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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-23-2023, 01:45 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 587
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Skoolie Project

I have a 1999 Thomas Freightliner bus. It has the 5.9 Cummins with about 125,000 miles. I have raised the roof 18 inches, and treated the floor and then installed 1.5" hard board and 5/8" plywood. I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-06-2021, 04:41 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 633
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Electrical Safety Imterlock

I have a 99 Thomas Freightliner with a 5.9 Cummins. I jumped the shark and removed all safety windows and rear door without understanding the interlock. I can't get it to turn over now and it is over...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-03-2021, 01:34 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 10-03-2021, 11:41 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 931
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Roof coating

I was planning on using white tropicool to coat my bus roof but after looking at the price per coverage area I am looking for something similar but a little more cost effective. Any ideas?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2021, 06:56 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,263
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Thank you both for the replies. Pretty obvious...

Thank you both for the replies. Pretty obvious now that you point it out.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-08-2021, 06:37 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 6,263
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Bathroom Toilet

If a person decides that they want to go with a flushing toilet and black tank, is there any reason to use a cheap RV toilet instead of plumbing an actual residential toilet?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-27-2021, 08:46 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 662
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Electric causes bus to not start?

So I have a 99 Thomas with a 5.9. Ran fantastic, put it up on blocks to raise my roof. During the roof raise I disconnected all overhead wiring (interior lights, speakers, side marker lights and all...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2021, 12:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 6,285
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Windows

Rochey,
Where did you get that window you installed? I am having trouble finding LARGE Windows to complete my roof raise.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-25-2021, 01:21 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,282
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Yes, same gun. The rivets that are on my bus are...

Yes, same gun. The rivets that are on my bus are solid rivets, not blind rivets. Looks like going with the blind may be the way to go I guess. Thank you.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-24-2021, 11:04 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 12,282
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Solid rivets.

I know this is an old thread so I am not sure anyone will see this.....stupid question, I bought the "pro" air rivet gun from Harbor Freight. It says it can handle 1/4" rivets. I bought 1/4" by 1/2"...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-03-2021, 12:33 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 841
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Thomas Roof Raise.

Hey all, getting ready to start cutting my roof off. Does anyone have good photos or discussions on the rear portion of the raise? I am looking at 20" and will start the raise just behind the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-17-2021, 03:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 824
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Can you give us a ballpark figure on kind of...

Can you give us a ballpark figure on kind of pricey?
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-16-2021, 08:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,523
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Windows

Is anyone aware of any aftermarket windows that fit and look original but are higher quality with better insulating capabilities? Seems a waste to spray foam everything but leave all the stock...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-14-2021, 07:33 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,549
Posted By KoehlerFarms
floor sanding

You asked about sand blasting. I started with a grinder and a braided wire wheel on it. The abrasive blaster works drastically better and significantly faster. I am using coal slag as my abrasive. I...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-14-2021, 06:52 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 13,146
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Floor Prep

I started out with the twisted wire brushes on my grinder. It was taking forever and doing a poor job. Bought a medium size "abrasive" blaster and used coal slag to blast the sheetmetal floor. Does a...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 03-13-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 451
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Removing Rear Heater

I am removing my rear heater, partly just to get it out of the way during the prepping and the build (I intend to install a new one once I start my lay out. In the mean time I am completing the loop...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-11-2021, 03:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Thanks

Thank you all for the replies. I have also considered the penny idea for sheer ease. Also, when placing the wooden strips down that frame my floor insulation, does everyone screw them through the...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 03-10-2021, 06:22 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,214
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Preparing Floor

I have seen on many of the conversions where after they pull up the wood floor and are prepping the sheet metal that they spend the time covering every single hole in the floor. What is the purpose?...
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-20-2021, 02:10 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,026
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Will Do. Thank you for the idea.

Will Do. Thank you for the idea.
Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 02-18-2021, 09:24 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,026
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Headlights stay on

Hey group. I bought a 99 Thomas with the 5.9 Cummins a week ago. When I bought it the guy said the battery was dead. Charged it and it started just fine. Drove home, parked and restarted a couple of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-14-2021, 08:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,771
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Musigenesis, Yes the previous comment was for...

Musigenesis,
Yes the previous comment was for you. Thanks for the ideas. I love the drop tub idea. I am trying to avoid a roof raise on my first conversions and intend to use it for a year, if the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-14-2021, 08:11 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Thank you all for the advice. I am sure just like...

Thank you all for the advice. I am sure just like anything else, previous experience is invaluable.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-12-2021, 05:05 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,771
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Did you end up sticking with this build or start...

Did you end up sticking with this build or start over with a new bus? Your pics make me scared to pull my floor now.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-12-2021, 05:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By KoehlerFarms
First Bus, Ready to Convert

Hey group, just bought our first bus today. 1999 Thomas Full size bus with a 5.9 Cummins. Any tips you all have learned that you really wish you knew before you started?
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 01-31-2021, 04:17 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 11,216
Posted By KoehlerFarms
Great idea on donating. Makes sense that the $300...

Great idea on donating. Makes sense that the $300 people are getting doesn't make a difference to them the way it could to someone in need.
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