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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
04-15-2019, 06:49 AM
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What are 'you' using a skoolie for?
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3,731
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Hammerhead
My 2001 GMC is my current work truck! School Bus...
My 2001 GMC is my current work truck! School Bus Conversion Resources - Hammerhead's Album: 2001 GMC "Tool" bus (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962.html)
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
07-07-2018, 09:13 PM
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Rooftop A/C prices
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3,535
Posted By
Hammerhead
Replacement AC
I've been looking for a rooftop unit. My bus came from northern Pennsylvania and the AC lines below have leaks at all the joints. I'm thinking it would be cheaper to convert to a roof top unit.
I...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
06-30-2018, 07:01 PM
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Are Some Buses Already Insulated?
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16,967
Posted By
Hammerhead
If you fill the gap between your roof and ceiling...
If you fill the gap between your roof and ceiling with spray foam and bolt the metal back to the ribs, you've wasted a lot of money. The ribs were how the ceiling was getting hot before and will be...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
06-03-2018, 08:28 AM
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Original school bus stuff
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Hammerhead
Original school bus stuff
Howdy fellow Bus Nuts,
I was just wondering what everyone does with their removed school bus crossing arm, stop sign, extra lights, mirrors, etc.
I've found that, for the most part, they're...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-21-2017, 08:14 PM
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Insurance!
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6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
GEICO was willing to insure mine and at a very...
GEICO was willing to insure mine and at a very reasonable rate. Of course, it's commercial insurance but it's still cheap!
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
07-10-2017, 05:52 AM
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Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
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Hammerhead
In retrospect, this isn't a good idea. I haven't...
In retrospect, this isn't a good idea. I haven't done anything yet. Still pondering the idea and now, with new info available about towing, I'm looking more towards a "real" hitch welded to the...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
07-02-2017, 08:29 AM
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Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
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Hammerhead
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums...
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16385.jpg
My plan with this is to bolt it to the underside of my bumper with 5/8" grade 8 bolts.
On the inside top of the bottom bend...
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
06-11-2017, 02:08 PM
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Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
Posted By
Hammerhead
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums...
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16218.jpg
Chassis goes to the bumper so it's just a case of constructing a frame to hold the receiver below the bumper...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
06-11-2017, 02:04 PM
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Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
Posted By
Hammerhead
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums...
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16216.jpg
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11049-albums962-picture16218.jpg
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
06-10-2017, 07:00 PM
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17
Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
Posted By
Hammerhead
What I would be towing would be under 5000 lbs....
What I would be towing would be under 5000 lbs. I'll get the photos tomorrow. Sun has moved behind the trees for today! Thanks!
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
06-10-2017, 05:54 PM
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17
Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
Posted By
Hammerhead
I've only been under there once so I don't really...
I've only been under there once so I don't really know.
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
06-10-2017, 05:44 PM
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Reese hitch on a bus?
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13,931
Posted By
Hammerhead
Reese hitch on a bus?
I'm wondering how other folks have installed a Reese receiver on their bus. Behind the bumper of mine is nothing to mount to and mounting the receiver directly to the bumper doesn't seem like a good...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-06-2017, 04:40 PM
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30
Insurance!
Views:
6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
Update
My insurance company, AIC, has agreed to insure my bus since I'm using it for a construction vehicle. The agent mistakenly filed it as a Savanna van.
End result is $200 more per year than my...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-03-2017, 06:03 AM
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30
Insurance!
Views:
6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
How does the commercial insurance compare price...
How does the commercial insurance compare price wise to your personal auto insurance?
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-02-2017, 05:03 PM
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30
Insurance!
Views:
6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
That's what I'm thinking but, it seems the VIN...
That's what I'm thinking but, it seems the VIN would bring up the van part! :blink:
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-02-2017, 03:18 PM
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30
Insurance!
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6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
It's a bus body built on a GMC Savanna van...
It's a bus body built on a GMC Savanna van cutaway. That's why the little girl at my insurance agency wrote it up as a van...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-02-2017, 01:27 PM
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30
Insurance!
Views:
6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
Re: Insurance
I had a feeling the commercial insurance requirement was due to size. Mine's only 20' long! :)
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
04-02-2017, 11:39 AM
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34
Insurance agent in VA
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5,811
Posted By
Hammerhead
Ricky, Does a repurposed short bus "always"...
Ricky,
Does a repurposed short bus "always" have to carry commercial insurance? My current carrier will not renew in May. My agent wrote the personal liabilty policy based on the title stating GMC...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
04-02-2017, 10:10 AM
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30
Insurance!
Views:
6,309
Posted By
Hammerhead
Insurance!
My insurance agent initially insured my Shorty with personal liability insurance. Now that the company, AIC has reviewed the policy they are not going to renew in May and have told me I need...
Forum:
Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-20-2017, 07:30 AM
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7
Speaker wiring
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5,266
Posted By
Hammerhead
I have JBL GTO638 3-ways in mine. They sound...
I have JBL GTO638 3-ways in mine. They sound awesome!
Forum:
Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-20-2017, 07:26 AM
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7
Speaker wiring
Views:
5,266
Posted By
Hammerhead
I was thinking if I run an amp on the system I...
I was thinking if I run an amp on the system I might as well upgrade the wiring. I did some exploratory surgery yesterday and have no idea how the wires get to the dash (once they arrive at the van...
Forum:
Electrical, Charging and Solar
02-19-2017, 09:32 AM
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7
Speaker wiring
Views:
5,266
Posted By
Hammerhead
Speaker wiring
Howdy,
I am currently installing a new sound system in my 2001 MidBus shorty. My dilemma is running new speaker wires. Short of tearing the whole thing apart, how do the wires travel through the...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
12-05-2016, 11:42 AM
Replies:
9
Hello from Virginia
Views:
1,319
Posted By
Hammerhead
Welcome
I'm in Lynchburg, VA. Got my Shorty on eBay from a nice fellow in upper PA.. 2001 GMC cab with a Mid Bus rear. Very well taken care of as it was a Head Start bus. Now it's going to be my big crazy...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-18-2016, 07:00 AM
Replies:
31
Finally got my bus!!
Views:
13,531
Posted By
Hammerhead
Paint Prep
Thanks! It was my girls first time using a roller, and it was windy that night. There are a lot of curtains, bugs and leaf impressions in the paint, you just cant tell from 10 feet away lol. Some...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
07-24-2016, 03:18 PM
Replies:
43
Lock security for the bus doors?
Views:
41,559
Posted By
Hammerhead
That's a good idea. Looks nice and clean on the...
That's a good idea. Looks nice and clean on the outside too!
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