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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-12-2020, 06:17 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,143
Posted By AndiW
Are any of these roof coatings not rubberized?...

Are any of these roof coatings not rubberized? When I think rubberized I thing decay and dirt getting into cracks. I'd prefer something smooth and shiny.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 06-10-2020, 07:32 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 10,129
Posted By AndiW
Anyone try any of these: KINGTECUSA Split-Type...

Anyone try any of these: KINGTECUSA Split-Type 12v DC Power Air Conditioner https://kingtecusa.com/product/ktf-1/ The product is used in https://youtu.be/AuaLdoNILfw but is not currently available...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-10-2020, 07:16 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 20,143
Posted By AndiW
Any chance you could provide a link or mention...

Any chance you could provide a link or mention brand names?
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 05-07-2020, 11:33 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 7,952
Posted By AndiW
One thing you can do is paint the roof with...

One thing you can do is paint the roof with cooling/reflective roof paint. There's an issue of heat being reflected back up into rigid solar panels through the space between the roof and the panels,...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-08-2020, 02:00 PM
Replies: 118
Views: 63,827
Posted By AndiW
Do you think the insurance company would answer a...

Do you think the insurance company would answer a hypothetical question? Which companies would you recommend for that?
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-08-2020, 11:26 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 63,827
Posted By AndiW
This is a little off-topic, because not a...

This is a little off-topic, because not a skoolie, but is there any advantage insurance wise from converting an old Sprinter from a Florida "personal truck" registration to RV registration? I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-07-2020, 05:26 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,958
Posted By AndiW
If you want something beautiful and natural, why...

If you want something beautiful and natural, why don't you try genuine linoleum (which is not vinyl) - https://www.greenbuildingsupply.com/All-Products/Flooring-Marmoleum - or cork.


I think I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-22-2020, 12:52 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 13,873
Posted By AndiW
What MPG are you getting now? I'm about to get...

What MPG are you getting now? I'm about to get e450 V-10.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-22-2020, 10:25 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,218
Posted By AndiW
Getting gas e450, 2000, 100,000 miles, $2500,...

Getting gas e450, 2000, 100,000 miles, $2500, most recently used as church bus. Spent most of its life in Delaware. Is that considered rust belt? Has a little rust but doesn't seem like much.


...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-20-2020, 07:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 562
Posted By AndiW
Looking for shorty/mini/shuttle bus Florida/southeast

It's all there in the title. Do not want completed conversion.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-20-2020, 07:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,218
Posted By AndiW
Yeah, that's because he did so much "work" on it,...

Yeah, that's because he did so much "work" on it, although he's the only one in the world who can see the value of his work. Wish I could find one that hadn't been worked on. Says price is firm.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-20-2020, 05:17 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,218
Posted By AndiW
Ah, can't seem to find anything suitable, and...

Ah, can't seem to find anything suitable, and I've looked at everything from a 1982 Barth to used shuttle buses to new sprinter vans. Of course, I'm looking mainly in central Florida area. What about...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-20-2020, 02:23 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 24,218
Posted By AndiW
I have an opportunity to buy a nice-looking 2005...

I have an opportunity to buy a nice-looking 2005 Ford 6.0 L diesel mini bus for under $3000 from a local transport company. Engine already is bad - they don't say doesn't run, but they say not...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 02-20-2020, 12:31 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 2,363
Posted By AndiW
Look into moving to NY so your wife can get a DL.

Look into moving to NY so your wife can get a DL.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-27-2019, 07:22 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,757
Posted By AndiW
If you find a good one in the southeast and you...

If you find a good one in the southeast and you don't get it, let me know. (short bus or short shuttle bus).
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-27-2019, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,890
Posted By AndiW
Did anybody even bother to look at the GSA...

Did anybody even bother to look at the GSA Florida buses (https://autoauctions.gsa.gov/GSAAutoAuctions/)? Mostly short/shuttle buses. Ok, half of them are shown as "Salvage" but the other ones sure...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-31-2018, 11:19 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
That's what I'm thinking, as to...

That's what I'm thinking, as to motorcycle/scooter.



It will need some cleaning up. Hopefully they're not including the junk in the sale.



Thanks to both of you.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-30-2018, 11:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,693
Posted By AndiW
I may be interested, if you still have it. Stay...

I may be interested, if you still have it. Stay tuned.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-30-2018, 11:12 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
I have no idea why they brought it from Oregon to...

I have no idea why they brought it from Oregon to NC before selling it, but what I'm saying is that the mileage on the odometer can't be right. (Maybe it hit one million miles?)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-30-2018, 08:41 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
No I haven't. Thanks!!

No I haven't. Thanks!!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-30-2018, 08:33 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
Going off-topic, I think I've found my skoolie:...

Going off-topic, I think I've found my skoolie: https://orlando.craigslist.org/rvs/d/1991-international-school-bus/6705250227.html
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-30-2018, 08:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
Thanks. It has been driven several hundred...

Thanks.

It has been driven several hundred miles in the past 7 or 8 months, in at least two trips. At the moment, it has a starting problem - starts, barely, and dies. It has been sitting a...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-30-2018, 07:38 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 19,693
Posted By AndiW
Why did you give up on this? (Saw you have it...

Why did you give up on this? (Saw you have it listed on Tampa Craigslist too.)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-30-2018, 06:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
Mystery Solved

Finally got the info on the engine. It's a Caterpillar 3208, 175 HP, 2800 RPM.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/njmBeRBwRxSvr7Jz7


Thoughts?

I'm thinking I should get something newer and a little...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 10-30-2018, 02:24 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,688
Posted By AndiW
Can it be replaced with something better without...

Can it be replaced with something better without too much trouble?
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