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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
06-06-2012, 10:42 PM
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Project for sale: 1993 Amtran International
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2,095
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gotmuddy
Re: Project for sale: 1993 Amtran International
man this g'zone commando phone takes crappy pics.
Forum:
Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
06-06-2012, 10:42 PM
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4
Project for sale: 1993 Amtran International
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2,095
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Project for sale: 1993 Amtran International
ill try, I snapped a few today after work.
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_63568_703e7bd6d88129a868bec51c7d36c29b.jpg...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
06-05-2012, 10:25 PM
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Project for sale: 1993 Amtran International
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gotmuddy
Project for sale: 1993 Amtran International
I bought this bus 3 years ago to make a rv toy hauler. It is a super low mile bus that I drove 550miles home. We bought it off ebay. I cut the back of the bus out and built a wall to separate the...
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Conversion General Discussions
05-30-2009, 10:56 PM
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How far did you go to pick up your bus?
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3,643
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gotmuddy
Re: How far did you go to pick up your bus?
600 miles from my house to Covington, KY. The only issue I had was the fuel or filters were/are bad and coming up out of covington it would barely do 25mph. I put some fuel treatment in and then it...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
05-24-2009, 11:29 PM
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What is the best engine to look for?
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gotmuddy
Re: What is the best engine to look for?
Any inline 6 cummins or international would be ideal IMO. My dt466 has plenty of power on tap.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-14-2009, 05:32 PM
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Diy wood/water furnace?
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8,629
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gotmuddy
Re: Diy wood/water furnace?
It was just an idea.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-13-2009, 07:55 PM
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Budget expectations? Howdja doit?
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1,728
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gotmuddy
Re: Budget expectations? Howdja doit?
We arent going to be live-a-boards but We have recognized that its the little things tuat kill the budget. We are incredibly lucky because we have found some awesome deals localy. A local scrapyard...
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Conversion General Discussions
05-13-2009, 06:38 PM
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Diy wood/water furnace?
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8,629
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gotmuddy
Re: Diy wood/water furnace?
if they are so inefficient why are so many sold? Everyone I know that has them says they work great and use LESS wood than a traditional stove. One friend has 4 chicken houses and he heats them with...
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Conversion General Discussions
05-13-2009, 09:42 AM
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Diy wood/water furnace?
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8,629
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gotmuddy
Re: Diy wood/water furnace?
lol, no, you didn't :lol: My thoughts:
Going out in the rain/snow to load.
Radiant heat = possible leaks
Leaks = No heat & PITA repairs
Additional cost
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Conversion General Discussions
05-12-2009, 08:30 PM
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Diy wood/water furnace?
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8,629
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gotmuddy
Re: Diy wood/water furnace?
I dont think I explained myself correctly. I want to use a wood stove to heat water that then runs through a heat exhanger. The wood stove would be jacketed with water. This would allow the stove to...
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Conversion General Discussions
05-12-2009, 05:48 PM
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Diy wood/water furnace?
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8,629
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gotmuddy
Diy wood/water furnace?
Has anyone ever made one for an rv? They are all over the place around here and I thought it would be a great idea. My wife thinks having a woodstove is too hillbilly so I am looking for viable...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-12-2009, 05:14 PM
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10
a handful of questions...would LOVE advice!
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2,842
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: a handful of questions...would LOVE advice!
You got a steal. We payed 2350 for our 93 amtran with 80k
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-12-2009, 04:35 PM
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NEW SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION - I'm a rookie!!
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1,586
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gotmuddy
Re: NEW SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION - I'm a rookie!!
I was torn between the two when purchasing. The rigid tools sold me on the waranty
Forum:
Heating, Cooling and Appliances
05-12-2009, 01:30 AM
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what is a good way to heat bus
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21,110
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: what is a good way to heat bus
I am thinking of building a water furnace that runs off of wood. I have about 6 months to figure it out :?
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-11-2009, 07:29 PM
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NEW SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION - I'm a rookie!!
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Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: NEW SCHOOL BUS CONVERSION - I'm a rookie!!
i just bought a rigid tool set for $425. I know its a little pricey but its lithium ion, came with a circular saw, sawzall, x3 drill, and a impact driver. Not to mention they come with a lifetime...
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Conversion General Discussions
05-11-2009, 06:52 PM
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Best bus for BLM land?
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8,302
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Best bus for BLM land?
I am not sure which allison is in my bus(where do I look?), but first gear is really low IMO and I believe mine was a "trip bus" because it has no issue running 65
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
05-10-2009, 10:12 PM
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School Bus RV/Toy Hauler
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15,407
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: School Bus RV/Toy Hauler
I am doing the same thing, but with a 40ft international/amtran flat nose. 16ft cargo area. I havent started cutting the back out yet though. I intend to use the door as a ramp
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-10-2009, 10:07 PM
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a handful of questions...would LOVE advice!
Views:
2,842
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: a handful of questions...would LOVE advice!
I dont know what kind of mileage a dt360 gets, but my dt466 got at least 7.5 mpg coming from dexter, MO to my house. I dont know for sure because I havent filled the tank yet. Considering the road...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
05-10-2009, 09:57 PM
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Just bought a bus!!!!!
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2,761
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Just bought a bus!!!!!
Is the smoke actually white or is it grey/blue? If its grey/blue then your burning oil and if its white then you either have water in the fuel or you could have a blown head gasket. Check your...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-10-2009, 09:50 PM
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couple of questions and info needing....
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Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: couple of questions and info needing....
pulling seats out isnt hard.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-10-2009, 09:47 PM
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16
Best bus for BLM land?
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8,302
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Best bus for BLM land?
a bus would be great for that, MUCH better than an RV. The outside of the bus will handle tree limbs alot better than the cheesy sheetmetal skin of a rv. It will ride extremely rough on softball...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-10-2009, 03:53 PM
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Best bus for BLM land?
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8,302
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Best bus for BLM land?
I think you will be in for a surprise if you go offroading in a 2wd bus. tires with 100 psi dont like sand very much.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-07-2009, 10:24 PM
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9
Tailgate build pics/how-to?
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1,944
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Tailgate build pics/how-to?
No beavertailing of the frame here, at least not now. Just a door
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-06-2009, 09:24 PM
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Tailgate build pics/how-to?
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1,944
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Tailgate build pics/how-to?
I checked out milicent and got lots of good infobut what i am really looking for is some info on cutting out the back end without losing structural integrity. I guess i am gonna just have to attack...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-06-2009, 01:59 PM
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9
Tailgate build pics/how-to?
Views:
1,944
Posted By
gotmuddy
Re: Tailgate build pics/how-to?
Youve got to be kidding me!!!
I did that already. Spent a hour or so looking and didnt find anything of use
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