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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-28-2018, 01:42 AM
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Posted By aileendc88
They also sent us a photo of the floor before it...

They also sent us a photo of the floor before it was covered with Herculiner. Some rust is visible.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/QgUcsjLvUvpPsRnh7
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-22-2018, 05:54 PM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Thanks William! I was searching cl yesterday and...

Thanks William! I was searching cl yesterday and saw this ad. I message the owner to get more info a d here's what she said bout the bus :


-2002 Thomas built school bus
Catapillar engine 3126 -...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-13-2018, 01:53 AM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
It looks good and hits most of what we're looking...

It looks good and hits most of what we're looking for. But I don't think we can drive it without a CDL. Based on the DMV publications we read, in order to drive without CDL, the vehicle must be under...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-13-2018, 01:20 AM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Found some guides for licenses in CA

Ya, we found this guide from the CA DMV: https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/wcm/connect/28423ba0-bba6-4347-9e21-db274e970772/dl648.pdf?MOD=AJPERES

This page has the same guide to class of drivers...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-09-2018, 10:07 PM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
I think so too. I've read other threads here and...

I think so too. I've read other threads here and people have different experiences with different dmv offices. I called DMV again and the rep is not at all knowledgeable about CA requirements for...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-09-2018, 12:29 AM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
I went to DMV today to get clarifications. The...

I went to DMV today to get clarifications. The person I talked to confirmed that if registering as a bus, regulation 2025 applies, i.e. must follow the engine upgrade schedule. Exemptions apply if...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 08-01-2018, 12:12 AM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Awesome! I will let him know. I found this...

Awesome! I will let him know.

I found this bus: 422 Auction Services - Mathies & Sons, Inc. (https://onlineauction.422sales.com/cgi-bin/mnlist.cgi?bsales52/WBB7010E/13)

Would be happy with...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-30-2018, 11:33 PM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
That is a good question. We thought that there...

That is a good question. We thought that there wasnt an issue with pre 2004 buses. Or is that reverse? lol.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-30-2018, 11:18 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Thanks very much, William. The mixed...

Thanks very much, William.

The mixed feedback is one reason we are really confused. We hear different stuff all the time and are trying our best to learn the best lol.

As for us, our budget is...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-30-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Oh OK, is that not a good transmission? What...

Oh OK, is that not a good transmission? What would be a good price for the bus if everything else is good on it?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-30-2018, 07:35 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
THANK YOU!!!! :dance: We are VERY interest...

THANK YOU!!!! :dance:

We are VERY interest in this. Arizona is close enough for us to go get it.

I am sorry for bothering but would someone who knows more about these things mind checking...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-29-2018, 04:49 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
What we are looking for

Thanks @Dirtdoctor! We sent you an email.

For anyone else who can help, here is some additional information we have come up with and sent to Dirtdcotor:
Our problem:

Knowing whether a bus is...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-29-2018, 11:01 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Thanks! Will shoot you an email. Thanks...

Thanks! Will shoot you an email.

Thanks everyone for the feedback. The hunt continues!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-28-2018, 01:25 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
lol that is a deal here. Some people were quoting...

lol that is a deal here. Some people were quoting us at $800 or more!

Tampa is too far from us. Unless we can somehow ship it?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-28-2018, 01:53 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
@Dog Rescuer Thanks for sharing! We are looking...

@Dog Rescuer Thanks for sharing! We are looking for a bus similar to that! Where did you get it if you don't mind me asking?

@magnakansas Ya, it is longer and we are looking for a conventional...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-23-2018, 09:50 PM
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Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Thanks a lot for the feedback o1marc,...

Thanks a lot for the feedback o1marc, EastCoastCB, PNW_Steve

Will keep that in mind as we keep looking. We don't mind spending a bit more on the bus to get something with lower miles in good...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-23-2018, 12:37 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Good to know. We were originally considering a...

Good to know. We were originally considering a flat nose FE bus but decided against it after hearing about the heat and that they dont make smaller buses with flat noses.

Ya, we figured the first...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-22-2018, 09:17 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Sum it Up

Hi again!

To summarize what we have been told/read:

1. Go for pre 2004 buses. From what we read it has something do with emissions and reliability of the buses themselves.

2. With that in...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-22-2018, 06:30 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Found Some Land!

We got some good news. We found someone who is about 25-30 minutes from us willing to let us store/work on the bus on some extra property he has that is gated, with cameras, and has power, for $300 a...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-22-2018, 10:27 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Sorry for the late replies, just got back from a...

Sorry for the late replies, just got back from a camping trip.

@fadderall Thanks for the advice! That is pretty simple to follow. We are looking more for a conventional bus as we would like to...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-18-2018, 10:15 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Oh wow. Did not know that at all. Thanks for...

Oh wow. Did not know that at all. Thanks for sharing, o1marc.

magnakansas thanks for clarifying. We aren't super into mechanical stuff and are more interested in buying a bus that has a lot of...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-18-2018, 07:44 PM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Thanks! We did read about making sure the...

Thanks!

We did read about making sure the transmission is an Alison. Good to know that is true.

About the engine, do you mean its better to get a bigger bus because there will be less wear on...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-17-2018, 12:36 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 24,163
Posted By aileendc88
Question Looking to get started in CA. Need help please!

Hello Skoolie.net,

My husband and I have been dreaming up a skoolie of our own for half a year now. After tons of videos, websites and guides we decided to take the plunge a couple of months back....
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-29-2018, 03:11 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By aileendc88
spaces are hard to come by in our area :(

spaces are hard to come by in our area :(
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-29-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,837
Posted By aileendc88
Newbie: Searching for a space to park/work on skoolie

My husband and I have done a lot of research about building our own skoolie and are very eager to start on this project asap. However, we are holding back because we don't know where we can store and...
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