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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-28-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The rear curved glass on mine is tempered. All...

The rear curved glass on mine is tempered. All the rest of it was laminate. I've replaced all the rear flat glass. If it wasn't broken, it was separating and the plastic layer was turning white. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-27-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
I'm going to need glass as well but I have no...

I'm going to need glass as well but I have no clue what matches it. Since I'm in a glass business, I'll make templates of the old windows and have my manufacturer make it for me.

That's going to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-24-2018, 10:23 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
All the rubber came from these guys. ...

All the rubber came from these guys.

https://www.metrommp.com/

I will have to look and see if I have the part numbers when I get home this afternoon.

For the glass, I'm in the glass...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
Frigidaire 4.5 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator ...

Frigidaire 4.5 Cu. Ft. Compact Refrigerator
21-5/8" W x 23-3/4" D x 43" H
FFPS4533QM
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-17-2018, 07:27 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The issue of the refrigerator has been solved. ...

The issue of the refrigerator has been solved.

Getting the old one out was a tight squeeze.

https://photos.smugmug.com/SanFord-/i-xf6kxSr/0/23dbcf65/L/20180513_121435_HDR-L.jpg

For the new...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-17-2018, 07:17 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
Update time again. It made the 220 mile...

Update time again.

It made the 220 mile round trip without a hitch and managed 7.8 mpg for the trip. Not too shabby for a 60 year old bus.

The shuttle bus even made the trip as tow beast for...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-17-2018, 07:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,493
Posted By Toyman01
I finally duplicated some of the pictures to...

I finally duplicated some of the pictures to Smugmug.

Unit stripped.

https://photos.smugmug.com/SanFord-/i-RzLjGqW/0/c1142364/L/20170203_210859_zpsomn0g5cr-L.jpg

This piece of ducting will...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-20-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The plumbing for the sink, vent and tank drain is...

The plumbing for the sink, vent and tank drain is done. That's all it's going to get before we leave town Thursday.

I put about 20 miles on it as well. Everything worked flawlessly.

The only...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-19-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
More progress. The side AC finally got a...

More progress.

The side AC finally got a cover.

When I installed it I ended up with a big nasty hole in the side. I finally got around to building a cover for it. This will be closed for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-12-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
This afternoon I finally finished up the...

This afternoon I finally finished up the clearance lights. It's officially lit up like a Christmas tree.

https://photos.smugmug.com/SanFord-/i-Prm9J4x/0/19b54701/L/20180412_204344-L.jpg

I also...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-10-2018, 04:02 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,493
Posted By Toyman01
So you have a general idea. The 12K btu mounted...

So you have a general idea. The 12K btu mounted through the side is what they call a through wall unit rather than a window unit.

A lot of wall units draw condenser air through the back and...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 04-10-2018, 01:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,493
Posted By Toyman01
I basement mounted one a/c in SanFord. The other...

I basement mounted one a/c in SanFord. The other was a cabinet install. I'll try to remember to share how I did it when I get to a computer.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-08-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
Alright. We now have hot and cold running...

Alright.

We now have hot and cold running water. The water heater works perfectly!


https://photos.smugmug.com/SanFord-/i-2KMq4Tx/0/026977d8/L/20180408_170527-L.jpg
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-06-2018, 08:09 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
SanFord is still getting some love. This week has...

SanFord is still getting some love. This week has been electrical and heating water.

The original water heater was a tankless system that was made in the 60s. I had hopes of getting it working....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-03-2018, 09:06 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The shift motor went back together with a new...

The shift motor went back together with a new ball screw, switch plate, and motor.
https://photos.smugmug.com/SanFord-/i-BGHz2J4/0/a75fcf53/XL/20180327_162837-XL.jpg

It's reinstalled and working...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 03-23-2018, 12:18 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,433
Posted By Toyman01
My 2007 E450 with the 6.0 and Carrier rear A/C...

My 2007 E450 with the 6.0 and Carrier rear A/C has two compressors. One for the rear A/C and one for the front. The two don't tie together at all. You might look and make sure you don't also have...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
SanFord is still plugging along. Since the...

SanFord is still plugging along.

Since the last installment, I've redesigned the braking system. We've gone from a 1956 system that was failing to a more modern power brake system.

This old...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-10-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The 6.0 will get a EGR delete and oil cooler...

The 6.0 will get a EGR delete and oil cooler while it is out. The van engines don't put out the HP the truck engines did, so they seem to hold up better. I'm still going to give it the once over. It...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-10-2017, 08:33 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
I'm still being a slacker about updating this...

I'm still being a slacker about updating this thread. I apologize. Here is another picture dump.

Installation of the basement A/C for the front. The return air is in the step well, the vent is in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-12-2017, 04:36 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The cameras and monitors came from Amazon. They...

The cameras and monitors came from Amazon. They were surprisingly cheap and seem to work very well.

Amazon Link for Cameras. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-12-2017, 03:38 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
I've been a little slack about posting updates....

I've been a little slack about posting updates. Here's a picture dump to bring this up to date. They aren't in any particular order.

Exterior paint is 98% done.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-25-2017, 06:15 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,933
Posted By Toyman01
How is the smell with the Olympia? I've...

How is the smell with the Olympia?

I've looked at them, but the only catalytic heater I own, a Coleman, has a rather distinctive smell when it's running.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-03-2016, 05:20 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
SanFord has not been forgotten. It's just been...

SanFord has not been forgotten. It's just been too damn hot to work on it. Since my last post, the blasting is complete. It took several hours to clean all the sand and dust out of the interior.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-29-2016, 03:56 PM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
The lighter color is Aloe. Color code SW6464. The...

The lighter color is Aloe. Color code SW6464. The paint came from Lowes.

Edit: For the record is is an outstanding paint. Probably one of the best I have ever used. It covers extremely well. That...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-29-2016, 07:16 AM
Replies: 146
Views: 38,507
Posted By Toyman01
There are a couple of paints on there. The brown...

There are a couple of paints on there. The brown primer is Rustoleum rusty metal primer, applied with a roller. The next coat is a acrylic primer, also applied with a roller. The final coat of paint...
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