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Newfiedogs
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-02-2016, 01:16 PM
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Sojourner inspiration
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Newfiedogs
Sojourner inspiration
Hey Sojourner,
Thank you for the inspiration, I had to change out my fan clutch and with all that work I got around to fab up a new grill too. Time to put the bus inside for winter. This one is...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
08-14-2015, 08:58 AM
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1995 dt 466
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Newfiedogs
1995 dt 466
What coolant to use in 1995 dt 466? I have a Napa 4071 coolant filter installed?
Thanks,
Tracy
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-03-2015, 10:21 AM
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Sojourner
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294,675
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Newfiedogs
Stow, Not that far from me, about 45 minutes....
Stow,
Not that far from me, about 45 minutes. He can stop by our place if he want's to check out what I have done.
Tracy
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
07-31-2015, 09:30 PM
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Hank,youlubdabus
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Newfiedogs
Have not posted in a while, We moved and have...
Have not posted in a while,
We moved and have been busy getting our new place in order. We now have a place to park and work on the bus inside. Also the place that we purchased is a kennel property....
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
07-31-2015, 09:13 PM
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Sojourner
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294,675
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Newfiedogs
Sojourner, Was thinking of doing the same thing...
Sojourner,
Was thinking of doing the same thing on mine with the front bumper but will do some thing more like we had on the fire trucks. I figure a couple of tool/storage boxes on the sides and ...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
12-17-2013, 11:36 AM
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Sojourner
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294,675
Posted By
Newfiedogs
Re: Sojourner
Well,
Rear main seals in these are fun, that was the first in depth experience for me. It was not too bad with help from people here.
Other than that, I have had to replace the trans (545) with a...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
12-17-2013, 07:59 AM
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Sojourner
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294,675
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Newfiedogs
Re: Sojourner
No problem,
I will dig up what I can find on framing on our project. It may take a few days but you never know it may spark an idea on your end. I love this forum, we are all crazy about these...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
12-16-2013, 11:53 AM
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Sojourner
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294,675
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Newfiedogs
Re: Sojourner
Nice bus, check out what I did with my door situation. Newfiedogs, look for Hank,youlubdabus
Tracy
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-12-2013, 09:47 AM
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Smells Like Teen Spirit: Conversion of 1999 Thomas MVP
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Newfiedogs
Re: Smells Like Teen Spirit: Conversion of 1999 Thomas MVP
You are so far in now I would pull the walls too. Your in the dirty stage of it all so why not you will not regret doing it.
Tracy
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-10-2013, 11:53 AM
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Lucy's new bus
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Newfiedogs
Re: Lucy's new bus
Welcome to the fun,
We all want to see pics of the trailer hitch setup when you get time. You pup is gonna want in it every time you start it up.
Thanks,
Tracy
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-04-2013, 11:54 AM
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Smells Like Teen Spirit: Conversion of 1999 Thomas MVP
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541,822
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Newfiedogs
Re: Smells Like Teen Spirit: Conversion of 1999 Thomas MVP
Cardboard fabups,
Your setbuilding days are gonna help you more than you think. Man, 19, wish I had done this at that age, lets see, cheap dorm, changeable views and not to mention locations. Your...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
10-03-2013, 11:58 AM
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Smells Like Teen Spirit: Conversion of 1999 Thomas MVP
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541,822
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Newfiedogs
Re: Smells Like Teen Spirit: Conversion of 1999 Thomas MVP
Welcome to this madness!
If you have your large bed in the back positioned sideways, the unlucky person to the back that has to pee in the middle of the night will step on you. Get camping cots...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-22-2013, 11:46 AM
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Skoolie Conversions - a great group!
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120,145
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Newfiedogs
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!
Luckychow,
No dog shows yet, we used to be into them when my daughters were showing. Not many schoolies at the shows, just the big money handler rigs. Way too many politics for those trying to show...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-21-2013, 11:18 AM
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Skoolie Conversions - a great group!
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Newfiedogs
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!
Luckychow,
Great to see that you are out enjoying all that work. I have been busy we have just purchased a 13 acre kennel property. Best part is a 40 x 60 training center building that I can fit...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
04-01-2013, 02:15 PM
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128
Skoolie Conversions - a great group!
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120,145
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Newfiedogs
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!
Wow, Very nice and it looks like your surface choices will make it easy to clean with your grooming dryer!
Tracy
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-29-2013, 12:15 PM
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Project Niles Skoolie
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59,422
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Newfiedogs
Re: Project Niles Skoolie
I would have cut a half moon shape in that temp door just to make the neighbors ask why. You are doing a great job and you are very lucky to have helpers. When the floor goes in and you look at all...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-29-2013, 12:02 PM
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One-way
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9,028
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Newfiedogs
Re: One-way
You are going to do well under canine supervision. In his little dog brain he thinks that this is all being done for him. Well and it is...
Tracy
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-22-2013, 12:47 PM
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Project Niles Skoolie
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59,422
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Newfiedogs
Re: Project Niles Skoolie
Nice work,
Now is a good time to cut insulation foam to sandwich in between the steps and risers. Also insulate the sides of the stairs as well. This is a huge heat suck area on your rig now and...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
03-21-2013, 12:04 PM
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Testing air ride seat
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4,477
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Newfiedogs
Re: Testing air ride seat
I have two mounted in our bus. One Peterbuilt one International. I bought some used seats from a Toyota Sienna van that are new. The center mount seats in these vans have armrests. Later models...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-15-2013, 08:16 PM
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"Rufus"
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Newfiedogs
Re: "Rufus"
Looks like a great time, sitting at a campfire looking at the skoolie in the firelight and thinking, ya this is friggin cool, now where did I set my beer? Priceless.
Tracy
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Conversion General Discussions
03-15-2013, 08:04 PM
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Awnings on Buses?
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23,570
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Newfiedogs
Re: Awnings on Buses?
Nice smoker,
Nothing wrong with overbuilding, it's just another way of saying custom built to designer specs.
Tracy
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-15-2013, 07:56 PM
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RedNeck Camper
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10,379
Posted By
Newfiedogs
Re: RedNeck Camper
Nice work,
It will be the best mod you will have done so far. It will open up more possibilities in your ever changing layout. Now you too will be able to argue with the navigator(discuss) missed...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-15-2013, 07:37 PM
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128
Skoolie Conversions - a great group!
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120,145
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Newfiedogs
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!
Wait a minute, is that a hub motor, that's cheating. I'm just jealous, that single speed coaster brake has just been changed to a seven speed with hand brakes. I have to build a box for the cargo...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-15-2013, 04:04 PM
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32
Awnings on Buses?
Views:
23,570
Posted By
Newfiedogs
Re: Awnings on Buses?
No matter what, it should be easy to set up and even faster to stumble out of your rig and take down when a storm hits.
Tracy
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-15-2013, 03:52 PM
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128
Skoolie Conversions - a great group!
Views:
120,145
Posted By
Newfiedogs
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!
Front wheel steering.
Tracy
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