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Conversion General Discussions
02-10-2021, 05:56 AM
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thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
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Thank you Ted. This will definitely help when I...
Thank you Ted. This will definitely help when I try to explain why I was looking at the older buses. I knew there was “some emissions stuff” but this is a much better explanation. I appreciate it....
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02-09-2021, 10:38 PM
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thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
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I plan to live in part time for the next 2 years...
I plan to live in part time for the next 2 years (as I transition to virtual work) and then full time after that. 2 adults and one teen in the bus. I gave more info about my situation in my last...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-09-2021, 10:30 PM
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thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
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I was trying to simplify for the sake of the...
I was trying to simplify for the sake of the post. Let me start by saying I’ve worked for him for over 10 years and he is a genuinely good guy. The business is coming into a lump sum of money and he...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-09-2021, 05:47 PM
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thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
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VeeBee
[QUOTE=BeNimble;425636]Great, buy a bus for $5k...
[QUOTE=BeNimble;425636]Great, buy a bus for $5k and keep the rest to cover repairs in the future.[/QUOTE
So stick with the older bus and have him pay for the build including installation of solar...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-09-2021, 04:29 PM
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thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
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Basically it would be in lieu of a raise I was...
Basically it would be in lieu of a raise I was supposed to get but things got a little tight due to Covid. He could give me the cash now but I would pay income taxes on it. His idea is to help with...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-09-2021, 03:55 PM
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thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
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VeeBee
thoughts on a newer bus... please help (increased budget)
Hey guys... so in my original budget I had 5-7,000 to work with. I did the research on engines and transmissions (as best as I could) and settled on looking for a 2000-2003 with a DT 466 and to avoid...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-08-2021, 08:10 AM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
It’s was definitely a no go... but no one here...
It’s was definitely a no go... but no one here would want it. The amount of rust that thing had was unbelievable. You could just peel it away. I can’t see that bus being good for anything but parts.
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Conversion General Discussions
02-06-2021, 09:35 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
I’m seeing it as soon as he was able as he was...
I’m seeing it as soon as he was able as he was out of town. He comes back Sunday at noon and I’m meeting him then. If I decide to pass I’ll definitely post it. He’s got too many irons in the fire....
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Conversion General Discussions
02-06-2021, 12:13 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
It is a full size bus. It’s a 13 window...
It is a full size bus. It’s a 13 window International, flat front bus. That’s part of my worry.. it’s large and we we will be living in it full time. And any work will need to be done by a shop so I...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 09:59 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
From what I’ve read... it’s not a good...
From what I’ve read... it’s not a good transmission for hills. I plan on doing west coast driving and want to limit issues and have seen several posts warning away from it. I’m not mechanically...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 09:18 PM
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VeeBee
Thanks for the input, he says it’s a DT466...
Thanks for the input, he says it’s a DT466 International with an Allison transmission but which one is unknown. We have an appointment for Sunday. I’m prepared to walk away if it’s a AT545
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 09:15 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
Thanks for the tips. It’s an International. I...
Thanks for the tips. It’s an International. I just found out it has the DT 466 and an Allison transmission but not sure which one yet. We are driving out to see it Sunday and will crawl under it to...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 09:12 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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He bought the tires a few months after be bought...
He bought the tires a few months after be bought the bus while he was working on it. The guy that sold it to him sold it because he was being deployed. He was a bit more passionate about it. He just...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 09:08 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
He bought the tires a few months after be bought...
He bought the tires a few months after be bought the bus while he was working on it. The guy that sold it to him sold it because he was being deployed. He was a bit more passionate about it. He just...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 05:36 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
I just googled that. Great info about the dates...
I just googled that. Great info about the dates on the tires.. thank you ☺️
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 05:36 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
Thanks for the tips. It’s an International. I...
Thanks for the tips. It’s an International. I just found out it has the DT 466 and an Allison transmission but not sure which one yet.
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 05:32 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
He bought the tires a few months after be bought...
He bought the tires a few months after be bought the bus while he was working on it. The guy that sold it to him sold it because he was being deployed. He was a bit more passionate about it. He just...
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Conversion General Discussions
02-05-2021, 02:31 PM
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Am I jumping in to quickly?
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VeeBee
Am I jumping in to quickly?
I’ve been lurking for a few years but I’m finally ready to jump in with both feet. I have a place to park and work on my bus. I have tried to read up on engines and transmissions but I’m not...
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