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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2006, 12:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
Havent posted here in a while but thought I would...

Havent posted here in a while but thought I would up date everyone on the USF SAE Skoolie. In May we spent another 26 days living out of the bus traveling 12000 miles. From Tampa Florida, to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-11-2005, 03:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
We got 2 15k Btu Carrier Air V's. and they do the...

We got 2 15k Btu Carrier Air V's. and they do the job. The only thing is our 5500W genrator struggles to run both a/c at the same time.

Arizona was nice when we left florida it was 93 degrees and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2005, 02:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,543
Posted By frey2
i found that grinding the heads off was the...

i found that grinding the heads off was the easiest. Other than drilling new holes and mounting the seats back in it was the worst part of our conversion
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2005, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,910
Posted By frey2
Flag pole or radio antenna basically the same...

Flag pole or radio antenna basically the same thing. Once we get the roof deck done we are using a linear actuator to raise a 20 pole from the roof. It will most liekly be aluminum but if are CF...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-27-2005, 02:42 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,772
Posted By frey2
ill be in Green Valley AZ with the skoolie for an...

ill be in Green Valley AZ with the skoolie for an Offroad race this wednesday through saturday. Yall are welcome to come watch, I beleive the big race is on Saturday, here is a link for more info...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-27-2005, 02:38 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
The president of SAE took a tour of the bus and a...

The president of SAE took a tour of the bus and a ton of pictures. He said we had the 2nd most elaborate rig in history of SAE competitions. Kettering universtiy had a full tractor trailer rig...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-14-2005, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
Took it on its first trip from Tampa, FL to...

Took it on its first trip from Tampa, FL to Rochester, NY. We averaged 8 mpg with a best of 9.5 and a worst of 7.5 We pulled an 8k lb trailer with no problems, had some problems with the electrical...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-13-2005, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,321
Posted By frey2
there are 2 circuits, with an inverter powering...

there are 2 circuits, with an inverter powering each. The shore power either plugs into shore or the generator. Then that all goes through a transfer switch to switch between inverters and the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-12-2005, 02:35 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,321
Posted By frey2
Inverter troubles

How did you wire the common ground in your AC circuit. We have the common ground wired to the negative side. Ive got 2 750W and 1 1000W inverters wires into the bus. The problem is is they output...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-29-2005, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 4,382
Posted By frey2
Nobody has mentioned the DT360 which are dime a...

Nobody has mentioned the DT360 which are dime a dozen. The DT466 is the preference over the two but they are harder to find and i here once the 466 went electronic they became very unreliable.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-27-2005, 05:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,374
Posted By frey2
airport hangars, try your local airport. heavy...

airport hangars, try your local airport.
heavy machinery repair shops
rv shops
vocational schools
county school bus service centers
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-25-2005, 08:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,719
Posted By frey2
I thought I had he AT545 which i guess is pretty...

I thought I had he AT545 which i guess is pretty standard behind he 360 but it turns out we've got the MT 643, and according to the local allison dealer and the local international service center...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-22-2005, 04:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,557
Posted By frey2
we actually welded the rings (pieces of pipe) to...

we actually welded the rings (pieces of pipe) to bolt heads then bolted them in. We happened to have the piece of chrome plated steel rod lyng around and a piece of 4130 chromoly tubing the had an ID...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-22-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 14,263
Posted By frey2
we test drove busses with leaf and with bags....

we test drove busses with leaf and with bags. Leafs will never fail bags may and are expensive. We went with bags becuase the ride was worth the risk. It was a night and day difference on the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-21-2005, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 6,557
Posted By frey2
We happen to be located right next to our schools...

We happen to be located right next to our schools shuttle bus aparking lot and talking with the mechanic, they also use the air pressure to lock the doors, they install a switch in the keyed...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-21-2005, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
im sure he can... for a nomial fee... im...

im sure he can... for a nomial fee...

im going to build an air dam out of 1/2 conveyor belt for the front of the bus tomorrow. I'll let yall know how that works out.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-20-2005, 09:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
im not he painting expert of our group, but the...

im not he painting expert of our group, but the reason we did the clear in the booth is becuase dust and other debri really show up in the clear coat. so make sure verything is as clean as it can...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-18-2005, 07:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
ill take some more detail interior shots when i...

ill take some more detail interior shots when i get som etim later this week,
the window vinyl we got from company called Kinetic Animation in sarasota FL. I beleive it cost roughly $18-$19 a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-18-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,663
Posted By frey2
at 17.5 tons that thing wouldnt do to well in the...

at 17.5 tons that thing wouldnt do to well in the swamps down here in florida.
it probably doesnt like suagr sand either.

my 7.5 ton 6x6 has a hard enough time in the mud and sand

If i were to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-18-2005, 12:00 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 5,049
Posted By frey2
The USF SAE Skoolie

It is a team transport/tailgating/promotional rig for the University of South Florida Department of Mechnical Engineering Society of Automotive Engineers.

I figured its about time a started a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-16-2005, 11:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,662
Posted By frey2
The reason we left the top yellow is becuase I...

The reason we left the top yellow is becuase I painted with Kool Seal it is an ultra reflective roofing urethane. I was skeptical about it but it literally on an 85 degree day 100% humidy in the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-13-2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,748
Posted By frey2
ive got a gray water tank i need to get rid off,...

ive got a gray water tank i need to get rid off, has the sensor plugs and the 2" slide valve still attached. It has never been used. 40 gallons
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-13-2005, 09:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,748
Posted By frey2
ive got a gray water tank i need to get rid off,...

ive got a gray water tank i need to get rid off, has the sensor plugs and the 2" slide valve still attached. It has never been used.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-13-2005, 09:28 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 8,371
Posted By frey2
ours is 32,580

ours is 32,580
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-29-2005, 08:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,662
Posted By frey2
painted the skoolie this weekend

We layed some paint on it this weekend, it is some kind of airplane paint we got donated for free and sprayed at a friends shop. It no longer looks liek a schoolbus now more liek a transport rig...
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