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09-28-2018, 07:44 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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Crawler Hauler
Hey everyone my names josh, new to the site. Wanted to introduce myself and put up a build thread of my project.
Anyways been building for about 4 months in my spare time. 1990 Blue Bird with a DT360. Building a toy hauler of sorts, removed 7ft of the body and currently building a custom dovetail flatbed. I have a lot of questions regarding utility systems and such. Seemed like the right place to come for some answers.
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09-28-2018, 11:48 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Montana
Posts: 581
Year: 2000
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That is one sweet looking bus. Great start!
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09-28-2018, 02:08 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Damascus, OR
Posts: 681
Year: 2004
Chassis: International
Engine: T444e w/ 2000 Allison Trans
Rated Cap: 35
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welcome and awesome build.
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09-28-2018, 03:40 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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Thanks, it’s been an exhausting amount of work so far. 90+ degree weather with Florida humidity has been a challenge!
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10-01-2018, 09:33 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: ...little north of Toronto Ontario
Posts: 606
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomsass
Chassis: FreightShaker
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 5 speed
Rated Cap: 2 ATV's and friends
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBK_27
Hey everyone my names josh, new to the site. Wanted to introduce myself and put up a build thread of my project.
Anyways been building for about 4 months in my spare time. 1990 Blue Bird with a DT360. Building a toy hauler of sorts, removed 7ft of the body and currently building a custom dovetail flatbed. I have a lot of questions regarding utility systems and such. Seemed like the right place to come for some answers.
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Sweet set up, love the RZR.
How tall is the RZR from ground to top of cage? ...wondering if it would fit in mine.
Kinda doin' the same thing but different. We're puttin' two ATV's inside so we have a little more inside storage.
Gotta colour picked out for the skoolie yet?
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10-01-2018, 02:52 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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I’d have to get back to you on the height of the RZR, I’m 6ft and just slightly taller than the cage. Going with a Sahara/desert tan on the body.
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10-02-2018, 08:21 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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Scored a good deal on a used hood for the bus, needs some repair around the hinge mounts but saves me the pain of rebuilding the huge chunk missing from the fender. Also spent some time with my wife teaching her to TIG weld on the generator mount I’m fabricating. She had a blast learning, keeping her involved has been key to moving this project forward.
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10-05-2018, 08:28 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: North of 48
Posts: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDD
Sweet set up, love the RZR.
How tall is the RZR from ground to top of cage? ...wondering if it would fit in mine.
Kinda doin' the same thing but different. We're puttin' two ATV's inside so we have a little more inside storage.
Gotta colour picked out for the skoolie yet?
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Thinking about buying one?
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10-05-2018, 09:07 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: ...little north of Toronto Ontario
Posts: 606
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomsass
Chassis: FreightShaker
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 5 speed
Rated Cap: 2 ATV's and friends
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Quote:
Originally Posted by badmaners
Thinking about buying one?
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No Rob, no RZR at this time...That's why we buy lottery tickets.
Dreaming is free, see you this afternoon for bevies.
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10-05-2018, 09:21 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: North of 48
Posts: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by REDD
No Rob, no RZR at this time...That's why we buy lottery tickets.
Dreaming is free, see you this afternoon for bevies.
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Oh yes, Bevies lol.
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10-07-2018, 05:59 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Brevard County, FL
Posts: 911
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Ford
Engine: 6.6 New Holland Diesel
Rated Cap: 60 kids, 10 window
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Nice job on shortening the body. Looks clean.
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10-07-2018, 07:48 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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Thank you was a PITA, but well worth it.
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10-10-2018, 11:47 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 2
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She is going to get arc burn.
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10-11-2018, 07:00 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,325
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by crosscountry
She is going to get arc burn.
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I have never tig welded, do you get arc burn from tig?
Have welded Mig and stick for many years, just not tig.
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10-11-2018, 07:49 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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She did, you have to understand it was around 105deg in my garage.
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10-19-2018, 06:27 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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Made some solid progress last weekend. Got my generator mount fit to the frame rails and got the old tail light/license plate holes covered. Picked up another load of steel on Monday, have a full weekend ahead of me! Can’t wait to get the flatbed done so I can start on the body and the fun stuff.
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10-25-2018, 09:28 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2018
Location: Saint Augusine, FL
Posts: 16
Year: 1990
Chassis: International
Engine: DT360
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Anyone have any recommendations for vent fans? Looks like maxxair has a decent fan.
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10-25-2018, 11:00 AM
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by JBK_27
Anyone have any recommendations for vent fans? Looks like maxxair has a decent fan.
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A lot of people recommend the FantasticFan, but I find it cost prohibitive when the Maxxfan can be had for half the price. Mine has 10 forward speeds and auto rain closure. All working off a remote for in the $150 range. Can be wired using the existing hatch alarm wires.
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10-25-2018, 11:08 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,325
Year: 1971
Coachwork: Wayne
Chassis: International Loadstar 1700
Engine: 345 international V-8
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I have fantastic fans, and like them. Have not tried the maxxair
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10-25-2018, 11:53 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Brevard County, FL
Posts: 911
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Ford
Engine: 6.6 New Holland Diesel
Rated Cap: 60 kids, 10 window
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