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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-29-2004, 10:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 9,995
Posted By Rainforest
Many of the standard V-8 bus engines have plenty...

Many of the standard V-8 bus engines have plenty of torque stock. These are heavy duty engine that do not rev very high with 3500 being tops. The easiest way to grab more torque is with camshaft...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-27-2003, 10:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,185
Posted By Rainforest
A bus body on a train chassis is called a...

A bus body on a train chassis is called a doodlebug and were common in the 20s - 30s for intercity transit. Model Ts had a tread the same as railroad tracks so such an idea is no so far fetched.

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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-15-2003, 09:51 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,381
Posted By Rainforest
I've seen them with and without. The only time...

I've seen them with and without. The only time they are required are on exposed wheels, such as semi tractors. A bus with all that rear overhang doesn't really need them . . .except . . .if you are...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-15-2003, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,487
Posted By Rainforest
A lot of the new flat-nose buses have that look....

A lot of the new flat-nose buses have that look. But for new, that new IHC with that big chrome grille would be my choice.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-15-2003, 09:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,735
Posted By Rainforest
How about some details. At first look, I would...

How about some details. At first look, I would have concerns with security.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-08-2003, 06:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,204
Posted By Rainforest
Other sources for conversion parts

I'm starting this as a list of those 'other' sources for goodies used in conversions;



1) The low voltage outdoor lighting is 12 volt. I found replacement bulbs for the small sealed beams used...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-08-2003, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,214
Posted By Rainforest
A standard CJ type fits fine as the front wheels...

A standard CJ type fits fine as the front wheels will rest on the wheel wells.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-05-2003, 08:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,214
Posted By Rainforest
I've seen the Jeep hauler done before. The stock...

I've seen the Jeep hauler done before. The stock suspension will hold the weigh fine. Neatest one I saw used the back end of the bus as a fold down ramp.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-30-2003, 05:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,016
Posted By Rainforest
Crowns were buily by GE in California, Gilligs by...

Crowns were buily by GE in California, Gilligs by KW in Seattle, so seeing one in the East would be rare.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-29-2003, 08:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,176
Posted By Rainforest
https://groups.yahoo.com/group/crowncoachjunkies ...

https://groups.yahoo.com/group/crowncoachjunkies



Try this too
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-28-2003, 06:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,176
Posted By Rainforest
www.crown.com

Go looking for Buskid, friend of mine. She can answer any questions.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-28-2003, 11:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,553
Posted By Rainforest
IHC Loadstars

A bit of history. My first experience with them was in 1969, in DaNang, VietNam. I was a US Navy Structural Firefighter and we used Loadstar chassis for triple combination pumpers. Tough trucks as we...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-27-2003, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,511
Posted By Rainforest
All lead acid batteries are meant to be cycled....

All lead acid batteries are meant to be cycled. The best way to kill a battery is to keep a constant charge on it. When kept on a constant charge such as a trickle charger, the plates will sulphate...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-27-2003, 02:51 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,921
Posted By Rainforest
I love the use of woods in the interior. I'm...

I love the use of woods in the interior. I'm beginning work on a 75 IHC/Carpenter and that's my plan; lots of wood!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-27-2003, 02:28 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,511
Posted By Rainforest
I didn't say worse, but generally more expensive....

I didn't say worse, but generally more expensive. The downside with using inverters is they kick off at 10.5 volts. UPS used them in trucks that were running; being continuously recharged. For a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-27-2003, 02:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,511
Posted By Rainforest
Greetings, Deep cycle is great if you...

Greetings,



Deep cycle is great if you are using a dedicated 12 volt system, but if you plan to use inverters stay with standard batteries. Inverters shut off when voltage drops to 10 1/2 V...
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