School Bus Conversion Resources

Is that a wanderlodge? Blue bird made rv/busses...

Is that a wanderlodge? Blue bird made rv/busses from the factory that look a lot like that!

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

08-23-2017, 03:50 PM

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84 Wayne International Harvester School bus

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Posted By 5speedhouse

Mmmm thats a nice deck ya' got there ;) Sent...

Mmmm thats a nice deck ya' got there ;)

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

08-18-2017, 07:29 PM

Replies: 5

Mobile Book Library / Office Bus

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Posted By 5speedhouse

Dont forget a bloodmobile! I had one pull up to...

Dont forget a bloodmobile! I had one pull up to the pump next to me last time I drove penny!

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

07-22-2017, 07:55 AM

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Roll your own

Views: 278,845

Posted By 5speedhouse

Thanks eccb! It looks like u avoided the problem...

Thanks eccb! It looks like u avoided the problem mudda earth had where the weight of the front engine causes the front cut to become a guge gap.

We have a dognose so I wonder how much shoring up...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

07-21-2017, 11:18 AM

Replies: 120

Under cloud and under star

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Posted By 5speedhouse

I would also spray another coat on the ceiling at...

I would also spray another coat on the ceiling at least. Definetly fill the cavities in between the ribs about 2" I think. Then trim flush with the ribs.
I think we are going to spray 3" of foam...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

07-19-2017, 09:20 AM

Replies: 1,286

Roll your own

Views: 278,845

Posted By 5speedhouse

Hey man! Quick question. Do you remember what...

Hey man! Quick question. Do you remember what page your roof raise prep and work happened on? And do you know where transcendence has a lot of his process posted? I need to crush up on my roof raise...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-07-2017, 11:11 AM

Replies: 8

Roof Raising Methods

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Posted By 5speedhouse

Look for transcendence or roll your own build....

Look for transcendence or roll your own build. Usually its a fabricated bracket and some 3/4 thread all with jam nuts. One in each corner. You move corner to corner about an inch at a time, checking...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-02-2017, 03:02 PM

Replies: 15

3d skoolie layout/floor plan

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Posted By 5speedhouse

I screen print for a living lol. I would have...

I screen print for a living lol. I would have been willing if my computer wasn't dead. Its either a new laptop or bus parts.... And bus parts keep wining.

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-01-2017, 01:55 PM

Replies: 15

3d skoolie layout/floor plan

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Posted By 5speedhouse

Oh sketch up is also free. Google product. Pretty...

Oh sketch up is also free. Google product. Pretty bare bones if I remember from the last time I played with it. Most any CAD program will get you where you need if you are at the point in design...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-01-2017, 01:53 PM

Replies: 15

3d skoolie layout/floor plan

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Posted By 5speedhouse

Heard good this about fusion 360, specifically...

Heard good this about fusion 360, specifically that its really good at modeling complex, organic shapes. Classmates have used it to do bike helmets, human faces, etc.

I personally am a Rhino3D...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-01-2017, 12:22 PM

Replies: 15

3d skoolie layout/floor plan

Views: 5,397

Posted By 5speedhouse

We used solid works to model some really complex...

We used solid works to model some really complex modular furniture.

Honestly in my opinion/experience with projects, you can plan all you want down to the 1/8th of an inch but reality is going to...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

06-30-2017, 03:08 PM

Replies: 7

Holes in floor.

Views: 1,792

Posted By 5speedhouse

Everyone has a different approach. Weld,...

Everyone has a different approach. Weld, silicone, bolts and epoxy lol. I welded mine, the few that I missed im going to hit with a big glob of silicone

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

06-20-2017, 01:59 PM

Replies: 61

The Snowdown Bus

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Posted By 5speedhouse

If u upload from your phone, its easier to rotate...

If u upload from your phone, its easier to rotate them before you upload. Sweet rig! Good luck! And have fun!

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

06-14-2017, 08:30 AM

Replies: 1,286

Roll your own

Views: 278,845

Posted By 5speedhouse

Excellent post ECCB! Thank you for the research...

Excellent post ECCB! Thank you for the research and knowledge!

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-29-2017, 09:10 PM

Replies: 4

Wagner paint sprayer with Rustolium?

Views: 3,370

Posted By 5speedhouse

I used my husky gun from home depot. Make sure...

I used my husky gun from home depot. Make sure your air compressor can keep up. 30 + gallon . Thin according to can. Are you spraying the whole bus?

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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap

05-09-2017, 12:36 PM

Replies: 0

Wtb Clear backup lenses

Views: 1,074

Posted By 5speedhouse

Wtb Clear backup lenses

Hey friends!

I am in need of 5 clear back up lenses for 7" round lights.

I have found them online for $10 a pop but I was hoping someone had extra or could direct me to better prices.
...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

05-01-2017, 04:58 PM

Replies: 85

Penny - 5 speed house

Views: 16,647

Posted By 5speedhouse

Ohhh how did u manage to add engine drive a/c?!...

Ohhh how did u manage to add engine drive a/c?! Our bus did not come equipped with a/c unfortunately. :( We plan on doing a mini-split for home HVAC but, engine driven heat and a/c would be nice for...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

05-01-2017, 03:08 PM

Replies: 85

Penny - 5 speed house

Views: 16,647

Posted By 5speedhouse

Oh and also, I have been thinking about windows...

Oh and also, I have been thinking about windows for after the roof raise.

I'm try to salvage some rv-style windows that open, unlike the transit bus or handicap shuttle bus windows. The latter...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

05-01-2017, 10:28 AM

Replies: 85

Penny - 5 speed house

Views: 16,647

Posted By 5speedhouse

Hi fellow bus nerds! Little monday update for ya!...

Hi fellow bus nerds! Little monday update for ya!

Both heaters are spic and span! Thanks for the tips everyone. I pressure washed the non-delicate components and, brushed,soaked, blasted, and...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

04-28-2017, 03:38 PM

Replies: 85

Penny - 5 speed house

Views: 16,647

Posted By 5speedhouse

OK I'll try the garden hose first... Any...

OK I'll try the garden hose first...

Any other suggestion for cleaning them?

Any other suggestions/ tips/ tricks with these heaters? I plan on keeping them for on road heat. But they need to...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

04-28-2017, 02:06 PM

Replies: 85

Penny - 5 speed house

Views: 16,647

Posted By 5speedhouse

Hi everyone, quick Pre weekend update. On...

Hi everyone, quick Pre weekend update.

On Monday Penny made her way over to RIT's campus for Melissa's senior design show. All of her design are viewable on 5speedhouse.com under the design tab....

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

04-04-2017, 07:48 PM

Replies: 1,286

Roll your own

Views: 278,845

Posted By 5speedhouse

Oh another question! does the hobart unit have...

Oh another question! does the hobart unit have "infinite" control over your output amperage, or is it just positions 1 through 6? Basically, can you fine tune your output or are you stuck with the...

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