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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-07-2008, 12:36 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,863
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Watson 1, so far . . .

Oh, I also just picked up a full set of stainless wheel simulators for $75 !!!

They look great, no more "police car" look for us.

I'll post some pics soon.

Rick
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-07-2008, 12:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,863
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Watson 1, so far . . .

Sorry for the delay guys, I haven't been on here much this year.

The bus progress has started again in earnest. We are just back from a week in the woods, the whole family. Everything went...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-21-2007, 08:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,863
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Watson 1, so far . . .

Around here ( eastern Ontario Canada ) all the 92 and older TC2000 seem to have the flip up door with shutters in front of the intercooler. After 93 they have the two small flat access doors with...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-10-2007, 08:21 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,863
Posted By RichardRWatson
Watson 1, so far . . .

https://www.skoolie.net/gallery2/v/Skoolies/Watson_1/

It's coming along.

I have to get some new pictures posted of the interior. We have two benches with seatbelts, and a table between. Two...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-02-2007, 04:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,357
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Anyone ever used the bifold door as camper door ?

I dove in and modified my door today. I wen the minimalist route for now. I will hopefully get back to it and weld on some smooth sheet metal on the outer surface to replace the middle hinge.
...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-26-2007, 08:22 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,979
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: How did you guys install your roof vents ?

Got the first vent installed tonight. I marked it off from the inside, drilled the four corners, cut out the square with jigsaw with fine metal blade, then trimmed with tinsnips to fit the inside...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-25-2007, 10:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,979
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: How did you guys install your roof vents ?

Excellent help, I hadn't thought of the snips. I was set to use the sawzall but was worried that the blade would go wonky between the two layers and cut crooked.

I would think I'll need to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-24-2007, 08:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 4,979
Posted By RichardRWatson
How did you guys install your roof vents ?

I bought a pair of elixir vents and am wondering if there is a "best practice" for cutting the hole and installing the vent ?

Thanks,

Rick
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-20-2007, 11:04 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 5,841
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Seat removal - best method?

I just went through that process. My bolts were very rusted and some broke off while trying to remove them so I basically finished the job with a grinder. I had a fire extinguisher at hand, and...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-11-2007, 09:14 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,838
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Floor Question ?

Hey, My Skoolie is in for a road safety standards inspection tomorrow morning. Wish me luck . . .

I ended up pulling all the rubber floor out. About 3/16" thick. The plywood was soaked under...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-04-2007, 08:12 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,357
Posted By RichardRWatson
Anyone ever used the bifold door as camper door ?

I did some serious thinking and measuring of the bifold on my TC2000 tonight.

I'm thinking I can flip the door over to get the cross bar low enough for a handle mount from outside, turn the hinge...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-03-2007, 08:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,838
Posted By RichardRWatson
Re: Floor Question ?

Thanks for the replies guys.

I think I'll pull up the rubber ! I was hoping that it was thicker than 1/8" but every bit helps I guess.

I was thinking cheapo laminate also. Wondering if I...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-03-2007, 09:06 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,838
Posted By RichardRWatson
Floor Question ?

Hi, Wondering what people are doing with thier floors. I am about 6' tall, and just have clearance in my newlt purchased TC2000. I'm wanting to install Laminate floor, but the 1/2 inch will...
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