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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 12-13-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,165
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Check with your existing auto insurance - many...

Check with your existing auto insurance - many auto insurance policies cover any new-to-you vehicle for a short period of time after purchase.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 12-04-2015, 11:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,746
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Thanks everyone for the advice!

Thanks everyone for the advice!
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-29-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 43,746
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Coolant recommendations for DT466

Hey knowledgeable folks...I need some advice.

What coolant do you recommend for wet sleeve engines? I have been doing some research and it seems like it is more complicated than other engines due...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-22-2015, 02:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,583
Posted By TheLovelyBus
I think it's butyl caulk. Ours looked like that...

I think it's butyl caulk. Ours looked like that also. We reinstalled all our original windows with Dicor butyl tape and it seemed to be the material.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-14-2015, 06:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,858
Posted By TheLovelyBus
We drove about 550 miles from southern Oregon to...

We drove about 550 miles from southern Oregon to the Seattle area. Neither of us has a CDL. Stopped at the Oregon DMV to buy a temporary trip permit, it was around $30 and was good for a week, so we...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-26-2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 152
Views: 37,436
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Can't you use regular outlet boxes with Smurf...

Can't you use regular outlet boxes with Smurf tube? They sell special snap together fittings for it, but you can also solvent weld regular PVC conduit fittings to it if I'm not mistaken. My intent is...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-02-2015, 01:47 PM
Replies: 96
Views: 32,743
Posted By TheLovelyBus
The Cubic Mini seems too good to be true. Looking...

The Cubic Mini seems too good to be true. Looking at just how TINY it is, I can't believe that anything that small would heat any significant amount of space or put off the BTU numbers they are...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-20-2015, 09:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 15,388
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Looks like a great blank slate and a great deal...

Looks like a great blank slate and a great deal on it! Yikes, hornets! Ours only had about a thousand big spiders living behind the window frames, roof panels, etc. I guess spiders are preferable to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2015, 09:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
We've been so engrossed in working on the bus...

We've been so engrossed in working on the bus that we haven't updated this in months but the time has come to catch all you wonderful folks up on our progress.

In between other responsibilities...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 07-27-2015, 01:02 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,124
Posted By TheLovelyBus
While it is important to switch both the hot and...

While it is important to switch both the hot and the neutral when switching between power sources, there shouldn't be any need to switch grounds. You can connect the EGC from the shore power...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-18-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Sorry, we haven't replaced anything - everything...

Sorry, we haven't replaced anything - everything up front is as it came from the school district.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-10-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
It’s an exciting Demo is Done Update! All...

It’s an exciting Demo is Done Update!
All ceiling and wall panels are off! We pressure washed basically all but the driver’s area after these photos....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-09-2015, 12:47 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 34,580
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Our bus had two valves on the engine that cut off...

Our bus had two valves on the engine that cut off the heater loop. If yours has them, open both before you cut into the heater system. Wish we had known this before we cut into ours, we ended up...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-31-2015, 07:00 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
What was the verdict on that? Couldn't locate the...

What was the verdict on that? Couldn't locate the thread when I looked. We're considering either doing this, or converting the top lights to clear spotlights (only for use when parked) instead of...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-31-2015, 06:50 PM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,124
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Thanks for the link! We will end up making...

Thanks for the link! We will end up making something like that if we use a portable generator. Making sure all of the electrical stuff is safe and efficient is another reason we are building a...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-31-2015, 11:56 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,124
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Thanks! I'm glad to know I got it right, it means...

Thanks! I'm glad to know I got it right, it means a lot coming from an expert such as yourself! I had no idea you were the author of that article, I came across it awhile back doing unrelated...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-31-2015, 10:34 AM
Replies: 180
Views: 179,124
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Wanted to chime in since grounding and bonding is...

Wanted to chime in since grounding and bonding is a big chunk of what I do for a living.

“Grounding” is the connection of an electrical system to earth. “Bonding” is the connection of two...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-30-2015, 07:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Thanks so much for the handy guide, Scooter!

Thanks so much for the handy guide, Scooter!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-30-2015, 07:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
It is indeed wonderful to be making memories with...

It is indeed wonderful to be making memories with our littles while they learn valuable skills and help us move toward a common goal. Thanks for all the awesome support and feedback, everyone!
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-24-2015, 11:12 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Thanks for all the great comments, everyone! ...

Thanks for all the great comments, everyone!

We found this gem on publicsurplus.com and watched the auction for nearly a month before it was finally time and we won it for $4,300. We wish we had...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-19-2015, 11:37 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
After impatiently waiting to get started, (our...

After impatiently waiting to get started, (our unpacking/trip laundry from picking up Birdie was done in record time) we finally tore one of the seats out with immense glee! We quickly discovered...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-15-2015, 07:20 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 9,478
Posted By TheLovelyBus
'93 International Blue Bird Conversion

On May 14th, we picked up our bus from its home in Port Orford, Oregon. She's a 1993 International Blue Bird dog nose DT466 38 footer with a Spicer 5 Speed manual transmission. We ticked the odometer...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-08-2015, 10:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,437
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone! We...

Thank you for the warm welcome, everyone!
We knew of the advantages to a manual transmission and mechanical controlled DT466 thanks to this forum and doing our research! Our vehicles are a 6 speed...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-08-2015, 10:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,437
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Photos! ...

Photos!
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_109147_3ee61bd1387d1cf8144067e2b39b2be4.jpg (https://s702.photobucket.com/user/lroselovely/media/DSCF24631.jpg.html)
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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-07-2015, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,437
Posted By TheLovelyBus
Hi There!

We've lurked around this site a while for research as our interest in building a skoolie turned to passion and we finally created an account yesterday! We waited to see if we would win the second bus...
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