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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-21-2006, 02:43 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,408
Posted By jpf411
Hey.. Want to swap and pay for some emerg windows

.. anybody game?

I need 4 emergency windows for my conversion.. I have a Thomas '92 low ceiling. Window opening is 22 x 24.

Would like to swap non-emerg windows for emerg windows.. I have to...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-21-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,155
Posted By jpf411
Windows.. emergency exit

Any ideas where I can get emergency escape windows for a school bus?

thanks

John Fischer
mailto:jpf411@yahoo.com (jpf411@yahoo.com)
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-27-2006, 08:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By jpf411
Progress Reporting

PAINTING

Well, after a lot of research we figured out how to paint a school bus what to do and what not to do... That's pretty well covered in this site but I'll give you my short take and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-12-2006, 10:33 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
We found the solution to CLEAR COAT REMOVAL

We found it.... here's the way to get CLEAR COAT off.

1. Work on a cool or cold surface.. it tends to keep the clear coat brittle.

2. Spray with "Peeler" by Kean Strip from WM Barr & Company...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-12-2006, 01:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By jpf411
Other commercial ventures

... our bus is designed to double as a guided or unguided tour bus. We have a modular hot dog/nacho/microwave unit that we can take on a trip and, in place of the bean bag seating in the rear, we...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-12-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By jpf411
re: Alcohol

Your points are well taken about the alcohol thing but here's my experience:

In Ohio and Georgia... almost all the services allow drinking on bus or limo and many provide the alcohol.. see...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-08-2006, 11:49 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By jpf411
re: making a party bus

Zim,

I can't vouch for the viability of the idea yet because we are still under construction but take a look at these:

https://www.topshelfpartybus.com
https://www.tumblebus.com...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2006, 06:40 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By jpf411
First Step... Buying the Bus

There's lots of stuff around on how to buy busses so I won't go into all the detail. We found our busses on eBay from a dealer close by (Toledo). Turned out we bid on 20 or so busses just to see...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-02-2006, 06:18 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,360
Posted By jpf411
The BLOSSOM EXPRESS - let's paaaaaarty!

Welcome everyone to our project.. we are John and Linda from NE Ohio. Besides normal jobs (not driving) and normal lives.. okay, that's a lie, but anyway.. in spite of our pretentions, we like to...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-13-2006, 09:00 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,854
Posted By jpf411
the FISH revisited

I found it.. THE FISH.. it's page one of this thread... I'm not crazy. So what kind of fish is it?
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-13-2006, 08:57 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,854
Posted By jpf411
I think the web site gagged

FISH... refers to a posting somewhere in the forum where somebody posted pix of a huge fish they had caught.

I was browsing this discussion and these pictures just popped up like they were part...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 08-12-2006, 08:18 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 12,854
Posted By jpf411
What the heck kinda fish is that?

What the heck kinda fish is that?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-11-2006, 10:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
First Coat of Paint

Today we applied the first coat of paint ..

The TSC BPS-brand paint has done quite well... finish is good - not great - since we are not experienced painters but it is very acceptable. Second...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-11-2006, 11:05 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
CLEAR COAT REMOVAL - Found the method

Just an FYI about removing clear coat... after doing quite a bit of research (talking to auto body folks and paint manufacturers) and some trial and error... here it is:

The body folks said it has...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-10-2006, 03:54 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
NOT USING RUSTOLEUM

Thanks.. I'll put that on file about how to thin out Rustoleum.. We are using MBS from Tractor Supply Corp... it is a tractor and truck enamel.. made just for Skoolies!!!

This stuff goes on with...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-10-2006, 12:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
Our solution to PAINTING

Buz.. thanks much..

As this seems to be a learning experience for everyone.. there is no real definitive literature on how do to this stuff... I think I will post my experiences here for all to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-09-2006, 10:44 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
Re: the Clear Coat question

Hey buz_nut.. thanks for the reply. All good info which we will put to good use.

I'm still not sure how to deal with the Clear Coat on the fiberglass, though. Can that be sanded off with your...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 08-09-2006, 03:57 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 4,781
Posted By jpf411
Exterior Finish - Fiberglass bonnet - CLEAR COAT REMOVAL

We have figured out almost everything about how to finish the exterior EXCEPT..

How to remove the cracked and peeled clear coat from the fiberglass bonnet and then best way to paint it.

Anyone...
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