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Old 10-02-2015, 11:04 PM   #1
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1988 Thomas 40 Ft Flat Nose Conversion

Hello, here are some pictures of my 1988 Thomas 40ft, beginnings of my R.V conversion. The bus is in great shape virtually no rust, CAT 3208 w/turbo, and 200,200 miles.

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Old 10-03-2015, 12:27 AM   #2
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1988 Thomas 40 Ft Flat Nose Conversion

Hello, here are some pictures of my 1988 Thomas 40ft, beginnings of my R.V conversion. The bus is in great shape virtually no rust, CAT 3208 w/turbo, and 200,200 miles.
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Old 10-03-2015, 12:31 AM   #3
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I will get some pics up, still trying to figure it out.
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Old 10-03-2015, 12:36 AM   #4
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Welcome

Here is a how to on the pic posting.

http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f10/ho...-op-11846.html

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Old 10-03-2015, 04:17 PM   #5
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:17 PM   #6
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:18 PM   #7
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:19 PM   #8
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:20 PM   #9
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:20 PM   #10
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:21 PM   #11
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:22 PM   #12
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:23 PM   #13
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:23 PM   #14
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:24 PM   #15
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:25 PM   #16
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Old 10-03-2015, 04:26 PM   #17
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Old 10-03-2015, 11:02 PM   #18
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Looking good.

Thanks for sharing.

Keep the pics coming.

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Old 10-04-2015, 05:35 AM   #19
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Floor looks great! I saw a level in one of the pics, what on earth would you use one of those for on a bus?
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Old 10-04-2015, 10:10 AM   #20
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I saw a level in one of the pics, what on earth would you use one of those for on a bus?
A strait edge?

On a side note, buses should always be leveled with wood blocks before a conversion.

Then, the level gets used just like any house build.

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