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Old 08-17-2016, 09:41 PM   #21
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Engine: 366 Big block Chevy! :) w/ Stick shift
Beautiful!

I also have a GMC with the 366 big block.
I have a good friend who drives trucks, tractors, and dump trucks and he said if we keep new oil in the 366 will run forever.

I love the bbc motor because it is familiar to my mind. I have been working on V8 gas motors since i was young. I get them. First motor swap i helped with changed my life lol.

Congrats!

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Old 08-18-2016, 09:30 PM   #22
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Anyone know where the "fuse" panel would be in a 1974 chev blue bird?

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Old 08-19-2016, 07:36 PM   #23
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Found my chassis fuse box. Is it just me or could there be a better place for it. While looking I found a "Weldon 7000" is there any use for it in a skoolie?

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Old 08-20-2016, 09:00 PM   #24
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Administration can this thread be moved to the conversion group?
Thanks

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Old 08-25-2016, 08:46 PM   #25
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Well today was busy...
Checked into getting a a second 50 gallon propane tank, now looking for a used tank.
Checked on getting an off the shelf "Y" pipe, no luck. Custom exhaust here we come.
Checked into getting 900 R 20 tires or something to fit, nothing. Custom rims and 22.5 tires down the road.

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Old 08-25-2016, 09:55 PM   #26
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Found out I have Allison Transmission AT 540 3 speed.

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Old 08-26-2016, 11:13 PM   #27
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Tootalltechie hi I'm from burns lake so although off your topic I'm wonder if you might know if you can put a wood cookstove in a bus conversion can't find a place where icbc says not allowed
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Old 08-26-2016, 11:36 PM   #28
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Hi Bluebird1998. If you are not using it as you drive I don't think there is anything they can say. Just install it like a mobile home. Also if you are using it for heat only you don't need a big one.

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Old 08-26-2016, 11:40 PM   #29
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I received a quote for tires and rims. Pick me up off the floor....wow is an understatement.

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Old 08-26-2016, 11:43 PM   #30
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Your tranny should be a 4 speed. The middle number in the 500 series Allisons is the number of gears.
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Old 08-26-2016, 11:48 PM   #31
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Your tranny should be a 4 speed. The middle number in the 500 series Allisons is the number of gears.
Tango, Thanks for info. I thought the gear selector showed the number "R N D 3 2 1"

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Old 08-27-2016, 01:06 AM   #32
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Pulled my "Y" pipe going to muffler shop in morning.

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Old 08-27-2016, 07:03 AM   #33
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selector showed the number "R N D 3 2 1"
That is four the D counts.
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Old 08-27-2016, 01:07 PM   #34
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That is four the D counts.
Lol yup doh!

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Old 09-18-2016, 09:53 AM   #35
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Woke up today to ice on the bus 😣

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