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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-21-2024, 07:31 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,754
Posted By Retired Roughneck
ya i really like those side doors too! that...

ya i really like those side doors too!
that also would have giving me more access under my bed.
not too mention would be cool to have the back door and side doors open while laying in bed under a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-17-2024, 09:01 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,310
Posted By Retired Roughneck
eventually i will paint mine too. planned on a...

eventually i will paint mine too.
planned on a sky blue.
but i wanna get it done professionally and not rattle canned.
so it will last and look good.

powder coating your rims will look sweet!
...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-14-2024, 05:49 PM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,310
Posted By Retired Roughneck
wow what a thread LOL! awesome build. so i...

wow what a thread LOL!
awesome build.

so i am hoping to disconnect the window alarm & the side sign activation/heater by removing a fuse from the brain above the seat?
i will be trying to find a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-14-2024, 05:03 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 343
Posted By Retired Roughneck
https://parts.tescobus.com/b/exterior/bumpers/bump...

https://parts.tescobus.com/b/exterior/bumpers/bumper-assemblies
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-14-2024, 04:59 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 343
Posted By Retired Roughneck
this may help? its has some links there. ...

this may help?
its has some links there.
...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 04-14-2024, 12:46 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 47,211
Posted By Retired Roughneck
Hey thanks for the Army COE suggestions! my...

Hey thanks for the Army COE suggestions!
my dumb-ass unclicked the Army COE in my app not knowing what it was?
i thought it was something not available to me?
never been to one?
i clicked it in...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-03-2024, 05:58 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 21,754
Posted By Retired Roughneck
Awesome project!

Awesome project!
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-22-2024, 09:23 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 884
Posted By Retired Roughneck
keep up the good home work and check on things. ...

keep up the good home work and check on things.
it never hurts to ask.
its better to be safe than sorry.
i just got legalized last year with RV registration & RV insurance.
for me they mainly...
Forum: On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates 03-21-2024, 11:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 47,211
Posted By Retired Roughneck
we just did a couple thousand miles. we hate...

we just did a couple thousand miles.
we hate parking lots and normally do state and federal parks.
but during the winter most are closed.
sometimes we just stay there anyway in the day area lol....
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-27-2024, 07:29 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,656
Posted By Retired Roughneck
what a awesome bus! i love that wheel base. ...

what a awesome bus!
i love that wheel base.
it will give you more camping options.

i was at a bus fair and one came rolling in.
he turned some tight corners like it was nothing LOL
it was...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-27-2024, 05:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,472
Posted By Retired Roughneck
cool pic! keep the bus rolling during the...

cool pic!
keep the bus rolling during the conversion.
i didnt need the rear heater in my shortie so its gone.
i did leave the hoses and connected them temporarily in the back for circulation and a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-23-2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 599
Posted By Retired Roughneck
sounds like your doing good homework. i stated...

sounds like your doing good homework.
i stated looking for a year and seriously the last 6 months of that.
youll know the right bus when ya see it?
keep in mind busses & shuttles are auctioned off...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-22-2024, 10:56 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 3,371
Posted By Retired Roughneck
nice find! looks clean. im a ford & chevy guy...

nice find! looks clean.
im a ford & chevy guy LOL
its all good.
those LS motors will easily get 200-300k miles if properly maintained.
with a few leaks and changing some sensors along the way....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-12-2024, 01:56 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,153
Posted By Retired Roughneck
i like eastcosatCB,s idea! turn the handlebars...

i like eastcosatCB,s idea!
turn the handlebars the same direction as the front wheel.
hang the two tires on mounted hooks on the ceiling.
simply swing the bike up and secure it with a latch.
so...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-24-2024, 01:14 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 3,289
Posted By Retired Roughneck
ya all the screws on the inside reminds me of a...

ya all the screws on the inside reminds me of a airplane on the outside LOL
awesome job!
its looking great.
enjoy the build.
:campfire:
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-20-2024, 04:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,898
Posted By Retired Roughneck
ya there are some really cool little wood stoves...

ya there are some really cool little wood stoves that are perfect for a bus!

dam i didnt know about the roof raises?
there are some pretty cool ones out there!
i hope they are grandfathered in...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-17-2024, 04:13 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,898
Posted By Retired Roughneck
ya bodywork can be disappointing after all the...

ya bodywork can be disappointing after all the effort if your a average joe.
i just block sand it the best i can, do a primer coat and hope for the best LOL?

make some insurance calls to get a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-15-2024, 06:10 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,898
Posted By Retired Roughneck
we recently were camping off grid where temps got...

we recently were camping off grid where temps got down to 28 degrees. we use a little buddy propane heater on low. after about 6 hrs at night our CM meter would start beeping. after a couple of times...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-09-2024, 10:43 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 766
Posted By Retired Roughneck
yup i agree it may be a broken plastic switch...

yup i agree it may be a broken plastic switch piece stuck in the on position of the collum?

what happens when you turn on the driver side blinker?

the clicking noise you hear would be the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 01-05-2024, 05:35 PM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,898
Posted By Retired Roughneck
awesome weld work! i like the gifts too! ...

awesome weld work!
i like the gifts too!
:campfire:
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 01-05-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,325
Posted By Retired Roughneck
i am new to small diesels. my 6.0 power stroke...

i am new to small diesels.
my 6.0 power stroke is really nice after it was bullet proofed stock with EGR & oil cooler remedies.
people tend to chip & hot rod them which usually causes more...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-30-2023, 09:46 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By Retired Roughneck
sounds like you have your head in the right...

sounds like you have your head in the right place.
ya dont wanna remodel your house and then have the foundation crumble from underneath you LOL!
i actually did my remodel & motor/chassis work at...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-30-2023, 04:58 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 985
Posted By Retired Roughneck
yup my new one seems to be louder than the...

yup my new one seems to be louder than the original one?
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-30-2023, 04:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 975
Posted By Retired Roughneck
you can remove most seats and do some casual...

you can remove most seats and do some casual custom stuff.
make it comfortable in there for anybody.
i take my bus to the hospital sometimes and hang out in it while wife is in therapy.
you could...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-30-2023, 04:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 706
Posted By Retired Roughneck
well hello, conversions are cool because you...

well hello,
conversions are cool because you can design & do whatever you like!
they can be simple or complicated.
be carefull not to get overweight.
be careful not to get in over your head LOL....
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