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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-21-2013, 05:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,920
Posted By Ob1
Re: Body repairs

If you have a rust hole, a proper repair would be making sure there is no leak coming from the inside of the panel, grinding both sides and welding in a patch and finishing. If you have a leak on the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-02-2013, 08:06 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,135
Posted By Ob1
Re: New bus owner - what can you tell me about my bus

Nice bus!

As far as wiring goes, I have mine wired dual purpose as far as lighting goes. Each light fixture has a 12vdc and a 120vac light. 12vdc light for needs on the road and short term dry...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 11-08-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,416
Posted By Ob1
Re: Propane Heating - Radiant vs Blue Flame

I like the radiant brick style heaters. Both types exhaust heat towards the ceiling from the combustion, but the brick radiates heat outward, warming objects and people.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-29-2012, 06:26 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 8,922
Posted By Ob1
Re: Rivet spacing

Apply CLR to the rusty panels, then sand - prime - paint.

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-06-2012, 04:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 11,602
Posted By Ob1
Re: windshield curtains

2X on the Reflectix.

Bought a roll at Lowes, cut to fit the windshield and side glasses, taped the pieces together with aluminum sheet metal tape, added industrial self adhesive Velcro to the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-09-2012, 07:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,407
Posted By Ob1
Re: Where do you do your work?

I work in my driveway most of the time, but use my body shop sometimes. No HOA, and the city could care less as long as it has a valid license plate. My neighbors have their own idiosyncrasies, and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-17-2011, 11:11 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,184
Posted By Ob1
has possibilities...

Almost wish I was in the market!

https://charleston.craigslist.org/bfs/2757653162.html
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-11-2011, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,794
Posted By Ob1
Re: Flat tv screen mounting

My mount is articulated, and allows the TV to pull away from the wall and swing to face front or rear. The tilt angle is adjustable, but firmly set with an allen head wrench. I find we can set it and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-11-2011, 05:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,064
Posted By Ob1
Re: Securing cabinet doors?

I have magnetic keepers on my cabinets. They only failed to keep the doors closed once, when all eight studs sheared off of the right rear dualie at 60mph...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-29-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,424
Posted By Ob1
Re: Fuel Pump For Generator

You should be able to use an aftermarket electric fuel pump, available at most parts stores. Be sure to get one for carburetted engines, should give about 3 - 4psi. An aftermarket pump for injected...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-22-2011, 09:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By Ob1
Re: Ran into some interesting material...

I guess it all depends on how much you value your time, as well as the value of all your supplies to make a regular stick built wall.

With this stuff, I could put up a structural wall, say a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-20-2011, 05:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By Ob1
Re: Ran into some interesting material...

hmmm, $92 per 4X8X3/4 sheet for interior grade, faced both sides with luaun. Stronger than plywood yet 40% lighter.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2011, 04:52 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,932
Posted By Ob1
Ran into some interesting material...

It is a composite board made of resin soaked corrugated cardboard. It come with many different surface veneers, allows for simple joinery, can be kerf cut to make rounded corners. Wickedly strong,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-27-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,404
Posted By Ob1
Re: Logical steps of Bus conversion

I think I would install plumbing, electrical {12vdc, 120VAC,, television and IT} before I insulated.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-23-2011, 04:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,991
Posted By Ob1
Re: Ok, I have a really "weird" question.

Dont try and topcoat the rubber paint! You will have a mess that makes correcting your "so-so body work" look like child's play.

Which it is, but then again, I have a P+B shop.

My suggestion:...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2011, 06:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,520
Posted By Ob1
Re: back window AC unit

When I mounted my AC, I used 1/2 square steel tube to support the right and left sides, tying into the structure, then screwed the side flanges of the AC unit to the tubes. I made sheets to fill the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-28-2011, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,945
Posted By Ob1
Re: Generator caution

To the OP; your problem was probably a fuel line destroyed by E10 fuel. I have had fuel lines ruined by it on motorcycles and other power equipment. Luckily, I can get no ethanol fuel, and I burn it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-02-2011, 09:41 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,363
Posted By Ob1
Re: Air Conditioner startup surge reducer?

I have read about mounting a higher capacity starting capacitor to the compressor motor to reduce the spike at start-up. I dont have any specifics, but I think it should be easy to research and a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2011, 03:45 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ob1
Re: Unique (perhaps) power setup?

6.4KW is probably it's surge rating, like when the A/C first starts up {and to a degree every time the compressor kicks back in}
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-24-2011, 06:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,578
Posted By Ob1
Re: Unique (perhaps) power setup?

It only exceeds the generator breaker if you use the full capacity of each sub breaker. Do you know the amperage draw of your AC unit? Sounds like your other 120VAC needs are fairly small.

Amps =...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-20-2011, 06:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,787
Posted By Ob1
Re: So, about that welding near the gas tank...

Welding near a diesel tank , not much more dangerous than welding near a blackwater tank. If the tank will get warmer than you can touch, you might reconsider...or shield it.


Welding around a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-05-2011, 09:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By Ob1
Re: Whole new problem this time with the brakes

I dont know that it has vacuum powered assist either, but that is the common way to do it. Find a manual on that machine yet?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-05-2011, 05:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,392
Posted By Ob1
Re: Whole new problem this time with the brakes

vacuum hose leaks?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-25-2011, 05:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 10,402
Posted By Ob1
Re: Need help with the high beams

To find out if it has a relay, check the electrical schematic. If you dont have the schematic, start tracing the heavy gauge wire from the headlights backwards...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-24-2011, 04:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,885
Posted By Ob1
Re: inverter- alternator size

I would add high amperage fuses to the DC+ connection. When you have cables capable of carrying that kind of load, a short is more like a welding arc than like simple 12VDC sparks. Look at your cable...
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