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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-17-2023, 05:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,016
Posted By kcblkeeley
99 int 3800 shorty pics

Here is 2 pics of my 99 Amtran. Sorry, these are all the interior pics I have prior to my build.
Buddy
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-17-2023, 05:28 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,016
Posted By kcblkeeley
99 int 3800 shorty pics

Here is 2 pics if my 99. Sorry, these are all I have prior to my build.
Buddy
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-17-2023, 11:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 760
Posted By kcblkeeley
Hi, not sure about the power issues on that...

Hi, not sure about the power issues on that particular bus but I would start at the fuse panel and work toward each separate light. Most equipment has all the wires labeled with id numbers which...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-22-2022, 04:02 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By kcblkeeley
Oh yeah, I forgot!

Bought a moped to ride around parks, fetch groceries or emergencies. Shortened a motorcycle carrier and installed it on the front since I have a deck on the rear. In the process of building a bus...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-22-2022, 03:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By kcblkeeley
Interior pics

Attached is a pic of:
4' shower
5' stainless counter, sink and fridge
Queen bed with 40" TV and AC
Opposite benches over wheel wells that make another queen bed
Also below is a link to a hokey...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-22-2022, 12:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By kcblkeeley
Believe it or not, there are no bump stops. This...

Believe it or not, there are no bump stops. This 25ft axle setup is the same as a 50ft bus. I am thinking about dropping a few of the 13 leaves/plates. I am taking it to a well known suspension shop...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2022, 05:47 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By kcblkeeley
Thanks, it took almost a year to get it done....

Thanks, it took almost a year to get it done. Great being retired now so I can enjoy it.
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 07-21-2022, 05:11 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 7,575
Posted By kcblkeeley
Skoolies at campsites

I have never been turned down at a public park. I always have people wanting a tour of my skoolie. However, I do know people that have tried private RV parks and been turned away, they are told it is...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-21-2022, 04:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,294
Posted By kcblkeeley
18 month anniversary

Well guys, it has been 18 months since I completed our "camper". I have been retired now for 1 year. The wife and I have put 7500 miles on it so far. We only take 3 day trips ( wife aint't retired...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 08-13-2021, 10:46 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 3,450
Posted By kcblkeeley
Mix and match tires

My bus came from the factory with different size tires according to the production sticker. The lead mechanic at the school district I got it from said they change them out to the same size ease of...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 06-08-2021, 12:55 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 924
Posted By kcblkeeley
Looking good!

I used Tractor Supply "tractor paint". I painted mine using Ford blue with 10 oz of Ford black for each gallon so it didn't look like a tractor going down the street! The paint is inexpensive, comes...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 06-08-2021, 12:34 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 967
Posted By kcblkeeley
Busaholic :: 1999 Amtran Handicap 6 window

Busaholic :: 1999 Amtran Handicap 6 window (2020-03-09 02:19:36)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-30-2021, 10:30 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 847
Posted By kcblkeeley
Welcome and good luck! Keep us informed and post...

Welcome and good luck! Keep us informed and post some pics.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 05-30-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 576
Posted By kcblkeeley
Welcome to the site. While I have no clue about...

Welcome to the site. While I have no clue about your door problem there are lots of members here with air doors that can help. Good luck, keep us up to date and post some pics!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-26-2021, 12:46 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By kcblkeeley
Just be careful when you look at a bus from...

Just be careful when you look at a bus from Orange, Tx. It is near the Gulf and may have undercarriage rust. Bastrop should be fine.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-26-2021, 12:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 810
Posted By kcblkeeley
Exclamation Over 30 School Buses in Texas!

There are over 30 full size School Buses at auction that end in the next 4 to 10 days located in Texas. Visit publicsurplus.com , (Texas region, Motor Pool category, School Bus section.)

Many are...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-25-2021, 05:14 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,331
Posted By kcblkeeley
My bus is so stiff I am thinking about removing a...

My bus is so stiff I am thinking about removing a few leaves. I do love watching my wife's expression as she bounces on the bed in the back while driving though!
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 03:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,122
Posted By kcblkeeley
Its a twofer then. You must have the same sick...

Its a twofer then. You must have the same sick sense of humor as me. Maybe.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 03:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By kcblkeeley
Tank expiration is correct. Once expired, they...

Tank expiration is correct. Once expired, they cannot be recertified for school busses.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 02:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,209
Posted By kcblkeeley
I have had 2 commercial vehicles that were...

I have had 2 commercial vehicles that were powered by LP and this is what I learned:
1) very few people know how to (engine) work on them. I had to use generator mechanics mostly since they have...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 02:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 6,878
Posted By kcblkeeley
Don't know about Tropicool being the best or some...

Don't know about Tropicool being the best or some miracle but I do know my inner bus ceiling is never is HOT to the touch anymore since I put 3 coats of Tropicool on it.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 02:46 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,122
Posted By kcblkeeley
Same here, could not stand the sensor buzzers and...

Same here, could not stand the sensor buzzers and usually the only person in the back while driving is my wife. And if she opens the door and falls out, oh well.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-23-2021, 02:42 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,331
Posted By kcblkeeley
I guess I am not the norm... my shorty has the...

I guess I am not the norm... my shorty has the same engine, tranny and suspension as its full size brothers. I thought about putting stabilizers on it but it hardly moves at all when inside it.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 02:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,237
Posted By kcblkeeley
I wish I could really help but your best shot is...

I wish I could really help but your best shot is get a 12v buzzer, hook it to a bulb socket or whatever you are tracing and send 12v to each wire until it buzzes. When it does, label it and move on...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2021, 02:01 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 7,960
Posted By kcblkeeley
I just deleted them...

I just deleted them...
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