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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-16-2021, 09:35 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Loss of sleep can seriously alter my mood and...

Loss of sleep can seriously alter my mood and motivation the following day.
During my bus build I have found that it is often full of highs and lows. Being in the middle of a difficult task or one...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-14-2021, 02:17 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Nice work. Your quoted price seems reasonable for...

Nice work. Your quoted price seems reasonable for bus gutting if you were willing to travel to the client's bus and do the work. More people are getting into bus conversion and may not want to to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-10-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,536
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Bus looks good. I've wondered about using a...

Bus looks good.
I've wondered about using a wheelchair lift to get a light motorcycle into a bus. Let us know how it goes.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 07-10-2021, 08:46 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,668
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Sweet bus. When I don't have 4 kids at home I...

Sweet bus. When I don't have 4 kids at home I will be hunting for that same thing, if they exist by then.
Good luck with the sale.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-08-2021, 11:50 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Nice work. I'm glad you got it painted. Few bus...

Nice work. I'm glad you got it painted. Few bus paint jobs done by owners come out as perfect as hoped.
My wife and I remind each other that "it's still a bus", meaning it doesn't have to be perfect.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-06-2021, 09:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,245
Posted By Mountain Yawp
New tires are Roadmaster RM 275 Drive Tires 16...

New tires are Roadmaster RM 275 Drive Tires 16 ply. $400 each installed, no added fees at Kevin's Tire Shop.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-06-2021, 06:50 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,245
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Spent some big money on the bus today. We...

Spent some big money on the bus today. We replaced the rear tires. The ones the bus came with looked like they were in good shape, still had decent tread depth, but were retreads and original carcass...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-26-2021, 10:20 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
I am thinking of using Fluid Film for my...

I am thinking of using Fluid Film for my undercoating, but only if I am sure I can spray it on somehow.
...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-19-2021, 09:17 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Plywood costs are ridiculous right now. I hope...

Plywood costs are ridiculous right now. I hope they come down soon.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-15-2021, 07:38 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Good work putting in the time and effort. I...

Good work putting in the time and effort.
I look forward to seeing pictures.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 06-01-2021, 11:23 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,591
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Nice work on the build. I like the exterior...

Nice work on the build.
I like the exterior color too.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-26-2021, 11:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,253
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Congrats. Should be a great bus.

Congrats.
Should be a great bus.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-12-2021, 06:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,591
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Nice work and good job not giving up with all...

Nice work and good job not giving up with all that rust.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-11-2021, 11:48 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Glad it was something easy.

Glad it was something easy.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-10-2021, 10:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,894
Posted By Mountain Yawp
$4000 seems like a good price, but I'm on the...

$4000 seems like a good price, but I'm on the opposite side of the country. Hope it sells for you.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-10-2021, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,056
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Is the alarm the low air pressure alarm? That...

Is the alarm the low air pressure alarm?
That wouldn't explain the no start, but a common cause of alarm after a bus sits a while.

What happens when you turn the key to start it? Any clicking or...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-07-2021, 02:52 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
At least people will see you coming with safety...

At least people will see you coming with safety red
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2021, 10:39 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
I think that the availability of respirators and...

I think that the availability of respirators and other ppe is still limited due to people stocking up. Pre-covid Harbor Freight would routinely have their nitryl gloves and plastic face shields on...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-05-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Diamond dust, like most health warnings, probably...

Diamond dust, like most health warnings, probably only apply to people living in California. I am safe to drink from my garden hose, but the label specifically states that it may be dangerous for...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-30-2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,245
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Sometimes I wish I could just wave a magic wand...

Sometimes I wish I could just wave a magic wand and "repairo" some projects on my bus.

We took the easy way and left the original ceiling in place. It was ventilated metal and insulation with no...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-29-2021, 02:12 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,245
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Well thanks. You are the first to comment on it....

Well thanks. You are the first to comment on it. I wasn't sure if anyone got it, or just no Harry Potter fans on here.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-29-2021, 12:37 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,245
Posted By Mountain Yawp
I finished building my 2 sets of bunk beds for...

I finished building my 2 sets of bunk beds for the 4 kids. Turned out better then I had expected. Also made more progress on the electric system. Pics to come later.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-10-2021, 01:20 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,871
Posted By Mountain Yawp
What is snapvhat?

What is snapvhat?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-07-2021, 11:01 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,376
Posted By Mountain Yawp
If you have the time and energy for it, just sand...

If you have the time and energy for it, just sand all of it down to bare metal, then clean with acetone or whatever your primer recommends before priming.
However, if you aren't spraying, then you...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-07-2021, 10:52 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,641
Posted By Mountain Yawp
Tejon7, thanks for posting. Lots of "steals" have...

Tejon7, thanks for posting. Lots of "steals" have been posted, but for this thread to really be helpful we need all the purchase prices, both good and bad. I'm guessing that a lot of people won't...
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