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08-13-2015, 10:52 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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1991 Carpenter Cadet Build Out
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08-13-2015, 11:04 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Hattiesbur, MS
Posts: 74
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Cool bus. We are using metal roofing in our build too.
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08-13-2015, 11:31 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: Arkansas (For Now)
Posts: 26
Year: 2001
Chassis: Thomas
Engine: 3126b CAT
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Looking really good so far! What a unique bus!
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08-13-2015, 01:19 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Great shape, no rust.
Have to love fire department vehicle's.
Nat
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"Don't argue with stupid people. They will just drag you down to their level, and beat you up with experience."
Patently waiting for the apocalypses to level the playing field in this physiological game of life commonly known as Civilization
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08-13-2015, 02:58 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Dowdy Lakes, Colorado
Posts: 1,444
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: 3208 CAT/MT643 tranny
Rated Cap: 87
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That 6.2L is an AWESOME engine!
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Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence. — George Washington
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08-13-2015, 03:41 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 502
Year: 92
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 5.9L
Rated Cap: 77
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Hey! nice job so far, it looks as if you are using recycled denim insulation. I had planned on using that too but only for walls and ceiling. If you could just describe briefly how it went while you worked with it, and if there's a noticeable difference. I did a price quote myself from local hardware stores (home depot, menards) and it would cost around $400. eager to kinda know how much you spent and the size of your bus so i could compare it. When you get time, thanks.
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08-13-2015, 03:54 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BurlKing
Hey! nice job so far, it looks as if you are using recycled denim insulation. I had planned on using that too but only for walls and ceiling. If you could just describe briefly how it went while you worked with it, and if there's a noticeable difference. I did a price quote myself from local hardware stores (home depot, menards) and it would cost around $400. eager to kinda know how much you spent and the size of your bus so i could compare it. When you get time, thanks.
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I only insulated below the windows and the floor. I think the denim insulation was $45 each bundle, and it took almost two full bundles.....$90.
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08-13-2015, 03:59 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 502
Year: 92
Coachwork: Thomas Built
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 5.9L
Rated Cap: 77
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that ain't too bad at all. Thank you! i have a 77 pass bus so it may be around double the price so thanks for the information.
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08-13-2015, 04:02 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2015
Location: Waldorf, MD 20603
Posts: 26
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Thomas International
Chassis: 3800
Engine: T444E V8 7.3L
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I'm looking to insulate my skoolie as well. That's good information. Does it really matter what type of insulation is used?
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08-13-2015, 04:35 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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Quote:
Originally Posted by enoved
I'm looking to insulate my skoolie as well. That's good information. Does it really matter what type of insulation is used?
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I would look at cost and R value. I went the denim insulation route because it was easy on the lungs, came in a compact bundle that I could transport in my car (because I don't have the bus insured, yet), and has a high R value...
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08-13-2015, 05:24 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M1031A1
That 6.2L is an AWESOME engine!
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That's an interesting comment. I don't think I have ever heard anyone refer to a 6.2 that way.
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08-13-2015, 09:43 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Dowdy Lakes, Colorado
Posts: 1,444
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: 3208 CAT/MT643 tranny
Rated Cap: 87
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crazycal
That's an interesting comment. I don't think I have ever heard anyone refer to a 6.2 that way.
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Ever had a GM 6.2L? I had 4 of them in my military trucks. TOUGH engine. LOVE 'em. Easy to maintain, easy to hot-rod. Plenty of torque if not overloaded. Had the turbo 400 tranny behind 'em. Solid combination. Still have that set up in my M1031. For a 9K pound truck it gets about 15 m.p.g.
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Firearms stand next in importance to the Constitution itself. They are the American people’s liberty teeth and keystone under independence. — George Washington
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08-13-2015, 10:07 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Quote:
Originally Posted by M1031A1
Ever had a GM 6.2L? I had 4 of them in my military trucks. TOUGH engine. LOVE 'em. Easy to maintain, easy to hot-rod. Plenty of torque if not overloaded. Had the turbo 400 tranny behind 'em. Solid combination. Still have that set up in my M1031. For a 9K pound truck it gets about 15 m.p.g.
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I do have them in 2 vehicles. One is a 1983 3+3 Chevy Crew and the second is 1990 something Chevy school bus. I have not started either yet.
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08-24-2015, 10:04 AM
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#14
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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A little update:
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08-26-2015, 01:32 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Keep the pics coming.
Nat
__________________
"Don't argue with stupid people. They will just drag you down to their level, and beat you up with experience."
Patently waiting for the apocalypses to level the playing field in this physiological game of life commonly known as Civilization
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09-03-2015, 09:32 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posts: 27
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT360
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love the style!
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09-04-2015, 08:39 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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09-04-2015, 09:57 AM
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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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Love the indirect lighting. Nice touch!
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09-18-2015, 03:08 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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Here is another update. I have added a few screens on the inside of the windows, floor is basically finished. I just need to add in the coach 8d battery and wiring.
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09-23-2015, 10:48 AM
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#20
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Location: 55114
Posts: 38
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