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10-02-2019, 05:47 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 635
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Thomas
Engine: 3126b 210hp
Rated Cap: 48
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Whoa! Welcome!
Now put the ladders back on top.
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10-02-2019, 07:59 PM
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#22
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2019
Posts: 16
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Reminds me of the old Gypsy wagons. Nice build!
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10-04-2019, 11:41 AM
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#23
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Almost There
Join Date: Jan 2015
Posts: 80
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You seem to have some boatbuilder in you. Nice job!
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10-05-2019, 07:44 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Davis ca
Posts: 96
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Bluebird 35 shuttle cng
Engine: John deere
Rated Cap: 36
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Isn't that a tilt cab? Might make working on the engine a little difficult.
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10-08-2019, 11:44 PM
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#25
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 14
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No not a tilt cab mid engine ( I.e. the engine and radiator is entirely behind the cab), I've left access to the engine from the sides and the floor is removable from above, these engines rarely need to be removed entirely, at most it would need an in-frame rebuild but I doubt ill ever put enough mile on it to wear it out. I do start the engine every 2-3 weeks and run it till she's warm.
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10-08-2019, 11:49 PM
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#26
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 14
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..Oh yeah it is just under 40 feet long and 13'3" tall so she's a big girl. and maybe a little wide I meant for it to be 8'6" wide but there might be some trim that exceeds that
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10-09-2019, 08:37 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2018
Location: Barrie ON
Posts: 440
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 72
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that is an outstanding rig, love the build and as others have mentioned beauty powerplant
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10-09-2019, 12:01 PM
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#28
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
Posts: 1,956
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: GMC
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 72
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I have missed this till now. Nice to see your vision come to reality. Great machine back then and now re-purposed.
Who woulda thought a ladder firetruck?
Love your handywork, all the best,
John
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10-09-2019, 12:09 PM
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#29
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rock-N-Ruth
I have always wanted to do a fire truck. The wife almost got on bird once. I love it. Let us come see it in person someday P L E A S E!
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Me too
I am looking forward to seeing your build. You obviously have imagination and skills.
It is from talented people like you that I borrow my best ideas
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10-09-2019, 12:23 PM
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#30
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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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Very nice setup but why did you remove the ladder.
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10-11-2019, 08:57 AM
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#31
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Johnson City TN
Posts: 441
Year: 2004
Coachwork: IC/AMTRANS RE
Engine: T444E 7.3 w/ MD3060
Rated Cap: 36000lbs / 78pass / 39'
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Man that is awesome, I always wondered about using a fire truck platform.
Now I know for sure it's more work than I would do LOL I'm too lazy for all that.
Thanks so much for showing and keep us updated looks like all of us are in agreement, you def have a real gem there. Really excited for you!
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If you would like to check out my website that has all sort of information especially for the T444E/7.3PSD engines check out www.PatrickTheSalvageGuy.com I've got helpful downloads and articles as well as a link to my YT for other how to videos mainly on the F series trucks.
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01-08-2020, 02:06 PM
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#32
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 41
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Any updates? I'm excited for this.
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03-29-2020, 08:08 AM
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#33
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 14
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Update got the wiring done and insulation
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03-29-2020, 08:23 AM
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#34
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 14
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I used a fire truck because
1. Cost, no one wants old fire trucks
2. Chassis, long double frame
3. Well maintained and most are low mileage
4. No one else has one
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03-29-2020, 11:30 AM
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#35
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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I am still in awe of this rig.
Looking at what has been done so far I expect that we are going to see an amazing build.
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03-29-2020, 11:39 AM
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#36
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2019
Location: Moved to Zealand!
Posts: 1,517
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freightliner FS-65
Engine: 7.2L Cat 3126 turbo diesel
Rated Cap: 71 passenger 30,000 gvwr
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gizmolannigan
I used a fire truck because
1. Cost, no one wants old fire trucks
2. Chassis, long double frame
3. Well maintained and most are low mileage
4. No one else has one
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Love it!
Curious about your thoughts on using OSB instead of plywood...?
It looks like you've used both; what makes you select one over the over in different spots of the build?
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03-29-2020, 09:39 PM
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#37
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 14
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I used plywood at first but I've had a hard time with it not staying straight, so I used OSB on the interior structural bits, I used OSB for part of the roof too, actually it was solar board the stuff with foil on one side. I used plywood for the exterior sheeting because it resist weather better.
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03-30-2020, 05:42 AM
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#38
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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 like the railroad car theme. We have restored a few railcars. What are you plans for the the walls and trim? Any stained glass planned?
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