Journey with Confidence RV GPS App RV Trip Planner RV LIFE Campground Reviews RV Maintenance Take a Speed Test Free 7 Day Trial ×

Go Back   School Bus Conversion Resources > Search Forums
Reload this Page Search Results
Skoolie Google
Click Here to Login

Showing results 1 to 21 of 21
Search took 0.01 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Silverwheel
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 05-06-2021, 10:00 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 728
Posted By Silverwheel
Engine Warning?

No, I don't have one - I'm asking if you want to give me one.

I'm looking at a bus with a 6.5-L V8 OHV 16V Turbo Diesel to make it go. I know nothing about this engine other than what I just told...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-29-2021, 10:36 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By Silverwheel
Yeah, while I don't plan to live in it, I had...

Yeah, while I don't plan to live in it, I had planned to take it out there for a few weeks at a time, a few times a year.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-29-2021, 10:07 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By Silverwheel
Hey Pete, Here's what I'm calling "not much...

Hey Pete,
Here's what I'm calling "not much rust"
https://i.imgur.com/z0FvmnT.png

The bus is a 1999 GMC 3500 Corbeil, with a 6.5 GM diesel and an Allison trans.
Since I know nothing that I...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-29-2021, 07:54 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,170
Posted By Silverwheel
- NEWBIE - Should I Buy This Bus?

It's a 1999 GMC 3500 Corbeil. Not much rust, but it's over 200K miles.

Is that mileage a problem? Or should I buy it?

Thanks.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 04-28-2021, 10:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,329
Posted By Silverwheel
NEWBIE - Is there too much rust in this picture?

I see there's some rust, and also a seal that needs replaced.
But is this amount of rust a deal-breaker?
https://i.imgur.com/WR7BaLP.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ApvLemI.jpg

Thanks.
Forum: Forum Admin | Account Help | Suggestion Box 04-28-2021, 10:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,673
Posted By Silverwheel
This is a test. Really it is.

This is a test. Really it is.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-23-2021, 01:31 PM
Replies: 153
Views: 166,377
Posted By Silverwheel
You've got some astounding assumptions, there,...

You've got some astounding assumptions, there, Johan.

"Anybody who wants to convert a bus and is unwilling to do some good searches on the internet about their worries should not have these old...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-23-2021, 10:27 AM
Replies: 153
Views: 166,377
Posted By Silverwheel
Yep, thanks to all. You've convinced me that I...

Yep, thanks to all. You've convinced me that I want nothing to do with building a skoolie. It would break in weird, expensive ways, leaving me with a critical need to find a part that nobody has...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-21-2021, 02:20 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 628
Posted By Silverwheel
Looking at a 2001 Int'l BlueBird 3800

Shopping for a bus to skoolify, I came across one that I'm going to look at this weekend.
Reading up on what I can find (I'm very new at this) I'm guessing that it has a T444E under the hood. Don't...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,710
Posted By Silverwheel
Thanks, Johan. Nope, no airline - emergency...

Thanks, Johan.

Nope, no airline - emergency medical rescue helicopters.

I'm beginning to wonder if I shouldn't wait for a longer but, say a midsize International with 7 windows on a side. This...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-23-2021, 09:30 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,710
Posted By Silverwheel
So, is anyone willing to actually answer the...

So, is anyone willing to actually answer the questions?
Is there such a thing as a diesel E-450?
If I wanted to buy a motorhome would I be in Skoolie Conversion Projects?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-22-2021, 06:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 10,710
Posted By Silverwheel
Thinking about an E-450

So, I've been trying to find the right platform for my skoolie. Given that it's just me and my harps (gotta have a spare) I'm thinking about converting an E-450 Cutaway.
Would this be a mistake?...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-18-2021, 07:30 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,271
Posted By Silverwheel
How to Buy at Auction?

Hi,
Since there's nothing near me that hasn't been eaten by road salt, I'm going to have to go somewhere to get my bus.
When I first decided to convert a skoolie, I was looking for a mid-size, now...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-17-2021, 06:15 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By Silverwheel
Thanks, man. Sounds great, but a 37' bus is just...

Thanks, man. Sounds great, but a 37' bus is just too big for me. I'm even thinking that a midsize might be too much. I may be heading for an activity bus or short bus.
But thanks for the heads-up!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-15-2021, 10:20 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By Silverwheel
Thanks. I could go smaller if I have to, and I...

Thanks. I could go smaller if I have to, and I don't have to buy today or even next week. I wonder if I'll have to spot the ad the day it posts and just get out there.

So, I'm guessing that...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-15-2021, 10:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By Silverwheel
Hey all, So I'm getting closer. It's...

Hey all,

So I'm getting closer. It's looking like I'll be driving out, inspecting and maybe buying a bus and if I do buy one, make a deal for it to stay there while I drive home, fly back, and...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-08-2021, 10:13 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By Silverwheel
Thanks, everyone. That's all good information. ...

Thanks, everyone. That's all good information. A couple of you are making me want to come to the Pac NW, a great place and I have friends on the Left Coast.

Since I'm in Des Moines (which is...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-07-2021, 10:01 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,426
Posted By Silverwheel
A great little Humboldy Hunny! Congratuations!

A great little Humboldy Hunny! Congratuations!
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 03-07-2021, 09:59 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,188
Posted By Silverwheel
Where's My Bus?

As I've said elsewhere, I'm just getting into this and trying to get through the firehose of information.

I'm trying to figure out where to go to get my bus. I live in Des Moines, Iowa, so I'm...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-24-2021, 04:36 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By Silverwheel
Will do - thanks!

Will do - thanks!
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-24-2021, 04:05 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 437
Posted By Silverwheel
Hello! I'm Here to Learn Stuff!

Hi,
I've just decided that I'm going to be buying a bus and building a skoolie. Since I'm going to be living in it for a fair chunk of the year(s), it's important to me to do it right.
It will be...
Showing results 1 to 21 of 21

 
Forum Jump

All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:56 AM.

Contact Us - School Bus Conversions - Archive - Community Rules - Terms of Service - Privacy - Accessibility - RVLife - Top

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.8 Beta 4
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.