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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-20-2019, 06:29 AM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,735
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Yes, but of course I intend to drive it on public...

Yes, but of course I intend to drive it on public roads. None of the work has been done to convert the bus yet, but I did get the title changed. How tough was it to get insurance for your bus in your...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 10-19-2019, 09:34 PM
Replies: 64
Views: 26,735
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Yes, just got my motor home title using MV-41...

Yes, just got my motor home title using MV-41 only, changed body type. Got a response letter (two, actually), had to send in the old title, a pic of the outside showing flashers and signage removed....
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-12-2019, 01:38 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,936
Posted By ThorrsHammer
In PA, there is a rule in that same Guide that...

In PA, there is a rule in that same Guide that states that no lighting may be added which was not original equipment or serves the same purpose as original equipment. I don't know how the cops would...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-12-2019, 01:29 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,936
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Late to the party here, but this is from the PA...

Late to the party here, but this is from the PA DMV's Enhanced Vehicle Inspection Guide:

"Emergency and other vehicles equipped with special lighting (flashing and/or revolving lights) that are...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-19-2019, 04:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Another milestone

All seats and forward headache-preventer cushions removed. Just the rear heater to pull, at some point.

I'm storing the temporary furnishings (which PA requires 4 of a list of 6), plus I'll add a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-11-2019, 09:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Continuing

It was in the teens today, but I managed to get a couple more seats out, and removed the seat bottoms from the frames. They were attached by hinges to the fronts of the frames. When I got one of the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-02-2019, 07:20 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Although the weather's been gray and cold, I...

Although the weather's been gray and cold, I managed to remove the fender mirrors and bumper control gate (which came off much easier than the stop arm)
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-02-2019, 07:17 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Thanks. About 30' bumper to bumper. I'll have to...

Thanks. About 30' bumper to bumper. I'll have to get some more accurate measurements at some point.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-02-2019, 07:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
I'll have to cross that bridge if/when I get to...

I'll have to cross that bridge if/when I get to it. Undercarriage is heavily coated and seems solid. It was garaged most of the time so fingers are crossed.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-24-2018, 05:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Thank you! PA is a little "hazy"...

Thank you!



PA is a little "hazy" about the reg/title requirements, so I'm trying to thread that needle and not have to have any do-overs. :smile:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-23-2018, 06:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,024
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Very nice bus, Joe. Enjoy!

Very nice bus, Joe. Enjoy!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-23-2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Minor update

Hi all.

Removed the stop arm, lettering and reflectors from the bus, which I am calling "Point of Origin". It's about 18° outside today, so the work I can do is limited for now. I'm going to try...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-08-2018, 08:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Many thanks, erniejt! I waited quite a while...

Many thanks, erniejt! I waited quite a while until this one came up. I paid $2250 for it, down $600 from when I first saw the ad. As soon as it dropped, I pulled the trigger.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-08-2018, 10:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Thank you! Yes, I've mostly been picking up tips...

Thank you! Yes, I've mostly been picking up tips and design ideas off and on. Right now, the #1 issue is retitling the bus, since I can't continue it as a school bus, and PA won't allow a "motor...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-07-2018, 08:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,286
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Finally crossed the line

Hi all,
Been a member of this great site for a while now, just lurking and admiring all the fine projects here.

Today all the stars aligned and I picked up my first bus outside of Everett, PA....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-01-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,158
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Re: Smitty's Bus

Hey Keith, do ask him to put up a photobucket account or something, and post his project pix. Smitty is a genius and fine craftsman and I'm definitely going to miss his great writing style and humor....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-15-2011, 08:53 AM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,158
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Re: Smitty's Bus

I did notice that his outside-page link is dead...he had a ton of pics and other posts there. I know he had health issues, I hope he's ok.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-26-2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 8,494
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Re: SERVICE MANUALS

One I found on eBay for Navistar Engines, 1990-2009:
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-14-2010, 04:52 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,158
Posted By ThorrsHammer
Re: Smitty's Bus

First, hello to everyone! This is a great board, full of information. I've been lurking and reading, getting a handle on the flow of the posts, and I'm amazed at how ingenious and precise everyone's...
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