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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-12-2021, 11:21 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,628
Posted By Maligator.
Exceptional job in such a short time! Really...

Exceptional job in such a short time! Really liking the shelf brackets and switch/outlet faceplates, really adds some character and uniqueness! Thanks for pushing through this hard time and inspiring...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-16-2021, 01:18 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,311
Posted By Maligator.
That filing cabinet looks amazing for being 80ish...

That filing cabinet looks amazing for being 80ish years old, only one delam, that's quality workmanship. Please post pics of it when you get it finished and installed, I'm big on repurposing old...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-15-2021, 10:55 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 22,422
Posted By Maligator.
Just a piece of advice from Navy vet who was...

Just a piece of advice from Navy vet who was exposed to all sorts of respiratory toxins and toxicants, you need to detox that stuff asap. Your body cannot handle that amount of toxic exposure and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-12-2021, 11:03 AM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,911
Posted By Maligator.
Wow, looks amazing, great job so far! I like...

Wow, looks amazing, great job so far! I like raising the windows to seven feet, do you mind me asking what size the square pieces are that fit perfectly inside those channels, looks like a real solid...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 02-09-2021, 11:49 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,311
Posted By Maligator.
Let's hope one of the channels is good enough to...

Let's hope one of the channels is good enough to play in the background while you work. Nothing like music or background distraction to make tedious tasks go by easier and quicker.
It appears that...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2021, 08:21 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,415
Posted By Maligator.
That's a beauty for sure Ross, BB King had one I...

That's a beauty for sure Ross, BB King had one I believe and someone bought it and restored it but that may just be campfire talk. They are all unique in some way at this point and quite rare enough...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-08-2021, 04:37 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 2,415
Posted By Maligator.
I agree with Rivetboy, I saw one of these...

I agree with Rivetboy, I saw one of these restored summer of 2019 in Alaska on the way to Homer. It was gorgeous so I of course spoke with the owner briefly. Said he was over 100k into it and still...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-31-2021, 06:47 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,311
Posted By Maligator.
Perfect, nice job! Are you going to flat mount...

Perfect, nice job! Are you going to flat mount your solar or are you going to come up with a way to get some panel elevation for winter months? I'm assuming you bolted the rack on or did you weld the...
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 01-31-2021, 05:47 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 6,318
Posted By Maligator.
Biggest argument for having a Berkey or...

Biggest argument for having a Berkey or equivalent IMO is what happens if your battery banks gets fried, you can't start your rig and you're 60 miles from civilization? Cannot pump water from a river...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-31-2021, 12:27 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,311
Posted By Maligator.
Very skilled mechanically it would appear, I'd...

Very skilled mechanically it would appear, I'd guess you fabricated the rack on top of the bus also? What is it made of, how'd you anchor it if you don't mind Q&A? Will those 4 LEDs facing out off...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-29-2021, 12:44 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,702
Posted By Maligator.
It looks like 7000 engine hours, that seems a...

It looks like 7000 engine hours, that seems a little high for 109k. Also the shifter looks like an AT-545, if that's the case, drive it carefully and watch your transmission temps. Very nice length...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-29-2021, 12:40 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 3,702
Posted By Maligator.
What type of allison? How many engine hours? Why...

What type of allison? How many engine hours? Why is the mileage so low for 23 year old bus? I hope you did find a score but a couple small red flags pop up at that age and with that low mileage. Was...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-25-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,896
Posted By Maligator.
I'd say if you can afford a Crown and have the...

I'd say if you can afford a Crown and have the time, patience and resources then you should do it. I think everyone wants a Crown at the beginning of their skoolie adventure, the question is, are you...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-22-2021, 02:38 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,085
Posted By Maligator.
Here in Alaska they actually have on base Shop...

Here in Alaska they actually have on base Shop spaces that service members can reserve, perhaps they have a shop on base there? Also, you can rent space at U-hauls or self stores is another...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-21-2021, 02:32 PM
Replies: 65
Views: 13,623
Posted By Maligator.
Under one of Cheesewagons post there are a few...

Under one of Cheesewagons post there are a few "thread tags". You can read them all or just the one labeled "buyers guide". I'm sure he will send it to you as well, just fyi you can read those thread...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-20-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,232
Posted By Maligator.
Great looking bus and nice find! That's small...

Great looking bus and nice find! That's small enough you can probably use it for a while before a tranny swap becomes a priority!
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-16-2021, 08:54 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 8,911
Posted By Maligator.
How does your on board air work if you have used...

How does your on board air work if you have used it? How much pressure does it run? Brad nailer or pneumatic wrench?
Your electrical looks real nice, I'm dreading that part but after seeing the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-16-2021, 08:37 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,376
Posted By Maligator.
You can drill down through the bottom stair and...

You can drill down through the bottom stair and block the doors from opening with a long handled lock. If you squat down under you front stairs you should see how if you drill a hole, you can block...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-15-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By Maligator.
I have a chinese knock off diesel heater that...

I have a chinese knock off diesel heater that just does Air and I'm planning on putting that in the bedroom til it bites the dust then i'll upgrade to a non-knock off. What i'd really like is a 3 way...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-14-2021, 11:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By Maligator.
Wait, so that's a coolant heater too? So it does...

Wait, so that's a coolant heater too? So it does blow hot air, domestic hot water and coolant heating?

Or is that hot air and hydronic? Their diagrams in the video weren't very clear lol
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 01-14-2021, 04:08 PM
Replies: 181
Views: 23,641
Posted By Maligator.
laughing MAO at the dino-toon!

laughing MAO at the dino-toon!
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-14-2021, 02:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By Maligator.
DrDanger thank you, I did a lot of reading and...

DrDanger thank you, I did a lot of reading and understand it better. For some reason i thought there was a webasto that also doubled as a blower/radiator itself. Also, using it to run hydronics is...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-14-2021, 02:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By Maligator.
I have all the panels off but the coolant...

I have all the panels off but the coolant connections are in the back or towards the front of the dash, I've taken out all the screws but it still won't budge, do they glue or solder these things in?...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-13-2021, 08:26 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By Maligator.
We don't plan on living here when the bus is...

We don't plan on living here when the bus is completed, gonna snowbird in October, come back Aprilish. My bus heaters are huge, 3 feet long, fills the entire space under a bus seat. I will always be...
Forum: Heating, Cooling and Appliances 01-13-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,170
Posted By Maligator.
Coolant heating system ideas and help

So I sprung a coolant leak somewhere near the heater to the left of the drivers seat, I've had to take my entire switch panel apart trying to access the leak. More on that later as it's too cold...
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