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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-16-2018, 09:53 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,387
Posted By Atridox
Mounting flag pole to roof

I am trying to figure out a way to mount a few flag poles to the ROOF of my bus. I am searching for mounting hardware which can attach to the sloping side of the roof. I do not want to use the flag...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2013, 04:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Re: Heater shut off valves

There is a pump halfway between the engine and the back. Not a huge amount of fluid gets to the pump tho?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-15-2013, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Re: Heater shut off valves

Ok I'm into the project! I open the valves and I get a small amount of fluid to the intake of the pump when the engine is reving. When i shut down the engine i get a large bolus of fluid to the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2013, 08:33 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Re: Heater shut off valves

Thanks for the help and the directions on how to post pics! You guys are great.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2013, 07:40 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Re: Heater shut off valves

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_76594_951ff415a3523a15e8f08a788adcab8f.jpeg (https://s1288.photobucket.com/user/atridox/media/bus/image_zps54e6f8c5.jpeg.html)



Are the shorter...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2013, 04:56 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Re: Heater shut off valves

Im trying to post pics but I keep getting an error message :Sorry, the board attachment quota has been reached. Any way to post pics? Thanks
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2013, 04:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Re: Heater shut off valves

Thanks. Btw do both valves on the engine need to be open for the radiator fluid to flow to the back. I'm trying to trace them but I can't seem to tell
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2013, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,193
Posted By Atridox
Heater shut off valves

1986 bluebird w a hurri hot system. The previous unit in the back of the bus was heater and ac. There are 4 hoses on the back. Are the smaller diameter hoses the heat and the larger ones the ac? I...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-15-2012, 09:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Atridox
Re: inside heat from radiator

May I come get one? I ll be up that way in a few weeks.

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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-15-2012, 08:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Atridox
Re: inside heat from radiator

Yes! What you have is what I need. I am in Bowling Green KY. Are those shippable?
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-15-2012, 08:25 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Atridox
Re: inside heat from radiator

Excuse my novice-ness but are you talking about one of the huri-hot unit?. There is one currenlty on ebay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hurri-hot-schoo ... 1f&vxp=mtr...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-14-2012, 06:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,112
Posted By Atridox
inside heat from radiator

Thanks to all for the continued help. There was an air conditioning/heating unit mounted in the rear roof which was all rusted and subsequently removed. There were four black hoses running to it. ...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 08-12-2012, 08:21 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,887
Posted By Atridox
rear end gear ratio change

1986 Blue Bird on a Chevy c-60 with a 366 gas engine. I want to change the gear ratio to improve mileage. I am having difficulty finding a source of parts. Any suggestions would be helpful.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-02-2011, 02:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,295
Posted By Atridox
Re: Ceiling ventilation fan

Thank you, as always
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-01-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,295
Posted By Atridox
Ceiling ventilation fan

I want to install a ceiling ventilation fan. CampingWorld has them but the install guy says that cutting a hole in the bus is different than cutting a hole in an RV since the RV ceiling is a single...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-18-2011, 10:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,573
Posted By Atridox
Re: power steering pump

Here is a link to a pic of the ps pump

https://db.tt/kVbnLyv
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-18-2011, 05:04 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,573
Posted By Atridox
power steering pump

My 1987 Chev C60 w/ Chevy 350 has a leaky power steering pump. Apparently, the power steering pump for this was a bit unique. Chev discontinued it and I have checked with numerous salvage yards and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-15-2011, 08:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,416
Posted By Atridox
Re: miles per gallon among other things

thank you so much!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-14-2011, 11:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,416
Posted By Atridox
miles per gallon among other things

Took my finished 86 bluebird middie (7 wondows), Chev C-60, 350 engine, for a long road trip (12 hours at about 60-65 mph. A couple of things came up:

1. I got 5.2 mpg. I had the bus tuned up,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-10-2010, 07:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,600
Posted By Atridox
Cleaning galvanized metal

I am pimping out my 86 bluebird for football tailgating. I followed the advice on this great forum and put in the subfloor and the floor. It is looking great. Now, I need to clean the galvanized...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-02-2010, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,261
Posted By Atridox
Lots of leaks when it rains

The heavy rain over the past two days gave me a chance to see how my baby does in the rain - NOT GOOD. There are at least 5 rivets where rain comes through. I traced some of it - it looks like it...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-04-2010, 02:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,891
Posted By Atridox
Re: Tread for steps

Thanks
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-03-2010, 10:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,891
Posted By Atridox
Tread for steps

Any one know where I can buy the classic rubber tread flooring for the steps into the bus? The original in my shortie was blaock with about 2 inches of white right at the edge of the steps? I am a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-01-2010, 08:33 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,132
Posted By Atridox
luggage rack / rooftop storage

I want to put a metal luggage rack on the top of my 1986 short bus with a rear outside ladder. Where do I purchase one of these or where can I find plans as to how to have one constructed (what...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-23-2010, 05:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,210
Posted By Atridox
Flooring (for the tenth time)

Hello all,

First time poster. This site is so great. Thanks to all who have contributed. What a wealth of information for a newbie like me. Always wanted to drive a bus. Always loved to...
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