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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-01-2013, 04:21 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

Gyrkin,

Thanks, I used the 1/8" angle and it is surprisingly rigid, I'm able to stand on it without it bending and it is pretty light. This is the second iteration of this solution, the first one...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-01-2013, 08:50 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

Here's my solution to the door lock problem using a Garage Door Locking T-Handle with a 5/16-Inch square shaft and some aluminum stock:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-31-2013, 07:56 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

These lights are great!
https://www.skoolie.net/gallery/var/resizes/Skoolies/MCH_95_Carpenter/IMGP2488.JPG?m=1369956434

I've bought 6 of them to use various places such as here in the top bunk....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-31-2013, 07:39 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

PDBreske,

I have a 48" and a 24" counter top. I have a 36" sink base with a 12" base, I wanted to use a double basin sink but I couldn't find one that would work for a price I was willing to pay....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-30-2013, 07:01 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

The table is painted MDF. I also bought a 15inch colunm and made a much smaller table to act as a coffee table....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-26-2013, 07:36 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 120,750
Posted By mchunt
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!

I guess it was a big question :shock: . Thanks for taking the time, good insights. And I couldn't agree more with #12, having buy in makes a world of difference.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-25-2013, 07:17 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

I wondered about that too, so I asked around and found out that all the important workings are in the back. I was also told to use short screws, I used 1/2 inch. I didn't hear any hissing as I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-25-2013, 06:42 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 120,750
Posted By mchunt
Re: Skoolie Conversions ---- a great group!

Welcome. Impressive work.

I'm curious what did you learn from your previous conversion that you will or will not be doing on this one?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-25-2013, 06:36 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

Thanks, and to your question the floor bracket is secured with 5 bolts through the floor with a lock washers and nuts. That's probably a little overkill but the bolt aren't very thick, #8 or #10, so...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-25-2013, 05:24 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

Thanks, we are happy with the way it came out.

Here are a couple of details on how I secured the refrigerator.

I used 3 framing angles, one secured through the floor, one to secured to the wall...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-24-2013, 07:05 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

I forgot the mention that I got the cork flooring down and put 2 coats of floor urethane on it.

Also the majority of the moulding is done, still plenty of holes to fill.

I'm also working on the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-24-2013, 07:04 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

Since my last post, I have the installed the captain chairs, the couch, finished the bathroom, and put the refrigerator in.

There a few pictures;
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-21-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

I picked up some inexspensive rugs sets. For $30 you get a 5'x7', a runner and a door mat. I bought 3 sets so that I could do the 3 walls. I put them up with contact cement....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-21-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

Almost finished trimming out the bunks. You can see the cork flooring better in these pictures.
https://www.skoolie.net/gallery/var/resizes/Skoolies/MCH_95_Carpenter/IMGP2345.JPG?m=1356138086
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-21-2012, 07:26 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

I got the counter tops done. Used glass mosaics from Lowes. I think they look pretty cool.

https://www.skoolie.net/gallery/var/resizes/Skoolies/MCH_95_Carpenter/IMGP2351.JPG?m=1356138087

I'm...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-21-2012, 07:08 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 21,661
Posted By mchunt
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International

I've been busy just not able to post lately.

The wet bath is pretty much done, need to get some pictures of it to post.

Lately, I've been working on putting down the flooring and trimming out. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2012, 04:19 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By mchunt
Re: How do I go about doing this?

Thanks for the good advice. I found the spline. I'll post some pictures of the removal when the gallery is back up.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-19-2012, 07:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By mchunt
Re: How do I go about doing this?

Thank you so much.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-19-2012, 05:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,435
Posted By mchunt
How do I go about doing this?

I want to remove one of the rear windows and install a window A/C. How do I go about removing the glass without breaking it? If possible I'd like to keep it as a spare. Do I just cut the gasket?...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-28-2012, 04:47 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 17,015
Posted By mchunt
Re: Sara & Andy's Bus

Before I bought my 1995 Carpenter I found this advisory and brought it up with my dealer, here is part of his response;
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-16-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,248
Posted By mchunt
Great eBay deal on LP Stove 5/16/12

Right now there is a great deal on 2 burner drop in stoves on eBay:

$34.99 without the cover;
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-08-2012, 06:49 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 13,651
Posted By mchunt
Re: Benny and Marissa's Bus

I see that you are heading down a path similar to the one I'm on with the floor plan.
https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/d/36384-2/FLOORPLAN_4.JPG

I had to change where the captain's chairs went...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-29-2012, 05:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,432
Posted By mchunt
Re: Inside bus LED lights

That is super sweet.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-24-2012, 12:22 PM
Replies: 371
Views: 83,984
Posted By mchunt
Re: 2012... The Year of Renewal

I'm very interested to see how the water trough works out. I toyed with the idea but couldn't come up with what I thought was a satisfactory way to add a shower drain.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-15-2012, 06:41 AM
Replies: 247
Views: 62,735
Posted By mchunt
Re: Ludicrous Speed

Welcome, looks like you'll have plenty of help.
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