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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-07-2018, 09:15 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,775
Posted By Pine Sap
Air Entrance Door

Interested in some pro and con thoughts on this system as compared to standard manual opening by hand. Preferences, issues, problems and how they work?Thank you!
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-06-2018, 02:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,630
Posted By Pine Sap
Thank you for all your input. I have decided...

Thank you for all your input. I have decided against this bus. Perhaps a bit to short and of course the usual uncertainty. I like how you all help to weight the pro's and con's and offer critical...
Forum: Caterpillar Drivetrain 03-02-2018, 01:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 3,124
Posted By Pine Sap
Cat C7 Diesel Engine

Hello Everyone - There's an opportunity to buy a 2005 Freightliner short school bus with a Cat C7 and Allison 2000 transmission. Not the van front style. Mileage is 63,000. From my research, the...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 03-02-2018, 01:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,630
Posted By Pine Sap
Cat7 diesel

Hello Everyone - There's an opportunity to buy a 2005 Freightliner short school bus with a Cat C7 and Allison 2000 transmission. Not the van front style. Mileage is 63,000. From my research, the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-11-2018, 03:07 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By Pine Sap
Searching For This 1970 Chevy Converted Bus

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Interior Build
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-10-2018, 11:03 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,398
Posted By Pine Sap
Searching For This 1970 Chevy Converted School Bus

This is a long shot but here it goes! Approximately in 2001-2002, I sold my converted school bus to 4 young persons from Sussex County, NJ. The bus was in Hunterdon County at the time and was ...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-09-2018, 11:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
Thanks, hadn't given that any thought. Years ago...

Thanks, hadn't given that any thought. Years ago I pulled a Volkswagon bus behind a 1970 full sized bus with a Chevy 350 V8. LC has Warn, manually locking free wheeling hubs. I'm going to check into...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-09-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
Thank you very much! This is all in the planning...

Thank you very much! This is all in the planning stage but would probably be 4 down. My plan is to go somewhere, stay for while and use the Cruiser. Home on wheels with vehicle. Then, on to another...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-09-2018, 09:59 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
GVWR of the bus is 23,000 pounds. Don't know the...

GVWR of the bus is 23,000 pounds. Don't know the curb weight. Light, minimalist build out, no waste or fresh water tanks.
...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-09-2018, 08:46 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
I should be more specific. I would be towing a...

I should be more specific. I would be towing a 1987 Toyota Land Cruiser with a curb weight of 4,426 pounds. So, if I am understanding this correctly, when considering the towing capability of a given...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-08-2018, 07:37 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
Rusty - Any thoughts on how well the 2500...

Rusty - Any thoughts on how well the 2500 transmission will hold up if I should want to tow a pickup truck?
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-08-2018, 06:58 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
The Owners Manual link Steve provided confirms...

The Owners Manual link Steve provided confirms the abbreviation on the cover page.
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-08-2018, 06:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
Model is 2500PTS Serial # 6310467760 ...

Model is 2500PTS

Serial # 6310467760

Thank you!
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-08-2018, 05:54 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
Took your advice Kubla and called a couple of...

Took your advice Kubla and called a couple of dealers. The model is 2500 PTS which is the 2500 series transmission. From what I have read, it seems to be a respectable transmission although I have...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 02-08-2018, 12:00 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 11,354
Posted By Pine Sap
Identify transmission through VIN number

Greetings All,

I'm trying to identify which Allison transmission is used in a 2006 Freightliner/Thomas short school bus with a Mercedes 6.4 Liter diesel engine, F65 body. The VIN is...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 01-29-2018, 10:09 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 15,288
Posted By Pine Sap
Towing Capacity

I have been looking into a 2004 Chevrolet Express mini van/school bus, 28 person capacity, with a 6.0L V8 OHV 16V engine. Can't seem to find specifics on its towing capability? Does anyone have...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Which Bus Decision

From the responses then, I gather that with the Allison MT 643 transmission, 185 HP is sufficient for towing a pickup. From your experiences, is it plenty or just enough with a shorter length bus...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 12:13 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Very helpful!

Very helpful!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 12:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Really! Like having the bus in neutral?

Really! Like having the bus in neutral?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 12:03 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Knowing next to nothing about diesel before...

Knowing next to nothing about diesel before beginning this search, that further confirms what I have learned. And, is partially why I came to favor earlier, pre-experimental-emissions control and...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 11:53 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Info is very much appreciated! Thanks, Brokedown!

Info is very much appreciated! Thanks, Brokedown!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Sorry to hear of the need for replacement. Can...

Sorry to hear of the need for replacement. Can you do that work yourself?

Hope to hear soon which Allison is in the Carpenter. Seller isn't certain where to look on the vehicle. I suggested a...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 11:43 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
----------------- - Fixed price for the...

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- Fixed price for the Carpenter at $5,700.00 with the interior insulated and paneled.

- Bidding going on for the International.

- As to condition, no first hand info but...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 10:08 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
What does 'The 643 can lockup in top gear' mean?...

What does 'The 643 can lockup in top gear' mean? Lock up, its a good thing? Thanks!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-16-2018, 09:21 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 3,257
Posted By Pine Sap
Which Bus Decision

For several months I have been looking for a used school bus for my conversion. I have narrowed down my interest to a shorter length bus and there are 2 available that I am considering:

1) 1991...
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