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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-11-2016, 06:18 PM
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Views: 1,344
Posted By mplsdog
https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B2f6E1o...

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=0B2f6E1odWzhYSkRNc0NLUEpmU2M
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-11-2016, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By mplsdog
Booya. Thank you!

Booya. Thank you!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-11-2016, 08:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By mplsdog
Floor going in

I can't figure out how to post an in-line photo using Google Drive. I have to say, I hate Imgr, photobucket, etc...

Oh well, I'll continue to post my links back to my Bus folder on Google Drive.
...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-09-2016, 07:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Posted By mplsdog
Here's the plan: I think I'll keep my house...

Here's the plan:

I think I'll keep my house batteries separate from my alternator and charge via solar and shore. So I'm planning on putting my electrical setup in the back of the bus. We...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-08-2016, 03:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Posted By mplsdog
I'm skipping that part (inside wall). I think...

I'm skipping that part (inside wall). I think I'll use the channel under the chair rail for wiring and if I need to cross the floor I'll leave a seam in my rigid foam underlayment.

For the floor I...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-08-2016, 01:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,623
Posted By mplsdog
Where in WI? I'm in River Falls and just stripped...

Where in WI? I'm in River Falls and just stripped all seats out of a 2001 International. Getting ready to install electrical.

-Steven
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-07-2016, 03:36 PM
Replies: 210
Views: 46,275
Posted By mplsdog
So dumb question... why would anyone install a 30...

So dumb question... why would anyone install a 30 amp instead of 50, knowing that you may want to eventually add appliances?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-07-2016, 11:13 AM
Replies: 210
Views: 46,275
Posted By mplsdog
50 amp vs 30 amp

I'm just now getting ready to install shore power. I have a base understanding of the differences between 50amp and 30amp circuits. Could you comment on why I wouldn't install 50amp? It doesn't look...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-07-2016, 11:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,344
Posted By mplsdog
My build placeholder - International 3800 DT466 - Minneapolis

Starting my build.

77 passenger, removed all seats, striped and recycled
Looking at floor next. 1/2 inch foam, with laminate flooring on top. I'm planning on adding my framing over the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-03-2016, 09:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,181
Posted By mplsdog
Drove like a dream. ...

Drove like a dream.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2f6E1odWzhYSFZnOHdCVWJDcnc/view?usp=drivesdk

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B2f6E1odWzhYSFZnOHdCVWJDcnc/view?usp=drivesdk
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-03-2016, 10:48 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,181
Posted By mplsdog
Thanks all. Going to pick it up now and...

Thanks all.

Going to pick it up now and going to be brutally honest... I've never driven a bus. It's about an hour away, all freeways through Minneapolis, and it's a busy travel weekend. I just...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 09-02-2016, 03:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,181
Posted By mplsdog
I did it. I ended up with a 2001 DT466 Bluebird...

I did it. I ended up with a 2001 DT466 Bluebird 77 Passenger. No rust in wheel wells, minimal undercarriage, nasty on the entry steps, but mostly oxidization. I think I can deal with the minimal...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-31-2016, 06:55 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,181
Posted By mplsdog
Thanks folks. We've been really patient,...

Thanks folks.

We've been really patient, walked away from a couple and been really thorough. Being in the Midwest I can say that it's extremely difficult to find a bus without any rust. Even...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-31-2016, 12:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,181
Posted By mplsdog
Opinion on this CL Bus?

Hi again,

I was looking at this ad:

1999 School Bus (https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/csw/cto/5758035167.html)

I have a list of questions I'd ask, and I'm going out to look on Friday if...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-13-2016, 08:42 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
I just found this thread on the engine at the...

I just found this thread on the engine at the Diesel forums:
6.6 ford (https://www.4btswaps.com/forum/showthread.php?12699-6.6-ford)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-13-2016, 08:32 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
Thanks for those links! Does anyone have...

Thanks for those links!

Does anyone have any experience with the Brazilian made Ford 6.6 liter turbo inline six?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-13-2016, 07:54 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
... oh and looking in the $3,000 or less range.

... oh and looking in the $3,000 or less range.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-13-2016, 07:53 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
Gracias. If anyone sees a good bus with the...

Gracias. If anyone sees a good bus with the DT466/Allison 2000 series transmission, please pm me. I'd be willing to drive it back from a few states away. I'm in Minnesota, so upper Midwest would be...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-12-2016, 07:57 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
I'm pretry bummed. Dude sold it before I got out...

I'm pretry bummed. Dude sold it before I got out there. My dreams of owning a DT466 with Allison transmission have been dashed.

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/dak/cto/5648848793.html
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-08-2016, 10:06 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
Thanks Fiend!

Thanks Fiend!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-08-2016, 09:25 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
So EastCoast, does that mean it would be a 466e?...

So EastCoast, does that mean it would be a 466e? Are there major differences? Would that be a reason to reevaluate my decision? Thanks in advance.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-08-2016, 08:47 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
I believe, according to the VIN report that it's...

I believe, according to the VIN report that it's a mechanical. I didn't see an "e" at the end, but maybe they don't label them that way on these reports?
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-07-2016, 08:48 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 74,427
Posted By mplsdog
I had a 79 p200, kitted with a malossi 210. That...

I had a 79 p200, kitted with a malossi 210. That thing hit 75 no problem! I'll be in the market for another p200 soon.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-07-2016, 07:01 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
Bam. Good to know, thank you for those inspection...

Bam. Good to know, thank you for those inspection points. More to come.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-07-2016, 01:56 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,746
Posted By mplsdog
Ya. Really focused now on rust. Being in...

Ya. Really focused now on rust. Being in Minnesota, that's a thing. I'll be paying careful attention to any rust under the body. It was listed as being kept indoors, so I'm hoping for minimal.
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