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Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 08-14-2019, 05:45 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 10,911
Posted By Chad1865
Why is my bus leaning?

I need help brainstorming/troubleshooting...

My short bus (2001 Ford E450 7.3L) leans to the passenger side. Has for at least 3-4 months now (that's when I noticed the leaning).

A couple...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-23-2019, 03:54 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,798
Posted By Chad1865
Oh, and can be done at any private shop that has...

Oh, and can be done at any private shop that has the "certified Texas inspection" sticker in their window.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-23-2019, 03:53 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,798
Posted By Chad1865
PNW Steve, I lived in Texas for 22 years. I don't...

PNW Steve, I lived in Texas for 22 years. I don't live their currently and don't have my bus registered there, because registering it as a MH was a big pain there.

But the inspection requirement...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-23-2019, 03:38 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,798
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks, y'all. This makes me feel a bit better....

Thanks, y'all. This makes me feel a bit better. Glad to know around $2k isn't totally crazy.

Yes, the quote does include new rotors.

I also called another shop and they quoted $1800 just for...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 07-23-2019, 02:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,798
Posted By Chad1865
$1700 for ball joints + brakes??

I took my bus (a 2001 Ford E-450, 7.3L) to a spring shop in Denver to double-check whether my failing leaf spring could be evened out with an extra leaf or needed to be replaced completely.

While...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-12-2019, 09:22 AM
Replies: 2,293
Views: 539,843
Posted By Chad1865
Odd Response from Vermont

I submitted my registration application to Vermont in early March, following the very helpful instructions on this thread.

Knowing processing usually takes a few weeks, I was surprised to see an...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-02-2019, 03:12 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 11,687
Posted By Chad1865
I've owned a 2001 E-450 7.3L short bus since...

I've owned a 2001 E-450 7.3L short bus since November 2018 and love it so far! I bought mine in Denver and it's done great in the mountains, on windy roads, highways, you name it.

It's gotten up...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 05:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Chad1865
Ahhh that would make sense. Interesting. I...

Ahhh that would make sense. Interesting.

I wonder if they chose a less worthy metal for those patches and that's why it's rusted there, or if it's coincidental with where leaky windows are....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 05:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks, Marc. Just so I'm following - ...

Thanks, Marc.

Just so I'm following -

Do you mean the cover on the heater or the hose? I have the hose cover off, but haven't tried taking apart the heater yet. It unscrewed from the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 05:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chad1865
FamilyWagon, thanks so much for your helpful...

FamilyWagon, thanks so much for your helpful tips. I especially appreciate a full explanation that's not too technical for folks like me :smile:

Widening the hole makes sense!

I have a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 05:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks for all the replies. I'd been...

Thanks for all the replies.

I'd been wondering where the fuel tank access panel might be, so it could be one of these "different metal" patches.

The bus is currently at a mechanic right now,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,057
Posted By Chad1865
Tips for removing plywood under AC + Heater tubing?

Does anyone have tips for removing the old subfloor out from under the factory AC and heater coolant lines?

I want to keep the AC and the heater but also replace the old plywood in these areas....
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 02:19 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Chad1865
Another view of the difference in the floor...

Another view of the difference in the floor panels.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2019, 02:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,334
Posted By Chad1865
Two Metal Floors?

Hi all,

Is it possible that my bus has two metal floors?

I've owned my bus for 2 months and am a couple weeks into the demolition process.

I have the floors mostly down to bare sheet...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 01-17-2019, 01:36 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,461
Posted By Chad1865
2001 Ford 7.3

2001 Ford 7.3 (2019-01-17 19:36:32)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-15-2019, 12:06 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,464
Posted By Chad1865
Texas has great prices

Agreed with Native, DFW area has diesel for 2.35 right now.

Finished up a 2,000 mile road trip last month. Diesel prices were noticeably lower as soon as I crossed the state line into Texas.
...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-08-2018, 03:27 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
Ahh, that would explain why I've only seen one 5x...

Ahh, that would explain why I've only seen one 5x window full-chassis and it was mid-90s. Thanks!


EastCoast, I may have to go back to PublicSurplus/GovDeals. I was trying to avoid the auction...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-08-2018, 02:26 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
EastCoast, both those buses are beauts! Where did...

EastCoast, both those buses are beauts! Where did you get them, if you don't mind me asking?

Are the Cummins and Cat 3126 bad engines in the 5 window setup, or do they simply not come in that...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-07-2018, 04:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks for all the help, EastCoast and...

Thanks for all the help, EastCoast and Christopher. I hear you on the inline 6's now.

I'm keeping my eyes peeled for a 5-6x window with a DT466 and Allison tranny other than an AT545. They seem...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-07-2018, 02:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
True, it's not bad, just maybe not ideal for what...

True, it's not bad, just maybe not ideal for what I'm looking to do. Good to know that some members have done cross country trips with it. I'll do some more digging on the forums.

Would I need to...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-06-2018, 12:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
I spoke with an International dealer in Houston...

I spoke with an International dealer in Houston this morning. They were actually very helpful and shared the list of chassis components they can see in the system + the serial numbers for a few parts...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-05-2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
Good to know. Thanks, Johnny!

Good to know. Thanks, Johnny!
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-05-2018, 07:57 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks for all the helpful replies! ...

Thanks for all the helpful replies!




Christopher, that's a great idea. I just got the VIN from the seller and will call an International dealer in the morning. Thanks so much!


...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-05-2018, 07:10 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks, Johnny, this is exactly the info I was...

Thanks, Johnny, this is exactly the info I was looking for!

I'll look for the HP stamp on the label. I plan to do a lot of highway and mountain driving, so I want to avoid the AT545 if possible. ...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 11-05-2018, 06:39 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 33,790
Posted By Chad1865
Thanks! So a 7.3L and a T444E could be one and...

Thanks! So a 7.3L and a T444E could be one and the same?

How do you like your 2000 International 3800? Any issues?
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