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Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-17-2024, 07:39 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Jackula
Here is the first machine. Note the rounded head...

Here is the first machine. Note the rounded head bolts which are as far apart as the centers of the ribs, and adjustable so you can get the foam surface flush with the ribs. Also the long pipe handle...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-17-2024, 07:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Jackula
We got one of those surface preparation tools...

We got one of those surface preparation tools from harbor freight, it’s like a grinder but with a wide drum instead of a disc. We cleaned off the ribs with that first like in the picture, then my dad...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-23-2023, 05:29 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,062
Posted By Jackula
For mine I didn’t weld them because I didn’t want...

For mine I didn’t weld them because I didn’t want to burn off the undercoating and not be able to fix it. For the small nail and screw holes I just filled them with 3m 5200. For the seat bolt holes I...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 04-23-2023, 07:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 667
Posted By Jackula
Some of my lenses were cracked, so I got all new...

Some of my lenses were cracked, so I got all new led turn signals and brake lights, and new incandescent reverse lights. I got them from tac bus parts. The leds are much brighter and they were about...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-21-2023, 07:39 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
Recently I got the floor out, and put the air...

Recently I got the floor out, and put the air conditioners back up on the ceiling. There was a little bit of surface rust where some of the windows had leaked, which I treated with ospho and will...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-20-2023, 06:26 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 3,643
Posted By Jackula
Has anyone used 3m 5200? I used it for sealing my...

Has anyone used 3m 5200? I used it for sealing my window patch panels and a box I made in the back to expand the engine compartment for easier working under the bed where the back seat bench was. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2023, 05:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,041
Posted By Jackula
Those pieces of sheet metal on the ends of the...

Those pieces of sheet metal on the ends of the bench seat below the windows that are welded to the rib had fiberglass behind them on mine, I cut them out and spray foamed that section. I also removed...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-01-2023, 06:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,181
Posted By Jackula
I like that cool bus, mine was like that for a...

I like that cool bus, mine was like that for a short time
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-30-2023, 09:03 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
I finished the spray foam, it’s also about 90%...

I finished the spray foam, it’s also about 90% trimmed but the trimmer my dad made broke so I will finish that later. I took it to the airport where I have access to a heated hangar while a plane is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-08-2023, 09:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,488
Posted By Jackula
How to be good at spray foam

This is what iv learned doing mine the past few days. They are in order

1: clean the surface until the rag comes off white. My bus is from the desert, and it was loaded with fine brown dust on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-11-2022, 08:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
My fuel tank and ac condensers are in front of my...

My fuel tank and ac condensers are in front of my storage bay so there’s no more room there, but I moved the spare tire from in front of the front axle and I’ll be making a bumper mounted tire...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-10-2022, 08:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
It’s pretty large, but I will definitely be...

It’s pretty large, but I will definitely be reinforcing it where the tanks will be. It doesn’t seem like it could hold a ton of weight
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-10-2022, 05:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
Since my last post, iv gotten the interior metal...

Since my last post, iv gotten the interior metal all removed and the fiberglass from behind it. I extracted the insulation from behind the chair rail as well, and it’s almost ready for the spray...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 10-28-2022, 06:32 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
Passed inspection

I painted all the rest of the yellow, and some of the white on the edge of the roof just up to where you can see. The paint was out of stock online until like the end of November, but I called the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-22-2022, 06:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,801
Posted By Jackula
I am thinking I could use a hot wire cutter and...

I am thinking I could use a hot wire cutter and use the ribs as guides. Probably just do one rib at a time and keep the wire tight so it would cut straight
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-18-2022, 07:31 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,801
Posted By Jackula
On my bus I’m going to use foam board on the...

On my bus I’m going to use foam board on the floor inside. I can’t imagine spraying foam underneath mine, there is so much stuff in the way.
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-11-2022, 10:06 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,801
Posted By Jackula
Tiger foam and foam it green are comparable in...

Tiger foam and foam it green are comparable in price and r value (7 per inch) and froth-pak is a bit more expensive and r 6 per inch. I will probably end up going with foam it green because of the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-10-2022, 07:57 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,801
Posted By Jackula
Dow froth-pak vs tiger foam vs foam it green

I am at the point where I am shopping for spray foam and I have found three brands, Dow froth-pak, tiger foam, and foam it green. Which of these is the best, or are they all the same?

The foam it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-04-2022, 03:54 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
I got temp tags on Friday, I didn’t have any...

I got temp tags on Friday, I didn’t have any trouble. I just gave them the title and insurance card and it was all good. I told them it was green. Once I get it inspected I will be able to get the...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 09-04-2022, 07:51 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,349
Posted By Jackula
I have similar ducts in mine, I will be removing...

I have similar ducts in mine, I will be removing them and making a smaller duct with a fast blower instead of having that wide duct with slow flow. It will be able to be in the back of the cabinets...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-22-2022, 06:35 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
I have been making slow but steady progress with...

I have been making slow but steady progress with the painting. I am using the real deal, it’s expensive but will last the life of the bus or me and look good the whole time. It’s Eastwood single...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 08-11-2022, 04:40 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 3,189
Posted By Jackula
Eastwood paint

I’m currently painting my bus. It’s big, probably 35 or 40 feet. I’m using Eastwood single stage paint, it’s a catalyzed urethane so it has activator which is mixed in before spraying. I am using the...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-03-2022, 04:36 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,595
Posted By Jackula
If you can get one from a dry area with no road...

If you can get one from a dry area with no road salt, that would be best. That sounds like Southern California. I bought mine from New Mexico a few weeks ago and drove it back to Maryland because it...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2022, 12:43 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
Last week I got those last two seats out, I used...

Last week I got those last two seats out, I used my extra long snap on box end wrench and my thin alien style arms to reach up there around the air tank to get the nuts while my friend turned the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-22-2022, 04:26 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 3,365
Posted By Jackula
That looks like a good idea, the problem with...

That looks like a good idea, the problem with mine though is that the air tanks are on either side of the fuel tank right there, and the ac condensers are outboard of those. I was able to reach my...
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