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Forum: Conversion General Discussions

05-05-2017, 10:10 AM

Replies: 39

Roof Raisers: Windows?

Views: 7,246

Posted By coach21

I put in 7 rv windows after I raised my roof. I...

I put in 7 rv windows after I raised my roof. I bought all mine from a guy that works on rv's and sells spare parts. I bought (2x3 ft roughly) big sliders for about $100 each, and then some that were...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

02-22-2017, 09:45 AM

Replies: 30

Covering up roof emergency hatch

Views: 10,988

Posted By coach21

Where did you get the plexiglass? How did you...

Where did you get the plexiglass? How did you install it? I was thinking about doing this to let in some more natural light.

Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's

02-22-2017, 09:42 AM

Replies: 3

Skoolie process - Start to finish

Views: 5,249

Posted By coach21

I think you will find that people do it a lot of...

I think you will find that people do it a lot of different ways. My personal experience has been that each step takes me 2-3 times longer than I originally planned. I thought putting insulation down...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

12-09-2016, 09:37 AM

Replies: 7

Rivets for skinning the bus

Views: 4,032

Posted By coach21

What about bolts? If I am having to predrill...

What about bolts? If I am having to predrill holes for the rivets, why not just use bolts? It would keep me from buying a rivet gun, bigger compressor, etc. Just an idea. Wondered what other people...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

11-29-2016, 10:46 AM

Replies: 7

Rivets for skinning the bus

Views: 4,032

Posted By coach21

Rivets for skinning the bus

What type of rivets would you suggest I use to skin my bus? I have seen where people have used blind rivets and solid rivets. I just wanted to know what you would recommend.

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

11-28-2016, 09:39 AM

Replies: 13

Arkansas Father Son project

Views: 3,180

Posted By coach21

I have family in Conway and Fayetteville and I am...

I have family in Conway and Fayetteville and I am in that area every few months. I would love to see other peoples builds. I post most of my updates on instagram, jeddoeslife.

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

11-18-2016, 10:37 AM

Replies: 16

Material for roof raise!?

Views: 9,341

Posted By coach21

I cut a piece of the rib out and took it to a...

I cut a piece of the rib out and took it to a local metal shop so I could get square tubing that would fit inside. I had them cut me 20 pieces, each piece being 46 inches long. I raised my roof 20...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

10-11-2016, 11:22 AM

Replies: 2

Type of steel

Views: 1,487

Posted By coach21

Type of steel

I have raised my roof and am now in the process of buying sheets of steel to skin the bus. Should I use hot rolled or cold rolled steel? The price difference is only $2 so that's not an issue. I just...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

08-04-2016, 04:16 PM

Replies: 13

Arkansas Father Son project

Views: 3,180

Posted By coach21

We are in Marion, right by West Memphis. But my...

We are in Marion, right by West Memphis. But my wife is from Conway and we are there often visiting her family. I would love to come by sometime and see your bus. I just followed you guys on...

Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects

07-02-2016, 06:21 PM

Replies: 13

Arkansas Father Son project

Views: 3,180

Posted By coach21

Arkansas Father Son project

https://www.skoolie.net/attachments/photobucket/img_154069_985524243bd7004b1fccc16a7ad7d171.jpg (https://s1146.photobucket.com/user/jeddavis1/media/IMG_1393_zpsvkhj5heb.jpg.html)

Here is the...

Forum: Conversion General Discussions

07-01-2016, 10:22 AM

Replies: 7

Newly Purchased Skoolie - Tips for removing rivets and floor

Views: 3,432

Posted By coach21

I used a 4 inch angle grinder. It worked well but...

I used a 4 inch angle grinder. It worked well but it did take me about 16 discs/blades.

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

06-08-2016, 05:56 PM

Replies: 13

Flat nose Bus Specs-- Need advice

Views: 3,583

Posted By coach21

I was looking at these as well. Do you think they...

I was looking at these as well. Do you think they would be a good bus to buy?

Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains

02-25-2016, 12:22 PM

Replies: 2

Comparision

Views: 1,216

Posted By coach21

Comparision

All things being relatively equal, which is better? An 89 Chevrolet with a Detroit 8.2 L or a 98 Thomas Cummings 5.9 L? Thanks for any insights!

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