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07-13-2018, 10:18 PM
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#1201
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Seven Springs, NC
Posts: 39
Year: 2007
Engine: CAT C7202
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Just finished reading all 120 pages today.. such a sad ending.. I hate it that you didn't get to finish your bus project but it was for a good cause then losing a good friend. Sad ending to the thread.
But I learned few things from this thread because I plan to do roof raising. I am 5'11" and the height of the bus is 6'. Thanks for sharing and sorry for the loss.
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07-14-2018, 02:40 AM
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#1202
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Wkheathjr
Just finished reading all 120 pages today.. such a sad ending.. I hate it that you didn't get to finish your bus project but it was for a good cause then losing a good friend. Sad ending to the thread.
But I learned few things from this thread because I plan to do roof raising. I am 5'11" and the height of the bus is 6'. Thanks for sharing and sorry for the loss.
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Eddie's B-Day was today. He'd have been 40.
We were just glad the new owner loves the bus at least as much as we did.
Shorties are now our thing. Currently own two but one will eventually be sold.
Gonna try out a Cat this time!
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08-25-2018, 06:34 PM
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#1203
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: South Central Michigan
Posts: 30
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Pictures?
I feel I'm not seeing pictures of this build that everyone else is.
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08-26-2018, 01:12 AM
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#1204
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by pouncer
I feel I'm not seeing pictures of this build that everyone else is.
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Are you on a mobile device?
I looked through a few random pages and didn't see any missing.
Anything in particular you want to see?
I don't own it anymore but have plenty of pics.
Its now called the "Derelicte Bus".
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09-24-2018, 02:19 PM
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#1205
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 171
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EC,
I read on another post that you said, "My Cat will do at least 80 in 4th!" How did you do that?" How many gears do you have? I assume manual transmission.
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BlueFish aka Todd
Seeking a Crown, Thomas, International, Blue Bird bus with DT466, Cummins 8.3, Allison trans, high roof, air brakes, and A/C.
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09-24-2018, 03:13 PM
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#1206
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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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Originally Posted by BlueFish
EC,
I read on another post that you said, "My Cat will do at least 80 in 4th!" How did you do that?" How many gears do you have? I assume manual transmission.
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Its a lowly allison 545. Its got no overdrive and no lockup. But its got 4.11 ring and pinion so its got long legs out on the highway. If it had any other transmission it would be even better.
I do plan to upgrade the transmission in a year or two if I still have the bus.
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09-24-2018, 04:02 PM
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#1207
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Riverside, CA
Posts: 171
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Its a lowly allison 545. Its got no overdrive and no lockup. But its got 4.11 ring and pinion so its got long legs out on the highway. If it had any other transmission it would be even better.
I do plan to upgrade the transmission in a year or two if I still have the bus.
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That's great. Thanks!
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BlueFish aka Todd
Seeking a Crown, Thomas, International, Blue Bird bus with DT466, Cummins 8.3, Allison trans, high roof, air brakes, and A/C.
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01-08-2019, 12:21 PM
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#1208
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Posts: 1
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hi west central ill
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01-08-2019, 03:34 PM
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#1209
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by mike b.
hi west central ill
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Hey there.
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01-09-2019, 08:20 AM
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#1210
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Hey there.
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Psst, don't tell him but I think he's lost and looking for the map thread.
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02-07-2019, 01:38 PM
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#1211
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Texas
Posts: 9
Year: 1937
Coachwork: Patchett Coach Works
Chassis: Patchett Coack Works
Engine: 350 Chevy small block
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37 Studebaker Bus
I'm new to the group and am working on my build. It's a1937 Studebaker Bus. The 1st one they built and the only one known to exist. I got it already started (lifted roof). Other than a 350 small block and 700R tranny, the running gear is original. She tracks down the highway straight and true up to 80mph. I will need to add power assist to the steering, although I can parallel park, it's a workout.
The kitchen is installed, Windows cut in & lots more.
I'm installing wiring and need help with a diagram or simple layout for a basic system. It's just for the 2 of us.
Any advice would be great
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02-07-2019, 01:50 PM
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#1212
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Posts: 1,793
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: B3800 Short bus
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 36
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawke
I'm new to the group and am working on my build. It's a1937 Studebaker Bus. The 1st one they built and the only one known to exist. I got it already started (lifted roof). Other than a 350 small block and 700R tranny, the running gear is original. She tracks down the highway straight and true up to 80mph. I will need to add power assist to the steering, although I can parallel park, it's a workout.
The kitchen is installed, Windows cut in & lots more.
I'm installing wiring and need help with a diagram or simple layout for a basic system. It's just for the 2 of us.
Any advice would be great
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I'll give you my advice. Start a dedicated build thread and post lots of pictures! That bus sounds rad!
"The only one to exist". Is that for real? If so you have one very special bus. 
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02-07-2019, 01:58 PM
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#1213
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: south east BC, close to the Canadian/US border
Posts: 2,265
Year: 1975
Coachwork: Chevy
Chassis: 8 window
Engine: 454 LS7
Rated Cap: 24,500
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almost bought one of those years ago - it was too far gone for my liking, brakes barely worked at all, front end was shot, etc, etc, but I loved the body style - if the frame on this vehicle is anything like the overbuilt frame in the pickups, you'll be able to put tons of 'stuff' in there - have fun with that one
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02-07-2019, 01:59 PM
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#1214
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawke
I'm new to the group and am working on my build. It's a1937 Studebaker Bus. The 1st one they built and the only one known to exist. I got it already started (lifted roof). Other than a 350 small block and 700R tranny, the running gear is original. She tracks down the highway straight and true up to 80mph. I will need to add power assist to the steering, although I can parallel park, it's a workout.
The kitchen is installed, Windows cut in & lots more.
I'm installing wiring and need help with a diagram or simple layout for a basic system. It's just for the 2 of us.
Any advice would be great
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I absolutely LOVE old Studes. VERY cool! Plz post some pics when you can!
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02-07-2019, 02:06 PM
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#1215
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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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I'll double down on the need for pix. This sounds like one I saw for sale some time back and wondered what became of it. Good on you for taking on a clearly historical project. And from what I recall, absolutely stunning degree of detail built in.
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02-07-2019, 02:24 PM
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#1216
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawke
It's a1937 Studebaker Bus. The 1st one they built and the only one known to exist. I got it already started (lifted roof).
Any advice would be great
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Too late for my advice then. If it's the only one, it should have remained unmolested. Personally, I don't think I could have done a raise on it. Now if you bought twins, one chopped up and one original would be awesome. Your bus, your decision. Just my 2 cents.
And ....
This post is worthless without pics. 
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02-07-2019, 02:32 PM
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#1217
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Texas
Posts: 9
Year: 1937
Coachwork: Patchett Coach Works
Chassis: Patchett Coack Works
Engine: 350 Chevy small block
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I'll try the build page/link.
Yes it is the ONLY one and was in a museum for many years. I'll try to link the Patchett Coach Works article
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02-07-2019, 07:04 PM
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#1218
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,108
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 65 pax
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02-08-2019, 06:03 AM
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#1219
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Hawke
Yes it is the ONLY one and was in a museum for many years. I'll try to link the Patchett Coach Works article
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Heartless!! I could never have chopped up a museum bus.
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02-08-2019, 10:07 AM
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#1220
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Texas
Posts: 9
Year: 1937
Coachwork: Patchett Coach Works
Chassis: Patchett Coack Works
Engine: 350 Chevy small block
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WanderWoman
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Yes Mam! This is my 1st time on any Forum, so I am struggling with pictures and links. I want to figure out a build page for updates. This link would be a great start. The bus has a 350 small block and the 700R tranny. Other than that the info is accurate,
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