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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
09-16-2020, 03:44 PM
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The dealer.... lost the title?
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rjheaton@aol.com
Go with option 2 and make them give you something...
Go with option 2 and make them give you something in writing that says your in legal Possession of the bus! Also the inconvenience of it all will cost them 200$
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
09-12-2020, 04:22 PM
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Is this bus beyond salvation?
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3,993
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rjheaton@aol.com
That’s salvageable, you’ll have lots of self...
That’s salvageable, you’ll have lots of self doubt but with time and patients you’ll get there.
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
09-09-2020, 03:26 PM
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I keep hearing don't buy a bus in Florida. Why?
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rjheaton@aol.com
We got our bus at BGA in Hudson Florida, wouldn’t...
We got our bus at BGA in Hudson Florida, wouldn’t go anywhere else!!!
Forum:
Short-Bus Conversion Projects
08-12-2020, 03:39 PM
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cut my losses and buy another bus?
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4,789
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rjheaton@aol.com
Rebuild it, then you have a reliable engine
Rebuild it, then you have a reliable engine
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
06-06-2020, 04:39 PM
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Help needed with buying decision!
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1,741
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rjheaton@aol.com
The DT466E is a fantastic way to go. But those...
The DT466E is a fantastic way to go. But those are a lot of miles. If it’s the E series you have about 760k miles left in it before the rebuild. If you go that route be sure to have it serviced...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
05-20-2020, 03:44 PM
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Bought us a Workhorse!
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4,850
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rjheaton@aol.com
That’s one sweet looking ride! Congrats! Don’t...
That’s one sweet looking ride! Congrats!
Don’t forget to get in serviced ASAP. If you take care of it it will take care of you!
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
04-15-2020, 04:01 PM
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Skoolie in the UK!
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7,108
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rjheaton@aol.com
I don’t know what or where you got that from, but...
I don’t know what or where you got that from, but with shipping cost included I think you got played!
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-25-2020, 03:58 PM
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Advice on fresh water tank and gray tank
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rjheaton@aol.com
I’ve seen some people that use the blue 55gal...
I’ve seen some people that use the blue 55gal barrels. I would think that if they are commercially available tanks they should be fine
Forum:
Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-19-2020, 05:47 PM
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Rear Engines-Are they really that bad?
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16,916
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rjheaton@aol.com
Ok that’s fine. Everyone’s entitled to their...
Ok that’s fine. Everyone’s entitled to their opinion. But for those that aren’t diesel mechanics or have 30 years experience buying buses, or even want to fly 1,000 to pick up a bus that they haven’t...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-19-2020, 04:49 PM
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Rear Engines-Are they really that bad?
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16,916
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rjheaton@aol.com
I beg to differ with you! They sold us our bus 3k...
I beg to differ with you! They sold us our bus 3k below asking price. NO rust anywhere. No wheel wells to deal with. And when we wanted it painted we got exactly what what we wanted and more for 5K...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-19-2020, 04:25 PM
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2004 international 3800 DT 466E good buy?
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Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
Buy the time you get it, get it home, do some...
Buy the time you get it, get it home, do some work, get it registered as an RV you’re in around 3K
It’s in need of body work and if they don’t have the maintenance records you are getting a pig in a...
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
02-19-2020, 04:16 PM
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Rear Engines-Are they really that bad?
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16,916
Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
If you’re east of the Mississippi then check out...
If you’re east of the Mississippi then check out www. Wesellschoolbuses.com
They are reasonable, fair, and some of the nicest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to deal with!
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Conversion General Discussions
02-19-2020, 04:07 PM
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Help with potential school bus purchase
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rjheaton@aol.com
Looks like a sive . Don’t know how far you have...
Looks like a sive . Don’t know how far you have to travel to pick it up and get it home, but just from the pictures you posted I’d walk away.
If you happen to be east of the Mississippi take a look...
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-12-2020, 03:31 PM
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Picking a skoolie
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rjheaton@aol.com
I know it’s a long way away from you and might...
I know it’s a long way away from you and might cost just a tad more but please go to the the website “ wesellschoolbuses.com
That is were we got our bus.
# 727-457-3422 speak with Greg!
They will...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-08-2020, 03:11 PM
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Hi just bought my first bus
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Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
Drive carefully VERY carefully!
Drive carefully VERY carefully!
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2020, 04:06 PM
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Fuel tank rust dilemma
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Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
Yes,there are things to consider. 1) the fuel...
Yes,there are things to consider. 1) the fuel line to engine. 2) the electronics for the fuel sending unit. 3) current Capacity of fuel tank.
If you remove the tank then you avoid the fire danger!...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
01-25-2020, 03:22 PM
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Which Floor Material?
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Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
I think that the click and snap would be the way...
I think that the click and snap would be the way to go. It will also help with the sound deadening.
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
01-11-2020, 05:25 PM
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Spring Vs.Air ride
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rjheaton@aol.com
I have air ride in mine, but it also had a wheel...
I have air ride in mine, but it also had a wheel chair lift. I don’t know if that’s the difference but I love my bus.
Forum:
Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
12-14-2019, 04:30 PM
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2003 dt466e
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3,640
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rjheaton@aol.com
Walk away never give an asshole the feeling that...
Walk away never give an asshole the feeling that they got over on you
Forum:
New Member Intros - Say Hello!
12-11-2019, 03:56 PM
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Newbie tool question
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6,502
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rjheaton@aol.com
Clothes that can get SUPER dirty, cleaned as much...
Clothes that can get SUPER dirty, cleaned as much as possible, and thrown away when they can’t be cleaned up any more! If you have A/C units that you plan on removing? A good pair of wire cutters for...
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Conversion General Discussions
12-04-2019, 03:53 PM
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43
Best choice for tires
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11,262
Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
If you have a spare check into AAA and happy...
If you have a spare check into AAA and happy motoring
Forum:
International | Navistar Drivetrain
11-09-2019, 06:02 PM
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47
Shorty Schoolie Advice
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4,930
Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
We ended up getting a 27 foot 2001 international...
We ended up getting a 27 foot 2001 international with relatively low mileage from AZ no rust or mechanical problems. Got it a a very reasonable price. The biggest cost so far was having a...
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International | Navistar Drivetrain
11-09-2019, 04:05 PM
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47
Shorty Schoolie Advice
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4,930
Posted By
rjheaton@aol.com
It took us a while but it was worth the wait. I...
It took us a while but it was worth the wait. I don’t know where you are loci or what kind of traveling you plan on doing, but here goes anyway.
1) it’s a weak engine
2) the mileage is to high ...
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