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02-23-2018, 08:03 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
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New skoolie owners from Illinois
Hello skoolie friends. My wife and I have been looking for a bus for sometime and finally purchased one this week. We were able to secure a 1995 Thomas Saf-t liner. We are looking forward to starting our conversion in the next few weeks. Attached are some photos of the beaut we picked up for a steal. We will be raising the roof as I am 6'7. I see there are plenty of posts that cover this issue which is great. I look forward in gaining some awesome knowledge from this awesome forum.
Zack   
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02-23-2018, 08:22 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Welcome
That's quite the beast you've got there.
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Nobody's Business
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02-23-2018, 08:52 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 102
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: Cummins ISC 8.3 Allison MD3060
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Hey! Welcome to the forums!
I have bought a 1995 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner as well! I am picking it up next weekend and am beyond excited to get started!
Good luck on your conversion, I look forward to the build thread from you soon!
James
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02-23-2018, 09:02 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
Welcome
That's quite the beast you've got there.
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It is a beast for sure. This unit is running the 6CTA 8.3 cummins behind an Allison transmission. She has some real pep in her step.
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02-23-2018, 09:05 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieJackson
Hey! Welcome to the forums!
I have bought a 1995 Thomas Built Saf-T-Liner as well! I am picking it up next weekend and am beyond excited to get started!
Good luck on your conversion, I look forward to the build thread from you soon!
James
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James,
That is awesome. I hope we will be able to throw some ideas back and forth. We are looking forward to the project as well. What engine is your unit running?
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02-23-2018, 09:11 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 102
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: Cummins ISC 8.3 Allison MD3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Z.morris
James,
That is awesome. I hope we will be able to throw some ideas back and forth. We are looking forward to the project as well. What engine is your unit running?
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Most certainly! Sharing ideas is great, I have learned much from the little time I have been here in these forums. These guys and gals are great!
I am running a Cummins 6CTA 8.3 with an Allison MD3060 transmission that has already had the 6th gear unlocked.
James
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02-23-2018, 09:23 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieJackson
I am running a Cummins 6CTA 8.3 with an Allison MD3060 transmission that has already had the 6th gear unlocked.
James
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What is your Final Drive ratio?
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02-23-2018, 09:30 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Arlington, for now
Posts: 57
Year: 1987
Coachwork: GMC
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That is a beast! Can't wait to see you "raise the roof!"
When we get another bus in the future I will let my husband raise ours cause his head touches the ceiling. 
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02-23-2018, 09:38 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GypsySkool
That is a beast! Can't wait to see you "raise the roof!"
When we get another bus in the future I will let my husband raise ours cause his head touches the ceiling. |
Haha...yeah my wife and i basically lived In an attic while attending college. I am 6'7 and the ceiling was 6'6. We lived there two years...needless to say...a roof raise was a must for this bus.
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02-23-2018, 10:22 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Raleigh, NC
Posts: 102
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: Cummins ISC 8.3 Allison MD3060
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Twigg
What is your Final Drive ratio?
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That I'm honestly not sure of. Next weekend when i pick up my bus, I'll be able to find out
James
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02-23-2018, 10:42 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by JamieJackson
That I'm honestly not sure of. Next weekend when i pick up my bus, I'll be able to find out
James
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Thanks.
Let us know because I'm trying to work out exactly what they will agree to, and what they won't.
FD ratio is critical to this.
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02-23-2018, 11:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2018
Location: Pendleton Indiana
Posts: 348
Year: 2010
Coachwork: IC
Engine: MF DT466
Rated Cap: 81
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Looks like a nice rig,welcome to the site.
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02-24-2018, 08:52 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Miles O Roads
Looks like a nice rig,welcome to the site.
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Thank you. Glad to have found such an awesome community.
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02-24-2018, 10:03 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Ridge Manor, FL
Posts: 311
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: Ford B600
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 20 person
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Congratulations on the new Skoolie!
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