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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-16-2023, 12:23 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By Marceps
Red face Thank you, DeMac, for replying to my message—and...

Thank you, DeMac, for replying to my message—and thank you doubly for uploading all these photos. What a great resource. In particular, I reckon the piece with rounded corners is non-trivial to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-08-2023, 03:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,355
Posted By Marceps
Exclamation I agree with Albatross....

I agree with Albatross. (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f9/how-did-this-bus-get-stuck-on-such-a-modest-incline-35481.html)
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-03-2023, 09:23 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By Marceps
Lightbulb Ahh, suddenly the lack of sense makes sense. 😁 ...

Ahh, suddenly the lack of sense makes sense. 😁

Thank you for the explanation, and best of luck working with MDOT.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-03-2023, 01:26 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,319
Posted By Marceps
If lights previously functioned as expected, and...

If lights previously functioned as expected, and you changed wiring, I would not rule out a grounding issue.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-02-2023, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,136
Posted By Marceps
Question I apologize for prying, but why?

I apologize for prying, but why?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-02-2023, 10:01 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By Marceps
Exclamation So... too handicapped for taking photos but not...

So... too handicapped for taking photos but not too handicapped for demolishing twenty-two benches made of ten-gauge steel? 🤔 That's interesting...

By the way, the importance of air conditioning...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-02-2023, 02:22 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,353
Posted By Marceps
Exclamation This is a rip-off. The paint job looks good,...

This is a rip-off.

The paint job looks good, but the complete lack of undercarriage photographs is worrying. If you are having doubts, ask about shifting your deposit to another bus.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-02-2023, 02:14 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 859
Posted By Marceps
Good deal! If the person who ends up getting...

Good deal!

If the person who ends up getting this is willing to ship a 26″ ⨯ 13″ passenger pane to Houston, that would make my day. Just let me know the price.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-04-2023, 12:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 595
Posted By Marceps
Arrow Easier rules for vintage vehicles sounds nice. ...

Easier rules for vintage vehicles sounds nice. In many places, it's the opposite.

Sadly, dealerships (https://www.midwesttransit.com/search/) do not often carry buses that old. Best of luck,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2023, 10:59 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,304
Posted By Marceps
Arrow Code Word

I could have a billion dollars, but I still wouldn't pay a servant to wipe my ass or shampoo my wife.

The same goes for designing my living space.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2023, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 825
Posted By Marceps
Talking Half the Battle

You know because you ran the numbers, right?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-25-2023, 08:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,355
Posted By Marceps
Snake the indoor shower head outside, hacker.

Snake the indoor shower head outside, hacker.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-22-2023, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,158
Posted By Marceps
Lightbulb Side by Side with Pantograph Hinges

This is an interesting idea—though I would personally be more interested in joining the side doors. It would be more convenient, as the farthest you could ever be from the other end would be half...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-18-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,399
Posted By Marceps
I envy your spacious workshop—with with a helper,...

I envy your spacious workshop—with with a helper, to boot. You are going to have a great conversion in no time.

Thank you for sharing.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-15-2023, 03:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 754
Posted By Marceps
Question Your takeaway doesn't make much sense, given that...

Your takeaway doesn't make much sense, given that it fails to apply to half of the buses in the article:

Meanwhile, even the second bus sounds like it was just minding its own business. Must have...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-14-2023, 01:02 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 621
Posted By Marceps
Arrow That paint job looks top-notch, and I dig your...

That paint job looks top-notch, and I dig your air hammer.

Two things that helped me and might help you:


Buying gallons of farm-equipment paint, instead of milliliters of spray cans.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-10-2023, 10:40 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,077
Posted By Marceps
Arrow Parking Violation

Thank you for having the courage to speak up. Many of us have been there:



This was on a bus that I deliberately moved to the opposite side of the street every day, moving up and down the...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-07-2023, 10:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,128
Posted By Marceps
Arrow Progressive

This is why many insurance policies include clauses that require fat chicks to sit in the back.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-07-2023, 10:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 860
Posted By Marceps
Question Cake and Eating It

I know several products that claim to accomplish what you want, but I do not know any that actually do. If you truly want a leak-free tank, you are going to have to change your requirements (i.e....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2023, 01:53 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,831
Posted By Marceps
Arrow No answers. Just an example...

No answers. Just an example (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/157-albums96.html).

https://www.skoolie.net/forums/members/157-albums96-picture7939.jpg
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 05-04-2023, 04:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 910
Posted By Marceps
Lightbulb I use an ostrich egg. It's groovy as hell....

I use an ostrich egg. It's groovy as hell. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5DpnRDCRnk)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2023, 03:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 598
Posted By Marceps
Arrow You want a 12″ Knipex pliers wrench. Take your...

You want a 12″ Knipex pliers wrench. Take your pick. (https://www.knipex.com/en-us/products/pipe-wrenches-and-water-pump-pliers/pliers-wrenches)

Two days ago, I used one to bend ferritic...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-01-2023, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,189
Posted By Marceps
Lightbulb A drone could be the ultimate addition. I hope...

A drone could be the ultimate addition. I hope to do the same someday—but for now, I keep my good boots by the stairs.

No laces.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-30-2023, 06:28 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 905
Posted By Marceps
With 240k miles, there is a good chance it was...

With 240k miles, there is a good chance it was taken out of the school system and traded hands at some point. If it has stayed out of the rust belt its entire life, that would explain the good...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 04-29-2023, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,591
Posted By Marceps
Question Why in tarnation did you entrust your bus to a...

Why in tarnation did you entrust your bus to a shop for a mere oil change, instead of doing it yourself? Do you not love her?

The closest I have for you is 15-2 (page 298) of Thomas MVP-ER...
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