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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-15-2021, 04:57 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,284
Posted By 2planker
Bus is Sold.

Bus is Sold.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-14-2021, 11:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,284
Posted By 2planker
It's still available for sale.

It's still available for sale.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-11-2021, 12:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,284
Posted By 2planker
For Sale: 2003 E450 Shorty

Sadly, I am selling my short bus conversion project as I no longer have the time to devote to this project. I am only looking to get out of it my hard costs. As such the price reflects only what I've...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-09-2020, 04:12 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 5,668
Posted By 2planker
Here is a video of Ujoint braking and handling...

Here is a video of Ujoint braking and handling tests after lift +4x4 conversion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7OxIKyIGOU

I've been considering this for a while too, interested if anyone has any...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-22-2020, 09:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,469
Posted By 2planker
Yes out here the storms are big enough that there...

Yes out here the storms are big enough that there is no hope to get down to the road surface. So traction on snow is typically more important to not get stuck or slide backwards down uphills.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-20-2020, 12:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,469
Posted By 2planker
Dually = way better traction under power in the...

Dually = way better traction under power in the snow. I drove shuttle buses for the ski resorts in Tahoe back in the day. Duallies have a larger contact patch on drive wheels, larger contact patch...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-16-2020, 07:29 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Finally got to install the batteries and...

Finally got to install the batteries and inverter. Still need to clean things up a bit, secure batteries and build a mini cabinet to keep it all covered, but I NOW HAVE POWER!!! :dance:
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-30-2020, 06:21 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
After lots of reading and learning here's my...

After lots of reading and learning here's my proposed electric rough in and wiring diagram:
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-30-2020, 06:15 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
:Thanx: Looks like its 1/0 or 2/0 best I can tell

:Thanx: Looks like its 1/0 or 2/0 best I can tell
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-23-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Scavenged about 30' of large gauge wire from the...

Scavenged about 30' of large gauge wire from the lift power supply today. Hopefully can reuse for some of my battery bank. Anyone know how I can determine the gauge?
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-14-2020, 11:35 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 20,422
Posted By 2planker
Here's my build to check out for reference, it...

Here's my build to check out for reference, it has a similar garage concept.

Moto Bus (https://www.skoolie.net/forums/f27/moto-bus-build-27860.html)

Interior ceiling height is 6', overall...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 09-10-2020, 10:46 AM
Replies: 90
Views: 129,917
Posted By 2planker
Does anyone know what this is on the back of the...

Does anyone know what this is on the back of the fuel tank? 2003 E450 7.3L Thomasbuilt.. I am hoping it is an extra fuel pickup that I can tap into for heater, but suspect it might just be a fuel...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-01-2020, 08:57 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Welcome! I did have some issues, had a brake...

Welcome! I did have some issues, had a brake light that went out, but it was just the bulb, easy fix just removed the round lens (4 screws) and replaced. I also tripped the main circuit breaker once...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-14-2020, 12:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 907
Posted By 2planker
pm sent......

pm sent......
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-03-2020, 10:02 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Thanks, the garage is great cause you can throw...

Thanks, the garage is great cause you can throw anything in there. Took the family camping last summer and fit 4 regular bikes in there and all our camping gear.

I've not had any time or $ lately...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-21-2019, 12:58 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,207
Posted By 2planker
And this is why this forum is so valuable, Im...

And this is why this forum is so valuable, Im about to start on this myself, thanks for the tip
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-21-2019, 12:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,936
Posted By 2planker
I have a 03 Ford E450 Thomas chassis with WC...

I have a 03 Ford E450 Thomas chassis with WC lift. Floor is flat with step up behind driver, still have 6/0" interior height to the frame. I've removed the interior metal roof to expose the frame...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-21-2019, 12:46 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Painting is complete :dance: ...

Painting is complete :dance:
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-05-2019, 10:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 4,845
Posted By 2planker
Wow you made some great progress in a relatively...

Wow you made some great progress in a relatively short time. Build looks great!!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-05-2019, 10:02 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Sorry for the delayed response, somehow I...

Sorry for the delayed response, somehow I unsubscribed to my own build thread. Got the LEDs at Super Bright LED

Product code for Reds:

RMPC-R-LP: Red Pigtail

link to website ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-28-2019, 06:46 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,920
Posted By 2planker
pro: you don't have to spend hours upon hours...

pro: you don't have to spend hours upon hours prepping for paint

con: its still yellow

Having driven a yellow bus for over a year now I am really excited to finally get it painted. I'm deep...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-10-2019, 06:22 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
:eek::eek:

:eek::eek:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-08-2019, 08:24 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Prepping the bus for paint is quite a bit of...

Prepping the bus for paint is quite a bit of work. Didn't help that I had a little get off on the dirt bike ended up busting my wrist and tearing a muscle in my side :facepalm:. Anyways, now that the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-01-2019, 12:50 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Made some progress this weekend, got all the...

Made some progress this weekend, got all the overhead lights removed and patched up all the holes in the fiberglass. Was definately a bit nervous, but in the end it was pretty easy. Lots of good...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-29-2019, 09:40 AM
Replies: 41
Views: 12,748
Posted By 2planker
Yah, they wanted to send out the big tow truck...

Yah, they wanted to send out the big tow truck but when I told them it was the equivilant of a E450 RV they sent out the normal truck. Driver told me that he's even put shorties on a bed and towed em...
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