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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-16-2022, 09:06 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By azjohn
its not such a nutty idea

So I am looking for a piece of property in NW Indiana. I want to build a Skoolie camp. If anyone has any leads, let me know.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-14-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,329
Posted By azjohn
I'm in the same boat, but in Chicago! Storage...

I'm in the same boat, but in Chicago! Storage lots are way to expensive and they don't want you to build there. I've started to reach out to mobile home parks today but no news to report.
Post...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-15-2019, 06:02 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,439
Posted By azjohn
Sorry I missed this. I was moving (not into a...

Sorry I missed this. I was moving (not into a bus:sad:). Isn't there one at Chain O Lakes this coming weekend? July 20th?
John
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-11-2019, 09:29 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,244
Posted By azjohn
research update

So I've been watching You Tube to learn more about passenger vans and define my parameter of needs a bit more.
It seems that the Ford van E 150 - E 350 with the 4.6 liter motor seems to get the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-06-2019, 07:26 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,244
Posted By azjohn
Knocking around an idea and need your thoughts

OK, please don't hate me. I'd like to get a bus, but I live in Chicago and to park a bus, even a mini, would send me to the poor house. Soooooooooooo, I'm thinking about buying a passenger van:eek:...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-06-2019, 12:56 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,996
Posted By azjohn
o1marc- The trucker also mentioned something...

o1marc- The trucker also mentioned something about "today's fuel additives" being harder on the motors than 20 years ago. Maybe he was referring to the 600,000 mile rebuilds from 20 years back. Not...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-06-2019, 12:29 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,996
Posted By azjohn
That is good to know. Is 164 considered high...

That is good to know.
Is 164 considered high miles for this type of bus? I was talking with a trucker and he told me his company can get 600,000 miles out of a diesel before they start to consider...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-06-2019, 12:13 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,996
Posted By azjohn
maybe it's simpler? School bus: Drives...

maybe it's simpler?
School bus: Drives (???maybe????) 60 miles per school day for 9 months a year (keep in mind I am pulling the daily miles out of my exhaust).
That's 38.7 weeks of driving per...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-06-2019, 11:52 AM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,996
Posted By azjohn
maybe they estimate the time the bus is spent...

maybe they estimate the time the bus is spent idling? An hour a day for x number of days then use that figure to determine miles. I assume they have daily routes figured out. I'd really like to know...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-05-2019, 04:03 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,996
Posted By azjohn
To each his own.

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/cto/d/chicago-party-bus/6809221930.html

"stripper pole"
OK then.
John
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-30-2019, 03:31 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,490
Posted By azjohn
You found it

I have always wondered about that also and from what I can tell is that there is none (someone will correct me if I'm wrong).
The best thing is to educate yourself here, follow the links etc. and...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-23-2019, 05:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,864
Posted By azjohn
Please post pics

Perhaps posting pics is problematic, but doing so provides particular points to ponder as we peruse posted pics.
Thanks
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-08-2019, 12:20 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,439
Posted By azjohn
OH, thanks. I thought the event was at the Chain...

OH, thanks. I thought the event was at the Chain o Lakes state park in IL.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-08-2019, 10:31 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 10,439
Posted By azjohn
The distance from Chain O Lakes state park in...

The distance from Chain O Lakes state park in Illinois to miltruckman's address is 236 miles, or 3 hours 38 mins driving time (google maps data).
I live in the Chicago area, far nearer to Chain O...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 01-07-2019, 09:26 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 10,885
Posted By azjohn
Hey, I'm in Chicagoland. No bus yet, but I'd...

Hey, I'm in Chicagoland. No bus yet, but I'd drive over there if there was a meet up planned.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-07-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By azjohn
yes

I just sent this as a suggestion to the admin forum. I think it would be useful.
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 01-07-2019, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,033
Posted By azjohn
Forum topic suggestion

Meet ups. I think everyone here would love a forum devoted to meet ups only. keep it simple, date and location. Boom!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-07-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 875
Posted By azjohn
quick question

What forum here is the best to find out about meet-ups and such?
John
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-13-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By azjohn
3/4 bus. I'm also exploring tiny houses, in fact...

3/4 bus. I'm also exploring tiny houses, in fact I'm designing one now. There are lots of off grid systems the cross over to buses.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-12-2018, 09:50 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By azjohn
Yes. The only thing I would not trust myself to...

Yes. The only thing I would not trust myself to do is weld. I haven't welded in years. Any other task that may arise in this context is simple problem solving. A lot of people freak out over...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-28-2018, 08:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By azjohn
Nice. I was a preparator once also. I liked that...

Nice. I was a preparator once also. I liked that job a a ton. The first super rare/expensive thing I had to handle was a Roman vase that was 2000 plus years old. One mistake and all that history...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-28-2018, 07:15 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By azjohn
Thanks man. I am familiar with your build. I have...

Thanks man. I am familiar with your build. I have seen that site, lots of good information. If you don't mind, when I start this thing, I might contact you with a question or two.
John
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-28-2018, 05:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,326
Posted By azjohn
Trying to raise money for a bus

Hi All,
I don't know if this is done, but I figured if I don't try, I will never know. I am trying to raise money to buy a bus so I am selling my skills to do it. I am a museum exhibit designer by...
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