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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-02-2020, 10:39 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,102
Posted By chasingsunshine
90% converted 1997 Ford B800 short bus for sale

Hi everyone, Below is our listing for our short bus conversion, please note the bus in located Southern Ontario Canada. we are asking $22,000cad (aprox-17,000usd)


1997 ford B800 school bus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-17-2018, 10:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,710
Posted By chasingsunshine
Roof Coating - Short Bus/Canada

Hi All,

We have two questions:

First - Did anyone with a short bus (5 window) use elastomeric coating on their roof? If so - how much did you go through?

Second - We are in Canada so Henry...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-08-2018, 08:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
So we checked out a local RV show to grab some...

So we checked out a local RV show to grab some skoolie ideas. Got a few - check em out as they might work for your skoolie as well.

https://youtu.be/WmpeUyBCtic
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-31-2018, 04:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
Moving the bus

So after the bus sitting since we picked it up we were finally able to move it. Also moved out a car we are getting rid of.

New video on all that is up finally https://youtu.be/35QdWeKIcM4
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-02-2017, 08:22 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
Thumbs up So we have been lacking on posting, but have been...

So we have been lacking on posting, but have been getting lots done on the bus. You can check out our recent videos here:

Day 3 - https://youtu.be/7EEK9MXlZpw
Ep. 4 - https://youtu.be/aYhYYUz8Fyc...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-05-2017, 07:41 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,585
Posted By chasingsunshine
Thumbs up Any more updates on the build? Loving it and...

Any more updates on the build? Loving it and would love to see more pics :) :oops:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-05-2017, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
Thumbs up So we finally got around to removing all the...

So we finally got around to removing all the floors and the ceiling in our conversion!! Whoot whoot - happy day. We are working on putting the video together for the ceiling/driver's seat removal,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-23-2017, 07:16 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
For sure did !! Just got the floors up and found...

For sure did !! Just got the floors up and found a fair bit of rust but most looking like simply surface....Too bad weekends weren't longer and we could get more accomplished lol
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-21-2017, 07:02 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
Finally started our build :) So exciting...

Finally started our build :) So exciting https://youtu.be/dwwNyS1izWo
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-07-2017, 10:10 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
So we finally got together our videos from our...

So we finally got together our videos from our road trip to pick up the bus - if anyone is interested :)
Now that that is done we can finally get started on the build - hoping for next weekend...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-07-2017, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,784
Posted By chasingsunshine
Thomas Build

Hey all,

After more than 8,000 kilometres we have finally recouped enough to get started on our build thread. Just starting with introducing our new bus and our current plan. Thomas is a 1997 Ford...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-02-2017, 08:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,294
Posted By chasingsunshine
Toilet room size

Trying to figure out the smallest size we can get away with for a walled in toilet room (no shower) and still be able to get off the toilet. Anyone know?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-20-2017, 01:39 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,853
Posted By chasingsunshine
Took a week extra and three more mechanic trips...

Took a week extra and three more mechanic trips but back home. Will update more about our trip once we have a chance to catch our breathes lol
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-10-2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,853
Posted By chasingsunshine
Still out west. Drive in went great but have been...

Still out west. Drive in went great but have been stuck in Prince George BC now for 3 days. Broke the spring on the throttle after a half hour drive. Got that fixed cheap and quick but has them look...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-31-2017, 08:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,853
Posted By chasingsunshine
We are bringing the bus from Northern British...

We are bringing the bus from Northern British Columbia back to Southern Ontario. No mechanic on board but one on speed dial so hope that will be enough lol Hopefully we will get home with minimal...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-30-2017, 07:42 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 152,585
Posted By chasingsunshine
Loving the build!! We purchased a bus the same...

Loving the build!! We purchased a bus the same size so will be following for sure
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-30-2017, 07:13 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,853
Posted By chasingsunshine
Question Picking up our bus 4,000 kms away

So we are going on Thursday to pick up our bus - it is going to take around 12 days in total and a full 8,000 km round trip with 4,000 driving the bus back. Any advice on what tools, etc. we should...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-28-2017, 06:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 796
Posted By chasingsunshine
Welcome :) From Ontario here. We just purchased a...

Welcome :) From Ontario here. We just purchased a 1997 Ford Thomas - 24 passenger 5 speed with a cummins. Enjoy your shopping :)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-28-2017, 06:39 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 802
Posted By chasingsunshine
Welcome :) I am new as well from Ontario, Canada

Welcome :) I am new as well from Ontario, Canada
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-28-2017, 06:37 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 26,950
Posted By chasingsunshine
We have been having the same issue here. Either...

We have been having the same issue here. Either they say no or they do not call you back at all. Most have no idea what you are talking about. State Farm advised that they could only insure it if we...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 07-11-2017, 03:20 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 42,987
Posted By chasingsunshine
All the MTO requires to change the status to an...

All the MTO requires to change the status to an RV is a declaration from the owner that it meets the definition of an RV which I am guessing you can find either on the MTO website or in the HTA -...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-07-2017, 06:16 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By chasingsunshine
In Canadaland we have Kijiji which is like...

In Canadaland we have Kijiji which is like Craigslist but people are crazy on what they are asking - minimum about $5,000 to upwards of $20,000 for a used bus - we are looking at government auction...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-07-2017, 04:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By chasingsunshine
I wish we could but the hassle to import the bus...

I wish we could but the hassle to import the bus is beyond what we want to do. And it severely limits what we can get as there are only 4 buses that are even allowed to be imported to Canada from the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-07-2017, 02:40 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,005
Posted By chasingsunshine
Smile About to take the plunge

New here from Ontario Canada - we decided back in February to go mobile and have been looking at different options. We have decided on a skoolie as it allows us to customize whatever way we see fit...
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