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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-04-2020, 05:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,433
Posted By jwilcox
Dropping the price down to $7500...check it out! ...

Dropping the price down to $7500...check it out!

https://prescott.craigslist.org/rvs/d/prescott-converted-rv-diesel-bus/7078416125.html
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-24-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,433
Posted By jwilcox
Nicely converted 72 passenger dog nose diesel $8K

Sending a link to the craigslist ad for my already converted and great running big ole' skoolie. Designed to house five people. The link contains a full description of the build. The asking price is...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-24-2020, 12:35 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,578
Posted By jwilcox
For whatever it is worth, I am selling my already...

For whatever it is worth, I am selling my already converted 40' skoolie which at one point served as the residence for our (at the time) family of five and our pets. We were living in it in Orange TX...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-05-2020, 05:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By jwilcox
Dropping the asking price to $12K

I've been trying to figure out how to edit my original post here to change the price but cannot figure out how to do so...anybody know?

In any case, I'm lowering the asking price to $12K so...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-23-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By jwilcox
Converted 1986 International 40' Diesel Bus

You are looking at a converted 1986 International Skoolie. The bus has officially been converted to "RV" status on the Texas title and was insured by National General. No special license is needed to...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-01-2019, 02:43 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,341
Posted By jwilcox
Looks like we are going to go the route of...

Looks like we are going to go the route of digging out a depression for the rear wheels. Plan is to create something gradual so that we can still drive the bus in and out of the driveway. Skips the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-31-2019, 11:36 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,341
Posted By jwilcox
Oh my, those look amazing! Now to find someone to...

Oh my, those look amazing! Now to find someone to build them for me ����
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-31-2019, 08:21 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,341
Posted By jwilcox
Well I'm out in AZ now and from what I know...

Well I'm out in AZ now and from what I know sinkholes aren't really a problem here....we did dig out a depression for the real wheels and that helped...we just want to make sure we can still drive...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-31-2019, 03:42 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,341
Posted By jwilcox
Help leveling a parked skoolie....

Hello friends, so my skoolie has been parked and used as storage for two years but now I want to start using it as an office space. It isn't very level though and I really don't know how to fix this!...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2017, 06:52 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 237,174
Posted By jwilcox
I haven't seen any replies for leads in...

I haven't seen any replies for leads in TX....anybody, anybody?
I'm looking for a replacement hood for my '86 International dog nose model.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-11-2016, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,031
Posted By jwilcox
1986 International Diesel Partially Converted $2000 Orange, TX

I have a 1986 International 40' bus that has already been partially converted in Orange, TX. It is an automatic, 7.3L, dognose style bus. The odometer only reads 48K miles and it runs amazingly...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2016, 06:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,494
Posted By jwilcox
Well, I pretty new to this, so I'm not so hard on...

Well, I pretty new to this, so I'm not so hard on myself :-0
Basically, I drove it home and have done research to start the renovation project. Feels pretty good so far! But I couldn't do this...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-06-2016, 03:35 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,494
Posted By jwilcox
I guess it was in reverse yesterday! It started...

I guess it was in reverse yesterday! It started right up when I changed the gears. The shifter is a bit hard to read but that seems to make sense. Thank you all again.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-05-2016, 06:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,494
Posted By jwilcox
Question safety features preventing engine from starting????

My bus won't start, but I believe it has something to do with one or more of the safety features. The bus ran like a top for the three hour drive home, then I've started it twice in the month since...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-28-2015, 08:33 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 49,635
Posted By jwilcox
Well family wagon, you've nailed the reason for...

Well family wagon, you've nailed the reason for my confusion as to where to put the vapor barrier........yes, it is really humid here most of the year but it would certainly be more humid inside the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-28-2015, 01:09 AM
Replies: 162
Views: 49,635
Posted By jwilcox
I live in southern TX....its hardly ever cold...

I live in southern TX....its hardly ever cold here so insulation for me is for summer heat more than anything. I plan on using BusKote on the roof at some point and keeping the bus in the shade as...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-27-2015, 10:52 PM
Replies: 162
Views: 49,635
Posted By jwilcox
Awesome thread, just the info I'm needing for...

Awesome thread, just the info I'm needing for where I'm at now in the planning process of my build. So.....my plans at this point are to take out the old insulation and skins and replace that with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 07:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,442
Posted By jwilcox
Yeah, it matters to me.....I'm 5'1" and just over...

Yeah, it matters to me.....I'm 5'1" and just over 100 lbs.....pretty creepy description of what sounds like alot of pain. These are the reasons I have avoided tools pretty much my whole life.
But...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,460
Posted By jwilcox
I too would like to know that the approximate...

I too would like to know that the approximate costs would be, but with ceiling included if possible.....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 12:48 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,442
Posted By jwilcox
Great great great info! If I do go pneumatic...

Great great great info! If I do go pneumatic looks like I'll need a bigger compressor than the one I linked above. With regard to ergonomics (which are a HUGE factor for me as a small woman), do you...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 03:26 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,442
Posted By jwilcox
Yeah I'm reading reviews right now.....sounds...

Yeah I'm reading reviews right now.....sounds like it could be a throw away model, but if it meets the needs of the project.....
Maybe I'll find a higher quality used model on craigslist.....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 02:46 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,442
Posted By jwilcox
And I'm thinking of ordering this compressor: ...

And I'm thinking of ordering this compressor:
21 Gallon 125 PSI Cast Iron Vertical Air Compressor 2 5 HP M Portable | eBay...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 02:13 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 5,442
Posted By jwilcox
Question Best tools for removal of ceiling and wall skins?

While I at first had no idea that taking those skins and walls off was even an option, I'm now convinced it's the way to go. SOOOOO......I'm super grateful to have a helper coming who will put in...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-10-2015, 01:58 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,460
Posted By jwilcox
I'm going to start another thread called "Best...

I'm going to start another thread called "Best tools for removal of ceiling and wall skins?".....so if anybody wants to get in on that, cool. Thanks for all the super helpful advice; its already...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-08-2015, 06:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 10,460
Posted By jwilcox
OMG so I just got word from my ex that he'll be...

OMG so I just got word from my ex that he'll be coming to visit the children around Christmas and is willing to put in a few (or more) days of ceiling and wall demolition work/old insulation removal...
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