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thesaltydog24
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Conversion General Discussions
10-21-2012, 07:46 PM
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rhino lining
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thesaltydog24
Re: rhino lining
I would think rhino lining the floor and roof would be pretty costly along with adding a lot of weight. Then again I guess it depends on what you plan on having in the bus. If its something that will...
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Conversion General Discussions
09-18-2012, 05:02 AM
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Electric buses
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1,428
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thesaltydog24
Electric buses
Van Buren local schools near Findlay Ohio will be looking into electric buses or other hybrid conversions for their school bus fleet....
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Conversion General Discussions
08-26-2012, 09:17 PM
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Buses at MIS
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1,391
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Buses at MIS
These photos were just a small segment of how many are really there. I probably could spend the whole weekend shooting buses only... Maybe I'll try that next year as part of a pet project to coincide...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-20-2012, 11:05 PM
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Buses at MIS
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thesaltydog24
Re: Buses at MIS
No they all come off. I haven't seen one drive in yet with the sides of the platforms attached.
There is a guy that stays two sites down from me (forgot to get a pic) in the infield who built the...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-20-2012, 12:55 PM
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Buses at MIS
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thesaltydog24
Buses at MIS
I am sharing a few photos I took of some buses from the infield at MIS during the August race. My main focus was the various platforms and how they built and attached them to the bus. Their are a lot...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
12-24-2010, 09:42 AM
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Merry Christmas
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thesaltydog24
Merry Christmas
I probably wont get a chance to get on tomorrow to wish everyone a Merry Christmas so I thought I would do it now.
Have a Merry Christmas!!
Chris
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-29-2010, 08:05 AM
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Sojourners Bus
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thesaltydog24
Re: Sojourners Bus
Welcome, Can't wait to see some pics. Whats the specs on your bus? What are you going to be using it for?
There is a lot of helpful information throughout this forum also plenty of knowledgeable...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-13-2010, 04:25 AM
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The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate
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thesaltydog24
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailg
Thank you for sharing your journey with us. You have provided a wealth of knowledge to the ones seeking it. You have defiantly helped me understand a few things and sparked an idea or two in the...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-08-2010, 11:41 AM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Wow it really makes a difference seeing it in 3D form. I may have to make some adjustments to my original design. It looks a little tight in some places. I am also contemplating on getting a full 40'...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-06-2010, 10:11 PM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Wow looking good. Sorry it took me a few days to respond, my Fall quarter classes just began so it has caught my attention. I'll have to open the file up and take a look this weekend. but for now...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-02-2010, 12:47 PM
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Smitty's Bus
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thesaltydog24
Re: Smitty's Bus
FRP huh. I'm sure there has been discussion about people wanting to use it as sidewall material instead of steal. Although yours is sandwich with steal. I'm wondering if that will have any effect...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-01-2010, 05:43 PM
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Smitty's Bus
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thesaltydog24
Re: Smitty's Bus
I think those were taken while painting. The roof is still yellow. I side with Ramairws601. It looks as if the sheet metal has either another layer or was pulled up and riveted on. Remove some waves...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-01-2010, 04:52 AM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Here is a link to my flicker page where I have my layout hosted.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/thesaltydog24/sets/
It can also be seen at the beginning of the thread.
Where I built the layout was...
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Conversion General Discussions
10-01-2010, 04:26 AM
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good/bad/stupid? , The layout
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thesaltydog24
Re: good/bad/stupid?....
Looks good. I have the dimensions of the rear doghouse for a Thomas RE in the floor plan of my bus. I got them form others on here. The drawings look good a lot better than my attempt at Sketch-up. I...
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Conversion General Discussions
10-01-2010, 04:11 AM
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slide out
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thesaltydog24
Re: slide out
I posted this link in my conversion thread but also wanted to post it here too, Just in case there are some here who dont wonder into those threads often.
This guy is building some serious...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-01-2010, 03:50 AM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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12,402
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Thanks.
I drew it up in Adobe Illustrator. I tried the whole google sketchup route but didnt really care for it. I have everything situated in layers so if I want to work only with electrical for...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-30-2010, 03:52 PM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
I've known several people who have slide-outs on their rv's and haven't had issues. I would think if one built it sturdy enough reinforced the surrounding area and had good seals it would be great....
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-30-2010, 01:03 PM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Just found this guy on the web I don't know if he is a member here but I don't recall seeing his bus around. I really like his idea for the slide-outs. Might have to contact him later down the road...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-30-2010, 08:03 AM
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Smitty's Bus
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thesaltydog24
Re: Smitty's Bus
Ok this is bugging me. just spent the last hour going through posts trying to figure out what you haven't mentioned yet.
My next guess is the vent cover over the rear door?? :?
Chris
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-29-2010, 01:33 PM
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Smitty's Bus
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thesaltydog24
Re: Smitty's Bus
Ok with that hint and without looking back through all the posts its either the door knobs, wood trim, or bumper painted? hmmm...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-29-2010, 01:05 PM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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12,402
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Thanks.
I drew it up in Adobe Illustrator. I tried the whole google sketchup route but didnt really care for it. I have everything situated in layers so if I want to work only with electrical for...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-29-2010, 08:30 AM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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12,402
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Thanks for the tip.
Christopher
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-28-2010, 06:59 PM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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12,402
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Its funny you mention setting up a skoolie as a studio. I was just pondering that Idea the other day. But I'm also thinking it might be a little tight in there for a studio. A mobile digital darkroom...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-28-2010, 08:14 AM
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Salty's Skoolie project
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12,402
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Salty's Skoolie project
Nice camera choice. I have been a Nikon shooter for many years. I have acquired quite a few nice pro lenses over the past while and have found that no matter what they do to the camera bodies, the...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
09-27-2010, 04:32 PM
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13
Why NOT to get a R/E bus
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2,754
Posted By
thesaltydog24
Re: Why NOT to get a R/E bus
Hmm.. I may just have to keep that Idea on the back burner for when I finally get my bus. I was hoping that there was enough space to put one there I guess I will wait and see. My plans also included...
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