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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-15-2024, 04:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 498
Posted By Ronnie
Oh come on certainly you want to replace the...

Oh come on certainly you want to replace the AT540 with a 6 speed, have an MT 40 just waiting for you....
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-06-2024, 08:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 737
Posted By Ronnie
I did not think a MT-40 could handle a DT466? It...

I did not think a MT-40 could handle a DT466? It has gone through my mind to put it behind a 6V-53, 210 hp in my new shorty.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-30-2024, 05:24 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 1,633
Posted By Ronnie
I have a newer saf t liner with the Mercedes 906,...

I have a newer saf t liner with the Mercedes 906, and 3060 trans. Nice combo. Love it.


Have to ask why do you want to get rid of the 3208? If the bus does everything you want why not fix it?...
Forum: Brake Systems and Air Brakes 01-21-2024, 05:11 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 871
Posted By Ronnie
Yes this is my thought too.

Yes this is my thought too.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-20-2024, 04:53 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 921
Posted By Ronnie
I have shipped boats (on their own trailer)...

I have shipped boats (on their own trailer) overseas through the port of Baltimore. It was a drive on drive off, in effect a ferry meant of open ocean travel. You drop it off and they load.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-20-2024, 04:46 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,885
Posted By Ronnie
Food trucks around here must be serviced by a...

Food trucks around here must be serviced by a commissary/ restaurant. A home kitchen does not qualify, and the truck can not stand on its own, meaning that even fully equiped it must get water and...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-11-2024, 08:04 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 836
Posted By Ronnie
I have had and still do have International trucks...

I have had and still do have International trucks from the 60's and 70's. Yours is old enough to have a narrow rim. What size tires are on it? I am guessing it may well be a 7.50 X 20. You can keep...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-07-2024, 04:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,161
Posted By Ronnie
I have a 71, and a 73 Wayne. Both are flat glass....

I have a 71, and a 73 Wayne. Both are flat glass. Is this a change from the 60's?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-06-2024, 05:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 736
Posted By Ronnie
Look up Big blue hauler on skoolieswarm on...

Look up Big blue hauler on skoolieswarm on facebook, and other socail media. They haul one Jeep on the back deck and tow the other Jeep. No suspension mods that I know of.
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 01-03-2024, 08:37 PM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 540,044
Posted By Ronnie
I just tried registering another vehicle with...

I just tried registering another vehicle with them and it did not go through. However just received the notice to renew my current bus with them. So once in the system works just fine, but adding...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-28-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,023
Posted By Ronnie
Your first route choice is flatter. Pittsburg has...

Your first route choice is flatter. Pittsburg has a lot of grades around it. I have done a lot of hauling in the Pittsburg area.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 12-22-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 608
Posted By Ronnie
A G30 is a one ton chassis, should be just fine...

A G30 is a one ton chassis, should be just fine towing a car. I would prefer the 6.0 gas engine though. However the 5.3 will do the job, just a little slower. This would be able to be repaired at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 12-14-2023, 05:02 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,476
Posted By Ronnie
Sun angle makes a huge difference. When the sun...

Sun angle makes a huge difference. When the sun is directly at 90 to the panels versus 45 degrees to the panels is about a 50 % difference, at least in my experience. So a bright sunny day in winter,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-14-2023, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Ronnie
I am using scangauge D and am happy with it....

I am using scangauge D and am happy with it. Gives me gauges that are not in the dash, as well as code reading. Less then $200 too.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-05-2023, 05:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,857
Posted By Ronnie
Why is the air cleaner off? ...

Why is the air cleaner off?



Fiberglass work is nasty stuff, and I would not be surprised to find the floor rotten. would be cool on this one.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-27-2023, 05:44 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,065
Posted By Ronnie
Very well said. I too left my wiring alone, and...

Very well said. I too left my wiring alone, and yes I am a mechanic too. I have also helped put back many wires that "were not needed" on other peoples buses.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-27-2023, 05:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 980
Posted By Ronnie
Must say I prefer a dually for a vehicle like...

Must say I prefer a dually for a vehicle like this. A dually wheel may or may not fit, only way is to try one.



I also agree with others on checking alignment as well as any play in the...
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 11-20-2023, 05:49 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 4,507
Posted By Ronnie
I know of a few from the late 60's, early 70's....

I know of a few from the late 60's, early 70's. But 50's are getting rare. Just picked up a 73 International with a wayne body.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-17-2023, 06:25 AM
Replies: 138
Views: 21,888
Posted By Ronnie
27" is really good. How extreme do you plan on...

27" is really good. How extreme do you plan on wheeling it? My thought would also be as you raise the cab for more flexibility you are raising the center of gravity more. So will it flex in extreme...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 11-16-2023, 05:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 398
Posted By Ronnie
I like the business car idea. "Mansions on Rails"...

I like the business car idea. "Mansions on Rails" is a great book for ideas. I do have to say I see many with grand ideas, but they never get finished. Maybe you already have done projects and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-16-2023, 04:46 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,302
Posted By Ronnie
Just 3/4 ply plus carpet and we are happy....

Just 3/4 ply plus carpet and we are happy. Generally we are not in less then about 20 degrees except a few times.


You are right most of us just keep quiet. Insulation is a hot button topic.
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2023, 05:46 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 763
Posted By Ronnie
Spark plug wires are easy enough to make. Buy the...

Spark plug wires are easy enough to make. Buy the parts and have fun. Best thing is you can route them often better then pre made sets.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-06-2023, 05:21 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 21,670
Posted By Ronnie
I too am a railroad person. We are members of a...

I too am a railroad person. We are members of a local railroad museum, and have restored many walkover seats. Ours are from the 1959's so not as elegant as yours though. The cars themselves are from...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-31-2023, 05:31 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,550
Posted By Ronnie
That is not a retread. Under inflation will...

That is not a retread. Under inflation will cause the effect that is showing. Have you weighed the bus each axle and checked to see what tire pressure you should run for those tires based on weight?...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-12-2023, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,723
Posted By Ronnie
You did not say so but I am assuming the oil...

You did not say so but I am assuming the oil level has not gone up or turned into to a soupy mess? So if the oil is still clean yes likely the EGR cooler. I too am curious what others say as to which...
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