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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-24-2021, 10:28 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,979
Posted By Sundowner
The lower windows were removed when I bought the...

The lower windows were removed when I bought the bus in 2001 and are covered with stainless steel. I added an extension to the scoop at rear to get it into the airstream for the radiator.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-21-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,465
Posted By Sundowner
My bus is grey (winter grey)

My bus is grey (winter grey)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-14-2021, 03:21 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 14,979
Posted By Sundowner
I have a 1958 Kenworth

I have a 1958 Kenworth
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-22-2021, 09:59 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,211
Posted By Sundowner
Chimney is 4 feet from top of stove to top of...

Chimney is 4 feet from top of stove to top of chimney but I do run the fan that feeds air to the fire box. I replaced the original fan with a fan from a computer and can hardly hear it running. The...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-22-2021, 06:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,211
Posted By Sundowner
Dickinson Stove

The stove has been in the bus since 2001. I've had no problems with with drafting, I leave a fresh air vent partly open by the drivers feet when stove is being used. Never used it at high elevation...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 02-21-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 7,211
Posted By Sundowner
Love my Dickinson's, it feels like wood heat when...

Love my Dickinson's, it feels like wood heat when its pumping out heat. It will make it 85deg. in the bus cranked up on 10 when it is 18deg. outside. Great for cooking or baking. The only thing is I...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-08-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,487
Posted By Sundowner
I have a 1958 Kenworth Pacific pusher. With...

I have a 1958 Kenworth Pacific pusher.
With original engine and tranny, rear weight 16,100 Lbs. Front weight 6,650 Lbs.
After installing 855ci 350 Cummins with 9 speed Roadranger, rear weight...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-27-2019, 03:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sundowner
I haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd show...

I haven't posted in a while so I thought I'd show a picture of my ice cycles and I got into cyclekart racing this past summer
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-04-2017, 12:20 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 14,664
Posted By Sundowner
gear ratio

This is the formula I used when figuring my gearing.

With 1 to 1 tranny gear ratio in high gear:

RPM x 60 (eg. 2600 rpm x 60 =156000
________ = MPH
R x M ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2017, 12:32 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,381
Posted By Sundowner
I use a dehumidifier during the winter and that...

I use a dehumidifier during the winter and that makes a big difference with the moisture problems
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2017, 12:02 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 15,381
Posted By Sundowner
If it is on propane you will get lots of moisture

If it is on propane you will get lots of moisture
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-27-2017, 01:50 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,976
Posted By Sundowner
An RV propane furnace (not a catalytic heater)...

An RV propane furnace (not a catalytic heater) puts no moisture in the bus, it is vented to the outside and the combustion air is also taken from outside. If used in cold climates you will need a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-25-2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,976
Posted By Sundowner
I have a Diesel boat stove with a 40gal. tank...

I have a Diesel boat stove with a 40gal. tank between frame rails used during winter for heat and cooking
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-10-2017, 08:52 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 956
Posted By Sundowner
Welcome. I'm new myself. I'm in Bellingham and...

Welcome. I'm new myself. I'm in Bellingham and your welcome to visit if you'd like to see my bus
Forum: Skoolie Life 01-10-2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 76
Views: 17,889
Posted By Sundowner
sounds like fun. anybody know what a ferry ride...

sounds like fun. anybody know what a ferry ride cost for a bus ?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-10-2017, 02:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,407
Posted By Sundowner
roof coat

When I bought my bus it had gray paint on the roof, when it was 80deg. and sunny the inside ceiling would get as hot as 100deg. +. I painted the roof with industrial paint (base white) and now the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-05-2017, 03:24 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,541
Posted By Sundowner
diesel stove

I installed a diesel stove (for marine use) and it works great during winter and feels like wood heat. 40 gal tank between frame rails and I burn offroad diesel with no road taxes.
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 12-31-2016, 01:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,961
Posted By Sundowner
Sundowner :: 1958 Kenworth Pacific

Sundowner :: 2016 Kenworth Pacific (2016-12-31 07:09:16)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-30-2016, 08:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sundowner
Thanks for all the great comments. I had a hard...

Thanks for all the great comments.
I had a hard drive crash a few years back and lost a bunch of pictures of the bus.
Ill try and get some pics of the inside posted ( but I need to to make it...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-30-2016, 04:58 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sundowner
engine swap

engine swap
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-30-2016, 04:51 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sundowner
kenworth pics

kenworth pics
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-29-2016, 09:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,052
Posted By Sundowner
new to forum

Hi
my name is Al
I own a 1958 35' Kenworth Pacific schoolbus Pusher I bought in 2001 at an estate auction.
In 2004 installed a 350 cummins and 9 speed roadranger with .73 overdrive.
Conversion...
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