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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-06-2013, 04:59 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

The bus is painted, Interior is done, frigs filled with beer, registered as an RV with plates, 4 TV's; now I can't find anyone to insure it. Can anyone help?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-17-2012, 10:33 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

:D Update...

OK- First,thanks Keith, found the lens for the bus.

Woodwork is just about finished. Electrical is all in and everything is working. Blew a 2 farad capacitor on one of my amps,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-18-2012, 09:24 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

HELP PLEASE I am looking for four reds lens for the flashing lights on the top to replace the current yellow ones. I am re-wiring them to flash OH-IO once we are stopped. If anyone has extras and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-13-2012, 11:02 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
I'm back!!! Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

I'm back. Football season has forced me to get back to the bus, I am only about a year behind schedule! The interior cabinets are in and we are finishing up the headliner and doors. I have...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-29-2011, 01:38 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
One week to the first game and I am not ready!

OK, winter has come and gone, spring and summer for that matter, and I am no where were I want to be with my bus. So the new goal is for the Ohio State vs. Michigan game. The out side is all...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-29-2011, 01:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

I will check. I think I bought a sony stereo system with a video screen and the camera inputs into the stereo. Not close to installing it, so I havent looked at things for a while.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-07-2011, 11:15 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Subfloor and electrical

I finally finished painting the floor and now have most of the subfloor in. I started to frame out the head and began to weld in extra supports for the Coleman heat pump roof top unit and the flat...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-19-2011, 09:23 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,814
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Battery Bank

Let me know what you want and I can sketch out something. Also, check out https://jmayer6.tripod.com/id16.html. This has some really good background stuff. It's really not that hard to do, just...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-18-2011, 10:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 21,451
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Old floor heaters

My heater hoses ran from the engine block (both had shut off valves) to a heater core near the driver then to a separate diesel fired auxiliary heater and then to the rear of the bus under a seat. I...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-18-2011, 10:10 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 41,763
Posted By cjgbur
Re: How to adjust a buses govenor

Not sure if this will help, but I took my bus to an International Dealer/Shop and they hooked up a computer to it. He said he could program the top speed up to 100mph, but the transmission, rear...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-18-2011, 12:00 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 11,915
Posted By cjgbur
Re: International Shorty Party Bus

I like it... I have almost the same bus, but it's a bluebird. I am trying to find lights for LED lighting for the interior. Thats my planning part that needs done yet. I have my el;ectrical plans...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-18-2011, 11:53 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

OK- it's been a while. Still, some work has been done. My buddy Gary took the bus and had the floor sandblasted, so I am ready to paint again. I have finally finished all of the headliner removal....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-18-2010, 10:16 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

Working on the pictures. Lot of work over last few weeks done. We have cut out most of the headliner. Few suggestions- don’t use a large angle grinder on the rivets, your arms and shoulders will...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-18-2010, 09:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,371
Posted By cjgbur
SHower sumps...

I'm an original boater guy transformed into a skoolie as well. The sumps have a float switch and will come on once enough water is in the pan. You can connect several drains if close and if they...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-25-2010, 09:22 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

On November 22nd, Gary took the bus to a garage that works on Internationals. They charge $90.00/hour and agreed to adjust the governor. It took about five minutes: the mechanic said he could set...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-19-2010, 10:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,814
Posted By cjgbur
Re: Battery Bank

I am doing the same thing. But I plan to use a generator once I am parked. The Honda EU2000 is an amazing generator- you can have it in front of you and carry one a conversation. Check one out... ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2010, 11:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,418
Posted By cjgbur
Re: 1st Skoolie!! Suggestions welcome!!

I am doing my floor a little different. First I am painting it with several coats of rustoleum that has Hy-tech ceramic beads added to it. For a sub floor, I am using 2 X 2 interlocking panels that...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2010, 11:27 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
More electrical...

I have been reviewing my drawings and came up with one more addition to my wire diagram. I have 2 AC breaker boxes for flexibility, and I don't plan to use anything that is 220VAC. I have one Honda...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-18-2010, 08:37 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,371
Posted By cjgbur
Detailed Electrical Plan: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

I cleaned up my electrical plan. Right click on it and click "view image". Let me know if you have any questions or comments. Also, my "shore power" connections are 125V/30A twist connectors, same...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-18-2010, 08:26 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Detailed Electrical Plan: Buckeye Pair-a-Docs

OK, this is the best I could do with MS Visio. :? If the whole image isn't visible, right click on it and click on "Show Image". You can then magnify it to read the smaller text. If anyone has...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-17-2010, 11:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,371
Posted By cjgbur
Re: My short bus "Rolly"

Not as pretty as yours...

https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/v/Skoolies/PAIR-A-DOCS/Picture1.jpg.html
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-17-2010, 10:32 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 19,371
Posted By cjgbur
Re: My short bus "Rolly"

I looked at your electrical drawings...

You really should put in an isolator. I am using Hellroaring isolators. I also am installing a trimetric battery monitor. I have a pretty detailed...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-16-2010, 11:20 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Inspiration

https://www.flickr.com/photos/imagimotive/sets/72157622583772940/

I like this interior. I plan to do about the same layout up to the grilling area. My bus is about the size of the front part of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-16-2010, 10:03 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 12,824
Posted By cjgbur
Bus measurements:

I took some measurements for general reference. Before I picked up my bus, I was looking for something to get a general idea of the size and start planning. Hope this helps someone.

Overall...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-11-2010, 08:44 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 30,397
Posted By cjgbur
Re: "The Bondo Condo" - 15-passenger E350 Shorty

Sorry, my bad. I read some earlier post. I keep forgetting that they go from oldest to newest. Anyway, still like this stuff! I am using it for everything- short bus to wine cellar!
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