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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-27-2018, 07:02 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Laid the subfloor today! The gaps around the...

Laid the subfloor today! The gaps around the walls are a bit bigger than I intended, but I am very happy with everything for the most part. The plywood did warp a bit so I'm tryna weigh it down with...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-24-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,404
Posted By homebus
Wow perfect timing as I too am curious about what...

Wow perfect timing as I too am curious about what all I could run with solar. Definitely following this thread, thanks y'all.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-24-2018, 12:26 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Sprayed the rusty bits with Rustoleum rust...

Sprayed the rusty bits with Rustoleum rust reformer (got the stuff in a can since I really didn't have rust in many places), cut out the parts that were too rusty, sanded the glue on the floor from...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-19-2018, 11:04 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Update: Returned the OSB and bought 3/4" ply. I...

Update: Returned the OSB and bought 3/4" ply. I also decided to return the 2" XPS and buy 1/2" instead. I know I'll loose a lot of insulation, but I really want as much headroom as possible.

So...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-15-2018, 11:22 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Oh, also, today I'm gunna take a panel off and...

Oh, also, today I'm gunna take a panel off and check the quality of the insulation on the inside. I was thinking about just doing the floors and moving to layout/setting everything up (I know having...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-15-2018, 10:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Gaaaah I know!! I was at Home Depot and actually...

Gaaaah I know!! I was at Home Depot and actually had the plywood on a dolly, but then talking to a guy who worked there (who does construction) he was telling me there really isn't any difference...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Ehhhhhh, yeah. Came home after Home Depot and...

Ehhhhhh, yeah. Came home after Home Depot and wrote that all out immediately. Did research, saw your comment :facepalm: The thing is, one of the boars fell on the way home and got damaged. I guess I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Glad to hear my gear ratio isn't too bad, I've...

Glad to hear my gear ratio isn't too bad, I've had my fingers crossed. I haven't noticed much difference in the engine like you're talking about cause I'm still so new to driving this thing and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2018, 12:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
Yeah, the mpg would actually get to 60 at some...

Yeah, the mpg would actually get to 60 at some points, and the rpm's would jump a little higher, but for the most part they stayed at 2,700. I was surprised that I saw the mpg increase at all, but it...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-14-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
I called the nearest Intl dealer (still 170 miles...

I called the nearest Intl dealer (still 170 miles from me) and the woman who answered the phone emailed me everything she found immediately! Thanks for that recommendation, I would have never thought...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-13-2018, 11:15 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
plfking: he is absurdly smart it's very bizarre....

plfking: he is absurdly smart it's very bizarre. thanks for that tip, I'm calling them tomorrow!

Hello there Thomas1985. Thanks for that solid advice. I put up an ad for the lift on craigslist as...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-13-2018, 02:54 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT I am so...

I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT I DID IT

I am so freaking excited to say that I finally bought a bus y'all. Yesterday things actually worked out. Thanks for everyone's advice, input and good humor thus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-13-2018, 02:49 PM
Replies: 51
Views: 23,285
Posted By homebus
My First Bus! 1997 Int 3800 DT466E

I did it I did it I finally did it!

As some of you here may know, I been searching for a bus for months now. My lease is up at the end of April, and I'm sick of paying rent. I've traveled a whole...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-07-2018, 09:56 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
I walked away. I really didnt want to (since I...

I walked away. I really didnt want to (since I had driven 4 hours to check it out - because there was no mention of rust) and of course the dude told me it'd be fine, but I didnt want to take the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-06-2018, 10:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
I loved this bus. It drove really well and...

I loved this bus. It drove really well and everything looked good...until I got underneath. There was a bit of rust all under it, and I wasn't sure how big of a deal that was, but there was this...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-06-2018, 12:58 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
Okay. So I didnt want to take up more space and...

Okay. So I didnt want to take up more space and start a new thread with this, so I figured Id pick uo where I left off here. I been searching. Despite dentist bills and the recent news that the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-13-2018, 09:13 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
Erm, well, guy couldn't go any lower cause he had...

Erm, well, guy couldn't go any lower cause he had already reduced the price a bunch. Guessit didn't matter regardless because the dentist told me I need OVER $11,000 OF WORK DONE. They're not...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-07-2018, 10:34 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
Dang, we're in the same boat toothwise. I was...

Dang, we're in the same boat toothwise. I was thinking of throwing $1,500 out there, but $1,100 would be sweeter. I'm not sure if I'm THAT bold unfortunately:hide::doh:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-07-2018, 10:30 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
YOU ARE A LIFESAVER...er, bussaver. :bow: I can't...

YOU ARE A LIFESAVER...er, bussaver. :bow: I can't praise this forum enough for how much I've seen people lookin out for each other. I'm callin around today.

And Brad_SwiftFur, that's what this guy...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-06-2018, 08:38 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
Oh also! It's a flatnose

Oh also! It's a flatnose
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-06-2018, 08:29 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
It's been a minute, and plans have changed. I...

It's been a minute, and plans have changed. I recently went to this incredible free clinic that sets up once a year in town. Planned on having them pull one tooth that was giving me hell, and fill in...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-01-2018, 11:41 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
Have not driven it yet. He's free this weekend :D

Have not driven it yet. He's free this weekend :D
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-01-2018, 12:27 PM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
Okay okay, not to derail but I have some friends...

Okay okay, not to derail but I have some friends from New Zealand (which is called The Realm of New Zealand on their passports by the way, how much more LOTR can you get I love it) and they call...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-01-2018, 10:00 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 881
Posted By homebus
Welcome! I'm new to the site, looking for my...

Welcome! I'm new to the site, looking for my first bus (also wanting a 7.3) and living in TN as well. Knoxville to be exact.

Good luck on your bus adventures!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-31-2018, 07:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 6,782
Posted By homebus
THANK YOU EVERYONE WHERE DID YALL COME FROM YOU...

THANK YOU EVERYONE WHERE DID YALL COME FROM YOU GODSENDS. You've just reaffirmed everything I've read about 7.3's. I took dudes advice and extensively read about reviews of them for an hour and a...
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