we are pretending this vehicle is on it's way to the conversion center, which it is. I am meerly an ignorant driver, and I know...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-22-2015, 06:16 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,505
Posted By Dragrace
Thanks for the warning, selfdetermined. I didn't...

Thanks for the warning, selfdetermined. I didn't realize what an ordeal I bought into. I am hoping the 'dealer' plate will get me through the gauntlet. Don't know what else to do.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-22-2015, 04:53 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,505
Posted By Dragrace
Minnesots DOT says I have to cover the School Bus...

Minnesots DOT says I have to cover the School Bus markings, but nothing about the yellow. I am buying a bus on the east coast and driving it home with dealer plates, so I am looking for all the...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 01-20-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,646
Posted By Dragrace
Small camper- big tow power

I am buying my e350 short bus primarily as a tractor, to pull a large enclosed trailer to the race track. Sometimes the track is hundreds of miles away. I selected it because of the 7.3 diesel,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-19-2015, 05:14 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 15,398
Posted By Dragrace
So I have a Suburban receiver hitch, haven't...

So I have a Suburban receiver hitch, haven't crawled into the muck to see which class it is, but if it is a class 4 or 5, would it be a good start for my E350 dually to convert? And, in my searching...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-19-2015, 04:58 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,707
Posted By Dragrace
Trailer hitch information? E350

Just bought a 2000 E350 dually, full framed with diesel power. I believe this means it a one ton truck chassis. I have not been able to obtain reliable information on a factory made class 4/5...
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