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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-21-2021, 08:44 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 27,426
Posted By Blueman
I've heard getting insurance on schoolies is one...

I've heard getting insurance on schoolies is one of the toughest things to do. Glad to atleast try to help ya out. American family was the only insurance company who would insure my bus so hopefully...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 09-21-2021, 07:02 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 27,426
Posted By Blueman
I go through American family. Although Minnesota...

I go through American family. Although Minnesota is way more lenient than most states. It's insured as an RV. I pay only 50 bucks a month for full coverage. I emailed them photos and and the Vin...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-08-2021, 07:19 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 24,570
Posted By Blueman
Well just take it slow. Never rush it in gear....

Well just take it slow. Never rush it in gear. Watch your rpm's. And eventually you'll know when to shift just by listening to your engine. And remember.. practice makes perfect. Find a less traveled...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-14-2019, 09:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Blueman
Yeah you're right. I did do a full tune up on it...

Yeah you're right. I did do a full tune up on it when I first got the bus around 3-4 years ago. Its been a solid runner. Havent put to many miles on it but I think every spring I'm gonna do a full...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-13-2019, 05:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Blueman
Nope. My bus has one oil filter and one fuel...

Nope. My bus has one oil filter and one fuel filter with a built in water separator. Also my turbo is on the drivers side. I've always seen them on the passanger side. Pretty simple engine
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-12-2019, 09:45 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Blueman
Well I got the bus running. It was a clogged fuel...

Well I got the bus running. It was a clogged fuel filter. I took the old filter off and gave it a quick crank. Fuel came out so that indicated to me that the pump was still good. I got a filter from...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-12-2019, 05:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Blueman
Well the tank is full of fuel. I filled it up and...

Well the tank is full of fuel. I filled it up and only put 70 miles on before it shut down. And it has a manual fuel pump. The great thing about this bus is that there isn't much thats electronic. So...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-11-2019, 11:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Blueman
Awesome thank you cmorganskool. :)

Awesome thank you cmorganskool. :)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-11-2019, 08:09 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,635
Posted By Blueman
Fuel issues

Hey guys I have a question. My bus is a 92 ford b600 bluebird. It has the 6.6 inline desiel engine with the 2 speed rear end manual transmission. The bus died on the freeway and wouodnt start up...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-06-2019, 06:50 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,518
Posted By Blueman
I have a spare mounted underneath my bus. Ya...

I have a spare mounted underneath my bus. Ya never know
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-13-2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,676
Posted By Blueman
I have full coverage through American family. Ive...

I have full coverage through American family. Ive had my bus insured with them for four years
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-13-2019, 08:38 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,728
Posted By Blueman
I use my 92 bluebird 9 window for camping during...

I use my 92 bluebird 9 window for camping during the summer months.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-30-2019, 03:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 13,433
Posted By Blueman
Geez.. I live in MN and dont meet some of the...

Geez.. I live in MN and dont meet some of the requirements. I even had it registered as an RV with most of the seats out. And in MN were not required to have it inspected every year either. Although...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-07-2019, 04:41 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,524
Posted By Blueman
I went through American family. It was suoer easy...

I went through American family. It was suoer easy and my bus wasnt even finished when I insured it. Although I had it registered as an RV so that might have been the key. I sent them the vin number...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-06-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 22,630
Posted By Blueman
https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11690-albums...

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/11690-albums1497-picture18928.jpg. I did sort of a neutral color myself. I didnt want anything to bright or to dark
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-31-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 27,426
Posted By Blueman
Ive had American family for the past 5 years on...

Ive had American family for the past 5 years on my bus. They were the only ones in Mn who would insure it.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-27-2019, 08:00 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 10,607
Posted By Blueman
I kept my lights. They're both amber in front and...

I kept my lights. They're both amber in front and red in the rear. I'll be replacing the bulbs and rewiring them so I can use them as clearance/turn signals. REDD I really like what you've done. Ive...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 01-27-2019, 02:23 PM
Replies: 75
Views: 10,590
Posted By Blueman
I fill my bus up with #2 and anti gel additive...

I fill my bus up with #2 and anti gel additive for the winter months and had no problems. If you can you can plug it in to keep the oil warm a few hours before you start it up and should be good to go
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-27-2019, 02:18 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,728
Posted By Blueman
I painted my bus with Dutch Boy exterior house...

I painted my bus with Dutch Boy exterior house paint for all surfaces. I rolled on most of it and brushed the nooks and crannies. I did prep the surface with light sanding and washing it. And its...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 07:19 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,648
Posted By Blueman
Dont folks cut the ribs to add a VW bus on the...

Dont folks cut the ribs to add a VW bus on the top for more space?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 11-14-2018, 10:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 713
Posted By Blueman
Hello from Mn

Hello from Mn
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 11-11-2018, 07:24 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 12,209
Posted By Blueman
I live in an apartment and fortunately I'm able...

I live in an apartment and fortunately I'm able to keep my bus here. Its like I have my own personal spot for it. Its just one building with 12 units so its not a big place. We have a decent yard on...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-29-2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,571
Posted By Blueman
Depending on what state you live in. But in...

Depending on what state you live in. But in minnesota I got my bus insured through American family. Full coverage is only 40 bucks a month.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-29-2018, 04:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 8,470
Posted By Blueman
I have a 35 ft bus with a 6.6 desiel. And its a...

I have a 35 ft bus with a 6.6 desiel. And its a manual transmission. 2 speed rear end. It will go 72 mph but depending on what I'm hauling or hills and wind. My mpg varies from 10 - 15 mpg. Very...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-19-2018, 06:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 24,570
Posted By Blueman
My 92 blubird is a manual a manual transmission...

My 92 blubird is a manual a manual transmission and I love it. Its basically a 2 speed rearend. 5 high and 5 low gears. Hardly ever use low gears. Plus i get good fuel mileage
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