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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-17-2005, 09:26 PM
Replies: 81
Views: 18,852
Posted By Dan-O
I pretty much went through the same drill as Eric...

I pretty much went through the same drill as Eric on the floor... but no strips. I just drilled through the wood and the floor, countersunk the hole in the wood, threw some caulk in the hole and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-16-2005, 12:26 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
Wow!... been slacking, people are back from...

Wow!... been slacking, people are back from Burning man, New users, new conversions... I better get back to work.

Well, It's not like I have been doing nothing, But... We did have the "in-laws"...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-16-2005, 12:14 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,382
Posted By Dan-O
now that's a good Idea, very MacGyverish. I...

now that's a good Idea, very MacGyverish. I think I have some old road sign's hanging in the garage (from my delinquent School days) that would fit the bill for a lot of sheet metal usage. It's...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-25-2005, 11:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,375
Posted By Dan-O
I'm not really completely sure myself but I know...

I'm not really completely sure myself but I know someone that does. Check this website out... if you haven't already:

https://www.mobilehomestead.com/index.html

Michael and Mille have been...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-22-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 75,275
Posted By Dan-O
Taking the shop on the road eh, right on... all...

Taking the shop on the road eh, right on... all the power to ya. Better make a good list and check it twice, otherwise, good luck and have a great time.

Hopefully I'll cya there next year, as...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-22-2005, 01:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,903
Posted By Dan-O
Word to that man... Fight the Power :roll: ...

Word to that man... Fight the Power :roll:

But really tho, I completly agree with Thom. there.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-21-2005, 02:14 PM
Replies: 342
Views: 75,275
Posted By Dan-O
Have fun... wish I could be there. Did you...

Have fun... wish I could be there.

Did you ever get the tub to lift the way you wanted it to?
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 08-17-2005, 03:00 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 9,111
Posted By Dan-O
K... I have joined/moved... I just can't get used...

K... I have joined/moved... I just can't get used to the format that yahoo uses, I like this site because everything seems to be... just neater I guess.

It's probably just me.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2005, 11:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,232
Posted By Dan-O
You may have seen this site already but I'll post...

You may have seen this site already but I'll post it anyways:

https://trx.punknet.org/geeklog/public_html/index.php?topic=SkoolieConversion

He has done the roof pretty much like the way you...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-16-2005, 11:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,964
Posted By Dan-O
Glad to see that you are still doing research on...

Glad to see that you are still doing research on this project, pretty cool the fact that your engine seems to be running a little bit better.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-16-2005, 01:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,940
Posted By Dan-O
Yep... seems as though you are right... I had...

Yep... seems as though you are right... I had never noticed that but he is using double sided VHB. According to 3M the stuff holds like "Welds" but the thing is, once you set your piece in place,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-16-2005, 02:28 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
Alright... Progress. Got all the back seats done...

Alright... Progress. Got all the back seats done and hinged the tops so they open for storage underneath. Upholstered them in black Vinyl, and made them so that they would still accept the Old...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-15-2005, 02:34 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,344
Posted By Dan-O
BTW... the actual numbers for my GVRW was 4573,...

BTW... the actual numbers for my GVRW was 4573, and when I weighed it after I had converted it was 4530... so needless to say.. I was pushing it.

and that's in Kilos.

So to answer your...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-15-2005, 01:26 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,344
Posted By Dan-O
The E350 is just basically an elongated Van...

The E350 is just basically an elongated Van Chassis with a Ladder type frame. The frame is made of C channel with the front end "boxed". The diff between the 350 and the 450 is significant. My...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2005, 01:50 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
... Haven't posted for a bit... feel like I'm...

... Haven't posted for a bit... feel like I'm moving backwards on this project. Well I finally got that back wall finished (pics in the gallery), I'm still itching from the "Pink"... guess I shoulda...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-13-2005, 01:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,839
Posted By Dan-O
Funny stuff... I'm sold... My next bus will be a...

Funny stuff... I'm sold... My next bus will be a Gillig :lol:
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2005, 01:33 AM
Replies: 342
Views: 75,275
Posted By Dan-O
Every time I see one of those accidents I just...

Every time I see one of those accidents I just gotta say "OH Man". Just takes 1/1000 of a second to turn a day into a bad day. Lucky you didn't shatter the bone tho. K... I'm done grossing myself...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-08-2005, 04:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,759
Posted By Dan-O
After Christmas sales... Of course!!... (Duh) ...

After Christmas sales... Of course!!... (Duh)
That's a great Idea, I dunno If I'll wait that long but no doubt they will be much cheaper, could probably find some in great condition just doing some...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-08-2005, 04:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,537
Posted By Dan-O
I did my first when I was around 24 I think......

I did my first when I was around 24 I think... but It was just a Van. The reason why I started was Coz of my dad tho. He always converted vans because they were easier to drive and travel in, but...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-08-2005, 02:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,014
Posted By Dan-O
I know of people using wind generators when they...

I know of people using wind generators when they are stationary but moving.. hmmm I dunno. Firstly, they are kinda large, I think if I was going for a renewable energy source I would be looking at...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-08-2005, 02:29 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 7,702
Posted By Dan-O
Very nice work indeed. I like your choice of the...

Very nice work indeed. I like your choice of the Red Oak and tiled floor, they both look very nice together. Paint job is great too, you can still tell that it's a bus, but it really looks like a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-07-2005, 01:51 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
Thanks man, yeah with the space I have... I...

Thanks man, yeah with the space I have... I really have to make the most of it. The rusty floor: I had considered doing it with the first conversion but I thought It would take too long.. BINGO...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-07-2005, 01:40 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
Didn't get as much done today as I had hoped. I...

Didn't get as much done today as I had hoped. I started with building a nice set of steps (3 steps) so that I can enter/exit the bus a bit easier through the side door. The sliding door is cool and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-06-2005, 02:31 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
Pretty much finished up the walls today (photos...

Pretty much finished up the walls today (photos in gallery). I just fine tuned the framework, did the insulation, stapled up the vapour barrier and then skinned it. I'm a lot happier with the way...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-05-2005, 04:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 6,421
Posted By Dan-O
Thanks Eric, that seems to be a pretty civilized...

Thanks Eric, that seems to be a pretty civilized thing to do, with just a hint of "Smart Ass" added to it :twisted: I started today at around 7:30-8am and im planning to go right till 8 at night. ...
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