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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-15-2015, 12:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,213
Posted By Chadluc
I bought my tc2000 40ft bluebird from TNT...

I bought my tc2000 40ft bluebird from TNT auctions in las Vegas,nv. All the buses were from the las Vegas school district and all buses were full of fuel.I paid2000. Turn key and go w full tanks.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-29-2014, 03:41 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I need to pickup a welder. Im going to use coduit pipe to make the exhaust. When i run it i turn all the fantastic vents on for air flow. It smells inside a bit. Not good. A welder is on my list...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-26-2014, 03:08 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

Update :
I been working on the interior by adding tonge and groove boards and staining them in the kitchen. they came out very well.I will proceed with doing the entire inside in these to give it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-03-2014, 05:58 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I am going to put a drain pan under it. and a hose that runs out and down.i use it every day it works great. The hot air exahast out the back and out the roof and the cold air blows inside! I will be...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-01-2014, 02:21 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

did some repainting and some more work. its about finished up inside.It takes alot of work and money to get this far.
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2014, 08:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,620
Posted By Chadluc
Re: OTR. Hvac

RED DOT makes products for adding a compressor and system to any vehicle. but not engine/electric driven. you can add coach air for running down the road but the best bet would be a 120v A/C system,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2014, 11:27 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I have a great command center at my use.i lived in this bus in hollywood for a few years.those are pics in my first postings before coming to new mexico.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2014, 05:42 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I see all these people on TV and I think it cant be that hard to act on TV and it looks better than driving truck! I worked in Hollywood as an actor (mostly background and behind the scenes,stand in...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I been doing some work staining and building the kitchen. All tounge and groove boards . All that orange crap is going. I'm t&g and staining the whole interior. Soon I can start painting then setting...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2014, 10:11 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

Put an 8000btu unit in the front of my bus. this baby works pretty good. I built a duct to vent up trough the roof.
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-11-2014, 07:04 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

did some painting. got this rad color in a gallon at home depot . I'd like to paint the out side of the bus in groovy colors like this when I start on the paint outside.
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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-11-2014, 02:42 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

That is a swamp cooler. it works pretty well if you live in the middle of a desert like me.but if I go back to los angeles I could not use it.I wouldn't buy a portable a/c they are junk and not...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-10-2014, 10:13 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

Yea I try to take pictures without as much roundness or ceiling as I have not finished mine. Not sure what to do carpet,wood ? leave it ?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-10-2014, 03:52 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

been working on the front area. heres a few pics.I put tounge and groove boards up in the dinette area to create rooms. instead of everything matching as 1 big space. still some work to do with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-18-2014, 01:47 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

did a little more work on the eagle this week, and framed in the new stove.

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_85125_6477755707a8c0fce9d00d09a914fb35.jpg...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-13-2014, 04:31 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

few upgrades last week. I installed a outdoor antenna from radio shack. which works very well. all the antennas fold in so its pretty easy to move te bus as I just leave it secured to the bus and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-09-2014, 04:15 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

yes we will have to post some family pics. You should stop by. were home if my ranger is there. i work nights and home during the day by 8am. dont worry im not tired during the day, I have a 5 hr lay...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-02-2014, 12:59 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

Yes the generator I agree can be improved by using a permanent magnet alternator, and the torque of the engine. Put a 2" pully on the engine and gear down the alternator by putting a 8" pulley on the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-30-2013, 01:38 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

Heres a few pics of our land in roswell,nm and the generator I built. I the past month i built a wall between the cab and kitchen to further more reduce heating costs and create more comfort.like i...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-28-2013, 01:55 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I hhave not posted in a long time. first off I was in Quartzsite, Arizona for a few months staying off dome rock road on the BLM land while I took a crappy job driving truck from phx to LA with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-16-2013, 10:51 PM
Replies: 1,088
Views: 481,402
Posted By Chadluc
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailg

Great your doing burningman this year. I was tere 2 years ago dont know how I made it home alive. 20 people on the school bus towing the 15,000lb 28ft motorhome that I cut in half and converted to a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-20-2013, 11:45 AM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I quit my crappy job at prime.I hope I never see that semi truck google earth or in person
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2013, 11:47 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I had much time to think and I have a name for my bus! Thunder Bird. Thunder= 2 stroke DD engine , Bird= Eagle Bus = Thunder Bird
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2013, 10:56 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

Look at that on the google maps.. Yes that's me! it looks isolated but i'm only a 2 mile drive into town and a 5 mile drive into the middle of down town roswell. Yes me and the dogs are ok! luckily!...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-01-2013, 08:21 PM
Replies: 299
Views: 57,069
Posted By Chadluc
Re: Model 05 Silver Eagle

I was in Carlin,NV and had a bad wreck 6truck pile up in the Prime Truck in a tunnel on I80..heres the video from my truck cameras.Another day jami gears and haulin freight. I should be back in...
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