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Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-14-2023, 07:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,971
Posted By TrailLifeBill
It was the dryer. I rebuilt it with Ebay parts as...

It was the dryer. I rebuilt it with Ebay parts as best I can remember.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-23-2020, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Marc - I know this is an old thread but did you...

Marc - I know this is an old thread but did you find the answer to your question?? If not, do you have the QG4000?
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-27-2018, 07:24 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,971
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Brakes won't release - was hoping it wasn't...

Brakes won't release - was hoping it wasn't compressor since it does build pressure to 60 pretty quickly.
Forum: Cummins Drivetrain 10-26-2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,971
Posted By TrailLifeBill
5.9 Cummins Air Compressor Help

I have a 1999 TC2000 FE with 5.9 Cummins. Have had no issues with air brakes or air pressure since I bought it this spring. Always built pressure quickly - no leaks, no fluids in tanks, etc. All of a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-11-2018, 06:25 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,133
Posted By TrailLifeBill
That'd make a pretty sweet church bus also -...

That'd make a pretty sweet church bus also - might want to drop an email with pics to all the larger churches in your area.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-11-2018, 06:35 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,656
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Pull starter?? :biggrin: Couldn't resist....

Pull starter?? :biggrin:

Couldn't resist....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-09-2018, 10:02 AM
Replies: 320
Views: 53,411
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Great job with the insulation - it looks...

Great job with the insulation - it looks fantastic! Did you get DIY kits, or have a contractor spray? If DIY, any words of wisdom for us grasshoppers?? Was thinking about using closed cell board then...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-07-2018, 06:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,278
Posted By TrailLifeBill
If there was any indication of whether the E-350...

If there was any indication of whether the E-350 was gas or diesel, I missed it. But if it's a diesel, it would almost certainly be the 6.0 - which had a number of issues that may or may not have...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2018, 04:41 PM
Replies: 106
Views: 37,418
Posted By TrailLifeBill
BOOM!! Salvage 101 in one post!! Thanks for...

BOOM!! Salvage 101 in one post!! Thanks for sharing your haul - good documentation - should get lots more of us looking for prospects, too.

:bow:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-05-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,397
Posted By TrailLifeBill
I agree with most all that was said above - in...

I agree with most all that was said above - in addition, an extremely important concept is balance. If the vehicle has a large imbalance of weight (maybe because all the holding tanks are mounted on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2018, 04:26 AM
Replies: 778
Views: 218,406
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Welcome aboard, CapN! Please fill out your...

Welcome aboard, CapN! Please fill out your profile to let us know where you're located. I look forward to following your adventure, too. :thumb:
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2018, 01:23 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 604
Posted By TrailLifeBill
I've got the MT653, I assume (dangerous, I know)...

I've got the MT653, I assume (dangerous, I know) it's in the same place. Driver's side of the tranny. Easily visible in the TC-2000 FE, but I did have to clean 20 years of grime before I could make...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-04-2018, 05:53 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,981
Posted By TrailLifeBill
https://www.amazon.com/AES-Industries-51823-Eraser...

https://www.amazon.com/AES-Industries-51823-Eraser-Adapter/dp/B00488DDB8/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1525431110&sr=8-5&keywords=eraser+wheel+for+drill

Lots of variants available.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 05-03-2018, 10:43 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,907
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Reads higher pressure than car gauges (most...

Reads higher pressure than car gauges (most bus/truck tires are in the 90-120 lb range), also the inner tire on dual rear wheels may require a straight foot on the pressure gauge. ...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 05-03-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 74
Views: 10,907
Posted By TrailLifeBill
In addition to the above, worm gear hose clamps,...

In addition to the above, worm gear hose clamps, wire ties, duct tape, grease gun (with grease). Electrical tape, fuses, spare headlight, check wiper blade condition, trucker type tire pressure...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-03-2018, 12:47 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 3,772
Posted By TrailLifeBill
:rofl: That's the first time I've heard of...

:rofl:
That's the first time I've heard of anyone in a school bus getting pulled over for no tags! I drove mine for 400 miles without any, and took shortest route (through cities, no interstate) all...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-02-2018, 06:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,130
Posted By TrailLifeBill
... unless you laid it first, then built on top...

... unless you laid it first, then built on top of it.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-01-2018, 11:29 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 8,241
Posted By TrailLifeBill
For local/regional use, I wouldn't have any...

For local/regional use, I wouldn't have any issues with the Cummins 5.9 - as long as you treat it with care. Personally, I'd rather have the 5.9 over the 444. I have heard great things about the 466...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-01-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 543
Views: 84,725
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Cold rolled is harder (not as easy to get dings),...

Cold rolled is harder (not as easy to get dings), and that is what the inner skins were made of on my bus, so that is what I used to skin my windows.

Materials 101: Hot Rolled Steel vs. Cold...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-01-2018, 09:57 PM
Replies: 442
Views: 74,874
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Good stuff!! Tell me more about the Jeep - diesel...

Good stuff!! Tell me more about the Jeep - diesel conversion?? I've toyed with the idea of picking up a Cherokee 4x4 to play with and maybe use as our toad, but just haven't found the "right" one yet.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-01-2018, 09:37 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,984
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Sounds like a plan!! Hope everything works out...

Sounds like a plan!! Hope everything works out with it. I look forward to following your build.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 05-01-2018, 09:24 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,926
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Wow - thanks for the pics - I would love to go to...

Wow - thanks for the pics - I would love to go to Alaska some day. Glad you made it safely - please do share more pics of your skoolie adventures!!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-01-2018, 09:20 PM
Replies: 383
Views: 177,694
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Hi, Lissette!! Welcome to the madness - lots of...

Hi, Lissette!! Welcome to the madness - lots of information here - lots of opinions - just read, re-read, and enjoy the ride. There are plenty of threads covering most aspects of Skoolie conversions....
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-01-2018, 08:58 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,984
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Glad you made it home OK - what part of GA are...

Glad you made it home OK - what part of GA are you in, and where did the bus come from??

I'm down in Brunswick, and am just finished demolition and starting with my build.

Welcome aboard!!
Bill
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-30-2018, 07:36 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,169
Posted By TrailLifeBill
Mine has pretty good clearance, so if I had to to...

Mine has pretty good clearance, so if I had to to it on mine - I'd get a mechanic's creeper, goggles, and if I needed a few inches extra I would drive up on 2x8's.
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