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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-28-2019, 08:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,368
Posted By BookBusVA
Insulation and subfloor

Hi, everyone!

I have a bus. YAY!!!! Our plan is to turn the bus into a nonprofit children's bookstore. My number one priority is waterproofing the roof and windows in order to protect books. ...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-18-2019, 11:06 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By BookBusVA
Quick update: a friend of mine knows the Red...

Quick update: a friend of mine knows the Red Cross mechanic and he checked it out for me. Looks good.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-18-2019, 11:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By BookBusVA
Thank you! Had a mechanic look at it for me...

Thank you! Had a mechanic look at it for me yesterday. No rust to be found. :)
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 07-18-2019, 10:34 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 831
Posted By BookBusVA
Finding parts

Hi,

Not sure this right forum but it is a mechanical question. I've narrowed my sights on a short bus, specifically 2003 Chevy Express School bus 15 passenger 6.0 Liter Gas engine

How hard is...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 07-16-2019, 09:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 823
Posted By BookBusVA
Using a bus mechanic to check bus

I'm looking at a bus 8 hours away. Before driving down myself, I thought I would consider reaching out to a local bus mechanic to see if I could pay them to check the bus for me.

Has anyone ever...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-14-2019, 12:44 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
I also found these 2 but much further from VA. ...

I also found these 2 but much further from VA.

1) Pricey but like that it has new tires and brakes. Does say "or OBO" so maybe could get it lower....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-14-2019, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
All good things to know. It's only 2 hours away...

All good things to know. It's only 2 hours away so I think I will go and look at it in person.

In terms of shuttles and fiberglass, would you rip out the walls and insulate just like you would...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-14-2019, 06:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
A new bus has popped up. Thoughts. ...

A new bus has popped up. Thoughts.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/317839755758736/?ref=messenger_banner

A little more about the bookstore. I've figured out the weight of shelves...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-12-2019, 07:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,116
Posted By BookBusVA
Thanks for everyone!

Thanks for everyone!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-11-2019, 07:47 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 820
Posted By BookBusVA
Random question on explaining bus conversion

I'm currently working to find a professional to help me convert my eventual bus to a nonprofit bookstore. (I've reached out to the professionals others have mentioned in earlier threads).

Someone...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-11-2019, 07:38 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,116
Posted By BookBusVA
Virginia: Changing title from bus

Hi! Anyone from Virginia who's willing to share how to switch title from bus to non-bus? Any tips?

Thanks!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-11-2019, 06:39 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
This is all such great feedback. I so appreciate...

This is all such great feedback. I so appreciate your taking time.

Two more have popped up near me. Have reached out to learn more.
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-10-2019, 10:04 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
I thought I had posted this already but don't see...

I thought I had posted this already but don't see if.

What do you think about this one? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/663613380753940/?ref=messenger_banner

The engine is a Chevy...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-10-2019, 08:51 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
Hi, friends. Thoughts on this one. ...

Hi, friends.

Thoughts on this one.

The engine is a Chevy 350 5.7 V8 gas engine. Needs a carburetor adjustment or replacement

Reason I like it is: Ceiling is done, and floor and walls have...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-08-2019, 10:12 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
Actually one more question: what should be th...

Actually one more question: what should be th ehighest I'm willing to go?

Thanks!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-08-2019, 09:59 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
Thank you! I'll keep my eyes on it!

Thank you! I'll keep my eyes on it!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-06-2019, 07:34 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
Thank you for your honest feedback. It's exactly...

Thank you for your honest feedback. It's exactly what I was looking for.

I guess it's counterintuitive to me that older is better.

Here are three others I've considered but was worried about...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-05-2019, 03:05 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,493
Posted By BookBusVA
Feedback on Shuttle Buses up for auction

Hi, I've been following Skoolie for several months with the hopes of our nonprofit receiving a grant to retrofit a bus into a Book Bus---a nonprofit bookstore on wheels. Lo and behold, we did. Yay!...
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