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01-31-2021, 07:01 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas suburbs
Posts: 75
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Shorty 6 window handicap
Engine: Int 444e
Rated Cap: 21
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99 Amtram shorty finally finished!
It has taken 10 months working mostly by myself but I am done.
Queen bed, 2 opposite benches that make a 2nd bed, 48" shower with a compost toilet, 48" stainless counter with sink , cabinet and under counter fridge. Wood floor and tankless water heater. Rear deck made of 2" tubing on 2 receiver hitches and covered with wood planks. New switch panel and rear 110v AC. Kept the front AC for driving.
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01-31-2021, 08:08 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Philadelphia
Posts: 7,000
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Chassis: CE 300
Engine: DT466e
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Looks awesome! A 1:19 converted-skoolie-to-skoolie.net-posts ratio is pretty darn good.
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01-31-2021, 09:27 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Brazoria County, Texas
Posts: 819
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 32 Passenger
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Awesome !!! Nice going !!
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01-31-2021, 10:35 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2020
Location: Sacramento
Posts: 994
Year: 1999
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Looks great! and impressive you got it done in only 10 months. Like the SS countertop, as I'm putting one in too, and yours is the first one I've seen.
Did you mention insulation? Keep the stock ceiling?
Cheers, Jack
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02-01-2021, 04:46 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas suburbs
Posts: 75
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Shorty 6 window handicap
Engine: Int 444e
Rated Cap: 21
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Thanks for the comment. Yes, kept the stock ceiling. Put 3 coats of silicone paint up on the roof. 2" insulation on the lower walls and floor. Inside height finished out just at 6'. I did not want to remove any roof or wall panels for time constraints and I just think it weakens the structure. Used 2 by 4's and 1/2" plywood for walls. Screwed and glued everything.
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02-01-2021, 06:42 AM
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: N.E. Texas
Posts: 93
Year: 2008
Coachwork: Aerotech
Chassis: E-450
Engine: 6.8/415 Ford
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Nice work. Good job on the Deck.
Thank you for sharing.
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02-01-2021, 07:07 AM
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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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Cool shorty, good job!
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02-03-2021, 02:06 PM
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#8
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2021
Location: Ohio
Posts: 28
Year: 2009
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: 5 window micro-bird.
Engine: Chevy 6.0L Gas.
Rated Cap: 30 passenger
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This is awesome! Paint job looks fantastic.
I made another thread where I'm trying to debate something similar for a rear deck - is your deck permanent? If you have any shots from the underside or more information on the construction of it I wouldn't argue. 
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02-06-2021, 01:46 PM
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#9
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Almost There
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas suburbs
Posts: 75
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Shorty 6 window handicap
Engine: Int 444e
Rated Cap: 21
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Not pernament. Made 2) 3" receivers with 18" long tubing bolted to both frame bottoms. The deck frame is made with 2.5" tubing which fits inside the 3". Have 2 nuts welded on the side of each receiver with 2 bolts holding each side.
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02-06-2021, 02:59 PM
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#10
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Fraser Valley British Columbia
Posts: 1,043
Year: 2007
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freightliner
Engine: C7 Cat
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Congrats
Fantastic looking bus and great motivation to get it done.
Now it's time to load the gear and get cruising!
Stay safe out there
Oscar
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02-06-2021, 03:26 PM
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#11
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Almost There
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas suburbs
Posts: 75
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Shorty 6 window handicap
Engine: Int 444e
Rated Cap: 21
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Deck frame pics
Here are some pics of how the deck frame is attached to the bus frame
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02-06-2021, 03:30 PM
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#12
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Almost There
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas suburbs
Posts: 75
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Shorty 6 window handicap
Engine: Int 444e
Rated Cap: 21
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Deck without wood pics
Another pic of the deck frame before adding wood.
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02-06-2021, 06:22 PM
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#13
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2020
Location: N.E. Texas
Posts: 93
Year: 2008
Coachwork: Aerotech
Chassis: E-450
Engine: 6.8/415 Ford
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That's slick.
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02-07-2021, 09:15 AM
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#14
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: ocala FL.
Posts: 147
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: international
Engine: t444e
Rated Cap: short
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Nice job. Where did you get the counter top from? Like the clean look.
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02-07-2021, 02:22 PM
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#15
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Almost There
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: Dallas suburbs
Posts: 75
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Amtran
Chassis: Shorty 6 window handicap
Engine: Int 444e
Rated Cap: 21
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Had a metal shop in Dallas make it for me. It's 26 by 60 with1.5" sides. I cut the sink and faucet holes. Cost about $125 from the metal shop.
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02-10-2021, 03:17 PM
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#16
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2020
Location: Stanardsville, Virginia
Posts: 165
Year: 2006
Coachwork: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 30
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Looks good! I would love a countertop like that.
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02-10-2021, 04:45 PM
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#17
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2020
Location: Long Island, NY
Posts: 167
Year: 2009
Coachwork: Girardin
Chassis: Chevy
Engine: 6.6 turbo diesel
Rated Cap: ?
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Congratulations!!! Outstanding job. Now enjoy ����✌
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02-10-2021, 04:57 PM
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#18
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2019
Posts: 6
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Love it I’m still waiting to get mine. I don’t have any place right now to work on it. But shortie is what I want. Really love the SS counter
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02-10-2021, 11:02 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Auburn, WA
Posts: 785
Year: 2000
Coachwork: IC / Amtran
Chassis: 3000 / 33' Flat Nose
Engine: IC T444E / Allison MT643
Rated Cap: 72 Kids / 48 Adults
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Congratulations! Looks great! Love the back deck as I plan on doing a similar setup.
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Steve
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02-11-2021, 06:35 AM
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#20
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Inverness FL
Posts: 22
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Metrotrans
Chassis: International
Engine: T444e
Rated Cap: 23440Lb 31pass
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Great job ! Love the clean look and nice deck . enjoy .
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