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08-03-2010, 09:08 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: "DER BUS"
Wow, lots of underbelly storage! I'm looking forward to seeing how you build and install the boxes. I'll bet you're enjoying that roof rack!
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09-03-2010, 12:22 PM
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#42
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 59
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Re: "DER BUS"
How much you think that roof top deck weighs all together? I got quite a bit of weight behind the rear axle. I am thinking of adding a roof top system similar to yours on the front half of the bus. I am hoping it will keep my front end down and eliminate the feeling of pulling a wheelie. My only concern is doing a barrel roll when taking a corner on some of the backroads I got to take.
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09-04-2010, 04:25 AM
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#43
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
I dont have a clue.....I was only concerned with total weight on each axle. Do you know how much weight is on each one of your axles? Six ore seven bucks will get you that info at some truck stops.
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01-09-2011, 09:44 AM
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#44
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
more progress
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01-09-2011, 08:47 PM
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#45
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: New England
Posts: 1,009
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Ward Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/MT643
Rated Cap: 77
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Re: "DER BUS"
Err...you probably know this, but I think you'll need to move the licence plate to the back of your storage box!
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01-26-2011, 05:49 AM
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#46
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
stabalizing
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03-13-2011, 05:40 PM
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#47
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
paint ready
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03-13-2011, 10:21 PM
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#48
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: "DER BUS"
I'm looking forward to seeing the results! I know for me it just seemed like a whole new bus after I painted mine.
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03-15-2011, 09:53 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Mar 2011
Posts: 1
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Re: "DER BUS"
Nice Bus! Bet your neighbors like it to!
I have some stuff out of an old 1940 or 50 something travel trailer, real potty, small cast iron tub, bathroom sink ,a propane frig, and a small stove if you need any of that stuff, when you get finished with the fence. 
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03-19-2011, 10:11 PM
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#50
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
Funny you should mention that?! You wouldnt happen to be her would you 
We are going round and round. Especially now that the bus is bright ass white. I have pics to pOst up when I get a spare moment to transfer and reduce
The name of the bus is changing. I'll post the new name with the pics
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03-20-2011, 08:24 PM
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#51
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
The birthing of "Albus Purgementum"
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03-20-2011, 08:27 PM
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#52
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
more pics
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03-20-2011, 08:30 PM
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#53
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
a few more
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03-20-2011, 08:48 PM
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#54
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
This project took three gallons of Valspar tractor and implement paint with hardener and 4-2oz./gal. of naptha sprayed thru a cheapie HVLP gun.
It took longer than expected to get a handle on the gun but once I did it was game on. It really is the way to go. There are holidays no doubt but after 24+ hrs of solid painting, I can live with em. I hope it sticks.....
It is VERY bright! Unbelievablt so! The neighbor bought 10 or so bushes to plant on the fence line....or I should say for me to plant. She is real nice when she wants to be and right now she wants me to plant them.
From what i understand the paint is not the best but it went on in one step and covered really well. It is very smooth and is the best i have ever used, which isnt saying much. So far I am happy with it.
A milestone for sure!
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03-21-2011, 07:58 AM
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#55
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: "DER BUS"
The bus looks great! A nice coat of paint is transformative. Although it sounds like your neighbor likes it even less now. Makes me wonder what my neighbors think. I thought the white made it look less "white trashy" than yellow with blacked-out lettering and primer spots, but as your new bus name indicates, that may not be the case! 
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03-21-2011, 08:10 AM
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#56
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
"intentional redneck". I really do like the sound of that. Although i am not sure if that applies to me because I have the suspicion that I have been in the closet my whole life. I am certainly very comfortable with it.
Did you have to look up the name or do you know Latin that well?
Ie is it pronounced al'bus or al'bu
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03-21-2011, 12:15 PM
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#57
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Austin, TX
Posts: 1,489
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/AT545
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Re: "DER BUS"
Ha!  Yeah, I think the redneck gene is in my blood. Probably passed on from my Cajun ancestors. I had actually edited my last post to remove those comments. Didn't want to seem too "uppity" with my comments about being an educated, "intentional" redneck. But what the hell, like you say, might as well embrace who you are right? But no, I don't know Latin that well. I did look it up. That is a very clever name though.
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04-11-2011, 11:51 AM
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#58
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Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Wimberley, Tx
Posts: 197
Year: 93
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: ?
Engine: 5.9 Cummins
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Re: "DER BUS"
fun
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04-11-2011, 03:54 PM
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#59
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Texas
Posts: 471
Year: 1988
Coachwork: Ward
Chassis: Ford B600
Engine: 6.6L Turbo Diesel
Rated Cap: 26
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Re: "DER BUS"
Now that looks like fun! Could you help me with my front door? I'm over by Sealy. Let me know what the materials cost in a PM if you could. Thanks! The bus looks AWESOME!!!
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04-11-2011, 08:04 PM
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#60
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Tarheel State
Posts: 102
Coachwork: - Still Shopping -
Chassis: - Going Medium/Large -
Engine: - DT466 Desired -
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Re: "DER BUS"
.. awesome bus and a great name .. lol .. I hear (edit) Toby Keith every time I see her ..
.. and Confederate Railroad .. " .. And if the neighbor's don't like it, they can all go to ... "
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