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04-26-2011, 09:18 PM
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#21
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 1
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Re: Good parts links
Hi!
Sorry for being ignorant,i can't understand what are talking for?
Will please give me some elaboration.
Your reply might be appreciated.
Thank's a bunch
john
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07-28-2011, 01:33 PM
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#22
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 1
Year: 1978
Coachwork: International
Engine: V8
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Re: Good parts links
Anyone know of a RV and/or bus salvage yard in the Houston area?
Thanks
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02-28-2014, 10:17 AM
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#23
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2014
Posts: 1
Year: 2000
Rated Cap: 200
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Re: Good parts links
bus salvage yard in the Houston area?
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06-02-2015, 03:30 PM
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#25
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Snowflake, Arizona
Posts: 343
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American Rear Engine
Engine: C-8.3-300 Cummins MD3060
Rated Cap: 40 Prisoners
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Looked all around on the net for various mechanical and electrical parts only
to find TRP Parts in my own back yard. Haven't tried them yet but their
catalog shows about everything you could possibly need. Even better than
Fleetpride.
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11-15-2015, 08:59 AM
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#26
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: Belgrade, MT
Posts: 65
Year: 1999
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466E International
Rated Cap: 72
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I just drove from central WI to southern MI to visit two RV (and more) surplus yards. Both have tons of windows, compartment doors, ladders, folding steps, and a variety of other things at very reasonable prices. Madison Central Wholesale (Adrian, MI) also has acres of holding tanks, toy hauler ramp/doors, and random stuff. But the big score was at Tri-State Surplus (Hudson, MI) Tri State Surplus -- Discount RV, Camper, & Trailer Parts!, where windows were about $20 less (each) than at Madison Central, and where we picked up a refurbished refrigerator, oven/range, and water heater, as well as a new water pump, filters...a whole lot of stuff. And they take 10% off their on-line prices if you buy it in person. Caveat - they are currently only open on Saturdays! Ed and his family were very helpful and kind, and were excited about our project. I highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for RV parts/accessories. And between the 10% reduction in cost for buying in person and saving ~$100 in shipping for each window (we bought 11), the cost savings of going there can pay for a several day road trip to get there and home again.
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06-27-2017, 07:03 PM
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#27
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Colorado
Posts: 2,359
Year: 1993
Coachwork: bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins, Allison AT1545
Rated Cap: 2
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06-29-2017, 02:17 PM
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#28
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 43
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The link doesn't work. Do you havea phone number or address?
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06-29-2017, 02:22 PM
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#29
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2017
Posts: 43
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The link to rv surplus salvage doesn't work. Do you have a phone number and address for them?
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08-27-2017, 02:39 PM
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#30
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Snowflake, Arizona
Posts: 343
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American Rear Engine
Engine: C-8.3-300 Cummins MD3060
Rated Cap: 40 Prisoners
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Used RV Parts
Found Colaw RV salvage in Carthage MO a good source for older RV parts. Just bought a low mileage transmission for a 90s Ford chassis for $700 outright, no core charge vs else where wanting $1500 for high miler.
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08-27-2017, 02:47 PM
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#31
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2011
Location: Snowflake, Arizona
Posts: 343
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American Rear Engine
Engine: C-8.3-300 Cummins MD3060
Rated Cap: 40 Prisoners
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Good parts link
Found Colaw RV salvage in Carthage MO a good source for older RV parts. Just bought a low mileage transmission for a 90s Ford chassis for $700 outright, no core charge vs else where wanting $1500 for high miler.
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07-02-2019, 09:16 PM
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#32
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2019
Location: Beaverton, OR
Posts: 24
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Ford
Chassis: E450 Super Duty
Engine: 7.3L Turbo Diesel
Rated Cap: Over 1 million bad ideas
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09-24-2019, 03:21 AM
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#33
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 46
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 48706
Engine: Cat3126/AD2000
Rated Cap: 28
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Self tapping screws
With luck, my bus arrives today from the dealer. When it does, the project will officially get underway with the demolition portion of the build. With an eye on the rebuilding, where do you guys get the self tapping screws used to attach items to the ribs an exterior metal?
Is there a single listing of screw types, lengths, sources and best practices I can reference?
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09-24-2019, 03:30 AM
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#34
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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I get my self-tapping screws from Home Depot .. Teks screws.
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09-24-2019, 03:31 AM
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#35
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: MO
Posts: 50
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Blue bird
Chassis: All American RE
Engine: 8.3L Cummins 6CTA
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dustynyc
With luck, my bus arrives today from the dealer. When it does, the project will officially get underway with the demolition portion of the build. With an eye on the rebuilding, where do you guys get the self tapping screws used to attach items to the ribs an exterior metal?
Is there a single listing of screw types, lengths, sources and best practices I can reference?
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Any farm store (Charlie's) or home improvement store (Lowes, Home Depot) will have them in varying lengths/diameters. Length/diameter just depends on the specific use.
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09-24-2019, 03:42 AM
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#36
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 46
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 48706
Engine: Cat3126/AD2000
Rated Cap: 28
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Native
I get my self-tapping screws from Home Depot .. Teks screws.
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Thank you. Have they held up well over time? Remain tight & removable?
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09-24-2019, 03:43 AM
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#37
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 46
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 48706
Engine: Cat3126/AD2000
Rated Cap: 28
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Thanks Gnoman. So there’s no special consideration other than use. Many options are readily available.
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09-24-2019, 06:44 AM
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#38
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 7,000
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Chassis: CE 300
Engine: DT466e
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dustynyc
With luck, my bus arrives today from the dealer. When it does, the project will officially get underway with the demolition portion of the build. With an eye on the rebuilding, where do you guys get the self tapping screws used to attach items to the ribs an exterior metal?
Is there a single listing of screw types, lengths, sources and best practices I can reference?
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This is probably a little far for you to go, but I get a lot of my stuff at Fazzio's in New Jersey: https://www.shopjfi.com/
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09-24-2019, 04:54 PM
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#39
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,856
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dustynyc
Thank you. Have they held up well over time? Remain tight & removable?
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They do hold tight and are removable. As for duration, I have only had them in use in the bus for 3 years now. No problems at all.
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09-24-2019, 05:03 PM
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#40
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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I rarely use a self taper. On my bus all rivets removed got replaced with like sized #10 panhead Phillips head zinc screws, they do as they were intended. I pre drill all the holes.
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