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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-15-2012, 09:41 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 12,577
Posted By wewise
Re: 1975 IH Loadstar 1600 Thomas Short'ish' Bus $3800

Hay, gratefulskinney, check out Old IH website.Lots of info about IH. Also you can get a 'line set ticket' from the Wisconsin Historical Society.That shows what was put in your bus and who it was...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-06-2012, 11:44 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 4,169
Posted By wewise
Re: Ready but not finished.

Where did you get the solar panels and what brand are they?
What holds them down? Are they warranted for being on a hot metal roof?
You get an 'A' for your conversion from me.
Thanks
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-03-2012, 08:28 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 4,790
Posted By wewise
Re: So I brought my bus to a mechanic...

How about talking to your local H.S. auto shop instructor? Most ,if not all could be by some of the more talented students.Or try the barter system.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-22-2012, 07:00 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By wewise
Re: Bendix hydro vac

Thanks. I bought a used. rebuilt later model unit from Vista Brake in Vista Ca. Parts are obsolete for the old one.
Vista Brake was VERY helpful. They get a AAA+.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 02-21-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,382
Posted By wewise
Bendix hydro vac

I need a rebuilt unit or a kit for a bendix hydro vac. Or somebody to rebuild mine It is off a '61 IH bus.I live near San Diego.
Thanks
Dave
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-06-2012, 09:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,275
Posted By wewise
Re: 68 IH Loadstar

Thanks, Bullwhacker007.I'm inclined to agree with your engine recommendations.I don't have any bias about that. What do you think of the 7.3? Is it available in gas? The bus has been converted,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2012, 11:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,275
Posted By wewise
68 IH Loadstar

I am negotiating for a 68 IH Loadstar 1600 dog nose skoolie. It has a 6-354 Perkins diesel, 5sp-2sp.It is registered as a hscr in Ca.The previous owner forgot to remove the radiator cover and blew it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-24-2012, 07:28 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,288
Posted By wewise
Re: 12 volt

Thanks for the response.I was thinking of the heat coming through the roof causing a problem.This was brought up by others who have contributed to this topic.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-22-2012, 07:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 11,288
Posted By wewise
Re: 12 volt

I never thought about over heating the wiring until reading all this. I'm glad I did. I have a pot holder maid by Kitchen Aid, I can feel the heat from a HOT cast iron skillet through the holder but...
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 10-29-2011, 07:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By wewise
Re: Posting

Thanks, I'm not a Skoolie yet but now I'm a happy camper.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-29-2011, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,645
Posted By wewise
Re: Help needed on p/s conversion for 56 k/w

You may want to look in Truck Conversions .net. Seems to be a lot of knowledge in there
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-29-2011, 07:35 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,673
Posted By wewise
Info sources

A lot of excellent info, tips, techniques from Fine Woodworking Mag. With subscription you also get Fine Home Building.
For cabinet and door hardware try Rockler.com
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-29-2011, 07:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By wewise
Re: Conversion fantasy

Thanks to roach711. My post wasn't up early eve 10-28-11, so I watched the World Series. Please read my post dated 10-25-11,titled conversion fantasy
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 10-28-2011, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,588
Posted By wewise
Posting

I have a lot of conversion questions and some advice for Skoolie's . However, my post don't show up.
How will I ever get started?
Thanks
wewise
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-27-2011, 11:09 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,096
Posted By wewise
Conversion fantasy

I have tried to post on Conversion Discussions, but they have not come up yet. I joined Skoolie on 10-18-11 and have posted 3 times. Any idea how long it takes to post after becoming a member?...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-27-2011, 07:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,127
Posted By wewise
Conversion fantasy

I have some conversion ideas but my posts don't show up.This is my third attempt within 48 hrs.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-25-2011, 10:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,182
Posted By wewise
Conversion fantasy

I just joined Skoolie today and this is my first post. My Skoolie idea is this,find a mid fiftys Chevy Gmc or Ford it all depends on condition, price, whatever suits my fancy, about 35'. Then buy a...
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