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Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 12-07-2018, 10:22 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 40,357
Posted By oldntired
Hate to show my ignorance... but... how did you...

Hate to show my ignorance... but...
how did you attach bench frames to the underside of the bus? Weld to the ribs or drill through the floor and put bolts down?
I saved my benches to re-purpose...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 11-29-2018, 08:12 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,674
Posted By oldntired
Googled it... hory spit! :eek: spendy!

Googled it... hory spit! :eek: spendy!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-06-2018, 08:42 AM
Replies: 427
Views: 56,521
Posted By oldntired
noise cancelling headphones... HF has decent...

noise cancelling headphones...
HF has decent cheap affordable ones. :angel:
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 10-17-2018, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 849
Posted By oldntired
Your lost AND confused? ;)

Your lost AND confused? ;)
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-29-2018, 01:53 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By oldntired
Was kind of rough on the back bending over so...

Was kind of rough on the back bending over so much. getting ready for the next step....
gotta get some naproxen!
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 09-29-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 977
Posted By oldntired
removing trim from glued rubber floor

My floor does not have plywood under the rubber, glued onto the floor.:nonono:
Various methods to unscrew trim failed: manual screw driver, power drill, even screw extractors (no likey screwheads...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-24-2018, 06:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 20,420
Posted By oldntired
I have a 99 A3FE Bluebird. I also have a second...

I have a 99 A3FE Bluebird. I also have a second fuse box underneath the bus, about below the driver seat. Be careful, BIG power cables in there.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-10-2018, 09:50 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,617
Posted By oldntired
Opinions on Pressure Washing

I see that there is a LOT of grime/gunk/$heet built-up on components under my bus. Stuff is caked on...:censored:
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Should I use my home pressure washer? or take it to a truckstop washer? (does...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-29-2018, 05:39 AM
Replies: 68
Views: 48,389
Posted By oldntired
My apologies to everyone. :surrender: I was...

My apologies to everyone. :surrender:
I was not in a good frame of mind when I replied.
Unfortunately, I do not see how to go back and edit the previous post.
Bluebird Vantage is a good place to...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 08-28-2018, 06:57 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 48,389
Posted By oldntired
Found a lovely place with a lot of BB info. I...

Found a lovely place with a lot of BB info. I have leached my fair share :whistling:
So I wish to share with other people foolish enough to plunk-down money with no REAL expectations of a financial...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-18-2018, 07:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,283
Posted By oldntired
Everyone, Thank you very much for giving a...

Everyone, Thank you very much for giving a reply.:bow:
I may pay a premium at the shop for brake service then :nonono:, but I should have a safe bus to drive.
This is going to be expensive for me;...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2018, 04:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,283
Posted By oldntired
o1marc, you are correct! When I tell the BOSS...

o1marc, you are correct! When I tell the BOSS what it may cost.... have to figure how much groveling I hafta do...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2018, 04:15 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,283
Posted By oldntired
What you say is true Booyah. :oops: Was trying...

What you say is true Booyah. :oops:
Was trying to get a "feel" of what it will cost. The shop has trucks ahead of me and they don't normally deal with school buses... dump trucks, tractor-trailers,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-17-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,283
Posted By oldntired
Cost of airbrake repairs

I am curious about how much getting brakes worked on may cost. I realize there are many factors that affect costs. Do full sized school bus use industry standard rear drums (if there is a standard...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-08-2018, 07:29 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
Hey Flyguy87. I am just starting work, not enough...

Hey Flyguy87. I am just starting work, not enough to brag on. Got the seats out. Great group here with lots of advice, most good. my BOSS is pictured, she did a lot in getting the seats out. I used...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-06-2018, 08:40 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
rsymonds - Thank you about your air brake...

rsymonds - Thank you about your air brake experience.
Saturday moved the bus onto flat ground and set chocks. did 5 second brake hold 6 times... hope it moves the slack adjusters some. If I get...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 08-03-2018, 04:06 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 892,558
Posted By oldntired
me REALLY confused.... :confused: auction ends...

me REALLY confused.... :confused:
auction ends Aug 6 2018, BUT must be removed by July 30 2018 ???? :oops:
Who owns a time machine? :facepalm:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-25-2018, 04:09 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 795
Posted By oldntired
removing what I put in... sorry, not available...

removing what I put in... sorry, not available now.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-25-2018, 03:53 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
Seriousracer - Thank you for the link about slack...

Seriousracer - Thank you for the link about slack adjustment. I will have to take a brush with me under the bus and clean some crud off and check my slack.
Might also start removing bolts for the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-25-2018, 11:54 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
Pics, as I attempt for 3rd time>>>:eek: #1952...

Pics, as I attempt for 3rd time>>>:eek:
#1952 gauges showing air pressure, #1882 pic of bus, #1907 panel under driver's window to bleed/drain air tanks, #1914 What is that box with tape 9-16 on it?...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-25-2018, 08:08 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
Wow! Lots of kind people trying to help. Is the...

Wow! Lots of kind people trying to help. Is the reason I joined!
Note to self: gotta post pics soon! (also need to check POST count)
01marc - glad you got another bus. also from same auction?...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-17-2018, 09:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
never had air brakes before. Found where to...

never had air brakes before. Found where to bleed/drain air tanks. Opened drain valves ~ 1min, no fluids, so guess mechanics at school did a drain. :smile:
After sitting for a day, started engine,...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-12-2018, 12:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,759
Posted By oldntired
Oldntired gotta bus today

paid for, titled and now parked at home. :biggrin: will register later.
Pictures to follow, soon.... gotta charge the camera :whistling:
Govdeals auction from Clarksville school system, lucky me!...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-05-2018, 07:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By oldntired
I don't have any info regarding parts. Getting...

I don't have any info regarding parts. Getting an insured bus home is my first objective. Old threads had references to some places that salvaged parts for RVs, bus parts... maybe some else in the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-04-2018, 07:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,780
Posted By oldntired
Thank for the helpful information. What little I...

Thank for the helpful information. What little I have read indicated insurance may be tricky. I hope to get a bus this weekend.... going for a look-see in Huntsville. Have a great 4TH!
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