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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 09-16-2021, 05:18 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,776
Posted By Gabo
Snow tire advice??

Have a 20 foot 7-8k lb guy and I'm looking for cheap decent snow tires. Probably will have to buy new anybody already figured out what the best decent option is?

1987 e350 for the record looking...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 09-01-2021, 10:16 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By Gabo
Hahaha thanks for confirmation fellas!!!

Hahaha thanks for confirmation fellas!!!
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 08-31-2021, 06:21 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,210
Posted By Gabo
How the heck do I add tranny fluid

Have a 6.9l idi and the tranny fluids low. C6 trans do I add through the dipstick??60833


Dipstick is horizontal and seems annoying
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-20-2021, 01:55 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 856
Posted By Gabo
Where to find bus/rv junkyard partyard in New England

I’m looking for a passenger bench seat and a bus roof escape hatch. Located in Worcester mass. Thanks for any knowledge
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 07-15-2020, 06:51 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 719
Posted By Gabo
Meet my bus, El Diablo Amarillo!

I picked up this 1987 e350 w a 6.9l recently second hand from the diablo school district a few weeks ago with plans to drive back to Boston. Already logged 3k miles and everything is looking...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-14-2020, 11:07 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
I have it narrowed down to the 1987 econoline. ...

I have it narrowed down to the 1987 econoline. It is currently registered as non-operational. Does anyone know the easiest way that I would be able to legally drive it cross country?
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-10-2020, 09:47 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,808
Posted By Gabo
Subscribed. I’m in the same boat.

Subscribed. I’m in the same boat.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-08-2020, 09:54 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Ok so my search is coming to a head. It is now...

Ok so my search is coming to a head. It is now between a 1987 gasser 460 ambulance. That would be likely a pain to build out but is gorgeous in my opinion. Versus the school system maintained 1987...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 06-05-2020, 11:06 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
How do I know how much rust is too much? Is this...

How do I know how much rust is too much? Is this too much??45369
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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-30-2020, 12:41 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Once again the amount of relevant information I...

Once again the amount of relevant information I just received is mind blowing. I’ll sleep on it but either way I’m flying out to Cali and finding something out there.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-30-2020, 12:03 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
https://youtu.be/-gdKrz6QBhU Here’s the...

https://youtu.be/-gdKrz6QBhU

Here’s the link let me know if you think I’m getting screwed haha
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-29-2020, 11:51 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Seasoned Skoolie pros I have a video of the 1987...

Seasoned Skoolie pros I have a video of the 1987 econoline with an engine swapped 6.9l diesel. I’ll get it posted to YouTube so I can link it. I’d appreciate some help just confirming the bus...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-29-2020, 11:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Most definitely. There’s no real logic behind...

Most definitely. There’s no real logic behind getting a pre 1992 econoline other than I LOVE the body nose
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 05-26-2020, 10:25 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 480
Posted By Gabo
Looking for a mechanic in Valley Springs CA or near Sacramento

Hi guys I’m super stoked! Flying into Sacramento to pick up a 1987 ford econoline that was well maintained by a school system until 5 years ago. The owner has driven a bit but not much at all so...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-25-2020, 11:45 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Thanks for the warning. I’m not really all that...

Thanks for the warning. I’m not really all that worried about power as long as I can get above 60 on flats. Once I get it home it won’t be much of an adventure vehicle. That said will the 6.9l be...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2020, 09:39 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/18508886...

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/185088869553157/
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-17-2020, 09:38 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Ford econoline 1989 bus engine swapped with a 6.9...

Ford econoline 1989 bus engine swapped with a 6.9 IDI. Apparently it was in service until 5 years ago well maintained and used at a school then has just been run around the block to keep batteries...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-11-2020, 07:18 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Is it a terrible idea to buy a bus with a rebuilt...

Is it a terrible idea to buy a bus with a rebuilt engine?44382
Found this shuttle with 90k miles and a rebuilt engine. Exactly what I’m looking for as long as mechanically it doesn’t suck has a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-07-2020, 02:33 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
^^^^ thank you so much

^^^^ thank you so much
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-07-2020, 01:26 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Gotcha this is a 351 Windsor. In my search I...

Gotcha this is a 351 Windsor. In my search I came across a crazy clean e250 van which I really love but is going for an asking price of 4.7k and in Cali so to lock it down I would likely have to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-06-2020, 10:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
44207 I found a pretty sweet econoline with a...

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I found a pretty sweet econoline with a 351 in it. Engine sounds like it’s reliable from what I’ve read. Will it be powerful enough? And would there be anything I would want to do as...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-30-2020, 11:44 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
^^^ so I want the 5.7l gasser because there are...

^^^ so I want the 5.7l gasser because there are tons of parts and it’s very common. 7.4 doesn’t suck but isn’t great. I know nothing about the new gas engines but I’ll stay away. The 2003 Minotaur...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-30-2020, 10:46 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
I had it in my head that it was a 6.5 so thank...

I had it in my head that it was a 6.5 so thank you for that reality check. I’m going to check out the Minotaur tomorrow so it might end up being that bus after all
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-30-2020, 01:25 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
Definitely. The seller just said he was firm on...

Definitely. The seller just said he was firm on 1700 haha so definitely going to let that one go. May check out the Minotaur tomorrow. Unless it’s crazy clean probably wont be really interested. ...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-29-2020, 06:28 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 8,272
Posted By Gabo
43927 43928 How do I know what kind of rust...

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How do I know what kind of rust areas are an issue? Is this an issue?

Also the trans is an e40d. From what I gathered they’re not the best. What do you guys think?
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