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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-19-2019, 02:18 PM
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Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Update!!!

I've been quite busy getting the bus ready for out first excursion. My son had his XC State Championship race in Lexington KY today so we are boondocking at a hipcamp just south of the Wild Turkey...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-09-2019, 07:50 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
I've seen some models of battery boxes without...

I've seen some models of battery boxes without fans that simply have a vent pipe through the top that vents through a hole outside the vehicle. This relies on the fact that hydrogen is lighter than...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-09-2019, 06:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Started pulling out some of the existing shelving...

Started pulling out some of the existing shelving and benches today. Will be repurposing the lumber for new benches and beds.
A fella from Craigslist came and removed the wheelchair lift. It was a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-02-2019, 07:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Thanks o1marc Any diy vented box...

Thanks o1marc

Any diy vented box suggestions. I was thinking about using a heavy black plastic storage crate, you know, the ones with the yellow lids. Then running a vent tube through the top. Am...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-02-2019, 06:23 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Here's my first question: The two 6v golfcart...

Here's my first question:
The two 6v golfcart batteries are in the rear where I intend to build a full size bed. Do I need to house them in a proper battery box to avoid leaking and offgassing?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-02-2019, 03:08 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Here are some photos after I brought her home:

Here are some photos after I brought her home:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 10-02-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,136
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
I bought a bus! ‘97 Ford Diamond Coach Shuttle

Hey there everyone,
After a few months of looking, a shuttle bus hit the market that I couldn’t pass on. I purchased it yesterday and bring it home tonight so I’ll post plenty of photos later.
Here...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-25-2019, 03:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
They moved from their asking price all the way...

They moved from their asking price all the way down to $4000.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-25-2019, 11:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Update

So those first two leads went cold. Here's a bus I am quite interested in. I'd love to hear feedback on the engine as well as thoughts on the mileage.
I hope the links to Facebook marketplace...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-12-2019, 10:50 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Update

I went with my daughter this morning to check out the bus listed on Facebook. There were actually two. One with AC and 84k miles and one without ac and 70k miles.
The ac was in the dash and then a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-11-2019, 02:14 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,455
Posted By LouisvilleRambler
Shorty purchase advice

Hey there all. I'm thinking about getting back into the skoolie game after selling my 6 window Bluebird a couple years ago. I'm looking to get something smaller this time. Just a little rambler for...
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