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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-14-2016, 07:59 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,954
Posted By Badfish740
https://www.leedstransit.com/sites/leedstransit.com...

https://www.leedstransit.com/sites/leedstransit.com/files/img/hero/ic-be-school-bus.jpg

I think we have a winner! 16,000 GVWR - 9,000lb rear axle/7,000lb front. Replacing the front with a D60...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-13-2016, 08:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,954
Posted By Badfish740
Thinking out loud - Mini Bird 4x4?

Browsing the Skoolie forums and bouncing schemes to build a 4x4 bus off of other members has become a bit of a pastime for me, but recently I thought a little more in depth about the bus that many...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-13-2016, 08:38 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,947
Posted By Badfish740
Fabco 4x4 International 3800 bus

Just ran across this and thought it might be of interest here. It's already been sold, but the pictures could be instructive to anyone contemplating a 4x4 bus build:

1997 International 4x4 School...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-12-2016, 02:29 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 23,467
Posted By Badfish740
International 3800 chassis bus empty weights?

I'm trying to get a handle on how much an International 3800 chassis bus weighs empty for the purposes of evaluating it for a potential project. For those who have one of these buses and know their...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-04-2015, 11:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,729
Posted By Badfish740
Gotcha-I missed that in the OP. I don't know...

Gotcha-I missed that in the OP. I don't know what stock height of a fullsize bus wheel and tire combo is, but you could go super singles with these larger XMLs made for 5 ton trucks (rated for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-04-2015, 10:46 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 4,729
Posted By Badfish740
My approach is to go with one of the larger E450...

My approach is to go with one of the larger E450 based buses such as this Collins:

https://i.ytimg.com/vi/1-G6DIGNolk/hqdefault.jpg

Width and height are pretty much identical to a full size...
Forum: School Bus News 10-26-2015, 11:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,745
Posted By Badfish740
Whoops!

This happened not far from me-heads up to anyone who buys a used International 3800 from the Hunterdon Central School District in the near future-might need a little front end work :whistling: Also,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-26-2015, 04:43 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,690
Posted By Badfish740
Exactly-what I'll probably do is find a way to...

Exactly-what I'll probably do is find a way to mount two spares on the rear-the MTRs and XMLs both weigh about 100lbs, plus about 30lbs for the wheel, so not that bad, especially compared to a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-25-2015, 08:09 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,690
Posted By Badfish740
We're actually talking about three different sets...

We're actually talking about three different sets of tires here. You're referring to Goodyear MTs which are 37x12.5x16.5D:

https://www.100dollarman.com/gywradial2.png

The lug pattern kind of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-25-2015, 12:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,690
Posted By Badfish740
Found another option-Michelin 325/85/16 XMLs: ...

Found another option-Michelin 325/85/16 XMLs:

https://www.unimogcanada.com/images/tires/XML_tire.jpg

They can be hard to find as the supply from the DoD ebbs and flows, and prices can vary quite...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-24-2015, 07:39 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,690
Posted By Badfish740
It's kind of an apples and oranges comparison. ...

It's kind of an apples and oranges comparison. I'm looking to build a vehicle to drive 60 miles over the highway to the beach where I'm going to air down and drive 15 MPH over sand to my fishing...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-24-2015, 12:35 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,690
Posted By Badfish740
Lots of good info regarding the commercial tires,...

Lots of good info regarding the commercial tires, but can you air them down with damaging them? This bus will see a lot of time on loose sand (surf fishing) so airing down is imperative.



I'll...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-23-2015, 08:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By Badfish740
Converting is not that big of a deal. But since...

Converting is not that big of a deal. But since you brought it up-this is pretty cool:

https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5593/14713306009_68150c9af2_b.jpg

My conversion will be done with an eight...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-23-2015, 08:22 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 9,690
Posted By Badfish740
Super singles on an E450 based bus?

In contemplating a 4x4 bus conversion I've been thinking about converting the DRW axle configuration to "super singles." It makes sense from a track width perspective, and IMO, just looks better. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-23-2015, 07:51 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,401
Posted By Badfish740
I never thought about foldaway beds-it would...

I never thought about foldaway beds-it would definitely add versatility to the space. Back to the drawing board...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-23-2015, 09:04 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By Badfish740
No stock 4WD shorties to be found here at all. I...

No stock 4WD shorties to be found here at all. I am looking to buy an E450 based bus and swap in a dime-a-dozen D60 steering axle.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-23-2015, 08:42 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,874
Posted By Badfish740
What's more expensive in your area-shorties or full size?

Here in NJ right now I can buy a fullsize (54 pax) International bus with a T444E, mileage ranging from 130K-200K for between $1500-3000 off of Craigslist. Shorties on the other hand, ranging from...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-23-2015, 07:27 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,401
Posted By Badfish740
I'm going to try to mock something up and get a...

I'm going to try to mock something up and get a feel for what it would be like to sleep on. The mattress will definitely be important, but there seem to be a lot of high quality foam options out...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-22-2015, 02:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 23,387
Posted By Badfish740
Did you install a threaded rod "jack" at each...

Did you install a threaded rod "jack" at each window pillar or just one on each corner and the middle?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-22-2015, 11:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,401
Posted By Badfish740
Nice setup-thanks for posting. If you do have...

Nice setup-thanks for posting. If you do have time later I'd love to know your interior width, etc... The bodies on the Collins E-450 based buses seem to be pretty close to those of full size...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-22-2015, 09:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,089
Posted By Badfish740
Mercy sakes alive...looks like we got us a...

Mercy sakes alive...looks like we got us a convoy!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sd5ZLJWQmss

:biggrin: I think it could be a cool way to travel, especially as the kids got older.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-22-2015, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,401
Posted By Badfish740
Bunk ergonomics (width, length, headroom, etc...)?

I'd love to hear from folks who have done bunks like these in their Skoolies:

School Bus Converted into Luxury RV: Day 33 - Bunks Done! (https://www.goodnewsbus.com/2009/06/day-33-bunks-done.html)...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-21-2015, 04:33 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,515
Posted By Badfish740
I'll post some floorplan ideas once they're...

I'll post some floorplan ideas once they're ready-I can tell you that it will not look like a conventional RV-it would more like the kinds of support trailers utility companies often bring in when...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-20-2015, 08:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,515
Posted By Badfish740
Basically what I'm looking to do is put together...

Basically what I'm looking to do is put together a bare bones 4WD RV that is roomy enough to sleep four but compact enough for easy navigation of the beach, state and national forest roads, etc... ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-20-2015, 12:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 9,515
Posted By Badfish740
:rofl: Just to show that you can use the term...

:rofl: Just to show that you can use the term "Bobbed" and still keep your man-card, here's a picture of a what is officially known as a "Bobbed Deuce," which is essentially a shortened 2.5 ton...
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