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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-22-2014, 10:16 PM
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Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I can see what you are saying. I think if there was an angle in the back to match the angle in the front, that would be the easiest thing to do and make it look better.

Edit: what I mean is to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-20-2014, 02:20 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I suppose you could just paint it white and then paint a 3-D looking dark line to imply a gutter... :lol:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-20-2014, 09:17 AM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

You may want to shoot me for saying this, but now that you've painted the roof white, I think your bus would look better if you lowered the rain gutter on the raised section of the bus to be on the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-02-2014, 12:52 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Your bus is really starting to take shape now - looks great! 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-30-2014, 08:40 AM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I like those colors a lot! 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-20-2014, 09:08 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Impressive insulation job there! I suppose that is the way to go, especially if you are full-timing off-grid. Rock on! 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-03-2013, 02:58 PM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

:shock: Dang! Now I'm REALLY glad my bus came with a wheel chair lift. I have a large gauge cable running the full length of the bus which I plan to use to connect the house batteries to the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-27-2013, 12:02 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Damn man! I don't know what product will be best, but I have a feeling the word "elastomeric" will be featured, and multiple coats applied. :wink:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-15-2013, 09:20 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Dang man, what a pain in the ass. I'm thankful mine had plywood under the rubber.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-13-2013, 10:02 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Oh boy, I can tell this is gonna be good! 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-12-2013, 09:12 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

And thus ends the saga of the roof raise! You must be really happy to have that job done. It looks great! Nice work. 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-07-2013, 08:33 AM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Cool! I'm looking forward to seeing a pic of the whole bus after you have the roof all sealed and painted! 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-29-2013, 09:11 PM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Awesome man! I love it. So are you going to slope the back, or just go straight down vertically? I think a straight drop would be fine in the back. You've proved your metal on that front angle,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-21-2013, 09:21 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

What I often do is take my mistake as inspiration for a bit of flair. :)

I came across a great quote recently: "If you stumble, make it part of the dance". :D

I think what you have created...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-08-2013, 08:48 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Thanks for that tidbit. I am getting ready to replace my ancient Craftsman jig saw that finally died after about 20 years of use. I see that you can get a cheap jig saw for around $40, whereas the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-02-2013, 08:43 AM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I've had a few bikes over the years, including a CB900 custom and a CB650 Silverwing. But traffic is just too scary around here these days, and I've got a family to support. After getting...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-21-2013, 11:15 PM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Dude, I am loving this project. I hope I get the opportunity one day to replicate exactly what you are doing with your roof raise. I'm really looking forward to seeing how yours turns out. 8)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-08-2013, 09:18 PM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

It's starting to solidify! You're gonna be so psyched when you finally button that whole thing up. Are you going to try to find rub rail pieces to make the emergency door area blend in better?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-06-2013, 12:49 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Hey man, the bucket toilet has been working great for me. The only time I have a problem is when the whole family is using it and the kids aren't covering thoroughly enough with the kitty litter. It...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-05-2013, 10:06 AM
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Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I used to work in a machine shop, and we always used oil or another form of liquid coolant/lubricant when cutting steel. The purpose is to cool the cutting edge, lubricate the non-cutting surfaces...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-27-2013, 03:01 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I wonder how often people accidentally weld their clamp onto the work piece... :)

I just borrowed a cheap MIG welder from a friend to play with before taking the plunge and buying one for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2013, 11:36 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I agree with JakeC - this roof raise is awesome! It's almost exactly what I was envisioning as how I would do that job, so I'm really excited to see how it works out. Even if you decide to just...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2013, 01:39 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I hear ya man. I wonder how much it would cost to get a shop to make the sloped panels for you. If it were me, and I didn't want to spend the $$ on getting custom made panels, then I suppose I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2013, 09:25 AM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

I like your plan for the roof raise, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it comes out. It seems much easier to not include the front and rear end caps in the raise, and just raise the "middle"...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-16-2013, 09:11 PM
Replies: 878
Views: 327,027
Posted By Diesel Dan
Re: The Journey Visvi 1999 Thomas MVP ER

Paint job looks awesome, man! I'm really looking forward to seeing how your roof raise works out - I hope you keep us updated with lots of pics! :)
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