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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
02-24-2015, 10:38 PM
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Progressive carried me...
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Progressive carried me...
I got insurance from Progressive today- $254 per year, minimum required liability.
The only requirement (not verified, but by my own statement) was that the majority of seats be removed.
I'm 42...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-24-2015, 10:23 PM
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Getting on the Bus
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bus-ted
Well, prices are different everywhere, but I just...
Well, prices are different everywhere, but I just bought a '93 FE Amtran Genisis for $2500- marked down from $3200. It was from a dealer- Harlow's. They were eager to clear out some of their older...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
02-24-2015, 08:31 PM
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alternative to
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bus-ted
"Don't ever believe anyone who says the winters...
"Don't ever believe anyone who says the winters are "mild" in NM. I think they are comparing it to Siberia."
I can attest to that! I tell people up here in Montana that this is mild compared to...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-24-2015, 10:42 AM
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It's been awhile, but we're still at it!
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bus-ted
You've got a belly bin! Kind of jealous, cause...
You've got a belly bin! Kind of jealous, cause it's real nice to have a place to put your chainsaw, and fuel/ chemicals, and the like, w/o worrying too much about spillage and leakage.
My old Thomas...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-24-2015, 09:32 AM
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Getting on the Bus
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bus-ted
Hi Misi- I used to dwell in Lawrence, KS, and...
Hi Misi-
I used to dwell in Lawrence, KS, and when there, they had a fairly nice bus dealer- Midwest Bus, if I remember correctly. They might still be around...
I ended up winning a bus off of...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-24-2015, 09:21 AM
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It's been awhile, but we're still at it!
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1,466
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bus-ted
Yes, it's the best bus I've driven to date. I...
Yes, it's the best bus I've driven to date. I feel like a kid at Christmas!
Totally stoked!
Ain't it great?!
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-24-2015, 09:06 AM
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It's been awhile, but we're still at it!
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1,466
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bus-ted
It's been awhile, but we're still at it!
Well, it's great to see all of you on here still living the dream.
It's been about 5 years since I last visited here, so I thought I'd do that while I'm living the civilized life (for the moment).
...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-25-2010, 11:01 PM
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BMM70047 New Skoolie
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bus-ted
Re: BMM70047 New Skoolie
When I saw this, I couldn't help but imagine you 'cannibalizing' the camper! (Welcome)
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-24-2010, 08:21 AM
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Jerry's Crown
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bus-ted
Re: Jerry's Crown
...
maybe not, but I still liked the joke.
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-18-2010, 08:41 AM
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Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
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bus-ted
Re: Whose getting 10+ mpg and what engine is it?
After the combination of fixing a pre-turbo exhaust leak, running high quality bio-diesel, mastering the shift sequence, and putting in some Power Service Diesel Kleen- I'm getting close to 12...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
09-13-2010, 08:41 AM
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insulating hood?
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bus-ted
Re: insulating hood?
Not at all a waste of time. The more precise you can insulate the firewall, the better. The doghouse and trans. cover too. It really does help with the noise and the heat in the Summer, too.
Forum:
Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
09-10-2010, 10:10 PM
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What do you think about this?
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bus-ted
Re: What do you think about this?
So now we've gotta wear lead aprons with our tinfoil hats...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-31-2010, 10:31 PM
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adding rear deck
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bus-ted
Re: adding rear deck
If I'm seeing it right, the only welding Smitty did on the frame was at the very end of it, which is perfectly alright. That won't jeopardize the structural integrity, especially with the weld spot...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-31-2010, 10:15 PM
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The Dirtybus...
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bus-ted
Re: The Dirtybus...
The technique that works best for me is drilling them. It goes quick enough. The only thing that sucks in my opinion, is the bits of metal that get all over you when you're drilling them overhead. I...
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Conversion General Discussions
08-30-2010, 08:57 AM
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VonRock's Hypothetical Bus
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bus-ted
Re: VonRock's Hypothetical Bus
Hi-
Regarding the bus at R.M.B.S., considering the format and condition, the price isn't TOO far off, especially them being dealers.
The fact that they dropped the price such a substantial chunk...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-28-2010, 09:12 PM
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My 1990 Ford E-350 Goshen Bus
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bus-ted
Re: My 1990 Ford E-350 Goshen Bus
Alright! Looks homey. The evil blackberry takes pretty good pics- nothing looked distorted.
Is it me, or is the handle placed higher than usual?
Forum:
Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
08-24-2010, 05:23 PM
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I PASSED!!!!!!!
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bus-ted
Re: I PASSED!!!!!!!
All the hard work paid off... Congrats!
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-22-2010, 07:29 PM
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moving a sink
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bus-ted
Re: moving a sink
I second what Smitty said- especially regarding the electric box. That looks dangerous as hell. Aside from that, I cringed when I saw how they cut through one of the ribs in routing the plumbing...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-22-2010, 07:23 PM
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Toyhauler/camper project:
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27,369
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bus-ted
Re: Toyhauler/camper project:
That's some machine your rig's shaping up to be- all aspects. I may get brave enough to attempt a similar style of roof raise one of these days. I really like the lines created by tapering the front...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-21-2010, 02:44 PM
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Purchase Advise for 1994 Thomas
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bus-ted
Re: Purchase Advise for 1994 Thomas
I seem to see a lot of options in your neighboring state to the South- Colorado. Sometimes for seemingly good deals, too. One time I saw a nice looking older 4x4 bus for under 3K... food for thought....
Forum:
Mechanical and Drivetrains
08-21-2010, 08:40 AM
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Temperature Gauges
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bus-ted
Re: Temperature Gauges
[quote="julie20099"]The samples were shaken for one minute with 100 cycles per minute, then 25 minutes with 30 cycles per minute to make Floc. During this time, formation of Flocs were observed ,...
Forum:
Cummins Drivetrain
08-19-2010, 11:39 PM
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CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME PLEASE HOW TO INSTALL EXHAUST BRAKE?
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bus-ted
Re: CAN SOMEBODY TELL ME PLEASE HOW TO INSTALL EXHAUST BRAKE?
That's WAY out of my league, and I don't really know which direction to point you. Maybe a big rig diesel forum. I imagine only a very small handfull here even have jakes. Good luck to you.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
08-17-2010, 09:25 AM
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Good Sam
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3,361
Posted By
bus-ted
Re: Good Sam
Scratchy-
They don't specify anywhere, in fact, their info would suggest that they DON'T cover converted buses, but they do.
I know at least 3 people with buses and g.s. coverage. I guess g.s....
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-16-2010, 10:53 PM
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Crossed the Bridge
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4,025
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bus-ted
Re: Crossed the Bridge
You know, Doctor, I agree with you about the color, and I imagine it will stay that way for quite awhile.
Eventually I'll rip out the flooring,and remove the ceiling and wall panels in order to rust...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-16-2010, 06:29 PM
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22
Crossed the Bridge
Views:
4,025
Posted By
bus-ted
Re: Crossed the Bridge
Well, progress isn't very impressive, but I took pics nonetheless. 18 out of 22 seats removed. The weather is a good bit nicer right now. I found a whopping $.16 while cleaning the bus.
The mouse...
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