School Bus Conversion Resources

I saw this on YT a month or so ago as well. ...

I saw this on YT a month or so ago as well. Pretty amazing build. I believe his daughter also has a channel with some video of it in use.

Bus envy!

If memory serves, he had to do an engine...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

06-15-2017, 12:38 PM

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5.9 leak at thermostat housing

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Posted By ColoradoCummins

Quickserve parts diagram

Here's the parts breakdown from Cummins Quickserve. Part #2 is literally a rubber cylinder that I guess makes the seal between the motor and thermostat housing. It bridges the gap that the hoist...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

06-15-2017, 12:27 PM

Replies: 1

5.9 leak at thermostat housing

Views: 1,982

Posted By ColoradoCummins

5.9 leak at thermostat housing

Greetings bus gurus! My 5.9 developed a coolant leak last weekend, and I'm looking for some advice/expertise. I have attached a few photos for reference.

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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain

06-15-2017, 11:20 AM

Replies: 15

What's your opinion on this?

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Posted By ColoradoCummins

Md3060

I have a '98 TC2000 (37ft) with a 5.9FE and the MD3060. We're about 24k lbs. usually. I've sat literally right next to it for about 8k miles now. I can't say I've heard the tranny AT ALL over the...

Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste

05-17-2017, 03:24 PM

Replies: 13

Pump placement

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Posted By ColoradoCummins

Most tankless water heaters have a 1/2gpm flow...

Most tankless water heaters have a 1/2gpm flow sensor.
(will not fire with less than 1/2gpm flow)

One pump is adequate. No need for more than 1. Just make sure you can get more than 1/2gpm...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

05-12-2017, 10:29 PM

Replies: 227

Allison 2000/3000 Unlocking 6th gear?

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Posted By ColoradoCummins

Rusty, Just found this thread. I too have been...

Rusty, Just found this thread. I too have been stonewalled by BB and EVERY Allison shop in the Denver Metro area.

Were you successful?

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

05-12-2017, 03:53 PM

Replies: 35

OK Lets hear what you think of my 3 day paint project

Views: 6,797

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Tell me about it! I left mine unattended...

Tell me about it! I left mine unattended overnight in a WM parking lot, and some **shole kicked in one of the glass panels in the door and squeezed through. They took an axe to my chuck box, but...

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-12-2017, 08:47 AM

Replies: 16

looking for a tc/2000

Views: 1,751

Posted By ColoradoCummins

I found mine at a rural district here in CO. 1...

I found mine at a rural district here in CO. 1 of 3 busses they owned. (Bus NO. 1 :-) She was stored inside her whole life. It was their activity bus. Only had 96k miles on it when I bought it. ...

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-11-2017, 08:24 PM

Replies: 16

looking for a tc/2000

Views: 1,751

Posted By ColoradoCummins

My biggest complaint between the 2 is braking. ...

My biggest complaint between the 2 is braking. The 71pax doesn't stop on $100.00 bill, let alone a dime!

Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-11-2017, 08:22 PM

Replies: 16

looking for a tc/2000

Views: 1,751

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Robin, I have both the 54pax and the 71pax...

Robin, I have both the 54pax and the 71pax TC2000
Both with the 5.9L
I have taken the 71pax over many of the mountain passes in CO and been pleasantly surprised at how well it's done! I'm in...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

05-11-2017, 08:15 PM

Replies: 228

Progressive has online bus conversion options

Views: 66,708

Posted By ColoradoCummins

https://www.goodsamroadside.com/rv/ra/enroll/ ...

https://www.goodsamroadside.com/rv/ra/enroll/

(to be clear, you need to be re-titled as an RV)

In the 'RV Type' choose 'bus conversion' I have a Blue Bird, when I got to the 'model' option, it...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-11-2017, 08:52 AM

Replies: 31

Ideas for what to build over the wheels

Views: 11,099

Posted By ColoradoCummins

I can tell you what we have done with ours...... ...

I can tell you what we have done with ours......

Driver's front - under the dining table (kids have to sit against the side of the bus)

Passenger front - under bench seating

Both rears -...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

05-11-2017, 08:33 AM

Replies: 228

Progressive has online bus conversion options

Views: 66,708

Posted By ColoradoCummins

I have had National General (Good Sam) for 8...

I have had National General (Good Sam) for 8 years. When I called, I told them it was a school bus - no problems. Called back and changed it to a MH when I was approved with a State Patrol...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-10-2017, 06:23 PM

Replies: 34

Bought an air brake school bus in austin-I need someone to drive it to Omaha, NE

Views: 4,895

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Air Brake video

Here are a few air brake vids.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHCF3_j-Azc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iY_HCfBoGU

Tons more on YT.

Good Sam is another source for insurance. They...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

05-09-2017, 02:25 PM

Replies: 217

The Albatross Chronicles; bird meets Blue Bird, silliness ensues

Views: 40,199

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Man, I have a '93 TC2000 FE I'd give to you for...

Man, I have a '93 TC2000 FE I'd give to you for this project!

But, it has a 5.9 and a blown AT545.... and is only 54pax.

And, it's in Denver.

Can't wait to see this come together! Awesome...

Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters

05-04-2017, 12:32 PM

Replies: 104

Got My Notice From The City

Views: 14,434

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Start with code research. I have 2 entities to...

Start with code research.
I have 2 entities to deal with - HOA and City

The neighbors complain to the HOA all the time....
(max stay 24hrs in a 7 day period)

The HOA got tired and sent out...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

05-03-2017, 12:13 PM

Replies: 12

Manual for 5.9 Cummins?

Views: 3,892

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Thank you!

DWJoyce
THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

05-03-2017, 11:24 AM

Replies: 3

HELP - Lets Talk Engines.

Views: 3,960

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Pancakes - yumm!

Try the Crown forums.
Crown Coach Junkies on FB and Yahoo
There are some of the Crown guys here as well...
My 1978 has the 6-71. It is almost completely pancaked. Just the slightest tilt to it. ...

Forum: Cummins Drivetrain

04-22-2017, 12:24 AM

Replies: 3

Coolant warning light on TC2000/RE

Views: 4,283

Posted By ColoradoCummins

My '98 FE has a similar quirk. When staring up...

My '98 FE has a similar quirk. When staring up cold, the low coolant level lights up till it runs for a few minutes. Not even long enough to register warm on the temp gauge. System appears to be...

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

04-22-2017, 12:09 AM

Replies: 10

After 2 years I finally got my bus!

Views: 2,768

Posted By ColoradoCummins

One thing to be mindful of: We drove the '93...

One thing to be mindful of:

We drove the '93 (mechanical 5.9) for 3 years, and twice when getting her out of storage for the spring had to replace the fuel pump because the rubber had dried out. ...

Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions

04-21-2017, 11:15 PM

Replies: 19

Coming home

Views: 2,153

Posted By ColoradoCummins

That's where I go to weigh mine. The local...

That's where I go to weigh mine. The local landfill/recycling center. If you tell them you have recycling to take in, you get to drive over the scale for dropping off a few empty pop cans!

Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello!

04-21-2017, 09:04 PM

Replies: 10

After 2 years I finally got my bus!

Views: 2,768

Posted By ColoradoCummins

Where abouts are you? I have a '93 that...

Where abouts are you?

I have a '93 that has become a spare parts donor. Let me know if you need anything.
The only thing that I don't have right now is the drivers window.
(and the AT545 that...

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