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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

07-10-2020, 06:43 PM

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Am I good cut into part of the rear bumper??

Views: 884

Posted By Mat_te_chu

Am I good cut into part of the rear bumper??

Heyyy folks, I've been working on my 6-window short bus conversion since January 2019, I took a break from working on it and lived in it off and on from June-December, since then I've lived in it...

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

06-21-2020, 05:23 PM

Replies: 49

DIY Storage/Luggage Compartment under the bus??

Views: 40,360

Posted By Mat_te_chu

I bought a basic used black metal queen size bed...

I bought a basic used black metal queen size bed frame for 10 bucks, and I'm essentially just going to be bolting the bed frame to the bottoms of the bus frame, which gives a bit more than a foot of...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

04-28-2019, 08:10 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

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My sister came down from college for the weekend to help me cut out a subfloor section for the front of the bus! It has no...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

04-18-2019, 02:58 PM

Replies: 8

Store Dual-Sport Motorcycle In/On/Under Bus

Views: 2,724

Posted By Mat_te_chu

https://www.amazon.com/Goplus-Anti-Tilt-Carrier-Mo...

https://www.amazon.com/Goplus-Anti-Tilt-Carrier-Motorcycle-Scooter/dp/B019RI0NS4/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?crid=YD4965I5CC6M&keywords=motorcycle+rack+for+hitch&qid=1555617434&s=gateway&sprefix=motorcycle+rack%2...

Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar

04-13-2019, 01:35 PM

Replies: 2

Need help nailing the details of a 12v system

Views: 908

Posted By Mat_te_chu

Need help nailing the details of a 12v system

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Here's what I have so far..

I need help from yall to help me figure out what I'm missing, and I'd also love some advice...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

04-09-2019, 11:14 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

I measured yesterday. From the back bumper to the...

I measured yesterday. From the back bumper to the front is ~25', but with the front mirrors (which I intend to keep) it's ~26'. I plan to add a small motorcycle rack on the back of mine, bringing...

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-06-2019, 01:08 AM

Replies: 4

Help me find my fuel tank switch?

Views: 2,344

Posted By Mat_te_chu

As far as I can tell it switches, because while...

As far as I can tell it switches, because while the tank sticker said 60 gallons fuel capacity, I could only go through 15 gal of gas before my fuel gauge read empty.

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

04-05-2019, 07:25 PM

Replies: 4

Help me find my fuel tank switch?

Views: 2,344

Posted By Mat_te_chu

Help me find my fuel tank switch?

Hello all,
I have a 3800 International DT466E Bluebird school bus. It's six windows, year 2001. I have two fuel tanks, but haven't been able to figure out how to switch from one to the other. ...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

03-25-2019, 02:15 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

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Whoops, it didn't work the first time

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

03-25-2019, 12:54 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

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Solar panels have been mounted!

The brackets look really close together on the closest panel, but I don't think it's...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

03-16-2019, 08:36 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

Thanks for the tip! Once I finish the paint job...

Thanks for the tip! Once I finish the paint job the whole way around, I think I'll hit it with a clear spray on coat to make it easier to clean

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

03-16-2019, 01:10 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

We're making progress now boyssssss I have...

We're making progress now boyssssss

I have removed the rear and side heaters and reconnected the coolant tubing, removed all the plywood, grinded and converted the rust (using Klean Strip concrete...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

02-11-2019, 04:35 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

I'll take a look and let you know! I would guess...

I'll take a look and let you know! I would guess that it's speed limited, I drove it 270 miles to get it home from Spokane, and the fastest I got it to go was 75, and there were times it was only...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

02-11-2019, 04:33 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

I wish! It's rivets through and through. Wall...

I wish! It's rivets through and through. Wall paneling is all off and after a couple hours out there today I have three rows of rivets left. Two hours tomorrow should finish it up nice.

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

02-11-2019, 12:35 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

I got a DT466E engine on an International 3800...

I got a DT466E engine on an International 3800 chassis!
Currently I'm working on the ceilings, I should be able to get them all out using a hammer, chisel, and crow bar. My dad will be back with...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

02-02-2019, 09:01 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

With the help of my dad, four crowbars, and two...

With the help of my dad, four crowbars, and two hammers, I was able to remove the walls from the entire bus, as well as the insulation. Most of the insulation was clean, dry, and undamaged, with the...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

02-01-2019, 12:14 PM

Replies: 25

6-window college student conversion

Views: 6,626

Posted By Mat_te_chu

6-window college student conversion

Hello! This thread is to keep track of the progress with my shortie bus conversion. I am a 19 year old college student based in Seattle, working to convert my 6-window Blue Bird 3800 International...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

12-05-2018, 12:27 PM

Replies: 16

Finding the Right Bus

Views: 2,849

Posted By Mat_te_chu

Thanks for the advice! I checked out Harlow's Bus...

Thanks for the advice! I checked out Harlow's Bus Sales and found a listing for a 6-window bus that's cheaper, and it only has 93k miles.
This is it...

Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects

12-03-2018, 10:56 AM

Replies: 16

Finding the Right Bus

Views: 2,849

Posted By Mat_te_chu

Finding the Right Bus

Hey everyone,

I've been doing research for years on skoolies and conversions, and while I've learned a lot about the conversion process, but I don't know much about what buses are best, including...

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