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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-19-2016, 01:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By mmpetunia
Oh, wow looks like we just missed each other....

Oh, wow looks like we just missed each other. Darnit! Next time you are nearby let me know.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2016, 09:50 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,076
Posted By mmpetunia
The programs are sooooo unintuitive! I don't...

The programs are sooooo unintuitive! I don't understand why drag and drop features are not more commonplace. Or even a way to manually input dimensions, like I want the structure to be 8ft wide, 24...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2016, 06:15 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,076
Posted By mmpetunia
I'm trying it now... I think I just really suck...

I'm trying it now... I think I just really suck at trying to use these programs. I don't get it. :banghead:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2016, 05:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,076
Posted By mmpetunia
CAD and 3D rendering programs?

I've got a lot of design ideas that I would like to test out in a CAD program but I am finding the programs really challenging for me to use. I have tried Google Sketch up in the past. I watched...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-10-2016, 04:19 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,270
Posted By mmpetunia
I'm not totally sure, I've heard two feet per...

I'm not totally sure, I've heard two feet per window, which is why I was hoping to hear directly from someone with this model of bus so that I can correlate more accurately the amount of living space...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-10-2016, 03:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,270
Posted By mmpetunia
Milkman, are you doing grey water and black water...

Milkman, are you doing grey water and black water tanks? I was planning to have grey water only. How large are your holding tanks? Do you have any wiring or plumbing schematics for your bus? I'd be...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-10-2016, 02:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By mmpetunia
I mixed up the air ride suspension with air...

I mixed up the air ride suspension with air brakes. What you have said makes a lot of sense :)

The RE configuration sounds like a win in many ways, however, I am trying to maximize living space...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 06-10-2016, 02:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,270
Posted By mmpetunia
I'm interested to know too, as I am planning a...

I'm interested to know too, as I am planning a smaller conversion and this sized bus is perfect. Where did you get yours from? The smaller blue birds are harder to find.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-10-2016, 02:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By mmpetunia
With a front engine bus, I think I am ok with the...

With a front engine bus, I think I am ok with the noise and heat. Are FE buses harder/more expensive to work on because of the location of the engine?

For the lightweight chassis, I know that I...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-10-2016, 01:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By mmpetunia
Thanks for the info!

Thanks for the info!
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 06-09-2016, 03:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,420
Posted By mmpetunia
Found a bus, need input on engine and transmission

I found a Bluebird TC2000 bus

I was just reading in another thread that the TC2000 line of buses is light duty. It seems like that it a bad thing. Can someone tell me why?

I have also read in...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-09-2016, 10:32 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,589
Posted By mmpetunia
That's nice of you, but you really didn't have to...

That's nice of you, but you really didn't have to do that! I stopped bidding around $3500. It was just me and one other bidder. I'm not sure what their max was set at. I tried entering a few...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-08-2016, 08:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,589
Posted By mmpetunia
Are you the proud new owner of a bus?!

Are you the proud new owner of a bus?!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-08-2016, 07:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By mmpetunia
Hey, thanks so much for the offer I would love...

Hey, thanks so much for the offer I would love that! Once I get a bus I'm sure I will have a million questions and I learn best when I can see an example.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-08-2016, 06:16 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By mmpetunia
Thanks! I'm really excited about the whole...

Thanks! I'm really excited about the whole thing-- traveling in a bus and having a tea cafe all in one. It's a dream for sure! I have been looking at auctions. None available in my area but I did...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-08-2016, 06:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,589
Posted By mmpetunia
Not sure, that's all the description states. I'm...

Not sure, that's all the description states. I'm going to put a bid and hope for the best.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-08-2016, 06:06 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,589
Posted By mmpetunia
FWIW, I have put no bids in... yet. Good...

FWIW, I have put no bids in... yet.

Good luck on finding your next bus :)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-07-2016, 06:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,589
Posted By mmpetunia
Flat nose Bus Specs-- Need advice

Hi I have found a flat-nosed international bus that is the length I am looking for (30 ft) and it is listed as having a International engine (DT466E) and 3000 New World Automatic transmission.

Is...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-07-2016, 04:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,953
Posted By mmpetunia
I have a (skoolie) dream

Hi everyone, I have had a plan in the back of my head for years to convert a bus into a sweet little skoolie. I am finally in a place where I can start to make that happen.

My goal is to create a...
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