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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-15-2018, 04:42 PM
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Views: 3,370
Posted By lwharma
Not yet. Just trying to plan!

Not yet. Just trying to plan!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-13-2018, 07:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,370
Posted By lwharma
In floor heating and space heaters??

Looking for an easy way to heat our bus. We’ll mostly be in 70 or up weather but will spend our first winter in Maryland. We were thinking of installing floor heating. Anyone done this? Also, would...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-28-2018, 08:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,388
Posted By lwharma
Wow! Thanks everyone! Super helpful. Can’t wait...

Wow! Thanks everyone! Super helpful. Can’t wait to give him this gift :)
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-27-2018, 09:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,388
Posted By lwharma
Welding

Wasn’t sure which category to put this in. I want to get my husband some welding classes for his birthday. He wants to learn so he can use those skills for our bus conversion. (Fixing holes in the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-27-2018, 09:00 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,372
Posted By lwharma
I don't think you'll have any pulling or twisting...

I don't think you'll have any pulling or twisting with such a large sheet of vinyl. I feel like it will hold it's own. If your screwing a 2x2 down on the floor for framing, have someone hold the wood...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-26-2018, 09:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,372
Posted By lwharma
Here is an example of nice sheet vinyl. No cracks...

Here is an example of nice sheet vinyl. No cracks or creases so no worries about liquids, dirt, etc. good protection for subfloors. Just make sure you have a nice smooth surface like a thin layer of...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-26-2018, 09:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,372
Posted By lwharma
Some good points above. From a design standpoint,...

Some good points above. From a design standpoint, if you install your floor after, just make sure any flip up cabinets along the floor also have flooring or some sort of finishing so you’re not...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-24-2018, 02:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By lwharma
Oh, and you’re pretty close about the wiring as...

Oh, and you’re pretty close about the wiring as well. I was told someone removed the bus stop sign and whatever else was required by law, then afterwards it had the electrical issues.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-24-2018, 02:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By lwharma
I did find the wiring schematics for this bus on...

I did find the wiring schematics for this bus on here somewhere. I’m guessing that would really help get this thing figured out. The wiring issues anyway. Thank you! I appreciate your positivity!...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-24-2018, 02:31 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By lwharma
Yes. You are spot on! It’s a 2002 international...

Yes. You are spot on! It’s a 2002 international 3000 with a t444e engine (7.3l V-8 ). I’ve attached the rest of the info. I can’t figure out what transmission though. Too much stuff and hoses in the...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-24-2018, 02:25 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By lwharma
We are in Maryland. I would so love to learn the...

We are in Maryland. I would so love to learn the ins and outs of all the systems in this bus!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-24-2018, 01:55 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,802
Posted By lwharma
To skoolie or not to skoolie?

Or maybe a better title would be, can we really get it running well? Well enough to travel all over the country with our entire home built into it?
Ok, let me back pedal a little. My husband and I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-21-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
Posted By lwharma
Ok! I received information on the bus! Still not...

Ok! I received information on the bus! Still not sure the transmission but I think I have everything else. Including a clear title &Vin: 4DRBJABP02A947702.
Model GC39530, serial number 947702MD...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 03-20-2018, 10:46 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,234
Posted By lwharma
2002 t444e engine and an Allison transmission.

Hello! I’m new here and have a question about this engine/transmission combo. We are looking for a school bus to convert that we can take across the country and live in full time (for a few years) ...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-20-2018, 10:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,752
Posted By lwharma
Replace Ceiling Hatch with Skylight?

Has anyone done this? Replaced one or both of the ceiling hatches with a sky light? The ones in a bus we’re looking at are leaking. I was thinking instead of replacing them, I could put in a...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-20-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
Posted By lwharma
Thank you so much for your reply! I was able to...

Thank you so much for your reply! I was able to get the information after looking at the bus. Down side is the roof leaks around the roof hatches, lots of water inside. I also noticed the rear engine...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 03-20-2018, 05:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,927
Posted By lwharma
Electrical issues caused from removing stop sign and other bus parts

Hello! I am new here. I’m hoping you all can help me. We’ve just found a FREE international flat nose bus. The actual specs are being emailed to me tomorrow. The bus was bought and painted white. The...
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