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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2007, 06:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,789
Posted By Chfsfn2
Re: New addition to my bus "Flag/Dance Pole"

Nice!

We just finished installing a "safety" pole inside our bus. Used the instructions found below to create it. If it works well, we may consider adding another to the back deck of our bus. A...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-25-2007, 07:02 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,030
Posted By Chfsfn2
We bought our 1992 Ward from Hoglund Bus in...

We bought our 1992 Ward from Hoglund Bus in Marshalltown, IA. A good distance from Chicago, but would be driveable if you found something.

https://www.hoglundbus.com/combus.html

Could also...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-13-2007, 07:16 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,182
Posted By Chfsfn2
Flat front Ward here... Ward body with 5.9L...

Flat front Ward here... Ward body with 5.9L Cummins. Cant compare to other flat fronts, but our previous bus was a 1982 Ford. Definitely like the Ward better.

Some pics in the gallery...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-23-2007, 06:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,561
Posted By Chfsfn2
We built the deck for our bus by using the...

We built the deck for our bus by using the studs/ribs in between the windows as the bolting point. Went up from there. Seems to work pretty well for our RAGBRAI usage. We can get 30+ bikes on top...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 09-13-2006, 07:15 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,356
Posted By Chfsfn2
We're winging it for parking. Taking about 30...

We're winging it for parking. Taking about 30 people with, so heading over Fri night was not an option.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 09-12-2006, 07:24 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,356
Posted By Chfsfn2
We'll be taking our bus over. Planning to leave...

We'll be taking our bus over. Planning to leave DSM around 5:15am...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-19-2006, 06:35 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 12,526
Posted By Chfsfn2
We built the roof rack and back deck out of 1.5"...

We built the roof rack and back deck out of 1.5" & 2" square steel tubing on our RAGBRAI bus. Pics are in the gallery at https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/v/Skoolies/TeamBAT/

If interested, let me...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-20-2006, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,749
Posted By Chfsfn2
Thanks for the replies. I'll check out Northern...

Thanks for the replies. I'll check out Northern Tool. Otherwise, the wooden blocks are not a bad (and cheap) idea.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-16-2006, 06:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,749
Posted By Chfsfn2
End caps for 1.5" & 1" square tubing

Anyone know where I can purchase endcaps for square tubing? Prefer the kind that slide into the tubing, or plug type. We added a deck & some bike tire racks to the top of our bus last year, would...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 09-09-2005, 06:29 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,149
Posted By Chfsfn2
We're leaving DSM at 7:00am sharp, but figuring...

We're leaving DSM at 7:00am sharp, but figuring that we wont get close to the stadium lots. We'll settle for the Vet school parking area...tons of people there 2 years ago.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-25-2005, 06:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,149
Posted By Chfsfn2
We're planning to take our bus up for the game as...

We're planning to take our bus up for the game as well, but likely wont leave DSM until 7:00am. 2 years ago, we made it to the Vet Med turnoff and they told us all the lots were full.

Pulled into...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-08-2005, 07:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,806
Posted By Chfsfn2
Thanks for the advice! I checked it out this...

Thanks for the advice! I checked it out this weekend, turns out there was a loose wire going into the floor switch. Added a new connector and all is well!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-05-2005, 07:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,806
Posted By Chfsfn2
Headlight problem

During our recent trip across the state of Iowa on RAGBRAI, we encountered a problem with our headlights. Whenever we switch to the low beams, the headlights go off completely. The high beams still...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-01-2005, 06:32 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Thanks for all the kind words! Just back from...

Thanks for all the kind words! Just back from the week on RAGBRAI...very tough to get back into work today.

For insurance, I believe we're insured commercially as well, we just turn on/off the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-13-2005, 07:00 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Paint job complete!

Finally got the paint job done on the bus! We're getting pretty close to being RAGBRAI ready - good thing too, it starts a week from Sat!

Added some pics of the paint job, railings, etc to the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-31-2005, 02:23 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Unfortunately, we're pretty limited in what we...

Unfortunately, we're pretty limited in what we can do to the bus and the time we can devote to it. We were able to take it to my brother's house to work on it for the last couple weekends, putting...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-31-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,060
Posted By Chfsfn2
Located in Des Moines, IA... Probably not worth...

Located in Des Moines, IA... Probably not worth the shipping cost to get them there unless you're planning a road trip! :)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-31-2005, 06:53 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Received an estimate for painting the bus this...

Received an estimate for painting the bus this weekend. $1200 to sand & paint.

The guy indicated that he didnt think he'd primer the bus, just spray with a couple coats of white(?) implement...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-27-2005, 07:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,060
Posted By Chfsfn2
Old Seats?

Any interest in seats from a 1992 Ward school bus? We removed them a few weeks ago, trying to figure out what to do with them.

Is the metal worth anything for scrap? I hate to see all of it go...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2005, 07:03 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,554
Posted By Chfsfn2
We just removed the seats from our 1992 Ward. ...

We just removed the seats from our 1992 Ward.

We hit the undersides with WD-40 first, then from inside the bus we used a strong drill with a socket while someone held a wrench on the nut under the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-27-2005, 06:57 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Interesting... I'm in Des Moines, bus is...

Interesting... I'm in Des Moines, bus is currently in southern Iowa (Centerville) as that is where my brother lives and we have space to work on it. The guy that we're getting an estimate from...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-26-2005, 09:51 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Definitely one of the next things on the list. ...

Definitely one of the next things on the list. Not sure if we'll be able to afford a "good" paint job this year. A couple coats of light gray primer may have to do.

But, if the estimate isnt...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-26-2005, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Just created a gallery to hold the pictures &...

Just created a gallery to hold the pictures & plans. Dont know why I didnt do that before, seemed pretty easy!

https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/TeamBAT

As for the deck plans - the only...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-25-2005, 12:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Do you mean the deck on top or the one off the...

Do you mean the deck on top or the one off the back of the bus?

If the deck on top, I can send you the plans I drew up to give you an idea of the amount of metal you'll need.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-25-2005, 10:27 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,033
Posted By Chfsfn2
Sorry about that... I've fixed the links so you...

Sorry about that... I've fixed the links so you should be able to view the pics now. One of these days I'll get them added to the gallery.
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