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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-23-2019, 04:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By Marvin
Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, in a year and a...

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah, in a year and a half I drove it 130 miles, so surely sitting and getting minimal use may have gunk'd up something. Hopefully it's a cheap and easy fix. I'll report back...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-23-2019, 02:25 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,026
Posted By Marvin
Bus just died while driving

I sold my bus to someone and he sends me a text saying he's an hour away and it just died on him. Could it be the battery? It hesitated a bit when starting but it did crank up. I kept the batteries...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-31-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By Marvin
Sneak peek at the sink and counter setup that I...

Sneak peek at the sink and counter setup that I just picked up yesterday. I have to mount it and raise it a bit. Once that's done, it's off to see how much room I have for water tanks and propane...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-31-2018, 06:28 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,432
Posted By Marvin
User: Dog Rescuer and I both got ours from Tampa...

User: Dog Rescuer and I both got ours from Tampa Bus Market. Abraham is so great to deal with and I was happy with the prices. Definitely buy with confidence there. Something tells me that I'll be...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-14-2018, 09:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,286
Posted By Marvin
Hi Rusty, no, I haven't been under the bus to...

Hi Rusty, no, I haven't been under the bus to notice and haven't driven it much since it's not insured/registered but I'm now at the point to getting that done. I'll have to check when I start it for...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-12-2018, 12:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,286
Posted By Marvin
Insurance Quote Questionnaire

I'm filling out the Progressive online quote page to see how much it will be to insure my food truck bus and it asks if I have anti-lock brakes and airbags. Since my 2001 International didn't come...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-21-2017, 12:48 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 29,456
Posted By Marvin
Update: I just clipped the two wires coming out...

Update: I just clipped the two wires coming out of the wall and capped each of them off and all was well.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-15-2017, 01:28 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 29,456
Posted By Marvin
Anyone have experience with this rear setup? It...

Anyone have experience with this rear setup? It got late so I couldn't tinker with it but I plan on clipping and testing the removal in a day or two. Hopefully I can just tie the two coming out of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-02-2017, 12:05 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By Marvin
I'm not sure if I'll do all of it in SS, but...

I'm not sure if I'll do all of it in SS, but it'll be easy to clean for sure. The equipment is SS. I'll post some more pictures in the next week or two once I get it loaded up for fitment. Sorry...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-29-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 5,218
Posted By Marvin
I wanted to give an update on the bus (food...

I wanted to give an update on the bus (food truck). I had it serviced and they found a couple of leaks. $2,500 later, it's perfect! I have 2 new G31 batteries and just took these two pics today while...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-13-2017, 12:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 4,527
Posted By Marvin
Florida Auction! Ends Today 6/13/17

Just stumbled upon this site. If anyone is looking for buses and wants to buy today. George Gideon Auctioneers (https://www.ggauctionsonline.net/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?gga/category/ALL)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-31-2017, 11:11 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,389
Posted By Marvin
1995 Bluebird Bus - Craigslist Ad

I was looking up pellet guns and ran across this listing that's a week old. Must have picked up the tag because it's "gun metal grey". Anyway, figured I'd share in case anyone was interested. Who...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 05-25-2017, 10:52 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 17,032
Posted By Marvin
Let me know if/when you do and I'll head up and...

Let me know if/when you do and I'll head up and give you two a hand and get some tips for when I do mine. I'm waiting to get the floor in and paint done first before I put it on mine but would like...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-24-2017, 12:34 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,074
Posted By Marvin
Sandblasting & Painting

I took a look at some of the painting threads to see around what an average price would be for a pro paint job, but couldn't find any. I was just wondering if anyone had recent prices from shops and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2017, 11:20 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,527
Posted By Marvin
Thanks for the feedback! 1. Yes, I will grab...

Thanks for the feedback!

1. Yes, I will grab some G31's as suggested.

2. I'll also clean the terminals and everything and make it look like new.

3. I definitely can't fit those giant 8D30's....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2017, 06:33 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,527
Posted By Marvin
Yeah for battery stuff, I can do it myself. I was...

Yeah for battery stuff, I can do it myself. I was just curious about the 3 battery setup or if I should just stay with 2. Also the disconnect configuration.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-07-2017, 11:39 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,527
Posted By Marvin
Battery Configuration Questions

After reading about 10 different battery threads, I figured I'd post my own...

I bought my bus and it only had one battery in it. I plan on installing a second one, but noticed that there's room...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-04-2017, 01:30 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 14,441
Posted By Marvin
I'd check to see how high of a fence you can...

I'd check to see how high of a fence you can install (6 or 8') and then get some fill dirt and raise up the ground a couple of feet as well and then install it.

Definitely go around and take...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-04-2017, 01:13 AM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,299
Posted By Marvin
I didn't know what the floor would be like after...

I didn't know what the floor would be like after I applied Corroseal. Here's a quick video in case anyone is wondering about it before you did it too. It's like a plastic film on it. I was thinking...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-01-2017, 10:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,694
Posted By Marvin
Looks great! Can't miss that coming down the...

Looks great! Can't miss that coming down the road. :dance:

Before I painted mine, I was going to take these things off the front. I see you left yours so that has me questioning the necessity to...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-01-2017, 10:36 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,299
Posted By Marvin
Here are a few pics from this afternoon.

Here are a few pics from this afternoon.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-01-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,299
Posted By Marvin
Fuzz I Corrosealed my floor today...

Fuzz

I Corrosealed my floor today actually...

1. Yes, all that grinding was worth it and the more rust you can get off, the better. In regards to wiping it down with mineral spirits, it says on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2017, 11:01 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,000
Posted By Marvin
It's still new in the package from Home Depot...

It's still new in the package from Home Depot though and I could get $54 back lol. Does it stick well to the floor that doesn't have rust? or will it peel up or not stick? The majority of the floor...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2017, 10:48 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,000
Posted By Marvin
Yikes, I think it may be overkill then to...

Yikes, I think it may be overkill then to Corroseal mine at this point. It looks so smooth with a few bumpy areas that has rust poking at it. Hmm. I think I'll go ahead and do it anyway as a safe...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-27-2017, 10:35 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,000
Posted By Marvin
I bought mine from Home Depot for $54 for a...

I bought mine from Home Depot for $54 for a gallon.

Corroseal 1 gal. Rust Converter Primer-82331 - The Home Depot (https://www.homedepot.com/p/Corroseal-1-gal-Rust-Converter-Primer-82331/202960541)...
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