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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-10-2020, 08:10 PM
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Mechanics in Denver willing to Frankenbus? (Really Awesome Project!!!)
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Thanks for the input y'all- its good to know at...
Thanks for the input y'all- its good to know at least folks have done similar things.
My budget is probably right around 20k though right now I'm just looking to see if someone will do the...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-07-2020, 04:27 PM
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Mechanics in Denver willing to Frankenbus? (Really Awesome Project!!!)
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jmccoola
For bonus, here are some pics:
For bonus, here are some pics:
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-07-2020, 04:22 PM
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Mechanics in Denver willing to Frankenbus? (Really Awesome Project!!!)
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jmccoola
Mechanics in Denver willing to Frankenbus? (Really Awesome Project!!!)
Hey all,
After selling my shorty project and shipping off to Colorado to start a new job, I am looking at affordable housing options and once again landing on the conclusion that skoolie life is...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-25-2020, 11:30 PM
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7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
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jmccoola
Sold to a wonderful gentleman from the area!...
Sold to a wonderful gentleman from the area! Stoked that he has a super similar vision to mine and is willing to take on the project.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-18-2020, 02:10 PM
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7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
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jmccoola
PatrickBaptist- thanks for that info. I honestly...
PatrickBaptist- thanks for that info. I honestly am just looking to cover a little bit of my costs with it and would be happy with $3Kish if someone could use it well.
Do you mind telling me a...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-17-2020, 08:32 PM
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7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
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jmccoola
If you want to check out the craigslist ad you...
If you want to check out the craigslist ad you can find it here- https://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/pts/d/portland-73l-powerstroke-diesel-with/7054962497.html
I would definitely accept a lower...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-17-2020, 08:23 PM
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7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
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jmccoola
Hey! Yeah it has a lot of character and is a...
Hey! Yeah it has a lot of character and is a pretty perfect size if you're looking for something parking-space sized.
The interior height over the aisle is 78" from bare metal floor to bare metal...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-09-2020, 12:36 PM
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7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
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jmccoola
PS bus is located in Portland Oregon. Please...
PS bus is located in Portland Oregon.
Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions or for more info- jgmccoola@gmail.com
Thanks!
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-08-2020, 04:20 PM
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7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
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jmccoola
7.3L Engine for Sale!! (comes with E450 Collins short bus)
Hey all,
I am selling my 1997 E450 Collins cutaway short bus (5 window). It has a 7.3L Ford powerstroke engine that got a bunch of work done right before I bought it and it is still in great...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
12-05-2019, 03:53 PM
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7.3 Shorties in CA (a bunch!)
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jmccoola
Thanks for the heads up!
Thanks for the heads up!
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-25-2019, 12:00 PM
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Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
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jmccoola
Jolly Roger- thanks for the tough love and...
Jolly Roger- thanks for the tough love and inspiration! This is honestly the goal that I have; when I started the project, half of the intention was to learn all the skills necessary to make it...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-24-2019, 01:35 PM
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Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
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jmccoola
Yeah it seems weird that the frame itself only...
Yeah it seems weird that the frame itself only has super minor rust but the spacer beam that the bed sits on is so super duper rusty. I think your hypothesis must have something going for it- the...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-24-2019, 01:28 PM
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Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
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jmccoola
How much do engines like this usually go for? If...
How much do engines like this usually go for? If I went this route, I would want to sell the whole thing as is so I am not left with an engineless bus that I need to tow to a scrap yard?
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-24-2019, 01:26 PM
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Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
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jmccoola
I haven't been down there with a hammer yet but I...
I haven't been down there with a hammer yet but I will stop over where it is parked today to do a bit more intensive investigation (and hopefully get some more pictures).
I had thought about...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-22-2019, 04:13 PM
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Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
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jmccoola
Its the piece between the main frame and the...
Its the piece between the main frame and the horizontal floor foundation slats. Here are some pics:
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
11-22-2019, 04:03 PM
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Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
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jmccoola
Bad News, Existential Crisis, Insight Please
Hey all,
Last month, I quit my terrible full time job to finally make time to convert the short but I bought in Iowa (Rust Belt, I know I know, lesson learned) almost two years ago. I brought it...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
11-15-2019, 02:08 PM
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Looking to purchase a short bus
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jmccoola
Was this the lot down in San Diego? I've been...
Was this the lot down in San Diego? I've been talking to them- apparently they will be getting in some more 5-6 window e450s of different style in the next couple weeks.
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
11-15-2019, 01:41 PM
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Looking to purchase a short bus
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jmccoola
A worthy quest indeed! I am looking for something...
A worthy quest indeed! I am looking for something similar, though a little shorter than you. I made the mistake of buying a bus in Iowa (CL) and the rust has made the project unworkable (due to...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
11-14-2019, 08:57 AM
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Shorty Schoolie Advice
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jmccoola
I'm still trying to figure out the next step....
I'm still trying to figure out the next step. Options are: find a new bus (which is proving difficult so far considering I'm looking for something pretty specific) and sell the engine, find a new bus...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
11-13-2019, 12:06 PM
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Shorty Schoolie Advice
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Posted By
jmccoola
Definitely check the rust situation. I bought a 5...
Definitely check the rust situation. I bought a 5 window Collins E450 with a rebuilt 7.3L from Iowa- I thought all the rust was surface and workable but now Im realizing the steel piece that lifts...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
10-13-2019, 08:26 PM
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Sheep Wool Batts for Insulation?
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jmccoola
I was doing some reading and it seems like most...
I was doing some reading and it seems like most wool insulation manufacturers treat the wool with borax or some other proprietary chemical in the washing process. It also seems to be moisture and...
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Heating, Cooling and Appliances
10-12-2019, 07:38 PM
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Sheep Wool Batts for Insulation?
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jmccoola
Sheep Wool Batts for Insulation?
Hey all,
I have been doing some research on insulation and am having trouble deciding on the way to go. I intend to live in the bus full time and would like to move back to the mountains at some...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
05-18-2018, 02:47 PM
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15
Replacing Metal Floor?
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7,188
Posted By
jmccoola
Dang that looks pretty dang fantastic! I was a...
Dang that looks pretty dang fantastic! I was a bit skeptical about the size holes you could repair with epoxy style patches but that looks great. I'll look into that.
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Conversion General Discussions
05-18-2018, 01:49 PM
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15
Replacing Metal Floor?
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7,188
Posted By
jmccoola
Awesome- thanks for the help everyone! The...
Awesome- thanks for the help everyone!
The Rustoleum looks like a great option after brushing and I'll patch from there.
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Conversion General Discussions
05-17-2018, 12:13 PM
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15
Replacing Metal Floor?
Views:
7,188
Posted By
jmccoola
Replacing Metal Floor?
I spent the weekend tearing up the wood floor of my bus and got it down to the metal below (which was a pain in the tush as most of the screws holding the plywood down were rusted and I had to tear...
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