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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
04-03-2019, 11:01 AM
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I'm about to do the damn thing!!
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Njsurf73
I don't know what condition it would be in but...
I don't know what condition it would be in but make sure you bring some basic hand tools with you, a few fuses of all three types, And take your time getting used to driving it.
When you start your...
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Conversion General Discussions
04-02-2019, 09:45 AM
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Help moving bus emergency - Asheville NC
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Njsurf73
You can absolutely pay a mechanic to come and...
You can absolutely pay a mechanic to come and take a look at it.. And probably diagnosed the fuel leak. In my area that would cost a couple hundred dollars for the mechanic to do the diagnosis... I...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
03-31-2019, 04:20 PM
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Thomas skinning process...rivet removal questions.
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Njsurf73
I have heard of people using an air chisel to...
I have heard of people using an air chisel to take the heads off. Also an angle grinder.
I have had best (only removed a very small number) results with a hammer and cold chisel followed by...
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Conversion General Discussions
03-20-2019, 08:12 AM
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Buying on Craigslist
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Njsurf73
290000 is a lot of miles. Even for a diesel. That...
290000 is a lot of miles. Even for a diesel. That doesn't mean it is a bad deal or engine... Just be very sure. As far as the rest go, that's a sizeable discount, there is a reason he is dumping it....
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
03-19-2019, 04:11 PM
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What is the price range for late 90s early 2000s bluebird all Americans?
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Njsurf73
I paid 1995.00 for a 2002 AA RE3 with a Cummins...
I paid 1995.00 for a 2002 AA RE3 with a Cummins 5.8, MD3060, belly storage, and top speed of 70mph.
I have seen them as much as 10-20k at some dealers and as little as 1k at auctions (not in a...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
03-02-2019, 12:17 PM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
Looks like that front section could easily be cut...
Looks like that front section could easily be cut down and drop the overall height ...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-22-2019, 09:42 AM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
Mine was spec'd with 2 8d bats as well. Brand new...
Mine was spec'd with 2 8d bats as well. Brand new for 500 when I bought the bus. I will go smaller if I ever have to replace them.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-21-2019, 05:02 AM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
Great busses. Wish I had room for another!
Great busses. Wish I had room for another!
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-18-2019, 07:55 AM
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Roll your own
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Njsurf73
Me too lol.
Me too lol.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-14-2019, 05:03 PM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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886,572
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Njsurf73
I also believe that patience goes a long way. I...
I also believe that patience goes a long way. I waited for the bus I wanted at the price I wanted within the travel area I wanted. Sure I waited about 6 months longer then I could have... But the...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
02-12-2019, 10:51 AM
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Bluebird interior bottom panels.
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Njsurf73
They are solid rivets, instead of blind or "pop"...
They are solid rivets, instead of blind or "pop" rivets. They are secured with a hammer and swage block to mushroom the ends. You will have luck with grinding the heads off, but may still need to...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-06-2019, 01:07 PM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
The route for my kids school bus is 12 miles a...
The route for my kids school bus is 12 miles a day... Some of the rural areas the routes are close to 50 a day or more.. you have the right idea but without knowing the area the bus comes around it's...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-06-2019, 10:57 AM
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Buying advice
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Njsurf73
The options look good, but ask questions. What...
The options look good, but ask questions. What fuel mileage, service records, condition etc...
As far as price, it's a good deal if it fits your needs and budget.
It's a gasoline engine, so...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-01-2019, 12:48 PM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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That wasn't the reason that I didn't buy a bus...
That wasn't the reason that I didn't buy a bus from an auction but I believe that is a reason that some people don't.. I have heard stories of people needing a jump start and the lot won't let them...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
02-01-2019, 11:29 AM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
I think it's a phycological thing.. buying a bus...
I think it's a phycological thing.. buying a bus labeled "must be removed from __________ , no work may be performed on premises" is daunting if you have to travel several hundred or thousand...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-29-2019, 01:57 PM
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Ah, ok. Figured they were a mixed bag. Those seem...
Ah, ok. Figured they were a mixed bag. Those seem to be about to go at a decent price.. hopefully someone out west picks one up.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-29-2019, 11:33 AM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
First one I looked at is a front engine
First one I looked at is a front engine
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Conversion General Discussions
01-27-2019, 07:58 PM
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Do you have this bus? Dimensions.
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Njsurf73
What make and model? They vary from manufacturer...
What make and model? They vary from manufacturer to manufacturer. I have a 06 Blue Bird AARE3 and I know the engine cover in the rear is about 28" after I stripped the seats off. I don't know off...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-27-2019, 11:10 AM
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Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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Njsurf73
My bluebird AA RE3 is a 240 hp Cummins 24v 5.9 ...
My bluebird AA RE3 is a 240 hp Cummins 24v 5.9
I am not sure if this engine is an ISB
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
01-22-2019, 03:24 PM
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Is the first step to rip out all roof and side meal?
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Njsurf73
There are threads on this topic.. and with each...
There are threads on this topic.. and with each thread a different opinion.lol
Basically, if you want more R value you need better insulation. How you do that is your choice.
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Conversion General Discussions
01-22-2019, 03:04 PM
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Replacing fuel tank on 2002 International 3800 - Advice needed
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Njsurf73
I use a harbor freight 30 gallon 1.25 hp 120 psi...
I use a harbor freight 30 gallon 1.25 hp 120 psi compressor... And wish I had bigger. I have to stop frequently to let the air catch up. They can be tandomed up and from YouTube that looks like it...
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Conversion General Discussions
01-21-2019, 01:09 PM
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Replacing fuel tank on 2002 International 3800 - Advice needed
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Posted By
Njsurf73
So, if you are handy, what I have come to realize...
So, if you are handy, what I have come to realize is that these bigger vehicles are actually easier to work on. More room to get tools/hands in to tight places.. bigger fasteners that strip less...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
01-15-2019, 08:17 AM
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inframe rebuild at 130k worries/concerns 03 dt466 ic3000
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Njsurf73
Except the unicorn Crowns... Used Detroit's
Except the unicorn Crowns... Used Detroit's
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
01-15-2019, 06:09 AM
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inframe rebuild at 130k worries/concerns 03 dt466 ic3000
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7,721
Posted By
Njsurf73
Another possibility for a rebuild is if the...
Another possibility for a rebuild is if the coolant doesn't have the additive. Pitting on the sleeve causes the sleeve seals to fail prematurely from cavitation. This would be a resleeve and usually...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-14-2019, 07:28 AM
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6,479
Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread
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886,572
Posted By
Njsurf73
That unicorn of engines.. the Cummins 466
That unicorn of engines.. the Cummins 466
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