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Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-02-2013, 03:54 PM
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Our American School Bus in Sheffield, England.
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magic_bus
Re: Our American School Bus in Sheffield, England.
Nice site.
:)
The wife would love to import a vintage London double decker...... but it's just too cost prohibitive.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-28-2013, 02:10 PM
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Lovin' this place
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3,704
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magic_bus
Re: Lovin' this place
Love the Engine.....hard to beat old school, big block, GM power.
Run forever and easy as pie to wrench.
Now if only they got 30mpg......
:)
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-28-2013, 02:03 PM
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Our American School Bus in Sheffield, England.
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21,973
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magic_bus
Re: Our American School Bus in Sheffield, England.
Very Shagadelic!
My wife is from East Sussex.
We think it's very cool to see a yankee bus in the UK and all the cool things you do with it.
I really like the interior. Especially the bed area. ...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-18-2013, 01:51 PM
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Best Home Yet
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117,679
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magic_bus
Re: Best Home Yet
Yep, wood heat is very warm. It also heats you twice. Once rounding it up and twice when it's burned.
Another benefit I've found with wood heat is it sure gets rid of a load of humidity &...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-18-2013, 12:24 PM
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Best Home Yet
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117,679
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magic_bus
Re: Best Home Yet
Thanks!
:)
I've been wading through your massive thread and missed the heater inf.
I'm planning wood as primary but want something compact and safe as back up gas heat.
Your heaters look to fit...
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
01-18-2013, 12:17 PM
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The Roach Motel
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210,427
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magic_bus
Re: The Roach Motel
Sweet rig.
I can't believe how well you made use of the space.
Very inspirational.
:)
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
01-18-2013, 12:08 PM
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1984 Neoplan should I buy it?? 671 DD w/Allison
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magic_bus
Re: 1984 Neoplan should I buy it?? 671 DD w/Allison
I recognize the language......... :lol:
.......[/quote]
Me too! :shock:
Am I seeing a pattern here?
8)
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-18-2013, 12:05 PM
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1991 Int Blue bird long snout
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magic_bus
Re: 1991 Int Blue bird long snout
MAN OH MAN....... How I'd love to have your tranny!
Nice bus!
:)
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 11:32 PM
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Best Home Yet
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117,679
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magic_bus
Re: Best Home Yet
Yes, I understand how to,use them. Have used blue flame in campers before.
Mainly interested in the exact brand & type shown in this bus.
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Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels
01-13-2013, 12:59 PM
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Rocket stove
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magic_bus
Rocket stove
Wondering if anyone has ever tried to build a rocket stove on a school bus?
Being they are able to easily carry loads, it would seem these could be a great alternative for heat.
In case you may not...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 12:53 PM
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Magic Bus
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4,930
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magic_bus
Re: Magic Bus
I used to spend many a fall night salmon fishing at Harrisville off the end of M72. All perfectly legal, of course, no snagging. I would never snag a salmon - that would be wrong. :shock:
Our...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 11:29 AM
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Best Home Yet
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117,679
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magic_bus
Re: Best Home Yet
BTW..... on a more serious note-
Those catalytic heaters do look very good for bus use. They appear to be very fuel efficient too.
I can't make out the brand.
Can you supply the specs , brand...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 11:24 AM
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Best Home Yet
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117,679
Posted By
magic_bus
Re: Best Home Yet
It's because of all the butt sweat it has absorbed ! :shock:
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 11:21 AM
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Newbie is up and running
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magic_bus
Re: Newbie is up and running
I love rust converter!
Best stuff I ever found.
Wish you could still buy the "Right Stuff" brand.
It was cheap & super effective.
You'll never be sorry you took the time to use the stuff,...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 11:17 AM
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Newbie Here
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4,501
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magic_bus
Re: Newbie Here
Upgrade to what?
The 350 has the advantages of being a solid, dependable engine that is super easy to fix and the parts are cheap & easy to find anywhere.
Same with the 4 speed in this year truck,...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-13-2013, 11:05 AM
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Magic Bus
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magic_bus
Re: I need info
My opinion is this----->
Maybe try starting your own thread rather than highjacking one????????
Could be a better mannered and more successful way to get the answer you seek.
:roll:
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-11-2013, 08:23 PM
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Magic Bus
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magic_bus
Re: Magic Bus
Yea, well you're preaching to the choir, the only time I spend south of Harrisville is passing through. I hate cities period.
Nice thing about northern Michigan is lots of forest...few people.
I...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-08-2013, 04:31 PM
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Magic Bus
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magic_bus
Re: Magic Bus
:lol: :lol: :lol:
Actually, if you stick to the northeast side ( no lake effect snow off Lake Michigan) and stay away from the U.P. ( snow out the wazoo), winter is not too bad. (compared to...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-08-2013, 02:10 PM
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Newbie Here
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4,501
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magic_bus
Re: Newbie Here
Welcome!
I had a 1967 Chevy step van. Bigger one in length, can't remember exact length.
It had a 292 inline six banger and a 4 speed w/granny.
I stripped an old motor home and installed the stuff...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-08-2013, 01:49 PM
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Magic Bus
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magic_bus
Re: Magic Bus
Well, I lived in Ft. Lauderdale as a teen for 3 years. Have relations in Fla. from Clearwater to Miami. Florida is nice in the winter and way too muggy in the summer for my taste. And the tourist...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-08-2013, 12:51 PM
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Magic Bus
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magic_bus
Re: Magic Bus
#1= Good point on the pics.
Now fixed.
( sorry, I'm spoiled these days with a 30mb down cable connection & forget some are not as lucky still.)
#2= And not into margaritas, Jimmy Buffet or Key...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-07-2013, 10:16 AM
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La Tortuga...updated 05-03-15
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217,112
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magic_bus
Re: El Tortuga...update 11-30-12!
Ditto!
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-06-2013, 09:20 PM
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La Tortuga...updated 05-03-15
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217,112
Posted By
magic_bus
Re: El Tortuga...update 11-30-12!
Love the Crown. Looks like a great bus to own.
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-06-2013, 08:38 PM
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Magic Bus
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4,930
Posted By
magic_bus
Re: Hello from a newbie :)
ahhhhhhh......Thanks for the photobucket fix and explanation. :)
Let's try em bigger. ( after clicking the thumbs first of course)
As she was bought----->...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-06-2013, 12:56 PM
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Magic Bus
Views:
4,930
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magic_bus
Re: Hello from a newbie :)
Well.. I'm far from computer challenged, but can't seem to post anything but the code from photobucket on here.
Suggestion?
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