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Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 06-04-2020, 05:28 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,748
Posted By Smittybilt
Thanks Chris, I appreciate the info and have...

Thanks Chris, I appreciate the info and have relayed it to Denise. I believe she actually has a membership here on this forum, so I’m gonna poke around a little and see if I can learn anything from...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 06-04-2020, 08:01 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,748
Posted By Smittybilt
Yes...

That was my first thought as well. The engine runs and revs, but doesn't move. I fear it's a transmission issue, instead of an engine issue.
Smitty
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 06-03-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,748
Posted By Smittybilt
So I've heard from a woman who's in a pinch with her International Bus.....

Here is the situation as she relayed it:



Bus lifers, van lifers, RV lifers - do yourself a favor right now and if you don't have road side assistance (towing) and or tire coverage get online...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2020, 02:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Yeah......

[QUOTE=Native;387280]For what it is worth, the driver side was worse on our bus. You will know the story on yours soon enough.[/QUOTE


Typical New England rust side......right side and rust...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2020, 10:34 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 25,568
Posted By Smittybilt
Thanks man, good to know Smitty

Thanks man, good to know
Smitty
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2020, 08:23 AM
Replies: 231
Views: 25,568
Posted By Smittybilt
Hey Nords

I follow @gordonfromearth in IG, was a huge fan of the rig he put together. It seems as though he has disappeared from Instagram. Any idea what the deal is? Just curious, I have often gone through to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2020, 04:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Unfortunately.....

I'm going to be cutting and replacing a bit if the chair rail as well. The front side of the driver's side wheel well has rust running up the wall, and I'm expecting the same on the passenger side....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-18-2020, 04:53 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
No plywood....

Nope, there was just rubber liner straight to galvanized. Wasn't sure if pans were available, then again they look awfully simple. You can see in the pics they are roughly 10" sections running across...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-17-2020, 07:22 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Got over to the bus.....

After I got some things moved storage wise I got the rear heater freed up and moved out of the way. I have not un-plumbed it yet because I have not come up with a plan onits new purpose in life. Once...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-10-2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Thanks for checking it out! This place is full of...

Thanks for checking it out! This place is full of stories, experiences, facts, and plans for busses in every way shape and form you could possibly come up with. Maybe even a couple you couldn't....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 07:50 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Lightbulb I got over to the bus today.....

With some new tools and a couple things to drop off. While I was there I slid under the bus and took a look around for the transmission tag. Unfortunately I found the damn thing.....AT_545:banghead: ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Engine temp / transmission ID

Cadillackid,
Hey thanks for the info. I'm going to crawl around underneath it today after work and figure it out. I'm really hoping it's not a 545, but what the hell, it does 65 at 2600 so I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 11:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
It does still have the rear heater, and my plan...

It does still have the rear heater, and my plan is to figure out a way to leave it in the system. I'd like to figure out a new place to locate it, just have not worked it out yet. I was paying so...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 04:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
I'm headed over there today for a bit, I'll snap...

I'm headed over there today for a bit, I'll snap a shot of the shifter. Maybe even crawl around underneath it and look for that ID tag.
Smitty
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 04:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Mountain Yawp, it's a DT466E. Yeah, I have not...

Mountain Yawp, it's a DT466E. Yeah, I have not been that stressed out/ cranked up in a LONG time. It's probably good for ya now and then.
Smitty
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 07:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
So I ended up with this parking/building spot totally by chance...

This idea of parking her in front of the storage unit, I'd like like to sincerely thank Joe for not only letting me park it here, but making the suggestion for it to begin with. I had contacted him...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 06:59 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Will do next time I'm over there, thanks Native.

Will do next time I'm over there, thanks Native.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 04:48 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Well thanks for following along :Thanx: Smitty

Well thanks for following along :Thanx:
Smitty
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-04-2020, 04:44 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
3800 Twinkie

No, it's an International 3800. I have not, there are no labels giving the transmission model in the engine compartment, I'll just have to figure out how to visually identify it. Transmission pan...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2020, 08:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
That guy RULES

Yeah that dude was my hero! He definitely saved my arse, had he not given me those things to check I would have been paying to get it moved or paying fines and impound/storage fees and towing. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2020, 08:30 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
Here are some pics, at the permanent parking / building spot

Pic 1 ~ Heres my Turbo Twinkie

Pic 2 ~ Backed up to where all my tools and build stuff will be.

Pic 3&4 ~ Tried to line it up w the end of the building, I think I pulled it off:dance:
Pic 5...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2020, 08:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
So here is my original purchase & pickup story to start thing off

So my buddy Jay picks me up at 9:00 am and we leave New Hampshire and head for Connecticut. Get to the dude's house at noon on the money. I start looking it over and going through it. Everything is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-03-2020, 07:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,145
Posted By Smittybilt
And the Twinkie Saga begins.....

So I guess it's time to start my build thread. I finally got the bus to it's permanent parking/building spot today. I'll post with updates as often as I can, although this is going to be a slow...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-03-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,535
Posted By Smittybilt
Much appreciated Phatman

Much appreciated Phatman
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-02-2020, 09:10 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 2,535
Posted By Smittybilt
I'm glad you enjoyed it TheHubbardBus

I'm glad you enjoyed it TheHubbardBus
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