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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-27-2017, 11:27 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,053
Posted By marbury
*phew* I never want to unscrew a stripped screw...

*phew*
I never want to unscrew a stripped screw again in my life. Every panel has one or two that I can't get out with an air tool, drill, or manual driver. The result is I have 90% of the screws...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-12-2017, 10:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,053
Posted By marbury
Question: how do I prep and paint fiberglass? The...

Question: how do I prep and paint fiberglass? The hoods on these pug busses are fiberglass. Can I use the same sand-and-paint as the rest of the body? Would oil-based implement enamel paint be OK?
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-12-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,053
Posted By marbury
Update: all the kids on my cul de sac are...

Update: all the kids on my cul de sac are currently taking turns playing Bus Driver... hopefully the 'woah cool!' factor will keep any curmudgeonly code-picky folks from phoning us in! :angel:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-12-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,053
Posted By marbury
DARV - 1995 Thomas/International 3600

Well, I've been lurking for years and finally found The One! Bought the bus from PublicSurplus from Bend, OR and got her home yesterday at midnight.

Thus, I give you DARV: Dog-Appropriate...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-25-2016, 01:22 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,320
Posted By marbury
I talked to them after I was given contact info...

I talked to them after I was given contact info via a FB group. I was/am having a heck of a time finding the bus I want and I was told to call 'right now' and that they had a few of the type of bus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-20-2016, 08:20 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,440
Posted By marbury
Cool build! Definitely following :)

Cool build! Definitely following :)
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 06-10-2016, 12:08 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,107
Posted By marbury
Need info on Detroit 6.5l

I have my eye on a shorty carpenter-style body with a Detroit 6.5l and ~140k miles, 1995. The bus is otherwise in great shape. Dealer is asking $1k and it does start, drive, stop.

I've been...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 02-15-2016, 07:48 PM
Replies: 455
Views: 260,770
Posted By marbury
Can I second the request for macro shots of the...

Can I second the request for macro shots of the interior? You've given us little tidbits of the build and it makes me super psyched to get the 'grand tour'. Understandable if you're waiting until...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-07-2016, 10:04 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,239
Posted By marbury
Question! This little nugget: 2000 School Bus...

Question! This little nugget: 2000 School Bus (https://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/5417241268.html)

What is she worth given that the "transmission is bad needs to be replaced"? I have a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-23-2016, 01:02 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 4,246
Posted By marbury
While they're over on the west coast they should...

While they're over on the west coast they should pick up this beaut! Look at the SEATS! The STORAGE!
Public Surplus: Auction #1492697 (https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/auction/view?auc=1492697)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-20-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,239
Posted By marbury
Not yet! I am being very picky. At this point I...

Not yet! I am being very picky. At this point I think I've psyched myself up to wait for the end-of-school-year auctions. I even took put in my off-work request to go to the auction already! :)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-10-2016, 11:11 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,239
Posted By marbury
Y'mean like the one I linked to in my question? ...

Y'mean like the one I linked to in my question? :rofl:

That's what I have my eye on right now. They look good in photos- and for running shorties the price is right!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-09-2016, 11:38 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 8,239
Posted By marbury
Hey, guys! Anyone willing to weigh in on these? ...

Hey, guys! Anyone willing to weigh in on these? I was hoping for a 'real' dognose shorty but I was talking with my dad (who is an engineer but not familiar with vehicles) and he mused that perhaps...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-20-2015, 09:57 AM
Replies: 80
Views: 36,731
Posted By marbury
I'm planning on avoiding a black tank at all...

I'm planning on avoiding a black tank at all costs. Heck, right now its a bucket with cat litter so- anything is an upgrade.

I don't think all parts of Washington are that strict. Seems like...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-17-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,159
Posted By marbury
I saw your ad on CL! It's funny how many folks...

I saw your ad on CL! It's funny how many folks that sell there are on here too.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-24-2015, 06:35 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,309
Posted By marbury
It doesn't say anywhere that it's drivable. I...

It doesn't say anywhere that it's drivable. I wonder if it's functional since it has such low mileage. It's only a 20hr drive back home!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-24-2015, 05:21 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,309
Posted By marbury
What do y'all think of this little beauty? ...

What do y'all think of this little beauty? Haven't seen this body style before:

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=94&acctid=8149
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-24-2015, 05:08 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 35,823
Posted By marbury
That is a bloody clean bus... great find!

That is a bloody clean bus... great find!
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-16-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,973
Posted By marbury
Length, fuel type, engines? And did you seriously...

Length, fuel type, engines? And did you seriously put up $23k on what you thought was a single bus, or are you just looking to make significant profit on your purchase by asking $4,500?
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-14-2015, 11:39 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,309
Posted By marbury
I stalk govdeals.com and publicsurplus.com as...

I stalk govdeals.com and publicsurplus.com as well as Craigslist (WAY overpriced in the PNW, though). I also pop into my local bus depots periodically although the next scheduled fleet auctions all...
Forum: School Bus News 11-11-2015, 09:41 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,961
Posted By marbury
Screw safety concerns, I'm hoping that if it goes...

Screw safety concerns, I'm hoping that if it goes through they'll just retire their current fleets across the board and update to new busses with new harness/belt/whatever systems instead of...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 11-08-2015, 09:21 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,630
Posted By marbury
This is exactly why I don't trust homeschooling....

This is exactly why I don't trust homeschooling. It's limited to the knowledge, experiences, and mindset of an extremely limited number of people. In public or private K-12 schools a student will...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-04-2015, 03:11 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,309
Posted By marbury
Woah awesome! And I haven't checked out local...

Woah awesome! And I haven't checked out local auction houses, I hit up the local bus depots for school districts but totally spaced on general auction houses.

I'm looking for a short bus (under...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-04-2015, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,309
Posted By marbury
Oh I'm already looking in a 1,000k radius of...

Oh I'm already looking in a 1,000k radius of Seattle! And I've e-mailed every CL listing that suits my needs with a lower offer, all of them pass (some kindly, some not so kindly). My issue is that...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-04-2015, 11:22 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 8,309
Posted By marbury
Prices aren't what they used to be...

It's probably a side effect of the time of year and my location, but I have not been able to find busses in what folks here (and on other skoolie platforms) seem to consider the well-priced category....
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