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Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-13-2004, 07:23 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 23,624
Posted By Clueie
Hey gumby, what kind of bus are you getting? The...

Hey gumby, what kind of bus are you getting? The thing you said about swapping in a 10 speed peaked my interest. I'm looking at a bus ('89 Chev, 8.2 Det., 5-spd.) with a bad gearbox, and was...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-13-2004, 05:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,005
Posted By Clueie
The problem here is that I don't own the bus! I'd...

The problem here is that I don't own the bus! I'd have to buy it first to do further digging into the box. I'm wondering if I can ditch the existing gearbox and use a box from a 366 gas bus, which I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-11-2004, 11:19 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,328
Posted By Clueie
I was out this morning sizing up a couple of...

I was out this morning sizing up a couple of minibuses, '88 and '89 Fords with Thomas bodies, 7.3's. The ones I looked at today however were a little longer, I think around 13' of usable space...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-10-2004, 04:44 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 20,412
Posted By Clueie
How did you make out with the floor plan? I'm...

How did you make out with the floor plan? I'm really interested in how your conversion is going, it looks as though a minibus is in my future, only I've got to figure how to put a bathroom and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-10-2004, 04:37 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,353
Posted By Clueie
Yeah, what he said. No, seriously though. I...

Yeah, what he said. No, seriously though. I don't see any point even buying a bus if you're not going to do a nice job on it. That's the problem though, people get a good deal on a bus (read:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-10-2004, 09:29 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,945
Posted By Clueie
What knid of "chrome" paint did you use on wheels...

What knid of "chrome" paint did you use on wheels and how's it holding up? It looks great by the way.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-10-2004, 09:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,353
Posted By Clueie
I don't mean to generalize. I agree, that bus is...

I don't mean to generalize. I agree, that bus is near perfect and no doubt worth more, and rightly so. I am mostly refering to the shabby buses out there that don't look the part, like the moose...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-10-2004, 09:02 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,353
Posted By Clueie
I've got to go along with soused mouse on this...

I've got to go along with soused mouse on this one. I wouldn't necessarily spend a fortune on the outside of a schoolie, since what gealto says is right, a converted bus is not worth much more than...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-09-2004, 06:33 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,945
Posted By Clueie
On the other hand, welding it up seems like a...

On the other hand, welding it up seems like a great idea! Woah, $330, that's probably over $500 Canadian! Ridiculous. I'd have welded it up too, or found a really good shop to do it. By the way,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-09-2004, 09:57 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,945
Posted By Clueie
I hope you or the person who welded the link know...

I hope you or the person who welded the link know what they're doing. I don't think that welding up steering parts is a good idea, if it breaks and is responsible for a mishap, the $#!+ will hit the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-08-2004, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 18,005
Posted By Clueie
What mates up to an 8.2L Detroit?

I just got back from looking at ANOTHER seemingly great deal on a bus. It's a 1990 GMC with an 8.2 Detroit and a 5 speed. I can get it for almost nothing (less then $500 CDN!). It has the Thomas...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-06-2004, 04:13 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 7,353
Posted By Clueie
You've got some pretty good info there bud. I've...

You've got some pretty good info there bud. I've already got the engine now I need to find a surplus aircraft alternator, will the searching for stuff ever end?! Oh well when you're short on bucks...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 09-06-2004, 03:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,045
Posted By Clueie
I've got a buddy at work that used to drive...

I've got a buddy at work that used to drive tractor trailers and tandem box trucks for years, and still does occasionally, and I put the same question to him not long ago (when I was looking at...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 09-01-2004, 07:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,328
Posted By Clueie
Thanks for the links. I've been sizing up some...

Thanks for the links. I've been sizing up some floor plans with bathrooms and I think you guys are right, they are pretty small. The kids won't have any room on the rainy days. The jury is still...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-01-2004, 06:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,369
Posted By Clueie
You know, while I've been driving myself insane...

You know, while I've been driving myself insane about buses these past few weeks(months!) I've thought about other uses for buses, other than homes that is. I've seen a bus converted to a machine...
Forum: Coach Conversion Projects 09-01-2004, 06:33 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 23,624
Posted By Clueie
I've done a couple of asbestos abatement courses...

I've done a couple of asbestos abatement courses at work, from what I've learned is the exposure you most likely received is probably less than what you would have received if you stood at a busy...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-30-2004, 07:51 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,328
Posted By Clueie
I forgot about the service records. I've noticed...

I forgot about the service records. I've noticed that every bus I've looked at, the owner/seller offers to show me the complete service history of the thing. No doubt about it, the buses are well...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-30-2004, 05:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,328
Posted By Clueie
That's exactly the type of buses I've been...

That's exactly the type of buses I've been considering. I'd really appreciate a few interior photos (and exterior ones too!). The thing is is that I'd rather have a full size bus so I'd have lots...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-30-2004, 03:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,328
Posted By Clueie
Full-size schoolie vs. minibus

I still don't have a bus, YET, but I do have a big decision to make. Big vs. small bus! It suddenly occurred to me while shopping around (actually, more like tormenting bus line owners and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-30-2004, 03:04 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,368
Posted By Clueie
Problems with Ford (Lucas?) brakes?

I'm STILL shopping for a bus, and while snooping around I've been told several times to avoid Ford buses like the plague due to the Lucas brake systems these chassis' have. This is very unfortunate...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 08-26-2004, 08:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,680
Posted By Clueie
Veggie fuel in a DT360

Has anyone used wvo in any international diesels? I'm still looking for a bus that fits my budget, or lack thereof, so before I buy the possibility of using veggie fuel may affect the final purchase.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 08-20-2004, 08:29 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 30,030
Posted By Clueie
7.3L Ford...any good?

I just got back from looking at more buses, the guy there has a '90 Intl. with a 7.3 L, manual shift (forgot to ask about the brakes, the Lucas brakes are supposed to be VERY problematical so I've...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-19-2004, 05:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,629
Posted By Clueie
Newbie getting first bus.

I'm in the market for a bus to convert and have a few questions:

Why do people get rid of the folding door? It seems that some of the doors people replace the o.e. door with severly restrict the...
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