School Bus Conversion Resources

Some photos of the inside and of the seats and...

Some photos of the inside and of the seats and roof rack (outside).
I also have four or six of the old AC fans, the auxiliary heater with fan, some drawer slides, a bunch of brand new hinges for...

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-19-2021, 10:21 PM

Replies: 25

2004 International For Sale

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Posted By Joe45

I have the rest of the pipe, which will connect...

I have the rest of the pipe, which will connect to the muffler and put the actual exhaust at the roofline.

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-19-2021, 05:42 PM

Replies: 25

2004 International For Sale

Views: 4,054

Posted By Joe45

Thanks! It runs better like that methinks.

Thanks!
It runs better like that methinks.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-19-2021, 05:41 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

Yeah things just happen sometimes and we have to...

Yeah things just happen sometimes and we have to be willing to let go. NOTHING comes with us when we die other than our souls. Once a material thing starts becoming an anchor it's time to let it go...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-19-2021, 05:40 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

Yeah I've thought of that, but it's money tied up...

Yeah I've thought of that, but it's money tied up in the bus. Also, I think I would rather tow a small trailer like an Rpod or Casita type and have access to more places than to have to get a trailer...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-19-2021, 05:34 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

Yeah I really would love to have it finished, but...

Yeah I really would love to have it finished, but it's just way too much at the same time. I teach art full time, write, draw, am working on a comic book, ideas of my own developing an animated...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-18-2021, 07:16 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

OK so I put the bus up for sale here under 2004...

OK so I put the bus up for sale here under 2004 International For Sale (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f14/2004-international-for-sale-36071.html).
...

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-18-2021, 04:54 PM

Replies: 25

2004 International For Sale

Views: 4,054

Posted By Joe45

2004 International For Sale

Selling the bus. Nothing wrong just got way too busy with two jobs and a bunch of other responsibilities. I just don't have the time anymore.
I am located in Show Low, AZ.

2004...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-20-2021, 04:25 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

The bus is in great condition. The mechanic at...

The bus is in great condition. The mechanic at the school fleet checked it. Also no rust. The only thing it needs is a new clutch fan. The current one is welded so it spins, to get by.

I...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-19-2021, 03:59 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

Yeah definitely something to consider. But we...

Yeah definitely something to consider. But we previously had a small camper and loved it, even being small. Smaller than an RPod.

One thing I just recalled is pulling into a campground out in...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-19-2021, 03:39 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

A long story... I had a good friend who...

A long story...

I had a good friend who bought a '71 Cuda in high school. He spent a lot of blood, sweat , and tears on that car. It was an awesome car, but man, so much time and effort and...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-19-2021, 03:19 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

I'm going to rant a little more because I am...

I'm going to rant a little more because I am still on the fence here.

And I do very much appreciate the comments and suggestions! Thank you!!!

The mechanic at the bus depot at the school...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-19-2021, 12:21 PM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

I'm very sorry to hear that. My condolences. I...

I'm very sorry to hear that. My condolences.
I think we need to be realistic. While some of the things we did and survived were crazy, that doesn't mean many others didn't suffer terrible results...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-18-2021, 12:30 AM

Replies: 30

Considering selling/moving on.

Views: 3,587

Posted By Joe45

Considering selling/moving on.

So the bus project came to a grinding halt last October/November after a series of events... we let a "friend" move in for a short time who had fallen on hard times in exchange for him helping with...

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

04-12-2021, 12:30 PM

Replies: 45

Roof raise vs mouth slap

Views: 11,117

Posted By Joe45

The roof on my bus is at about 6'6". I'm 6'....

The roof on my bus is at about 6'6". I'm 6'. Adding about 1.5" insulation to the floor reduces it a little but not enough for me to warrant a roof raise. Some people do a raise and then also raise...

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

04-10-2021, 10:24 PM

Replies: 45

Roof raise vs mouth slap

Views: 11,117

Posted By Joe45

Hello! Are you asking me? If so, I decided not to...

Hello! Are you asking me? If so, I decided not to do that because I have a tall roof already and don't have the time.

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

01-25-2021, 05:44 PM

Replies: 10

T444E Radiator/Intercooler Nix

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Posted By Joe45

Thanks for that info! I will check them out! ...

Thanks for that info! I will check them out!

I'm in the White Mountains, so just about 2.5 hours from you!

I'm going to focus on the interior of the bus during this cold and worry about the...

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

01-25-2021, 05:37 PM

Replies: 10

T444E Radiator/Intercooler Nix

Views: 2,303

Posted By Joe45

OK Thanks I will put up a video when...

OK
Thanks

I will put up a video when this gets done.

Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

01-25-2021, 05:36 PM

Replies: 10

T444E Radiator/Intercooler Nix

Views: 2,303