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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-09-2010, 05:01 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,148
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Smitty's Bus

I hope I don't step on anyones toes. I took the exhaust from my gen. set and taped it into the exhaust from the bus motor...I have the gen. mounted right behind the rear wheel> I too removed the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-11-2010, 08:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 4,182
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: How wild is your A/V setup?

Well this my 2 cents.....Gen sets and power inverters are Not a computer or anything that uses a processor or circuit boards...friend UNLESS you buy a gen set or invertor that has a shin wav.(I think...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-04-2010, 09:24 AM
Replies: 95
Views: 99,794
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Chevy 366 hop up

I have a 366 in my bus and it will run all day long at 3200 to 3500 RPMs at 65 mph. When going up a hill it will drop 5 mph or so....I have installed new daul exhaust 2 1/2 to the back tires. New...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-04-2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,593
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: The LlamaZine

I to live in Iowa....I was stopped 3 times before I got my bus painted....The frist time they told me that there could not be any yellow on my bus or lights.....The 2nd time I had started priming and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-29-2009, 02:01 PM
Replies: 192
Views: 29,822
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Bike For The Light Skoolie

On my bus to do anything to the windows you have to pull the window frame. And to do that you have to remove the screws and tilt in the and then up to get it out... Keep up the good work.......That...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-29-2009, 07:26 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 29,822
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Bike For The Light Skoolie

All looks great..BUT what will you do if you have a window break....The glass, latches or just can't slide it very well.....When I did mine that was the way I was going to do it. Then the window game...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-20-2009, 08:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Little help with locks

Here is the lock that I used. I got it at a hardware store here in town.....

Brand name...National, Part Number is V7651And Cost was $11.00
This one said to be a GARAGE DOOR dead bolt...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-19-2009, 04:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,402
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Little help with locks

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_34598_db9910749bf78468188edf621fa5e9eb.jpg

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_34598_42cd256088742bcf6472e3971e01ba23.jpg
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Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 10-15-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,981
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: WOOD GASIFICATION!

Off the subject just a little... Fuel mileage with a bus with a 366 engine..I have pickup a little over two MPG in my bus with just two changes and hope to get another gal. with my next change......
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-14-2009, 07:35 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,906
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Rocket Scientists???

I went through that when my son was in school. We could only use foam cups,straws.tape and ballons. So things have changed.....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-12-2009, 04:57 PM
Replies: 477
Views: 99,148
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Smitty's Bus

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_34359_6202ea400c8d4c9efa3123a07999b863.jpg


This would be a cool way to make your lift.... Make it so the lift links are part of our rear...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-12-2009, 09:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,838
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Looking for advice for my first skoolie project vehicle

This my take on this. I think the bus you are looking at is fine if you are not planing on a trip across the US. Like Smity said that rear end is low. As far as the gas motor I am for that. My way...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-01-2009, 11:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Questions for the seasoned BUS GURU'S

The steering wheel took about 15 mins to change out. No adaptors.... Thats about all I can tell you.

Before wheel change.....
...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-30-2009, 02:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Questions for the seasoned BUS GURU'S

The wheel should be harder to turn due to the smaller diameter and therefore lower mechanical advantage, but is the same lock-to-lock. The lock-to-lock count is set by the box and steering stops, not...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 09-29-2009, 03:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,011
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Questions for the seasoned BUS GURU'S

I have a chevy bus and I installed a steering wheel out of a Z28 in mine. works great!!!! I have to turn the wheel 1 more revolution lock to lock... Exhaust will be ok just make as big as you can....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-25-2009, 01:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Cargo Tray (or slides) for my Shortie's Trunk

How about making a slide out with two legs to drop down. Or two chains to hook to the bus for support. That way you don't have to worry about how level the ground is......
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-25-2009, 12:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,292
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Cargo Tray (or slides) for my Shortie's Trunk

Use garage door track....Mount the rollers to the bus and the track to the slider. The track need to be extended pass your tray so it can support the tray when it is out.. I did this in a pickup with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-22-2009, 04:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,790
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Newbie Skoolie looking for modification ideas...

I would use Power Strut channels. There is so many think you do with that stuff and you can but it any where they sell electical stuff....Kindoff is a nother kind all does the same thing and there...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 09-14-2009, 04:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 13,007
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Transmission, NEED MORE SPEED

I have been a diesel mechanic for long time 20 plus years and people alway wanted there engine turn up. The frist thing I would ask is how long do you want your engine to last....10 or 15% is fine...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-11-2009, 12:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,471
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Would this be a good candidate for a skoolie?

Is that a spoiler on the rear????? I have never seen one on a bus before......
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-03-2009, 08:13 AM
Replies: 192
Views: 29,822
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: Bike For The Light Skoolie

You need to install some headers and daul exhaust on that thing... I have a chevy gas in mine and when I put on the daul exhaust that thing came to life. I don't know yet what it did for milage but...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-03-2009, 07:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,934
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: General Help

I can almost read that faster than if it was spelled right. .....cool
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-01-2009, 10:34 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 27,356
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: from lurker to newbie with a bus: so it begins....

I would like to have yourset up...I have a 366 with a five speed and at 65mph I am running 3200 rpms. It will go a little faster but not much. Sometime when your under your bus see what the tag on...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-01-2009, 08:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,615
Posted By Kirbystud
Re: stop sign

I have one....It has red lights on it..
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-27-2009, 03:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,887
Posted By Kirbystud
Does anyone have a leveling system ?

Just thinking down the road a bit about a leveling system. I could just use 2x12 blocks. Or a small jack between the axle and frame?
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