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Coach Conversion Projects
03-07-2015, 11:26 AM
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1964 gmc pd 4106 - help!
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No beer? You are describing a reality in which I...
No beer? You are describing a reality in which I do not wish to exist. All I was worried about was the wheels falling off on the way home.....
Sadly it's looking as if our whole bus project is...
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Coach Conversion Projects
03-06-2015, 08:51 AM
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1964 gmc pd 4106 - help!
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rafoster
Thanks for the responses guys, I'll post this at...
Thanks for the responses guys, I'll post this at busnuts as well... I may just have to take a plunge on this one, the guy has several interested parties and I think person who gets it will be the one...
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Coach Conversion Projects
03-05-2015, 06:21 PM
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1964 gmc pd 4106 - help!
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1964 gmc pd 4106 - help!
1964GMPD4106BUS/MOTORHOME (https://greensboro.craigslist.org/rvs/4907500841.html)
Folks I need some guidance. This bus reportedly has VERY low mileage maybe not even broken in yet. It's already...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-26-2015, 04:31 PM
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Where did you work on your bus?
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Once it's just straight storage and I am not...
Once it's just straight storage and I am not constantly working on it (that day DOES come right? :) ) it can be stored a little further away if necessary. Ours will be a vacationer, probably lived in...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-26-2015, 01:44 PM
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Where did you work on your bus?
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I am trying to solution the same problem......
I am trying to solution the same problem... probably still a couple of months away from buying but still not sure where to put it once it's mine. I live in the 'burbs with an HOA from hell so I...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
02-25-2015, 12:51 PM
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We got the bus!
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rafoster
Congratulations on bringing her home safely! 900...
Congratulations on bringing her home safely! 900 miles, that is an epic journey :) Can't wait to see pics!
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Conversion General Discussions
02-25-2015, 10:29 AM
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For those looking for something unique.. :)
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And here's what they were in a former life.. more...
And here's what they were in a former life.. more tram than bus.
After 42 years, Washington's Tourmobile company makes its final run - CNN.com...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-25-2015, 09:04 AM
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For those looking for something unique.. :)
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For those looking for something unique.. :)
I wonder how these would do on the highway? ;)
50 ft Passenger Tour Bus (https://atlanta.craigslist.org/atl/cto/4896840084.html)
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
02-21-2015, 01:45 PM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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rafoster
Anyone around Denver?
Anyone in Denver or close by who could take a look at this shuttle? This isn't exactly what I am looking for but I do like that it's 4wd.. I could go more the route of an expedition vehicle with this...
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02-21-2015, 12:42 PM
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Consolidated Reference Material?
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rafoster
Consolidated Reference Material?
I've got to say guys, these boards represent such an incredibly valuable body of knowledge, experience and how tos. If it weren't for this resource I'd probably just abandon the idea of doing a...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-18-2015, 01:47 PM
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Insulate the Exterior?
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rafoster
Those are some interesting products... if you...
Those are some interesting products... if you find a vendor and pricing information please share.
Here's what I think I am going to do. Rather than allowing the bus to absorb all that solar...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-17-2015, 09:09 AM
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Insulate the Exterior?
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rafoster
Hmm not sure I am sold on ceramic coatings and...
Hmm not sure I am sold on ceramic coatings and insulating paint..
https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/insulating-paint-salesman-tripped-his-own-product
Anyone have first...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-16-2015, 05:22 PM
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Insulate the Exterior?
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rafoster
So basically there are foams with which this...
So basically there are foams with which this could be safely done, and applied as thick as you wanted, even if you weren't going to do anything especially artistic.. I would at least shave it down so...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-16-2015, 11:42 AM
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Insulate the Exterior?
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rafoster
Here you go folks. ...
Here you go folks.
https://news.distractify.com/people/amazing/sports-car/
I saw someone mention that they didn't want to drive a baked potato around... so what would you like to drive around?...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-16-2015, 11:05 AM
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Stop Sign wires idea
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rafoster
Such a long long way off for me (we're still bus...
Such a long long way off for me (we're still bus shopping) but since the stop sign is one of the unique features of a skoolie I've been spending a disproportionate amount of time trying to think of...
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02-02-2015, 08:37 AM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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rafoster
keeping busy
I think I am going to pass on the International... turns out it's a dealer, and they don't know much about the bus. They bought it as military surplus and don't even have papers on the tranny...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
01-30-2015, 01:57 PM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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I am still hunting and saving money and...
I am still hunting and saving money and researching and in general obsessing about buses ... and I found a couple of people talking about clerestories or clearstories but couldn't find a project...
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01-20-2015, 09:24 AM
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lurker with a 56 ford
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rafoster
Here's an idea of what that old LA 1113 looked...
Here's an idea of what that old LA 1113 looked like but it was much cooler looking https://images.doplim.com.ar/2012/03/31/64f77744d0c3b9-vendo-colectivo-mb-312-con-motor-1114-55923.jpg:
The...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
01-20-2015, 08:57 AM
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lurker with a 56 ford
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rafoster
What a great find! There was a 70 IH shorty for...
What a great find! There was a 70 IH shorty for sale in my area for the past year for around 1k... nowhere near as cool as this but still so much more character than a newer bus. My entire interest...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
01-19-2015, 11:06 AM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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rafoster
Awesome.. thank you for the info. I knew it was...
Awesome.. thank you for the info. I knew it was going to be a fiasco to some degree, but on the up side I do have a relative with all the right licenses and endorsements, hopefully I can talk him...
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01-19-2015, 07:55 AM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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rafoster
possible candidate
https://raleigh.craigslist.org/cto/4808151824.html
"A 1992 International Bus Model IHC3800, 466 Diesel, rebuilt Allison automatic transmission, two roof AC units, under 112k miles. "
Not...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
01-18-2015, 07:44 PM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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rafoster
Some of the features I'd like to eventually...
Some of the features I'd like to eventually realize as a part of my build:
- Some form of Rocket Stove. It doesn't necessarily have to have the mass heater component.. I see where some posters...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
01-18-2015, 02:54 PM
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Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
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rafoster
Hi all! ramping up to a purchase and conversion
Hey folks, wanted to stop lurking and say hello and THANK YOU for the absolute gold mine of knowledge that's been collected here.
We're a family of 4 living in NC, planning a couple of ambitious...
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