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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-04-2021, 08:16 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 794
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Lightbulb Use ceiling panels for floor?

Hello all! After pulling up my relatively rotten subfloor, I found these very thin sheets of metal screwed into the frame of the bus. They are flimsy AF. Once I unscrewed them and lifted them out, I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-28-2021, 09:06 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,459
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Nuclear warheads lol that whole bit :rofl: ...

Nuclear warheads lol that whole bit :rofl:
Thanks for explaining about it not stretching and shearing. That’s good reasoning for me not to use it.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-28-2021, 08:57 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,459
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Lame. You could just not go there, that’d be a...

Lame.
You could just not go there, that’d be a better choice.
-in response to s2mikon.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-27-2021, 05:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Yea…That’s what I was worried about. I was hoping...

Yea…That’s what I was worried about. I was hoping it was superficial but I guess that’s unlikely.
So a grounding issue… like there was excess static charge while the heater was running or...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-27-2021, 05:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,459
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Thank you all for your input!! I worked out my...

Thank you all for your input!! I worked out my situation to give me more time to do this right. So I’m going with the more permanent options. Also, gives me time to amp up the waterproofing on the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-27-2021, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 811
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Random (grounding?) wire on heater

Hi! I have a 6 window shorty and not sure what this wire is. I’m including a pic of this random wire that connects a screw from the on board heater housing to the floorboard bolt on the back seat. ...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-20-2021, 11:43 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,459
Posted By Gatheringminds7
That’s my conundrum: I don’t want to use super...

That’s my conundrum: I don’t want to use super permanent for this stage, Bc I would like to remove eventually. I just don’t have time now for this aesthetic change. Trying to keep it simple and quick...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-20-2021, 11:36 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,459
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Heard that lol

Heard that lol
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-20-2021, 11:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,459
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Silicone vs polyurethane vs automotive sealer

Aright y’all. Everyone seems to disagree on silicone vs polyurethane vs automotive sealant. I just want to buy one and I’m so tired of reading all the back and forth. Some of you scoff at silicone...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-08-2021, 11:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,400
Posted By Gatheringminds7
I’m trying out screen lines with Velcro, easy to...

I’m trying out screen lines with Velcro, easy to detach and open emergency window then attach screen again. Voilà!
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-30-2021, 08:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Hi! thanks for replying! Great diagram, easy to...

Hi! thanks for replying! Great diagram, easy to understand, but I'm also not seeing any buses with GCWR weights on them. So did you look it up through chevy's website? What search terms did you use?...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-30-2021, 08:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
You have a Shuttle! that's exactly the kind I've...

You have a Shuttle! that's exactly the kind I've been gravitating toward. How did you find out what the load capacity is? I'm not seeing it on the tag that shows all the GVWR/GAWR stuff on it (i...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-30-2021, 08:03 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Hi! thanks for replying! So I do have a question...

Hi! thanks for replying! So I do have a question about what you mean by 1 ton, that's a thousand lbs right? I was assuming most buses were much more than 1 ton. Could i ask you to explain this? (tell...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-30-2021, 07:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Hi! thanks for replying! So what I'm...

Hi! thanks for replying! So what I'm understanding is that the front engine means that the frame is better for towing bc it runs the full length of the bus, unlike a rear engine. This part i dont...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-30-2021, 07:31 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
So theses type C's your talking about are the...

So theses type C's your talking about are the longer busses, like 40ft? I've seen more people tow with that size bus than the smaller one. it seems like it's because the smaller buses are about maxed...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-30-2021, 07:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Gatheringminds7
i googled Chevrolet Express 3500, it's a van! and...

i googled Chevrolet Express 3500, it's a van! and it tows! that's an option?! I assumed vans wouldnt tow. great find.
and good lookin out on the Transmission cooler, i'll add that to my ever...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-30-2021, 07:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By Gatheringminds7
that was funny about doing it better alone than...

that was funny about doing it better alone than with help, i'm the same. i think there is less pressure doing some of these challenging things alone than with someone watching and "helping" lol
It's...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-30-2021, 06:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By Gatheringminds7
hi! thanks for replying! I work mostly in the...

hi! thanks for replying! I work mostly in the midwest area, hoping to expand west and north, isnt that the dream lol What area were you workin in? and if you dont mind me askin: why are you an 'EX'...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-27-2021, 10:22 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
I read that they were heavier bc of the...

I read that they were heavier bc of the batteries? which kinda makes sense.
I have not picked out a bus yet. I'm struggling on making such a big decision. I've made most of my other smaller...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-27-2021, 10:15 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
definitely agree on getting a dolly with electric...

definitely agree on getting a dolly with electric breaks, I think it's well worth the extra money to keep safe and nicer to the bus' breaks. Thank you for the recommendation of Roadmaster!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-27-2021, 10:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Hi! Thank you for your reply on this thread too,...

Hi! Thank you for your reply on this thread too, i copied the first part of my other reply and added some at the end..."I have a 2011 prius, and from what I understand it can be towed by the 2 front...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-27-2021, 10:01 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Hi! Thank you for your reply! I have a 2011...

Hi! Thank you for your reply! I have a 2011 prius, and from what I understand it can be towed by the 2 front wheels. I looked in the owners manual and it only says that it can NOT be towed with all 4...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-27-2021, 07:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 998
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Shortbus/Shuttle to Tow a car

Hi Skoolie Rockstars! I'm an archaeologist and travel for my job. I am looking to convert a bus/shuttle that is less than 30 feet (preferably 26ish ft) and tow my 3100lb car behind it. I know it...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-27-2021, 07:43 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 810
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Traveling Archaeologist/Budding Skoolie Fanatic

I've drawn my blueprints, bought solar, DIY'd a pooper, and SO READY to buy a bus. BUT I'm needing to tow my car so I an get to work once I'm parked. I'm hoping to go small, around 26ish ft, no more...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 01-27-2021, 07:29 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,421
Posted By Gatheringminds7
Shortbus/Shuttle to Tow a car

Hi Skoolie Rockstars! I'm an archaeologist and travel for my job. I am looking to convert a bus/shuttle that is less than 30 feet (preferably 26ish ft) and tow my 3100lb car behind it. I know it...
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