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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-12-2011, 08:19 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,620
Posted By bodaver32
Re: For Sale - NIB battery isolator, 240 amp

I still have this for sale!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-12-2011, 06:37 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,620
Posted By bodaver32
For Sale - NIB battery isolator, 240 amp

I have a brand new Sure Power Industries multi-battery isolator for sale. It is a model 2402 and rated for 240 amps and 6-50 volts.

I purchased it from Smith Auto Electric on the web, it has...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2010, 12:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,492
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My floor thoughts

I ripped 2" x 4" s and drilled pilot holes to keep from spliting. I used the triple coated deck screws with 6 lobe heads. The are strong and drive great.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-23-2010, 08:09 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,477
Posted By bodaver32
Re: Electrical question

I am confused by what you mean by input ground. Are you referring to the green wire from your input receptical? It should connect to the ground bar in your distribution box. The entire circuit will...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-21-2010, 03:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,892
Posted By bodaver32
Re: Paint prep

I normally start with 220 to cut through the old paint then do a bit finer to get rid of some scratches.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-21-2010, 08:04 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,892
Posted By bodaver32
Re: Paint prep

It is a 1955 Ford.

The interior work is ongoing and slow. I have a posting of it in the conversions section, but I haven't updated it in a while. I need to do that and get everyone caught up.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-20-2010, 10:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,892
Posted By bodaver32
Re: Paint prep

I would get either an electric or air DA sander and go over the entire bus. You would be amazed how fast it will go. Much faster than blasting or anything else. An air DA requires a large air...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-20-2010, 09:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 5,892
Posted By bodaver32
Re: Paint prep

Opus,

Give a little more information about the current condition of your rig. Is it painted, rusty, bare metal and you want to repaint it? Sandblasting will take it down to bare metal, and be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-16-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 16,851
Posted By bodaver32
Re: Daddy's Dog House

I would wipe it down with some Dupont First Klean and follow up with some Dupont metal conditioner.

You can also get some fisheye eliminator and add it in the paint.

Etching primer works good...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-17-2010, 09:12 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,239
Posted By bodaver32
50 amp inlet for sale

Hello,

I have a used 50 amp inlet for sale. It is a Arrow-Hart inlet and I would say it has never been used. The thing is chrome and not rusted or flawed. I originally purchased it for use, but...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-25-2010, 09:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By bodaver32
Re: house/chassis, isolation and charging systems

check this out.....
https://www.colehersee.com/pdf/hot_feed/D-617_SmartBatteryIso.pdf

I emailed their tech services with some questions and got this response......

The smart battery isolator...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-25-2010, 09:05 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By bodaver32
Re: house/chassis, isolation and charging systems

pjespers,

I take it you don't have any issues/problems with the voltage drop across the isolator or it working your alternator more. I do have an externally regulated alternator so the use of an...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-25-2010, 09:20 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,532
Posted By bodaver32
house/chassis, isolation and charging systems

Hello all.

I need to design/purchase the components for the 12v system of the bus. My intentions are to have a 12v DC/120AC distribution center, a chassis battery (wet cell) and a house...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-08-2009, 08:03 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project...new pics 9/8/09

Well we have slowly been progressing, and I say slowly. This shot is of the exterior. All is done with the exterior for now or as I get to the interior items which will require me to do additional...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-28-2008, 08:44 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 9,169
Posted By bodaver32
Re: 1993 Carpenter/Spartan

you interested in selling the captains seats? I am going to be in Indy this weekend.

Greg
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-26-2008, 07:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project...new pics 10/26/08

With the interior just about completed, except I am looking for a Hummer H2/H3 gas door.

We removed the inner layer of roof an insulated it and wired lights and speakers.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-31-2008, 06:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project...new pics 8/31/08

This is where we are as of today. I have to secure some running light wires and get the mirrors installed, wipers and door glass. Then we can finally move to the interior.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2008, 09:27 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project...new pics 8/12/08

Work has been slow but we are progressing. We decided to pull the 350 Chevy small block as I was not happy with some of the cylinder compression readings and it needed a valve job. The engine has...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-18-2007, 08:39 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project...couple of new pics

Yes the body is a Wayne. The windshield is the original. I am extremely careful working around the glass as one mishap and we are screwed. I added a few more photos of the exterior reconstruction.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-14-2007, 06:51 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project

Chuck, I've named the beast "old school" and at some time am going to paint it on it when I find a good location. :D
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-14-2007, 08:28 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
Re: My 1955 Ford project

Thanks for the kind words. Progress is slow as I only get one day on the weekends to work on it.

It is powered by a small block Chevy 350 with a 5 speed overdrive manual transmission. My dad is a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-13-2007, 07:04 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 14,224
Posted By bodaver32
My 1955 Ford project...new pics 9/8/09

Hello all,

I have lurked here for years and thought I would share. My father has a 1955 Ford conversion that he converted in the early 1960's and took it all over the US and Canada hunting and...
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