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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-06-2022, 02:45 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 422
Posted By Thetireddad
Vermont to maine

Good afternoon guys,
Have to sell my skoolie 1992 international with dt466 and Allison 643. Gentleman from maine wants it but have a bit of a weird situation.

I bought the bus in Kentucky and I...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 08-30-2022, 08:44 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 445
Posted By Thetireddad
Need some opinions

Hello everyone. I purchased a full-size school bus in 2018 from Kentucky. I drove it back to Connecticut and I have the title which has been signed over to me on the back page. Connecticut requires...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-12-2022, 12:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,342
Posted By Thetireddad
Best place to sell

Hi everyone,
I was wondering if anyone has suggestions on where some options are to sell a bus. I am hesitant about Craigslist and was thinking Facebook marketplace. Does this site have a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-08-2020, 07:25 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 493
Posted By Thetireddad
Heater removal

Hello,
I am going to cut out the rear heaters and use an elbow to loop the coolant hose back into itself. Do I have to use a specific material of the elbow (cooper, galvanized)? I am not sure if it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-01-2019, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Thetireddad
That’s great to hear except for the roof and...

That’s great to hear except for the roof and stove situation, I definitely wanted both. Hopefully I will get some other suggestions that allow it. Thanks
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-30-2019, 07:42 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,737
Posted By Thetireddad
Insurance question

Hi everyone,
Few insurance questions.
1. Does anyone recommend a certain company?
2. I am doing most of the construction myself, would it be worthwhile to document (photos) the process for...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-08-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,905
Posted By Thetireddad
Where is coolant shut off valve?

Hi guys! I’m going to try to remove the heater from the middle and back of the bus. I have read that I want to shut off the antifreeze from going from the engine into the hoses I will soon cut. It...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-04-2019, 02:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,381
Posted By Thetireddad
William, I also plan on building a deck roof...

William,
I also plan on building a deck roof and likely doing a roof raise...in your opinion the 110v mig welder would be adequate?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-03-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,381
Posted By Thetireddad
Looking for general advice on how to proceed forward

Hi everyone,
Looking for advice. I have gotten most of the ceiling out and the floor up. I am about to remove the ceiling from the front of the bus which has the mechanics for the door attached to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2019, 10:01 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,620
Posted By Thetireddad
Thanks guys!

Thanks guys!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2019, 09:42 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 763
Posted By Thetireddad
Does this part of the wall get removed?

Hi,
I am ripping out the walls and was wondering if this part on the bottom with the lip gets taken out. I can imagine it being useful to affix things to but if it’s going to be a nightmare to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-19-2019, 09:38 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 5,620
Posted By Thetireddad
What is this hole in the floor?

Hi everyone,
I have a random hole underneath the rubber flooring of the bus. It appears to be around the fuel tanks. Should I seal it up? Any idea what it is for?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-18-2019, 06:05 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Posted By Thetireddad
No but they definitely have texture

No but they definitely have texture
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-18-2019, 05:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Posted By Thetireddad
For the most part we are keeping the windows but...

For the most part we are keeping the windows but we will obv have a 10-14” if empty space below it. I was thinking of buying sheet metal that is a few gauges thicker than the ceiling we are ripping...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-18-2019, 05:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,487
Posted By Thetireddad
Sheet metal from ceiling question

Hi guys,
I’m taking out the sheet metal from the ceiling. I plan on doing A roof raise and do have some holes in the floor. Would it be wise to repurpose this metal for the step down transition of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-04-2019, 03:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By Thetireddad
How did you get it off?

How did you get it off?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-02-2019, 09:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By Thetireddad
I was thinking the exact same thing

I was thinking the exact same thing
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-02-2019, 06:30 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,464
Posted By Thetireddad
Glue from insulation on ceiling

Hi all,
I just took the insulation out of my ceiling and it’s pretty ugly in there. Many shreds of insulation stuck on by black glue I can’t get off. Any advice? How clean should I get it / what...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-06-2019, 03:18 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,094
Posted By Thetireddad
Hey guys I got s much bigger compressor and I...

Hey guys I got s much bigger compressor and I jacked the regulator way up and it’s still not doing anything...even poking the centers in....any ideas? It’s a 20 gal 5.3 cfm and in any fashion I can’t...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-05-2019, 12:15 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,094
Posted By Thetireddad
Is my compressor just too weak? My air hammer...

Is my compressor just too weak? My air hammer says to run at 90 psi but I’m using it at 125( until it drops down 2 secs after)
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-05-2019, 10:45 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,094
Posted By Thetireddad
River hell

Ok so I’m just getting started on the wall rivets. I have the air hammer with center punch to punch out the holes.
1. Almost none of the holes are punching out
2. When I am using the forked...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2019, 07:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,725
Posted By Thetireddad
Sounds great. Just wanted to get a feel for what...

Sounds great. Just wanted to get a feel for what people were saying. Thanks for the input.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2019, 04:47 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,018
Posted By Thetireddad
Windows for roof raise

Hello everyone,
I have some basic roof raise window questions. I have looked around and not found complete beginner answers. If I am going to raise the roof and replace the windows am I essentially...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-02-2019, 04:39 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 7,725
Posted By Thetireddad
Roof raise (no welding)

Hi guys,
Has anyone raised their roof using screws and a custom fabricated extension that fits over where the cut has been made? I recently saw a video and wanted to get some opinions.
Thanks
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-17-2019, 06:34 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,196
Posted By Thetireddad
Got it thanks

Got it thanks
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