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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-20-2018, 10:11 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 932
Posted By byforceofwil
Looking for - RV Windows

Hey fellow skoolie builders!


I'm starting to reach the point where I need to start looking at getting windows for the bus. I'm replacing most if not all of the windows with rv windows and I was...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-09-2017, 12:55 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By byforceofwil
So you're going to modify the engine doors with...

So you're going to modify the engine doors with those vents in the picture? I thought about that. Let me know how it goes. I might end up doing it too.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-09-2017, 12:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By byforceofwil
Exactly like that. Did that interfere with...

Exactly like that.
Did that interfere with anything underneath?
You know if that'll compromise the engine airflow at all?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-08-2017, 10:47 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 976
Posted By byforceofwil
Body mod. Removing air scoops.

I'm looking at ideas to remove the air intakes/scoops on the side of the bus so I can make more space in the back of the bus above the engine bay.
Any bus engineers or anyone have experience with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-08-2017, 10:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Posted By byforceofwil
Thanks Christopher! Metal for patching, I never...

Thanks Christopher!
Metal for patching, I never thought of that.
I do plan to drive it so I'll keep defroet and heat in mind.
I'll route the cabin wiring a little different but being as I am an...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-08-2017, 06:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,010
Posted By byforceofwil
Anything that is kept?

Quick question to the masses.

Is there any part of the bus that is removed for conversion, like wiring harnesses or metal from the inside that should be kept because of it's replacing difficulty...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-05-2017, 10:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
I gotcha. Ok, cool. Yeah I'm going to raise my...

I gotcha. Ok, cool. Yeah I'm going to raise my roof so I might do a more dramatic outside reskinning but I can't say as to if they will help or hinder me yet so I'll just leave em be until I cross...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-05-2017, 09:43 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Cool. 😊 What did you do with the flange that...

Cool. 😊
What did you do with the flange that was left? I assume you're reusing your windows?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-04-2017, 11:41 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Anyone run into this issue?

I'll get better at posting pictures soon.

Until then, anyone run into this issue?
My wall panels are held on by screws except the top which has been tack welded to the window frame. I cut around...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-04-2017, 11:34 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Roof and walls getting done! Messy work, lots...

Roof and walls getting done!
Messy work, lots of gear and tools strewn about.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2017, 01:24 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
No, I did not. 😊

No, I did not. 😊
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2017, 01:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Top Heavy? No. By deck I just mean a layer of...

Top Heavy? No. By deck I just mean a layer of wood across the top and a ladder to get to it. The weight will be minimal compared to the stuff I put inside the bus. The roof raise will not be very...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-25-2017, 02:13 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Thanks Dan-Fox!

Thanks Dan-Fox!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-25-2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Thanks for the tip! I'll do that. 😊

Thanks for the tip! I'll do that. 😊
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-25-2017, 02:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Well I mentioned part of the plan above, heated...

Well I mentioned part of the plan above, heated floors, roof raise probably about a foot and a half. Up to 13' 3" roughly. Solar system, composting toilet.
Just me and a 🐕 is the plan so far but...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-25-2017, 09:17 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Oops! Sanctuary! The one time autocorrect was...

Oops! Sanctuary! The one time autocorrect was asleep. Lol
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-24-2017, 09:23 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
Seats removed! Heaters next.

Seats removed! Heaters next.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-24-2017, 09:18 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
My bus! My muse! My canvas.

My bus! My muse! My canvas.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-24-2017, 09:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,480
Posted By byforceofwil
A bus named Sanctuary.

Hello all,
Hopefully I can keep this updated as I go.
My name is Wilho Heikkinen.
I bought a 2002 International for full conversion, forever home.
You know the saying the easiet way to get hurt...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-12-2017, 01:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By byforceofwil
I don't have any floor plans yet besides things...

I don't have any floor plans yet besides things I've sketched out. I'll have to post some pictures of those.
I'll probably keep less than half of the windows to help with insulation but I'd...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-12-2017, 12:31 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,271
Posted By byforceofwil
New bus to build!

Hey all,
I just bought my 2001 International RE 3000 school bus.
T444E, Allison 3060.
The plan is full conversion for mostly off grid living.
Roof Raise.
Heated floors.
Fire place.
Bunk beds....
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-28-2017, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 879
Posted By byforceofwil
Post Start of a second life?

Hello all,
My name is Wilho Heikkinen.
I've just started my hunt for a new home, bus style.
Currently living in San Diego but on my way to moving to the Northwest in a month or two.
I'm a 31 year...
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