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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 06-21-2023, 03:08 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,021
Posted By atthebeginning
The way

Bare all the way to outer metal sides roof and floor. Go to youtube and find Chuck Cassady. Watch ALL of the sessions so you will have a quality sound and safe conversion when you're finished. Be...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-03-2023, 04:55 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,416
Posted By atthebeginning
Help

Watch ALL of the Chuck Cassady YouTube videos. You won’t go wrong and you won’t go down a rabbit hole.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-01-2022, 03:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,580
Posted By atthebeginning
There is a chuck cassady YouTube on flooring that...

There is a chuck cassady YouTube on flooring that you should review. I did my bus this way and it’s great.
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 03-03-2021, 05:08 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 15,629
Posted By atthebeginning
A cautionary note. The 3126 is a bit more to...

A cautionary note. The 3126 is a bit more to work on, the parts are expensive and I asked 2 CAT mechanics if the 3126 was a good idea for a school bus conversion. They looked at each other,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-03-2021, 05:00 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 12,328
Posted By atthebeginning
Steve, I would consider speaking with the...

Steve,
I would consider speaking with the people at AmSolar in Oregon. I told them what appliances I anticipated using, 30a or 50a bus, lithium or other, solar, generator, alternator or shore...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-31-2020, 04:56 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By atthebeginning
Sorry about the picture. It reads $175.00 and the...

Sorry about the picture. It reads $175.00 and the stove was and still is $250.00 at Furrion’s website and $297.00 at Amazon. I decided to try an induction cooktop and am pleased with it.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-30-2020, 06:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By atthebeginning
I have 4/0 and 6/4 SOOW cable for sale at left...

I have 4/0 and 6/4 SOOW cable for sale at left over conversion parts. There’s also a 3 burner propane cooktop.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-30-2020, 06:48 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By atthebeginning
Crimper for sale

Sold! Merry Christmas.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-27-2020, 08:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By atthebeginning
Just waiting for a check in the mail. I’ll post...

Just waiting for a check in the mail. I’ll post when it’s sold.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-22-2020, 12:03 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,168
Posted By atthebeginning
Crimper for sale

My bus is up and running so I no longer need this crimper. Worked great for me. I'm offering it for $50.00 plus shipping. If you're driving on I-40 I'm located in Amarillo, TX so shipping could be...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-22-2020, 11:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 833
Posted By atthebeginning
Left over parts sale

Left over parts from a conversion. I am located in Amarillo, TX on I-40 so stop if you're coming through and we can save shipping costs and hassles. The details and prices are shown with each item.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-22-2020, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By atthebeginning
Should I create a new post with prices and...

Should I create a new post with prices and pictures? What do I need to set up for private messaging? Thanks, Doug
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-21-2020, 03:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 889
Posted By atthebeginning
Conversion Left Overs

I have 6/4 Southwire cables left, 4/0 cable, 2/0 cable. A Furrion 7500 BTU cooktop new in the box, a 50A Camco 25 foot power cable. There are various switches, outlets and other assorted parts. If...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-24-2020, 09:04 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,858
Posted By atthebeginning
I gave Amsolar in Oregon the parameters I wanted....

I gave Amsolar in Oregon the parameters I wanted. They designed a system. I purchased the components from them and assembled it myself. They have many systems already blueprinted at their website....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2020, 08:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,933
Posted By atthebeginning
Epoxy floor

I spoke with 2 companies that do epoxy floors locally and neither one recommended it for my bus. The bus floor will flex and the epoxy will crack. Epoxy works great on a cement floor because there’s...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-17-2020, 03:45 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,432
Posted By atthebeginning
Adhesive and flooring

Loctite pl premium for sure. Skip the firring strips. Glue your dense foam directly to the floor. Use sandbags or some other weights on each panel. Glue your 3/4” plywood subfloor to the foam with...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 09-19-2018, 07:00 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,752
Posted By atthebeginning
Consider a bus from a small school district in...

Consider a bus from a small school district in New Mexico. It's an air brake state, there's virtually no rust and state law requires the buses be replaced every 12 years. Mine was a 2001 IHC with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-25-2018, 04:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 17,580
Posted By atthebeginning
Literally the foam people just left an hour ago. ...

Literally the foam people just left an hour ago. With all the windows open and no fans the bus is comfortable. Yesterday the metal roof was hot enough that you didn't want to leave your hand on it....
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 07-25-2018, 04:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,993
Posted By atthebeginning
Contact Charles Kern at chromeyellowcorp.com. He...

Contact Charles Kern at chromeyellowcorp.com. He will make whatever you want.
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 06-12-2017, 05:57 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,118
Posted By atthebeginning
may have found it

located a 1995 International dt466 all may be good.
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 06-11-2017, 07:47 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,118
Posted By atthebeginning
Getting Started

I am trying to decide how much to spend on a bus. I've found some great looking buses, 1993 IHC's, 71 passenger. They have the DT 360 engine which is a bit underpowered reading through the...
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