School Bus Conversion Resources

I had the same thing happen with mine. It turned...

I had the same thing happen with mine. It turned out to be a leaking brake line going to the rear brakes.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-09-2019, 09:25 AM

Replies: 8

Chop for hauler or tow

Views: 14,580

Posted By Motobus

I'm really happy with it. It's a much better...

I'm really happy with it. It's a much better drive than hauling the same weight with a pickup. I don't try to maintain speed up hills because I'm paranoid about the transmission.

I like your...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

12-22-2018, 09:04 PM

Replies: 22

Bought a Bus

Views: 3,030

Posted By Motobus

I REALLY like your bus.

I REALLY like your bus.

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

11-28-2018, 03:25 PM

Replies: 45

Looking for a driver

Views: 5,755

Posted By Motobus

Can you provide a statute for a non commercial...

Can you provide a statute for a non commercial class b? If there is one I can't find it. I saw you said you called DMV, which I did and the locals didn't know. That's when I had contact with...

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

11-25-2018, 12:20 AM

Replies: 45

Looking for a driver

Views: 5,755

Posted By Motobus

Exemptions, read "d" near the bottom

Statute | Kansas State Legislature (https://kslegislature.org/li_2014/b2013_14/statute/008_000_0000_chapter/008_002_0000_article/008_002_0127_section/008_002_0127_k/)

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

11-08-2018, 09:24 PM

Replies: 26

6 Cylinder bus?

Views: 8,487

Posted By Motobus

I had a 1967 Ford 7 window with a 330 v8. From...

I had a 1967 Ford 7 window with a 330 v8. From what I could find on the net it had 138 hp, I forget the torque numbers. It would go 55 mph downhill with a tailwind. It had a 2 speed axle, the low...

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

08-29-2018, 07:53 PM

Replies: 12

Hello from NE Kansas

Views: 2,057

Posted By Motobus

List of exeptions, "d" second from the bottom

Statute | Kansas State Legislature (https://www.kslegislature.org/li/b2017_18/statute/008_000_0000_chapter/008_002_0000_article/008_002_0127_section/008_002_0127_k/)

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

08-18-2018, 11:00 PM

Replies: 12

Hello from NE Kansas

Views: 2,057

Posted By Motobus

If the vehicle is not being used for commercial...

If the vehicle is not being used for commercial or farm, nothing more that a standard Kansas class C license is needed regardless of weight as far as the state of Kansas is concerned. I could not...

Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box

04-25-2018, 10:22 PM

Replies: 31

Odd PM activity?

Views: 3,564

Posted By Motobus

Thanks, that feature had been enabled in the...

Thanks, that feature had been enabled in the past, I checked it and it was not.

Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box

04-24-2018, 09:14 PM

Replies: 31

Odd PM activity?

Views: 3,564

Posted By Motobus

I tried a couple time to pm a guy that asked a...

I tried a couple time to pm a guy that asked a question about my bus. He never messaged back and the messages I sent don't show up in my sent box.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

11-02-2016, 09:29 PM

Replies: 8

Chop for hauler or tow

Views: 14,580

Posted By Motobus

Got some work done.

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_169676_c6cd7eac6c15431eed1df2efcfab6e16.jpg (https://s1074.photobucket.com/user/PitbullEquipment/media/20160916_152924_zpsy5lo5sfi.jpg.html)
...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

09-07-2016, 07:59 PM

Replies: 88

I really need some help with the wiring here!!!

Views: 44,192

Posted By Motobus

I have a 97 international 466e Thomas. I took out...

I have a 97 international 466e Thomas. I took out the rear door.

The buzzer/safety switch on the rear door of my bus had a blue wire that was for the buzzer and a yellow wire that was the kill....

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

08-21-2016, 07:37 PM

Replies: 15

Engine and Transmission combo for towing

Views: 13,066

Posted By Motobus

RVs generally have very light frames at the back...

RVs generally have very light frames at the back end. Buses like MCI's or the old GMs are unibody and don't have much to support a hitch.

My 97 international 3800 has a 10"x3", 1/4 wall...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

07-24-2016, 12:39 PM

Replies: 24

Do you remember your 1st angle grinder

Views: 3,989

Posted By Motobus

I do some welding/manufacturing as a side...

I do some welding/manufacturing as a side business and use them pretty hard. I have had real good luck with Makita. I rarely cut with an angle grinder as it is an expensive way to do it. Leave the...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-20-2016, 03:38 PM

Replies: 8

Chop for hauler or tow

Views: 14,580

Posted By Motobus

545

While not my first choice, it is a rebuilt tranny with around 20k on it. The engine is rebuilt with 30k. I got the bus for $800 on sealed bid. The 545 is rated for 30k gcvw. If I tow I will be...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-19-2016, 02:40 PM

Replies: 8

Chop for hauler or tow

Views: 14,580

Posted By Motobus

Chop for hauler or tow

I just bought a 97 international dt466e/545 8 window. The use is to have a lockable space for my trials motorcycle and get 2 rock crawlers 45 miles away. I am contemplating chopping 4 or 5 windows...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-28-2015, 12:11 AM

Replies: 19

seeking someone with knowledge of older buses mine is a 64 bluebird

Views: 3,039

Posted By Motobus

These will teach you what you need to know about...

These will teach you what you need to know about the 2 speed axle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVDSYSBvjgY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osDi3hpovnc

That bus has a hydraulic...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

03-14-2015, 02:35 AM

Replies: 19

The Skunky Bus Is Coming!

Views: 5,349

Posted By Motobus

Congrats! I've seen that bus on a few of my...

Congrats! I've seen that bus on a few of my bazillion CL searches.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

03-04-2015, 03:16 PM

Replies: 24

Can you tow behind a rear engined school bus?

Views: 12,377

Posted By Motobus

Towing

I have no idea, but if you want advice on how to build a hitch you came to the right forum.

Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates

02-23-2015, 11:40 PM

Replies: 46

Everyone is telling us it's a bad idea...ADVICE?

Views: 10,458

Posted By Motobus

Full timing

Have you considered getting your feet wet with a cheap motorhome or camper? I would consider spending 4-5k on a older motorhome, or pickup and camper, that has depreciated out, try it for a year or...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

02-10-2015, 05:19 PM

Replies: 50

which is better gas or diesel

Views: 18,125

Posted By Motobus

v10

People that manage fleets will suggest gas over diesel for private use if it will do the job, and the annual miles are low. Read up on some fleet management forums to get the real skinny on vehicle...

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

02-08-2015, 08:44 AM

Replies: 6

Someone Buy This Ridiculous '63 Crown!

Views: 2,202

Posted By Motobus

I was going to say the same thing.

I was going to say the same thing.

Showing results 1 to 25 of 227

Page 1 of 10

Last »

Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:57 PM.