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12-20-2014, 12:24 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 7
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2001 Ford e450 7.3 147000 miles
Just got this sweet ride new tires everthing works need help with a project as I haven't any ideals to what to convert it too. All help and ideals are welcome. Thanks
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12-20-2014, 03:11 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Howdy & Welcome --- Is that a "gasser" or diesel. Either way, it looks pretty clean. As for what to do with/to it...that is purely a subjective call. These rigs can be made over into just about anything. RV, camper, hunting lodge, taligater, mobile retirement home (my plan), taco wagon, toy hauler, mobile business...you name it. Just take your time, read up (and this is the best place for that)...and you'll come up with a dream/plan/vision that is your own. That's the beauty of this type of endeavor. It can be any damned thing you want!
Once again, welcome.
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12-20-2014, 03:14 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 7
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It is a diesel
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12-20-2014, 04:10 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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for ideas-
Weekend warrior camper
Weeklong getaway mini RV
Get a moped and use the wheelchair lift to park it in back?
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12-20-2014, 07:53 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 170
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I'm stoked for you. I'm looking for exactly the same thing. Where did you find it and how much if you dont mind my asking?
As for my plan, I'm going to do a 4x4 conversion and cut the back into a toyhauler. I'll be making it as modular as possible so any furniture will be moveable and removable in case we really wanna pack a lot of toys in for a specific trip.
I'll also be living in it for extended periods of time while I tour around to various permaculture farms and ecovillages. So I'll be rigging it out to be off-grid and as self reliant as possible.
I'll be watching your thread, good luck.
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12-21-2014, 01:44 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 7
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Thanks for the reply but this morning while looking at the bus i found that the front folding door is very slow to open any ideals. I can hear the motor and if pulled from outside while touching switch it will open easy but it needs help. But closing the door is perfect any ideal let me know.
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12-21-2014, 02:57 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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My air door is a bit slow to close too. I haven't had the time to spend on figuring it out, let me know what you find out.
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12-21-2014, 04:36 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 170
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Hey would you mind giving me a measurement from the back wall to the partition just before the drivers seat when you get a chance? Width would be nice too, just trying to see what the inside differences are between some different models at which I'm looking. How many passengers is your bus rated for?
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12-21-2014, 06:24 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 7
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Here are some more details i just may sell it i don't know yet
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12-21-2014, 06:37 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 170
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Asking price? Location?
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12-21-2014, 11:25 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Farmington Hills, Mi (Detroit area)
Posts: 1,968
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Eldorado Aerotech 24'
Chassis: Ford E-450 Cutaway Bus
Engine: 7.3L Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 19
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Your door probably has a linear actuator motor in the compartment above the door. They're pretty simple motors and you reverse the polarity to open and close them. Check the door hinge posts where they go down through the stair well and up through the top of the door frame. Something may be binding or rusted or the motor may be getting weak.
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12-22-2014, 09:52 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 7
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found the motor above door sprayed it down with wd40 works a lot better
I am in Alabama etowah county i dont know what to ask as i bought it for the motor being a 7.3 with low mileage. Make me a offer and we will go form there
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12-22-2014, 10:10 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2014
Posts: 170
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Eh, sorry Alabama is a little out of my range. I'm in Cali. Unless the price is $1, I'll probably have to pass. Good luck with whatever direction you decide to go. You got a good bus there.
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04-01-2020, 03:59 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2019
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 85
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Girardian Handicapped Commercial
Chassis: E-450
Engine: Ford 7.3L
Rated Cap: 9,000
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Any updates?
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04-02-2020, 08:10 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2020
Location: Canton Tx, 100mi east dallas
Posts: 35
Year: 2005
Coachwork: startrans
Chassis: e450
Engine: 7.2 turbo diesel
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cool, I have a 2005 e450 like yours, going to be a food truck. here are some of my removal pics. I got rid of the lights on the inside top left and right, some of the seats and the wheelchair lift
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