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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 04-09-2017, 06:41 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,261
Posted By TheCog
Are these the measurements? 13" Length x...

Are these the measurements?

13" Length x 10.5 Outer Diameter x 10 inches Inner Diameter

Thanks
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2017, 08:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,065
Posted By TheCog
It also leaves a coating on the fresh steel to...

It also leaves a coating on the fresh steel to help prevent flash rust.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-14-2017, 06:35 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 15,065
Posted By TheCog
I use this stuff for rust including the worst...

I use this stuff for rust including the worst motorcycle gas tanks. Available at Home Depot.

https://www.homedepot.com/catalog/productImages/1000/6d/6dfa3a82-2631-469a-ad51-bb6f7c88611f_1000.jpg
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-20-2017, 07:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,548
Posted By TheCog
That could be...didn't see a year mentioned so I...

That could be...didn't see a year mentioned so I was just going off what I use in my old F250.

I got mine at Advance Auto Parts for $9 something and they had them in stock.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-19-2017, 09:02 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,548
Posted By TheCog
IMHO Motorcraft ZD-9's are the only way to...

IMHO Motorcraft ZD-9's are the only way to go...other brands can and will swell at the tip making extraction very difficult. Sometimes the tip breaks off in the head and pulling the head may be the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-09-2017, 06:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,439
Posted By TheCog
50's yesterday and warmer today so the snow is...

50's yesterday and warmer today so the snow is melting quick...gale force (Chinook) winds screaming in West Denver Metro right now.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-07-2017, 10:56 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,011
Posted By TheCog
It's a crap shoot here in Denver...it can be 60+...

It's a crap shoot here in Denver...it can be 60+ or below zero in the winter months. Golfing one day and shoveling a foot of snow the next.

I've got about 20" of snow in the past couple of weeks.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-24-2016, 10:23 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,488
Posted By TheCog
Roador Roll-Up Truck Doors...

Roador Roll-Up Truck Doors (https://www.roador.com/)
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 12-21-2016, 05:40 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,567
Posted By TheCog
My shuttle bus has a Ford 460...pretty quiet...

My shuttle bus has a Ford 460...pretty quiet ride.

My '84 Ford F250 6.9l IDI w/ Banks Turbo as a muffler is music to my ears and sometimes turn the radio off and just drive. Surprising how quiet...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-10-2016, 05:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,658
Posted By TheCog
They seemed to have had everything else figured...

They seemed to have had everything else figured out and the wife's family had money so I let it go. The hum drum name of Steve for the bus was a little odd.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-07-2016, 07:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,536
Posted By TheCog
Hello from West of the Mississippi.

Hello from West of the Mississippi.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-28-2016, 09:44 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,278
Posted By TheCog
Sorry if I mislead...A big no to house paint and...

Sorry if I mislead...A big no to house paint and a yes to tractor or industrial paint as a way to pinch pennies.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 11-28-2016, 09:12 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 10,278
Posted By TheCog
Good enough for a "School Bus" can also be...

Good enough for a "School Bus" can also be translated into....

"Not looking to get a car show, two foot deep gloss finish, just want something that looks good and seals the steel and other...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-28-2016, 09:00 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,661
Posted By TheCog
or... ...

or...

https://media.tractorsupply.com/is/image/TractorSupplyCompany/2229846?$470$
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-28-2016, 08:57 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 3,661
Posted By TheCog
I'm a fan for using anything that can catch the...

I'm a fan for using anything that can catch the spray pattern and is cheap and durable. What you end up using doesn't necessarily need a factory hole either as a hole saw will take care of that....
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 11-26-2016, 06:09 AM
Replies: 108
Views: 52,899
Posted By TheCog
Never have done it myself but know of guys that...

Never have done it myself but know of guys that have...Vermont is a great place to register a motorcycle with a lost title and the title you get from them can be changed to the state you live in.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-21-2016, 06:50 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,250
Posted By TheCog
He's willing to go on the road and trust his new...

He's willing to go on the road and trust his new friend with the house...someone could have a hay-day with his place/stuff and be long gone.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 11-21-2016, 06:47 AM
Replies: 383
Views: 177,728
Posted By TheCog
So many variables and personal preferences...best...

So many variables and personal preferences...best guess 500-500,000 bucks...give or take.
Forum: Skoolie Life 11-20-2016, 09:33 AM
Replies: 339
Views: 92,811
Posted By TheCog
Self employed working in the construction biz for...

Self employed working in the construction biz for 25 years...first 15 years were primarily frame and exterior trim for new residential semi custom homes. About a dozen employees and too many...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2016, 02:35 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,318
Posted By TheCog
I have had mine on Craigslist for six...

I have had mine on Craigslist for six weeks...started at $300 and I'm down to $100 right now with no takers. I live in a large metro area and surprised it's still here.
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 11-19-2016, 02:31 PM
Replies: 313
Views: 94,221
Posted By TheCog
If the Federal Government is saying DON'T do it...

If the Federal Government is saying DON'T do it than EVERYBODY must be DOING it.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-19-2016, 02:27 PM
Replies: 377
Views: 102,362
Posted By TheCog
Looks great and nice video...I will have to check...

Looks great and nice video...I will have to check out the others. I appreciate the vids with no narration as I can figure out how to do most things by watching and would rather enjoy the music.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-16-2016, 06:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 2,091
Posted By TheCog
Good to hear there are still shops that honor...

Good to hear there are still shops that honor their quotes.

I swapped out 4 rims with different ones and had the tires balanced on my shuttle and it cost me $85 at Discount Tire.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-16-2016, 06:23 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 39,811
Posted By TheCog
You might need to be creative and have some extra...

You might need to be creative and have some extra steel on hand when putting a hitch on as getting to the main frame to attach hitch is a bit of a stretch.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-14-2016, 06:51 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,243
Posted By TheCog
I'm thinking the whole shell is fiberglass on...

I'm thinking the whole shell is fiberglass on mine...floor, walls and roof. As for attaching things, it just depends where and the weight of the attachment. Some areas are very thin and other areas...
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