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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-23-2020, 09:16 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 5,318
Posted By Oldcarnut
That is one nice looking vintage bus you've got...

That is one nice looking vintage bus you've got there. Keep us posted on the work.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-26-2020, 03:29 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 21,674
Posted By Oldcarnut
Yeah, I was thankful I left CA so I COULD keep my...

Yeah, I was thankful I left CA so I COULD keep my Shorty Yellow. What about going White and be like a Prison Bus or even Park Service Green and White?
You've got one sweet lookin Gillig though....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-25-2020, 11:09 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,227
Posted By Oldcarnut
If you haven't torn the glass top stove apart...

If you haven't torn the glass top stove apart yet, ovens make great storage space if not used as an oven, and even if used as an oven. Can never have too much storage space.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-26-2020, 10:06 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 12,227
Posted By Oldcarnut
On your hot water setup, look into solar pool...

On your hot water setup, look into solar pool heaters and solar hot water heaters for an RV.
Your tow rig is pretty cool.
How are you going to seal up the front of your camper?
Lookin good...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-18-2020, 11:03 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,619
Posted By Oldcarnut
It would help to know where you are located and...

It would help to know where you are located and being over the "general 1 ton weight rating" you are most likely already a commercial vehicle so you most likely are correct in that it won't matter....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-18-2020, 10:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,765
Posted By Oldcarnut
My bus was 9960 empty but (almost) full of fuel...

My bus was 9960 empty but (almost) full of fuel and the rims are 19.5s with a load rating of 4500 each. Tires are semi versions (not going out to check but IF I remember right E series). Only adding...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-04-2019, 07:11 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,928
Posted By Oldcarnut
California will not allow yellow for a private...

California will not allow yellow for a private bus not transporting children (skoolie) yet Washington state does not care what color it is. Glad I moved from California before painting.
Good ol Cal...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-16-2019, 11:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,450
Posted By Oldcarnut
Be sure to get a transmission cooler (OEM F350...

Be sure to get a transmission cooler (OEM F350 6.0 work great) and get an Exhaust Gas Temperature Gauge.
I have an 02 and put a 4 inch Diamond Eye straight pipe on (LOUD inside) and a tuner made a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-18-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,752
Posted By Oldcarnut
Nice score. Get an Exhaust Gas Temp gauge and 6.0...

Nice score. Get an Exhaust Gas Temp gauge and 6.0 tranny cooler to keep an eye on things. Bigger exhaust and a tune will up your mileage and cruising speed, at least it did on my '02.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-10-2019, 09:47 PM
Replies: 3,990
Views: 684,042
Posted By Oldcarnut
Videos help as well. Get a couple videos made...

Videos help as well. Get a couple videos made and put up on you tube.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-17-2019, 05:22 PM
Replies: 3,990
Views: 684,042
Posted By Oldcarnut
That sucks Tango. Wish you the best.

That sucks Tango. Wish you the best.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-22-2019, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 15,816
Posted By Oldcarnut
Biggest differences are crash safety and weight...

Biggest differences are crash safety and weight rating. Shuttles are fiberglass and.... (depends on manufacture) whereas a bus is metal and steel reinforcements. Just like most class C RVs are...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2019, 11:04 PM
Replies: 149
Views: 237,944
Posted By Oldcarnut
In Spokane, WA Spalding Automotive has a few...

In Spokane, WA Spalding Automotive has a few various busses, mostly Blue Bird and a couple Amtran. Also a couple late 70s or early 80s as well. All for parts only as the newer ones were part of the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-02-2019, 11:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,715
Posted By Oldcarnut
I bought my 2002 Tbomas H/C E450 Shorty and put a...

I bought my 2002 Tbomas H/C E450 Shorty and put a Diamond Eye turbo back straight piped 4 inch exhaust plus a tuner on it and managed 15mpg from Oregon to Cali through the hills at 55+ mph. Best mpg...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-01-2019, 09:55 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,457
Posted By Oldcarnut
I've been told that you should have a winch rated...

I've been told that you should have a winch rated no less than the weight of your rig and preferrably 1.5 or 2x the weight.
As for the 4X4 conversion, that can be done at a later date as mentioned...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-28-2019, 10:32 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 4,457
Posted By Oldcarnut
I've got an E450 cutaway that I converted to 4X4....

I've got an E450 cutaway that I converted to 4X4. Run 19.5 Continental Mud n Snow tires and do like the 4X4 for the deep snow but have not used much in the winter due to the ice. Looking to get...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-26-2019, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,296
Posted By Oldcarnut
I picked up my 2002 E450 Thomas H/C bus in 2017....

I picked up my 2002 E450 Thomas H/C bus in 2017. LOVE it even though not done with it yet.
The 450 chassis is a better platform than the 350 due to all the weight. I'm 9660# with 2 seats and the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-06-2019, 07:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,680
Posted By Oldcarnut
Look and see if there are any junk yards near you...

Look and see if there are any junk yards near you that have RVs, or camp trailers (tent trailers probably best bet size wise).
As for popcorn, what about the Jiffy Pop stove top version? Not as...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-26-2019, 11:49 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 4,152
Posted By Oldcarnut
It is possible depending on where you are to do...

It is possible depending on where you are to do so for X amount of time without issue but with the eye in the sky it has become more of an issue.
My old neck of the woods was mostly unpermitted...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-26-2019, 06:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,699
Posted By Oldcarnut
Could you possibly post a picture of it here?...

Could you possibly post a picture of it here? Would be neat to see.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-22-2019, 10:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,588
Posted By Oldcarnut
Yes, I've had motorcycle/ RV and premier...

Yes, I've had motorcycle/ RV and premier membership for 15 years. Did not matter in WA, even with my CA membership. Each state is different and at least in CA, Northern and Southern are not under the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-21-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,473
Posted By Oldcarnut
Facebook..... joy. Don't exist there. Thanks...

Facebook..... joy. Don't exist there. Thanks for the responce though Christopher.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-21-2019, 11:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,588
Posted By Oldcarnut
I have Roadside Masters as my bus is still a bus....

I have Roadside Masters as my bus is still a bus. Hear that Good Sam's Club will work if converted to an RV.
AAA varies state by state, CA no problem regardless of bus or RV, WA, no, PERIOD...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-19-2019, 10:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,473
Posted By Oldcarnut
1940s Superior parts?

Looking at and old mid 40s 6 window Superior model 4/95 (?) and its doors are missing as well as inside seats and I'm sure more. Not worried about the seats but would like a factory door for it...
Forum: Skoolie Life 01-15-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,020
Posted By Oldcarnut
I would talk to the school n see about what a...

I would talk to the school n see about what a parking pass will allow (overnight parking, how often a vehicle needs to be moved, etc.) and go from there. A van would be more stealth and easier to...
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