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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-09-2018, 01:44 PM
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Views: 1,364
Posted By fadderall
HELP Cleaning Windows For Resealing

Started taking out windows to reseal. Planned on dynatron 550 as per EastCoast Cb. The old hunk cane off bus sides easily. But, I am having a hard time getting it completely off the aluminum frames....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-05-2018, 03:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,069
Posted By fadderall
These guys have the Bluebird manuals you can...

These guys have the Bluebird manuals you can download
https://www.centralstatesbus.com/manuals/
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-05-2018, 01:33 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,069
Posted By fadderall
Heater Hose Piping Diagram

Found a couple diagrams in the Service Manuals.
This is for 2000 Bluebird TC2000 Bus service manual
https://i.postimg.cc/5yBY0WwN/2000_TC2000_Heater_Piping.jpg

This is from 1999 Bluebird All...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-05-2018, 12:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 29,069
Posted By fadderall
Just bought 100' the other day from Ryder. The...

Just bought 100' the other day from Ryder. The hose in mine is DAYCO Insulone 80319 1" Heater Hose. $1.15 per foot at Ryder. Not cheap hose but cheaper than the Gates and other 1" heater hoses I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 07:05 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Wood is up and ready to start plastic......I...

Wood is up and ready to start plastic......I think. Going to screw the wood to the ribs today and try out a new version of the plastic fantastic roof design called the "Rib Runner". Im going to cut...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-15-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
UPDATE- PLASTIC FANTASTIC CEILING BUMBLING IT UP...

UPDATE- PLASTIC FANTASTIC CEILING BUMBLING IT UP RIGHT.

Its been a minute and thought I should update the progress for those that care. A lot has been happening between building a bus and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
A radiant barrier needs an air gap in order to...

A radiant barrier needs an air gap in order to work. The metal skin heats up and that heat radiates into the bus across the air gap. The reflective material then bounces a lot of that heat back to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Ceiling insulation system I almost pulled the...

Ceiling insulation system
I almost pulled the trigger on spray foam but I went another route for a few reasons.
1. Foam expensive and messy and I am not that neat.
2. Multiple layers loosely based...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-23-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Fuel Tank Filler Cover remove and replace. ...

Fuel Tank Filler Cover remove and replace.
Getting around to posting some updates. Got the fuel tank filler squared away and installed. I used the old metal rim and new plywood to mount too. In...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-23-2018, 04:10 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Thanks for the encouragement. AAA is a good...

Thanks for the encouragement. AAA is a good group. Mine had around 200,000 miles on it, but I think the motor has been rebuilt at some point. I do not know what the average life expectancy of the 8.3...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-19-2018, 03:09 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 9,662
Posted By fadderall
I just went through all this. Did some things...

I just went through all this. Did some things that I liked and some I would change. I hope my experience will help you decide what you want to do.

For the big holes (heater hoses) weld them up....
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-19-2018, 02:48 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,355
Posted By fadderall
Do you think that would work over a clump of seam...

Do you think that would work over a clump of seam sealer 550 like in my pics above? That might just be the premiere solution to this hole business then.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-19-2018, 02:46 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,355
Posted By fadderall
Dynatron 550 seam sealer and aluminum tape nail holes

Update: I took out the old top step and had some more holes to fill so I thought I would try the Dynatron 550 and aluminum tape method to see how it works.

I put the 550 in the hole and clumped on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Update on the bolt holes I filled with Henrys Wet...

Update on the bolt holes I filled with Henrys Wet Patch and Tropicool Caulk. I was under the bus today with a can of undercoating hitting the new screws I put in the sub floor. I came across some of...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 08:30 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,349
Posted By fadderall
THATS GENIUS! What a perfect flex conduit. How...

THATS GENIUS! What a perfect flex conduit. How long have you had it installed and how is it holding up down there? Im thinking of cutting mine up right now. I never vacuum anyway. :biggrin:
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-15-2018, 08:19 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,355
Posted By fadderall
Which aluminum tape are you thinking of using? I...

Which aluminum tape are you thinking of using? I used this extreme weather one from Home Depot to cover the sealant I put in the seat holes on the school bus floor. I got this one for the metal floor...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-15-2018, 03:26 PM
Replies: 242
Views: 63,355
Posted By fadderall
I painted before I patched the holes because I...

I painted before I patched the holes because I was worried about the paint sticking to the product I used. Painting before had the advantage of the paint sealing some of the nail holes and dripping...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 03:14 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,349
Posted By fadderall
Great idea!

Great idea!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
I am at the point of doing something about that...

I am at the point of doing something about that access panel right now. My original plan:
I left the original wood that framed my access panel in place.
I was going to foam and wood up to that...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Nice, just bought another tube to tackle my fuel...

Nice, just bought another tube to tackle my fuel filler cover area. Might have left over so in the fridge it goes.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
I used seam sealer Dynatron 550 on the sides of...

I used seam sealer Dynatron 550 on the sides of the floor to seal where it meets the wall. It is good stuff. I did not use it on the floor holes as I did mine before I worked with the seam sealer. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Oh good tip. Get it warm.

Oh good tip. Get it warm.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
I agree. I used Dynatron 550 on the sides of the...

I agree. I used Dynatron 550 on the sides of the floor and it is good stuff. I should have used this or the tropicool caulk worked nice as well. Whatever you do dont use the wet patch stuff I used. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,918
Posted By fadderall
Cutting Splitting XPS Rigid Foam Board...

Cutting Splitting XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation. Or, "Dont Tell Me I Can't Do It" :)

I may have taken the road less traveled and its probably less traveled for a good reason...

Do to ceiling...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2018, 11:30 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,349
Posted By fadderall
I should have thought of that sooner. I already...

I should have thought of that sooner. I already welded over the hose inlet in front. I wonder if we could move the heater to the back engine compartment and then run an air duct to the front to tie...
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