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Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2021, 10:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,377
Posted By robertkuntz
Where do I find the info on how to do the right...

Where do I find the info on how to do the right preload on that bearing?


THANK YOU!
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2021, 10:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,377
Posted By robertkuntz
Yeah, these are split with tubes. 20s up front...

Yeah, these are split with tubes. 20s up front and I actually changed out the rear 20" split rims to tubeless 22.5 Daytons when I put new tires on back and they alerted me then that they were...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,377
Posted By robertkuntz
UPDATE - SOLVED For anyone who ever has...

UPDATE - SOLVED


For anyone who ever has this question - the inner studs do not need to be taken off (they come off with the drum). The drum and spoke assembly all comes off by removing the...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2021, 05:19 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,377
Posted By robertkuntz
The problem is, the inner studs that attach the...

The problem is, the inner studs that attach the spokes to the hub just spin when I go to take them off.


Thinking there must be something I am missing here! :confused:
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-06-2021, 04:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 679
Posted By robertkuntz
I think that is the safety valve - needs...

I think that is the safety valve - needs replacing :)
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2021, 04:50 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,377
Posted By robertkuntz
No - the other thread did not detail anything and...

No - the other thread did not detail anything and was not exact issue from 2013. So I went into detail here.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 11-06-2021, 04:44 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,545
Posted By robertkuntz
Cool Floors done - burnt front room, Reclaimed for Kitchen, Bath, & Mosaic.

I just finished the floors in my 81 Bluebird. Worked on them here at the Awesome Possum DIY Ranch (awesomepossum.app). Thanks to Phil and all here for their help!


The kitchen, bath and bedroom...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 11-06-2021, 04:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 4,377
Posted By robertkuntz
Angry Remove front drum with split rim - lugs spin???

EDIT: SOLVED - see thread comment.

I went to change my front brake shoes and I have the widowmaker spoke split rims.


The outer lugs remove the wheel, though the spokes are still attached to...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-06-2021, 04:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,882
Posted By robertkuntz
Lugs just spin!

HOW???


I am trying to change my front bakes on an 81 skoolie with spoke split rims. I started to losen the inner bolts that hold the spokes to the drum and they spin.


How are these supposed...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-31-2021, 06:25 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 4,273
Posted By robertkuntz
Thumbs up Keep it!

I've got the same thing and I bought my bus with a minimal older complete conversion. When I say minimal, all of the amenities of home, small kitchen, bath, full electric, etc, but no insulation on...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-19-2020, 04:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By robertkuntz
That Superior came in last week and I met the...

That Superior came in last week and I met the couple who informed me of the details of this classic dodge powered rv. He's talking about doing a 4x4 conversion here as part of the work to be done to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-19-2020, 11:36 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By robertkuntz
Nope - looked in Florida before I left. Closest...

Nope - looked in Florida before I left. Closest thing I found was up north a bit. There's a place in NC and I do believe there's something in Georgia (not a work and live). The way things are going,...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-18-2020, 06:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,280
Posted By robertkuntz
Arrow Landed in Texas at Awesome Possum DIY Conversion Ranch

I've recently introduced myself here as a new DIYer with my 81 GMC Bluebird and wanted to update my experience since I left Florida.

Made it to Texas and spent some time visiting family in Dallas,...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-27-2020, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
Thanks - I'm putting out feelers!

Thanks - I'm putting out feelers!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-27-2020, 05:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
lol - actually not a problem as I really...

lol - actually not a problem as I really appreciate the input and help with the whole endeavor.

I initially got support from the Skoolie Planet page on FB, and they helped me through the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-27-2020, 05:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
Found them used. Read a thread somewhere...

Found them used. Read a thread somewhere suggesting this upgrade, because they (Goodyear) wanted $1800 for 4 new 20s on my tubed rims. So I got lucky and the second place I called had used 22.5s, and...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-27-2020, 05:06 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
It's an Edelbrock aftermarket intake and carb....

It's an Edelbrock aftermarket intake and carb. I've also had a couple 396s in my time and this is no 396. I learned how to build this exact motor in shop class in high school, and then proceeded to...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-27-2020, 02:14 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
I don't know how many passengers as I was...

I don't know how many passengers as I was guessing at 2 per seat? Is it actually 3 per seat? I am not keen on the history of the bus-side of things, but I do know the mechanical side. That's one...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-27-2020, 12:47 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
Yeah I am looking at space now for 2 buses as I...

Yeah I am looking at space now for 2 buses as I am teaming up with another skoolie doing a conversion here locally to split a place. Thanks for the reply though!
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 04-25-2020, 02:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By robertkuntz
Thanks! I was told B6000 GMC chassis, maybe I'm...

Thanks! I was told B6000 GMC chassis, maybe I'm wrong? It has the chevy 350 / turbo 400 and it goes. :)
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-25-2020, 02:39 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,289
Posted By robertkuntz
New ful-time #buslifer and NONAME

Hi all!

I've been full time for a little over a month and a half, jumped in right before the pandemic, and wham... was stuck in FL for a month or so, but spent that time fixing mechanical issues...
Forum: Skoolie Owners Registry 04-25-2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 887
Posted By robertkuntz
NONAME :: 1981 Bluebird GMC B6000

NONAME :: 1981 Bluebird GMC B6000 (2020-04-25 18:44:05)
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