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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-12-2020, 03:41 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,991
Posted By Whatthefak
We bought about the same bus, 2000 Thomas re cat...

We bought about the same bus, 2000 Thomas re cat with 3060 and under storage with factory tint all around and a factory white paint. But we paid 3k

Also the three gauges in a row on the right the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-03-2019, 01:57 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 659
Posted By Whatthefak
Looking for parts in Albuquerque

I'm trying to find a fan belt tensioner for a Thomas mvp re with a cat

Local truck shop is having a hard time finding a new one, anyone got one or know where I may be able to grab one? Any bus...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-30-2019, 05:40 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,633
Posted By Whatthefak
Where are you buying a bus? I'm headed that way...

Where are you buying a bus? I'm headed that way anyway
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-03-2018, 10:10 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,944
Posted By Whatthefak
Anyone know what they cost to ship?

Anyone know what they cost to ship?
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 08-24-2018, 01:47 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,377
Posted By Whatthefak
I had a crank but no start on my 3126 turned out...

I had a crank but no start on my 3126 turned out to be the ecm

Turning the ignition on from the back I could watch the diagnostic lights

With mine I could crank forever and got no fuel smell at...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-22-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By Whatthefak
I have no idea, it ran was parked for two year...

I have no idea, it ran was parked for two year then didn't start

A super nice guy on here hooked me up with one for 250(still waiting for him to tell me where to send money)

It's an easyish fix...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-22-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 944
Views: 107,978
Posted By Whatthefak
If you can produce your own gardening is a great...

If you can produce your own gardening is a great hobby and if you need to turn it in to just about anything I have years of experience and info.

Pm if you need any help
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-22-2018, 08:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,406
Posted By Whatthefak
Got new batteries Turned out to be the ecm...

Got new batteries

Turned out to be the ecm was bad
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-22-2018, 08:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Whatthefak
The low pressure lines were rusted to the...

The low pressure lines were rusted to the fitting, rather than break anything I cut the lines

So low lines on both are junk but so far all else is in good shape

Right now my bus is in and out...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-22-2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 944
Views: 107,978
Posted By Whatthefak
I'm not even a user but as a grower and...

I'm not even a user but as a grower and edible/extract producer I see how much good it does a lot of people
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-22-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 8,715
Posted By Whatthefak
Nice bus, very similar to mine I like the...

Nice bus, very similar to mine

I like the 70s avocado green rv stove

What is that roof hatch? Ive been wondering what to do with mine and that looks great
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-22-2018, 06:09 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,266
Posted By Whatthefak
The so far unnamed Thomas bus

Figure it's time I started actually posting my bus and the little I've done so far.

So I bought a 2000 Thomas after one failed trip to get it I got it sorted out and flew down to south Carolina to...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-22-2018, 05:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 8,846
Posted By Whatthefak
You can also easily find used working rooftop...

You can also easily find used working rooftop units cheap
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-22-2018, 05:55 PM
Replies: 944
Views: 107,978
Posted By Whatthefak
Man finally a topic on here I really know...

Man finally a topic on here I really know something about!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 08-22-2018, 05:52 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 866
Posted By Whatthefak
Ok ac is coming out tonight, last chance if anyone needs em

I'm pulling both big ac units and one compressor. I'm leaving the other as a place holder for the second alternator I don't have yet.

If anyone wants to come get them or pay to have them shipped...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-22-2018, 04:46 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,454
Posted By Whatthefak
https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/330-hp-cate...

https://milwaukee.craigslist.org/pts/d/330-hp-caterpillar-3126/6653311107.html

Found this while looking for parts
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-16-2018, 01:46 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 6,622
Posted By Whatthefak
I really wish I didn't have to raise my roof,...

I really wish I didn't have to raise my roof, it's money and time I could use for other stuff.

I almost rub my head on my high roof Thomas after pulling the floor and ceiling

I haven't decided...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-10-2018, 10:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,266
Posted By Whatthefak
I had my mechanic call Thomas they emailed over...

I had my mechanic call Thomas they emailed over the diagram right then

Mines the wrong year for you but Thomas is super helpful
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-31-2018, 08:53 AM
Replies: 944
Views: 107,978
Posted By Whatthefak
Not to thread jack you but you still need access...

Not to thread jack you but you still need access parts?

I think I'm pulling both now, but for sure one
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-30-2018, 09:06 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 953
Posted By Whatthefak
So I'm about an hour from you but I'm not alot...

So I'm about an hour from you but I'm not alot further along than you.

In Wisconsin if you get a decent cop for inspection a hot plate, cooler, Brita pitcher and a couch gets you an RV tag

Oh...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-30-2018, 09:02 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,085
Posted By Whatthefak
Check with laymers bus or kobussen both do...

Check with laymers bus or kobussen both do contact transportation for schools and whatnot. Both have their own shops and parts, they may have what you need or point you at where to get it
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-21-2018, 08:20 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,890
Posted By Whatthefak
I was planning on bolting on the brackets those...

I was planning on bolting on the brackets those big tow hooks are on for my hitch.

Yours looks much cleaner and more oem, I think you changed my mind.

Thanks for the info
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-21-2018, 08:13 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,956
Posted By Whatthefak
Looks the same as my bus but with the low roof. ...

Looks the same as my bus but with the low roof.

I also have the cat 3126 but mine has a mt3060 behind it.

Mine came with the same miles and tinted windows and two ac units and a high roof for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-14-2018, 05:56 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 16,936
Posted By Whatthefak
If I'm keeping the stuff that's inside I plan on...

If I'm keeping the stuff that's inside I plan on putting one inch wood ribs horizontally and foam boarding between. Then whatever I'm finishing the wall with, probably some kind of plywood.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-13-2018, 09:02 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 825
Posted By Whatthefak
Way less common than mass produced RVs, and even...

Way less common than mass produced RVs, and even less common it seems in Wisconsin.

Everyone building a skoolie here seems to be building it to get away from here. I know I am I've had enough of...
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