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Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-10-2016, 03:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,641
Posted By BigPaul
Thanks everyone, I thought it was too much. Aside...

Thanks everyone, I thought it was too much. Aside from that you wouldn't know if the tranny was bad too, no way to test it.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 04-10-2016, 01:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,641
Posted By BigPaul
Buses for sale with bad engines

Looking through some inventories and I have seen several buses for sale with either bad head gaskets or bad engines.

For example, Midwest Transit Equipment has a 2002 IC RE with a bad DT466 for...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-10-2016, 09:41 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,931
Posted By BigPaul
Government Auction Bus

Not mine but with the year and mileage thought someone might be interested. The auction is only up to 2K
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-30-2016, 06:12 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By BigPaul
dgorila, Thanksm that's exactly what I...

dgorila,

Thanksm that's exactly what I wanted. One of my friends even had a good idea if I want to go cheaper. Do the roof like the broccoli bus did and then put a vinyl graphic over the front...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-30-2016, 01:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,434
Posted By BigPaul
Roof Raising

Still saving for the bus but am going over different threads about roof raising and have decided on a 3/4 roof raise.

I really like the old Scenic Cruisers, I think they have an awesome look. I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-20-2016, 04:41 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,698
Posted By BigPaul
And there's my glaring ignorance of bus mechanics...

And there's my glaring ignorance of bus mechanics showing again...

So cost comparison for both please.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-20-2016, 04:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,698
Posted By BigPaul
Transmission Question

Every time I post here I have to admit I cringe because I think people are reading my questions and thinking "What a moron" but if I don't know I have to ask, so here goes.

Reading posts I see...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-18-2016, 08:38 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 900
Posted By BigPaul
Decks for a bus

Reading the posts and seeing pictures I have seen some great decks on the sides of buses and on top.

Has anyone worked with the recycled plastic decking like Aztec or any other brand? It says...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2016, 09:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,902
Posted By BigPaul
Bunk Bed Question

My family is being quite supportive of my bus venture, which makes it nice.

One of the things they mentioned was that once or twice a year I can chill at their house (pool, oh yeah) and they...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2016, 09:52 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 10,437
Posted By BigPaul
RJNYE79, do you mind if I ask where in GA are...

RJNYE79, do you mind if I ask where in GA are you? If you are near, and it's a day off I could go with, maybe with our combined new found knowledge we could actually give a potential bus a decent...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-16-2016, 07:49 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By BigPaul
Thanks to you both, I swear if I didn't have this...

Thanks to you both, I swear if I didn't have this website/forum my bus would probably just burst into a giant fireball/steam explosion/electric arc......within 1 hour of starting it for the first...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-15-2016, 09:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,251
Posted By BigPaul
Appliance Questions again

Looking at a dishwasher, hate doing dishes. I have seen several counter-top models. In looking through threads I believe I saw a model that fits in a large drawer.

Could you put the counter-top...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-15-2016, 05:07 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 4,648
Posted By BigPaul
OK remember I am new and will make many dumb...

OK remember I am new and will make many dumb statements,.....with that said.

Aside from the sloshing (sorry don't know the fancy equation) what about lateral movement? Something tells me 100...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-12-2016, 08:17 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By BigPaul
Doc, no warranty. After looking at these I see...

Doc, no warranty. After looking at these I see the prices are pretty high. At first a salvage trailer for $2000.00 seemed cheap but now that I think about it for the items you would get out of it you...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 03-12-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,456
Posted By BigPaul
Source for Appliances

Hello,

I was reading posts and looking at some other sources on the net and found a site that sells salvage RVs and trailers.

There are a couple RV's and trailers that were involved in roll...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-10-2016, 05:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,844
Posted By BigPaul
This helps me tremendously, thank you SO much....

This helps me tremendously, thank you SO much. Like I mentioned before I am about 4 - 6 months from purchasing so I can print this out and take with!

I am hesitant to raise my roof, it's seems...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2016, 08:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,844
Posted By BigPaul
Cowlitz, I am guessing you're in WA? I just...

Cowlitz,

I am guessing you're in WA? I just moved from there, I lived on the Olympic Peninsula, worked for the Department of Corrections. I had the honor of being a First Nations Shaman, held...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2016, 07:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,844
Posted By BigPaul
Tango, Thank you very much. I didn't even...

Tango, Thank you very much. I didn't even consider tire age. But I guess if a bus was a reserve bus so to speak and sat in a garage lot it may have low miles and good condition and cracked tires.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2016, 05:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,844
Posted By BigPaul
Question about Potential Buses

I am a few months, five to be exact, from seriously shopping for my bus. I can't remember who mentioned it but a nice member said to video the bus and then post it here before buying. Many members...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-08-2016, 08:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,755
Posted By BigPaul
Not mine but on CL, looks like a nice bus

I love the lower storage, that would be a plus.

92 Thomas Built School Bus (https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/5472510057.html)

https://images.craigslist.org/00P0P_hKV6A1OglZL_600x450.jpg
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-08-2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,591
Posted By BigPaul
So you're saying I may not hit my head but will...

So you're saying I may not hit my head but will have that urge to duck all the time?

Funny you say that to me EastCoast, I was a submariner....lol. I have scars from watertight hatches.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-08-2016, 05:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,591
Posted By BigPaul
Raising roof or not to raise roof

After reading more than a few posts I can see that the roof raising is very ewll covered here. Lots of friendly advice on how to and pros/cons.

How tall is the standard ceiling? I am looking at...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-08-2016, 06:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,070
Posted By BigPaul
Bus Dealer in Indiana

Has anyone had dealings or know of someone who has has dealings with MacAllister Transportation in Indianapolis, Indiana?

They seem to have good prices on buses but just wondered.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-07-2016, 08:15 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
Posted By BigPaul
Ain't that the truth. So here's an idea, 58...

Ain't that the truth.

So here's an idea, 58 Plymouth Fury Fins on my bus.....lol
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-07-2016, 07:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,137
Posted By BigPaul
Doc what a lovely Mopar that is.....now for my...

Doc what a lovely Mopar that is.....now for my Mopar Dream Car
...
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