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A 2005 Thomas Saf-t-liner
with a Cat C7 and Allison auto trans 250k miles. Purchased July 2020 from LasVegasBusSales and Alex whom I highly recommend.
https://www.lasvegasbussales.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHFO2Jc0hTc&list=LL&index=67&t=6s

Light is mounted in a modified trim ring. I secured the light with wire to the trim ring. The light is also cushioned using weather stripping which...

Finally replaced the 5.75 inch running lights, pictured here is the old one. I will use. 5.75 inch LED light just like the 7 inch main headlight.

2022 back of the bus which looks the same today

10$ 8x10' tarp, and 2 extender poles from amazon. Also screwed on some stainless steel hooks and matched them to the tarp grommet holes. This gives...

Added a steer wheel cover and a spinner knob. Way easier then replacing the entire wheel and the knob makes tight turns a breeze.

Turn signal LED is spliced with the oem turn signal wire, so both come on. Very easy to do.

Led light project is done. DRL light uses signal wire from OEM Drl light I disconnected and will replace with a fog lamp later.
Amazon:...

cat et1 running on a new Lenovo. I connected it to the ECM via a NextIQ adapter [from Obd2tool.com].
https://www.obd2tool.com/goods.php?id=5163...

CAT ET diagnostic software. This what you see once you connect to the Cat ECM. There are many more screen available not just this one, as well as...

Cat ET is now working. I purchased this from Ebay, so I can get CAT ET working. Lenovo T460 Diesel Laptop Lenovo Diagnostic Diesel Scanner For All...

Finally got around to replacing the drivers seat.
All it takes is 4 bolts to remove the old one. Two on the sides and 2 at the back. Replacement...

Installed Scan Gauge. This reads the ECM and shows you any codes you may have, also provides details on many internal engine functions while driving,...

Mini fridge storage final product. Today I bolted it in place. Now I have room for the spare fuel bottles and generator.

Mini fridge mount. Used pressure treated 2 x 6 lag bolted to under-carriage. In the background you can see my 75g gray water tank.

Discarded Mini fridge I converted to storage, price 0$, I used the bus steel body to keep the same look, silver just didn't look good.

Ifs kit filter, ebay:
DONALDSON P566196 replacement element from Aftermarket Direct. https://www.ebay.com/itm/174382446744
If anyone else is...

Do check your engine before leaving a state park, you never know what you might bring back. This little feller was taking a nap on the Cat valve...

Bedroom now has a queen mattress, bed tilts up on 2 hydraulic arms below is the 5 gal hot water tank and 55 gal fresh water.

Shakeout drive #1.
Parked at our friends winery.
Casualty was a diesel heater due to power outage w the solar system.
I would discover 2 weeks...

April 2023. Shakeout drive number 1. Chicago to Washington IL.
We visited a friends winery.
Good points. Bus ran great. Just has a oil filter...

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