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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-21-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Ok...so it has definitely been a while, an update is in order. I ended up using 3/8" osb for the walls. God I hope that doesn't make Victoria too heavy. For a short time I was living in the bus, and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-28-2009, 11:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,033
Posted By nickverge
I have no clue about propane...Help Me!!!!

Ok...so for my lovely bus Victoria, I bought a $100 popup camper on craigslist to use for parts. It has a working range and furnace, both of which run off of propane. I have never even used a gas...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-14-2009, 02:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

My battery still dies a few minutes after the bus is shut off. I believe it is 1200 CA, and I wondered if a battery for a large pickup truck, like an 850CCA (which I think is just over 1000 cranking...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-14-2009, 01:24 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Things are really moving along quickly, but now we come to the problem of the walls...

Can I use drywall for the wall finish material?

I see on some other threads people say it would crack, I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-17-2009, 06:01 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

My battery keeps dying and it gets very annoying. It is I believe 1080 CCA, would an 850 CCA work instead? It is an International DT 466 Engine.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-14-2009, 12:51 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Does Michigan offer antique license plates?

Instead of antique plates, the state offers historical plates. To qualify, your vehicle must be at least 26 years old, owned as a collector's item, and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-14-2009, 12:50 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Mine is a 1987, so I'll check, but I don't think it would qualify :( , thanks for the tip though.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-13-2009, 10:43 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

I really need to get some pics up! We have been making quite a bit of progress with Victoria.

So far done:
Walls framed and insulated
90% of interior wiring completed
Flooring in every room but...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-19-2009, 10:52 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

How did everyone attach their walls to the sides of the bus? I was thinking of just using adhesive to attach the studs to the side walls of the bus, but with all the vibrations that seems a bit...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-18-2009, 10:14 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Is the stock roof of the bus capable of being a roof deck itself and supporting the weight of multiple people...or will I need to frame a deck above it? I just thought about that rooftop deck...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-18-2009, 09:00 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Update w/ Pictures :D

Ok...I have had absolutely no luck finding 55 gallon plastic food grade drums. I called everywhere I could think of that would use them. On the bright side, post and kelloggs as well as ralston...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-06-2009, 12:48 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Today I got a battery charger machine and decided to try and start my pickup truck. I looked and saw that it was a negative ground. When I looked at the bus configuration, I noticed I had it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-01-2009, 09:18 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

As far as I know, there is only one "8D" Battery to the bus. When this is dead, nothing works on the bus. What kind of batteries did you replace yours with? I appreciate the help.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-30-2009, 09:39 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

What a day! I decided to "top off" the bus battery because it kept giving me trouble holding a charge. Apparently I filled it too much, because when I hooked the cables back up, water/acid started...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-06-2009, 09:15 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 33,389
Posted By nickverge
Re: TygerCub's Project

Congratulations TygerCub!

I'm glad your trip was worth it...4 1/2 hours is a bit much. If your seat is anything like mine, you'll want to bring some extra cushions with you for the drive home....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-06-2009, 08:18 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Quick update:

Yesterday I got 12 2x4's to add to my stash for framing the walls on Victoria. Menards also had Tarkett laminate hardwood on sale, so I got a $35 box and laid it down for the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-02-2009, 10:23 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 33,389
Posted By nickverge
Re: TygerCub's Project

I know my 66 passenger drives like a dream, I've driven all size vehicles and prefer larger vehicles, but all that aside...
The mirrors make the rigs very easy to drive, I never realized how...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-02-2009, 09:52 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

The tanks on ebay appear nice, until you factor in the almost $80 shipping charge. The US Plastic site looks good, do they charge for shipping? I saw a leaking truck camper on cl for $125 here in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-02-2009, 12:58 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Wow...so I fired up Victoria yesterday and drove her forward and back a few times just to keep things moving and to let her know I haven't forgotten about her. I decided to back the bus up a few...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2009, 11:09 AM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Has anyone ever thought of using Rubbermaid tubs for water tanks? Would there be any drawbacks to this? (It seems like a much cheaper alternative)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-17-2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,948
Posted By nickverge
Re: 1972 IH Ward Conversion

Wow...ok, I don't know how I missed that someone else asked about the water heater...I'll just read that :lol:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-17-2009, 11:21 PM
Replies: 138
Views: 53,948
Posted By nickverge
Re: 1972 IH Ward Conversion

I love your bus, it has a lot of character. Where did you get the water circulation heater and how well does it work? Do you think it would be suitable to heat all the water for a skoolie?

I love...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2009, 09:32 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Wow...so I see how people get sidetracked from their projects. I started a business and had finals for all of my classes, with most of that uproar out of the way, there is time left for Victoria.
A...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-17-2009, 08:21 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

https://picasaweb.google.com/aleanis/Bus1#

Is the link to my web album containing the pictures I uploaded earlier. I feel bad, but I am considering using the bus to haul stuff around, as I have an...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-17-2009, 12:30 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 16,846
Posted By nickverge
Re: Victoria

Ok...finally some pics:

https://lh3.ggpht.com/_T_Xt__oJUy4/Sei5MYp1jGI/AAAAAAAAABg/DGvzHcgVX_o/DSC08586.JPG
Any idea which transmission this is?
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