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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-22-2020, 09:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,825
Posted By Magzilla
We've actually repurposed bedframes to do all the...

We've actually repurposed bedframes to do all the building on our bus - cut & welded the beds/storage & our wheel-well covers which are just welded bedframe/plywood boxes filled with foam to cut down...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-03-2019, 06:51 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 10,920
Posted By Magzilla
Rat Rod style

This is going to be our "paint" job & eventually we'll be "painting" our Xb the same way since she'll be towed behind....
So just wire wheel - flapper disk - sandblasted - let it "patina" for a...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 11-03-2019, 06:26 AM
Replies: 86
Views: 18,004
Posted By Magzilla
We are in the middle of our build & our son wants...

We are in the middle of our build & our son wants to have a shortie like ours.
On our skoolie hubby is making a folding "workbench" for him to do repairs & such & then designing it, I got an...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-06-2019, 04:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
For the real update. I got my bus running. Whoo...

For the real update. I got my bus running. Whoo hoo and snoopy dance. As per the pix I posted the other day, it was a matter of taking out the relay under the hood firewall driver side. I spliced the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-06-2019, 03:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
Ok. New update. This stuff doesn't do what it...

Ok. New update. This stuff doesn't do what it says it does. It says for non running engines but it wouldn't make my bus run.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 09-03-2019, 02:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
I finally got a schematic from a guy named Jeff...

I finally got a schematic from a guy named Jeff at Gorman enterprises. His schematic confirmed a relay I found under the hood on the firewall driver side. For anyone needing it, I'll attach the...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-23-2019, 05:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
Thanks danjo. I'm giving the acdelco site a try...

Thanks danjo. I'm giving the acdelco site a try tomorrow. I'll gladly spend the 20 if it helps me get Tulip started
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-23-2019, 05:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
Thanks to everyone that tried to help. I think...

Thanks to everyone that tried to help. I think I'll text my son and throw him under the bus. Literally. If I can see what wires are on the starter, I may be able to figure it out.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-23-2019, 11:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
No crank, no start. tach doesn't do anything. I...

No crank, no start. tach doesn't do anything. I have 2 digital multimeter and an analog. Everything worked before I decided to get stupid and remove the rear door alarms. She drove really well and...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-23-2019, 11:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
The panel is in front over the driver's head....

The panel is in front over the driver's head. It's a gas engine, vortec. The rear ac and all components of have been removed.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-22-2019, 10:16 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
I've done all kinds of research, emailed Collins,...

I've done all kinds of research, emailed Collins, 4 times and never got a reply. Bought a Haynes manual for a 2002 Chevy Express 3500 van, with no info about starter wiring. Looked at forums,...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 08-22-2019, 06:19 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,313
Posted By Magzilla
Midbus wiring problems

Let me start by saying, I've really screwed the pooch. I got overly ambitious on our project,Tulip. I started culling out unnecessary wiring and other various devices such as the interlock on the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-20-2019, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
I was amazed at the quality of the vinyl we...

I was amazed at the quality of the vinyl we happened upon lol it does look exactly like the T&G planks. We're even going to use the scraps above the back door as a background for a couple of shelves...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-18-2019, 06:14 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
The stuff last owner installed is peel & stick...

The stuff last owner installed is peel & stick crap & he lined up all the tiles instead of staggering them UGHHH & I thought it was ugly anyways - the stuff I got can be installed over vinyl but I...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-18-2019, 04:15 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Shower *eventually* & toilet

Met a lovely couple who were offering a NIB tub enclosure for $75 ($300 @big box)

Hubby also is going back to get 2 go carts & dirt bike *50-75cc* I think... Gotta love finding new Projects within...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-18-2019, 04:00 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Flooring! My favorite thing in this build!

This flooring was found at a local hardware /farm store - 12'W - 10 mil *I think* padded - textured like real wood & only $10 RF!! WHAAAA?! $78!
I only needed about 50ft2 so I bought 7RF so I'd have...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-18-2019, 03:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Solar *#@!??? AKA teaching old dogs new tricks

The solar stuff we have to figure out... Yikes!
We're determined to get this thing running!
We want to be able to run:
- small fridge (would like a7cuft but will settle for a 4cuft :/)
-...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-18-2019, 02:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
It's a local dive :) they had a few & @$15 it was...

It's a local dive :) they had a few & @$15 it was a deal - it's 14" ID 1"lip - 7"deep - all the other things I found were shallow :( I'm going back this week to dig some more - I did get a matching...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2019, 04:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Lmao! Our next thought was a train horn ;) but it...

Lmao! Our next thought was a train horn ;) but it would be waaaay too tempting when we're at the tracks & the guy in front of us just starts crossing the track... *insert evil laugh*
We'll have the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Thank you! She purrs l like a kitten - shifts...

Thank you! She purrs l like a kitten - shifts great - no smoke. We drove her about 50 miles home & she was cruising at 75mph easily but we're still taking her to our mechanic for a once over /tuneup...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2019, 03:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Stuff we've accumulated for build

We've only had her 2 weeks but we've picked up a few things for Tulip...
AHHHHH OOOGA horn ;) $18 @ Harbor Freight

B&D Portable AC unit $250 Amazon

A urine diverter for our composting toilet -...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2019, 02:57 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,937
Posted By Magzilla
Her name is Tulip

Hello all! (just a C&P of our intro)
Hubby & I just jumped off the cliff & bought our Shortie *Tulip* I think hubby subconsciously named her after a character on Preacher - I didn't realize until I...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-17-2019, 02:49 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 721
Posted By Magzilla
New from NE Florida -

Hello all!
Hubby & I just jumped off the cliff & bought our Shortie *Tulip* I think hubby subconsciously named her after a character on Preacher - I didn't realize until I said "that's a cute name...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-16-2019, 06:04 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 871
Posted By Magzilla
Her name is Tulip

Tulip is a 2002 Chevy 3500 Express (Collins?) bus - this is how we got her :) all the hard work done ;)
She came with a brand new air compressor, a NIB impact wrench, new 2"raised insulated floor,...
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