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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-21-2020, 06:32 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By atl_oldskool
You've got mail (PM) ... :)

You've got mail (PM) ... :)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-20-2020, 09:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By atl_oldskool
Hello Fam, Updating that we're pressed for...

Hello Fam,

Updating that we're pressed for time, and as a result, are dropping the price to $4000. Due to our move in progress, we're looking to sell the bus as quickly as possible. Bus is solid,...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-13-2020, 08:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By atl_oldskool
Updated : I went and spent a few hours with...

Updated :

I went and spent a few hours with the bus, and made some video of it running, and showing the correct operation of the instrumentation. Here's a link for that:
...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-09-2020, 05:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By atl_oldskool
Just sent you a PM, thanks for looking. All,...

Just sent you a PM, thanks for looking.

All, consolidating questions posed here for the benefit of those looking at this bus:

- Does the bus have air brakes: YES, it also has an air ride seat....
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-06-2020, 11:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By atl_oldskool
Just replied to you - let me know if you have...

Just replied to you - let me know if you have further questions, and thanks for looking !

/atl_oldskool
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-06-2020, 10:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,432
Posted By atl_oldskool
Unhappy 2001 BlueBird 40 Foot, 133K miles For Sale

Hello Skoolie Fam !

It is with a heavy heart that I have to disengage from project ElkoSkoolie and sell our 2001 BB 40 Foot Transit Style Bus. I had started a thread 2 years ago when we started...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-02-2018, 10:10 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,880
Posted By atl_oldskool
Just to update - Made it home, about 175...

Just to update -

Made it home, about 175 miles, with a bit of mountain driving coming in and out of Chattanooga on my way to Dora's new (temporary) home while we re-fit her in Calhoun.

No...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-31-2018, 10:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,880
Posted By atl_oldskool
Thanks Christopher - that's super valuable. I'll...

Thanks Christopher - that's super valuable. I'll see if I can get the shop to wire me up meters before I leave. I saw your note about watching system voltage - there's already a default voltage meter...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-31-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,880
Posted By atl_oldskool
Hey ! Yeah, the low voltage flag had me wondering...

Hey ! Yeah, the low voltage flag had me wondering the same. I'm going to look at and request the shop look at that too before I pull off in it (The voltage @ the alternator).

I did more digging...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-31-2018, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,880
Posted By atl_oldskool
Hah, I'm far too humble to think I'm anywhere...

Hah, I'm far too humble to think I'm anywhere near an expert LOL. It does feel good that they went through it, but feels bad that we couldn't make it re-trigger. I'm that IT guy that wants to know...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 05-31-2018, 03:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,880
Posted By atl_oldskool
Allison 2000 Gremlins - Help Request

Hi All,

On my maiden voyage, bringing Dora (our new Skoolie) home, I ran into a weird issue that 2 shops had issues re-producing. I'm hoping someone has run into this issue before and might have...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-30-2018, 12:15 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By atl_oldskool
Thanks ! We will most definitely be taking an...

Thanks ! We will most definitely be taking an abundance of pictures and documenting as we go. I expect to look back and shake my head at more than a few gaffs as we build out Dora.... :D

/Matt
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-29-2018, 11:37 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 24,792
Posted By atl_oldskool
Just wanted to update that we successfully worked...

Just wanted to update that we successfully worked with HappyInTN and have insurance for our bus. Cool guy to converse with as well, I know we'll look forward to watching each other's builds and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-29-2018, 11:35 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,040
Posted By atl_oldskool
Dora [Build Thread] - Rural Rovers

Hi All,

Tomorrow is the big day for us. After much debate with our kids, we've settled on calling ourselves the Rural Rovers, which adequately describes what our objective is with our new Skoolie....
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-22-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 101
Views: 24,792
Posted By atl_oldskool
I just sent you a PM @HappyInTN - Let me know how...

I just sent you a PM @HappyInTN - Let me know how best to contact you. Actively shopping insurance that I need to get in place ASAP.

Thanks !

/Matt
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-09-2018, 09:54 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By atl_oldskool
Wow - these are some thought provoking responses....

Wow - these are some thought provoking responses. Life happened, so I'm just responding myself.

I'm trying to balance need versus want. I've been thinking in talking with my co-pilot (wife) that...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2018, 04:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By atl_oldskool
Whoa - those are some seriously good prices....

Whoa - those are some seriously good prices. Thanks ! Looks like I have some google-fu'ing (is that even a word ?!?!?!) to do on some of these models on their spreadsheet. Good stuff.

/Matt
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-08-2018, 12:20 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By atl_oldskool
I'm going to look that up and compare it. One...

I'm going to look that up and compare it. One thing I'm learning real quick is cost versus space versus efficiency. The panels I posted are $350 for 295W, so I can see the cost savings versus what...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-07-2018, 11:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,641
Posted By atl_oldskool
Solar Panel Review Request - Solarworld SWA 295

Hi All,

Having recently acquired our new bus, I'm in the planning stages for the mechanical/electrical side in getting it prepped for our family's use.

Regarding power, I'm thinking during...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-04-2018, 11:42 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By atl_oldskool
Thanks ! Noted and added to the growing list of...

Thanks ! Noted and added to the growing list of items in my carry around as we get this thing started.

/Matt
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-04-2018, 11:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By atl_oldskool
Thanks for the confirmation - I was thinking the...

Thanks for the confirmation - I was thinking the same. While I want to be economical, safety is my primary concern, especially if I'm going to have my kids in there. I get enough excitement without...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-04-2018, 08:14 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By atl_oldskool
Agreed, I looked at those tread depths and the 1...

Agreed, I looked at those tread depths and the 1 side worries me. The shop manager opinion'd that getting it home should be no issue, but to definitely get tires.

You can be sure I'm already...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-04-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By atl_oldskool
Thank you much - I'm going for setting...

Thank you much - I'm going for setting expectations low and aiming high. Wife and I are thinking as follows to get this party started:

- Strip out seats, get the floor stripped down, and see what...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-04-2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,699
Posted By atl_oldskool
Talking The deed is done - New Bus and semi-new Member

After nearly a year of lurking, failing a few auctions recently, and having moments of uncertainty, the deed is done. We're welcoming our newest member to the family, a 2001 BB transit that I won...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-02-2018, 09:34 AM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,880
Posted By atl_oldskool
Gosh - those are both some very nice buses,...

Gosh - those are both some very nice buses, especially the Thomas.

Unfortunately out of my price range, I was trying to end around $2k-$3k. I calculated rough math and figured on the Thomas, I'd...
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