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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-26-2020, 08:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 678
Posted By gostrong_13
Nice ride. We have an older version (1997) that...

Nice ride. We have an older version (1997) that we bought a couple years ago. Our conversion is 98% complete with just some details left to sort out over time. To answer your question about the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-25-2020, 08:34 AM
Replies: 1,994
Views: 107,741
Posted By gostrong_13
Here’s a good idea that’s somewhat related the...

Here’s a good idea that’s somewhat related the topic here

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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-12-2020, 02:46 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,718
Posted By gostrong_13
Just back from the tire shop and it seems the new...

Just back from the tire shop and it seems the new tires are already better down the road. I assume they’ll only get better with more miles on them. Just as an FYI, these are the tires we went with:...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-11-2020, 09:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,718
Posted By gostrong_13
On a somewhat related note, has anyone done a...

On a somewhat related note, has anyone done a rear stabilizer on their bus? Maybe that would help with the tail wag? BTW, we’re going to dry a different set of tires tomorrow. I’ll let you know how...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-06-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,718
Posted By gostrong_13
When I took the bus back to the tire dealer and...

When I took the bus back to the tire dealer and had them check the air pressure the said it was at 100lbs and they lowered it to 80 and it seemed to help a bit. Seems somewhat counterintuitive to me...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-06-2020, 10:03 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,718
Posted By gostrong_13
Thanks for the feedback folks. I did take the bus...

Thanks for the feedback folks. I did take the bus back to the shop and had them check the pressures and balance as well. Still wanders like a stray dog. Since it’s such a heavily lugged (Toyo...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-05-2020, 09:33 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,718
Posted By gostrong_13
Bus wanders with new rear tires

Not sure where to post this so I’ll just try it here since our bus is a 25’ 97 blue bird tc 1000 with a 12v Cummins and the dreaded 545 Allison. Anyhoo, we put 4 new rear traction tires on and it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-30-2018, 09:09 PM
Replies: 320
Views: 53,404
Posted By gostrong_13
I have the same seats for my bus but am...

I have the same seats for my bus but am STRUGGLING to figure out how to mount them to a pedestal I bought. Care to share how you’re making yours work?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-27-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,373
Posted By gostrong_13
25332 Nice bus, a younger version of the one...

25332
Nice bus, a younger version of the one we’re currently building.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-04-2017, 06:14 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
Advice much appreciated. Guess I’ll keep...

Advice much appreciated. Guess I’ll keep looking...


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-04-2017, 03:17 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
I’ve negotiated a lower price but still wondering...

I’ve negotiated a lower price but still wondering if I should pull the trigger due to the frame issues. Makes me wonder how something like that happens..


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-04-2017, 01:53 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
Been a while since I posted here but I’ve...

Been a while since I posted here but I’ve distracted by the nice summer weather and too many other fun things going on. Time to get back to finding a bus. Ran across this one not far from me. Any...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-16-2017, 12:26 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 894,253
Posted By gostrong_13
Right up my alley, are you near by? Sent...

Right up my alley, are you near by?


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-25-2017, 12:54 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
Curious, did you unlock 6th gear and if so did it...

Curious, did you unlock 6th gear and if so did it allow you to drive at/near freeway speeds and does it help with the fuel mileage?


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-25-2017, 12:41 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
I'm just over in Twin Falls. Been looking for the...

I'm just over in Twin Falls. Been looking for the right bus for a while and if it checks out this one is pretty close. Thoughts on the price?


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-25-2017, 09:40 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
New wrinkle to the story. Current owner sent me...

New wrinkle to the story. Current owner sent me these:
...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-24-2017, 09:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
Streamlined bus

I'm located in south east Idaho and the bus is in eastern Washington. Would like to find something within a days drive if at all possible. Since it has a cat engine I might just have to take. Hard...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-24-2017, 09:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
Ok so I'm moving on past this bus and am now...

Ok so I'm moving on past this bus and am now looking at a 2002 Thomas 30' bus. We were hoping for a 6 window bus so this is a bit larger than we wanted but the price (3500) and mileage (138k) make it...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-19-2017, 08:18 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
According to the guy at the bus co. It's an 2007...

According to the guy at the bus co. It's an 2007 model year. I think with a 466 or 444 if memory serves. Should all the computerized stuff be avoided?


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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-18-2017, 11:07 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,811
Posted By gostrong_13
Streamlined bus

S.O. And I have been looking for a bus for a while and spotted this a few weeks ago. Anyone out there on the forum know who the coach maker is? Guy at the bus company told us its from IHC but I'm...
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