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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-15-2012, 09:34 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,929
Posted By JonCBrand
93 E350 Shuttle Bus Project For sale in WI

I picked up this bus with the thoughts of starting another build but just havnt found the time to even start on the conversion.
Its a 1993 E-350 7.3L Diesel Automatic with 209K on it.
I went...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2009, 03:15 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,069
Posted By JonCBrand
Starting the search for my 2nd bus/coach.

Now that Ive been out of the skoolie network for a few years now. I think its time for another one. My main reason for selling the first one was lack of power and speed.
I had a 1989 Chevy Thomas...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-02-2007, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,140
Posted By JonCBrand
Re: 89 Chevy Thomas Conversion trade or make offer

Well Thomas went to a new home,
Jaxon and his friends came out and gave him a look and took him home.
I will miss the skoolie, but fear not I will be back in one way or another.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-10-2007, 08:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,140
Posted By JonCBrand
Re: 89 Chevy Thomas Conversion trade or make offer

Im thinking about a Coach, MCI or?? trades of that nature also considered.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-10-2007, 08:19 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,140
Posted By JonCBrand
Re: PRICE REDUCED 89 Chevy Thomas Conversion $2200 or trade

Well there has been some more interest in my skoolie. So here are some pics. I recently invested over 1000 in upgrades.
Carrier 13k btu heat pump $750
Roof deck about $450 in steel and wood...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-13-2007, 07:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,450
Posted By JonCBrand
Eaton Rear axle lubricant reccomendations?

I have a 1989 Chevy with an Eaton rear axle.

Im not quite sure what lube this takes, its only a bit below the full level so im not to concerned but i figured why not change it.
Im thinking just...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-11-2007, 08:43 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,790
Posted By JonCBrand
Re: New addition to my bus "Flag/Dance Pole"

The entire pole comes out from the top then there is a plug that goes in the roof to keep water out.

I will get up some pics of the roof deck.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-10-2007, 08:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,790
Posted By JonCBrand
New addition to my bus "Flag/Dance Pole"

Heres the short version
its a 20' piece of 304SS tube with a .180 wall.
Mounted at the floor and roof in a 2" pillow block.
Im 220 lbs and I can spin easily on this thing.
I think its going to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-10-2007, 08:02 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,466
Posted By JonCBrand
Just did front brakes on my 89 C60

Well I just finished the front brakes.
Last time i had my bus out the brakes went soft about 1/2 to my destination. Once I got there I notice that I was out of brake pad. I had no choice but to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-11-2007, 08:27 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,096
Posted By JonCBrand
Re: Opinions on the 8.2 deisel

I have the 8.2L NA in my bus and must say it is quite dependable, it always starts and runs smooth. I have only a few complaints. Some days it will cruise at 60mph other days it decides 35mph is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-05-2007, 12:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By JonCBrand
I had a friend of mine measure and have some...

I had a friend of mine measure and have some sheet metal bent/ formed for the open edges on the body and door.
Its kindof hard to see but one the door there are U shaped channels of sheet metal that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-30-2007, 08:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,688
Posted By JonCBrand
Requested Pics of "3rd" door

Here are some pics of my "3rd" door set up.
https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_14302_848707ad627674f6d669c0812309a81a.jpg...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-30-2007, 08:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By JonCBrand
ac

Well I cut the hole saturday arround noon and by 2pm I had a/c running. I just put the unit right over the hole and clamped it down. The seal compressed enough to prevent any leaks the only other...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-26-2007, 03:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,233
Posted By JonCBrand
power is out in my shop right now from a storm...

power is out in my shop right now from a storm but I will get some closeups.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-26-2007, 06:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By JonCBrand
I know where the unit is going so tonight after...

I know where the unit is going so tonight after work I will cut the 14x14 hole and position the unit over the hole. I will then inspect the seal compression from the inside so see if it is...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-25-2007, 05:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By JonCBrand
shim

That sounds like a reasonable solution. Im not trying to say im lazy I just have way to much to finish in a month.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-25-2007, 01:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 12,233
Posted By JonCBrand
Barn doors

Here is my set up its not the biggest opening but will fit my 05 king quad through the doors. Basicly we cut out the right rear side of where the door was to be then welded on a large piano hinge...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-25-2007, 12:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,699
Posted By JonCBrand
15k Heat pump install advice

Well I just got my Carrier 15k btu heat pump. I was hoping it would be narrow enough to sit flat on the arched roof but its not. Anybody delt with this before. I have an 89 Thomas. I only have...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-28-2007, 09:04 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,736
Posted By JonCBrand
tub

I have a large fullsize one piece tub/shower surround from home depot. No cracks yet in 3 years of use but I made sure to brace it very well at side walls, I also shimmed the floor of the tub with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-22-2007, 09:32 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,381
Posted By JonCBrand
Moving door

Well "thomas" is going under the knife again for a so called remodeling.
I was thinking about eliminating the front passenger door to open up more front space. The way my bus is set up I have an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-09-2007, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,938
Posted By JonCBrand
today i positioned the tank in the origional...

today i positioned the tank in the origional position and cracked open the valve It flowed liquid then i rotated it 180 and cracked the valve again it was vapor. I think I will run it this way and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-09-2007, 07:27 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,483
Posted By JonCBrand
I bought on ebay it has build in IQ4 paid...

I bought on ebay
it has build in IQ4
paid $120 plus $17 shipping.

So far the batts are holding a charge. Im going to bring home the big 300A load tester from work and put a good 100A load on...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-01-2007, 07:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,483
Posted By JonCBrand
Got my new IOTA DLS55

I should have bought one of these a long time ago. Its so easy and carefree. I just hooked up Pos and neg. to the battery bank (which happens to be on a pallat in the shop right now) and plugged...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-01-2007, 07:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,894
Posted By JonCBrand
My thomas is 32' total. I wish I had purchased a...

My thomas is 32' total. I wish I had purchased a longer one or transit style. Oh well next one will be an MCI or similar. (I dont mean to offend anyone by mentioning MCI)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-31-2007, 07:03 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,938
Posted By JonCBrand
Thanks for the info. There is another port on...

Thanks for the info.
There is another port on the tank with a plug in it. Ill check that.
My only problem is the mounting feet are on the bottom side of the tank.
Can I mount the tank upside down...
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