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Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-01-2018, 07:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,091
Posted By selfdetermined
Reviving and old thread here. I spent god knows...

Reviving and old thread here. I spent god knows how much time on the phone today trying to find a commercial for personal use thing. Progressive has absolutely no interest in insuring me, and neither...
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 02-22-2015, 12:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,867
Posted By selfdetermined
Waiting on my new account to be approved. Same...

Waiting on my new account to be approved. Same type of registration process that's employed here.
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 02-21-2015, 10:40 PM
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Views: 1,867
Posted By selfdetermined
But I didn't a get a 2 stroke. :) I ended up...

But I didn't a get a 2 stroke. :) I ended up buying a '94 Setra with a 12.7L Series 60 motor in it (paired with an Allison B500 transmission).
Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 02-21-2015, 09:56 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,867
Posted By selfdetermined
Reliable DD Mechanic in FL

Hey all. Just bought myself a bus (admittedly not a school bus) sight unseen down in Florida. Yeah, yeah, risky business.

Anyway, first place I plan to drive it is a Detroit mechanic to tell me...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-20-2015, 01:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
So in a moment of impulsive, dice rolling,...

So in a moment of impulsive, dice rolling, i'm-feeling-lucky optimism I bid on this:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-13-2015, 10:43 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
Having almost zero mechanical knowledge/skills,...

Having almost zero mechanical knowledge/skills, I'm scared off by the horror stories I've read about the Cat 3208 - particularly the 3208 when used in highway/high RPM applications. But those are...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-12-2015, 12:00 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,947
Posted By selfdetermined
I'm driving from MN to AK in June. No foreseeable...

I'm driving from MN to AK in June. No foreseeable return trip. :) Lots, and lots of places I'd like to explore once I get there.

Can't. Wait.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 02-11-2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 6,947
Posted By selfdetermined
Awesome! Can't wait to make that trip myself. ...

Awesome! Can't wait to make that trip myself.

You drive that same Gillig down the AlCan back to Minnesota?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2015, 08:42 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
Understood Malkieri. Dog nose and FE are out for...

Understood Malkieri. Dog nose and FE are out for me, as the move is a one time thing and hopefully I'll be getting lots of post-move miles out of the bus. For those miles, I want a RE with a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2015, 07:54 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
I'm open to literally anything at this point. Was...

I'm open to literally anything at this point. Was there a particular place you were searching beyond the traditional ebay, craigslist, govdeals, public surplus, etc etc? I've generically been looking...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-05-2015, 07:46 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
Do you have any opinions on Setra coaches...

Do you have any opinions on Setra coaches (generally speaking)? Like this one:...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2015, 03:14 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
I'm looking everywhere. Being in MN, rust-free...

I'm looking everywhere. Being in MN, rust-free (or less rusty) buses are a ways away no matter which direction I travel.

Unrelated: why, oh why, oh why do people list items for auction with a...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2015, 02:41 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
And then there's the '79 MC9s and '87 102AW3s at...

And then there's the '79 MC9s and '87 102AW3s at nwbus.com. Both look to be in excellent shape. Those A3s appear to have electronic engines/transmissions. I see push buttons in the youtube videos for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2015, 02:34 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
Good to know on the 8v71 - I will be driving...

Good to know on the 8v71 - I will be driving through mountains. I was leaning toward the 96A2 (or the MD bus on eBay). Less maintenance, less weight, potentially greater fuel economy, and I don't...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2015, 02:30 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
And goodness coaches get terrible mileage. Yeah,...

And goodness coaches get terrible mileage. Yeah, I get it. It's a lot of weight, an enormous amount of surface area cutting a hole in the air, and added friction with a 3rd axle. But yikes. I was...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2015, 02:11 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
You're saying these are ... risky: ...

You're saying these are ... risky:
https://northernwi.craigslist.org/rvs/4842964011.html
https://indianapolis.craigslist.org/rvs/4868291032.html
https://flint.craigslist.org/hvo/4828948713.html...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-04-2015, 01:55 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
I've been looking very seriously into coaches...

I've been looking very seriously into coaches over the past few days. Have a few available nearby that would spare me the cost/hassle of bringing it across the country. Certainly a few more rusty...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-03-2015, 04:32 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 14,838
Posted By selfdetermined
Yeah yeah. You were right. ;)

Yeah yeah. You were right. ;)
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-27-2015, 05:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,669
Posted By selfdetermined
Anyone out there with the ability to lookup a...

Anyone out there with the ability to lookup a BlueBird VIN? Trying to find more than this page provides. https://www.angelfire.com/ca/TORONTO/VIN/bluebird.html
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-23-2015, 06:29 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,065
Posted By selfdetermined
Godspeed Dragrace. I'm sure you'll be just fine....

Godspeed Dragrace. I'm sure you'll be just fine. Looking forward to seeing your conversion pics!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-23-2015, 12:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,669
Posted By selfdetermined
Is there VIN -> Build Spec lookup available?

Hey all. I'm wondering if anyone's aware of any build spec lookup tools.

I used to use this for Thomas buses, but about a month ago it stopped working....
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-23-2015, 11:25 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,065
Posted By selfdetermined
You can't get insurance (at least not insurance...

You can't get insurance (at least not insurance that'll actually pay out) for a vehicle you're planning on driving illegally. Driving a CMV without a CDL is illegal. Period. There's no "driving that...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-23-2015, 11:05 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,065
Posted By selfdetermined
I believe that's state-dependent. I think many...

I believe that's state-dependent. I think many exempt non-commercial vehicles. Some do not provide such an exemption. Granted, I'm no lawyer, and I can't find the statutes right now.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-23-2015, 10:12 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,347
Posted By selfdetermined
Interesting. I was just about to call them today...

Interesting. I was just about to call them today about a few options. What have you heard about FS?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-22-2015, 11:14 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 42,065
Posted By selfdetermined
Also, I think while you're operating it as a CMV...

Also, I think while you're operating it as a CMV you'll have to stop at weigh stations.
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