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Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-09-2017, 02:19 AM
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Doubling-Down With Bus #2
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Speedwagon
What resource were they listed on? Sent from...
What resource were they listed on?
Sent from my HTC 10 using Tapatalk
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Conversion General Discussions
04-10-2016, 07:36 PM
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What are your dimensions?
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Speedwagon
What are your dimensions?
Pondering what size bus I'd eventually like to get. I also need to learn a little bit of Sketchup for work. So I thought I'd work up multiple skoolie layouts in different sizes to get both things...
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Conversion General Discussions
10-23-2015, 08:55 AM
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Colorado Registration questions and insurance.
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Speedwagon
VIN verification should not be needed if it is a...
VIN verification should not be needed if it is a Colorado title. I've only had to do that for our of state vehicles before. If, for some reason, you do need a VIN verification, many Sheriff's offices...
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
10-07-2015, 11:02 PM
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The Finance Bar: A Skoolie used to teach financial skills.
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Speedwagon
The article says that she found a "45 foot gas...
The article says that she found a "45 foot gas guzzler"... but that looks like a very short bus to me, based on the picture in the article and the video. It's only got 5 windows.
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Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions
10-07-2015, 10:48 PM
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Removing paint and prepping for new?
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Speedwagon
Removing paint and prepping for new?
This bus has the standard yellow underneath everything. On top of the yellow is a mural type paint job. No idea how it was done. The roof was untouched by the mural though. On top of that, is a...
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Conversion General Discussions
10-01-2015, 01:01 PM
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Colorado Registration questions and insurance.
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Speedwagon
I'd like to add to this thread, as I've been in...
I'd like to add to this thread, as I've been in touch with the Colorado Department of Revenue recently about their converted RV requirements.
I specifically asked them about a revised statute that...
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
09-28-2015, 12:32 PM
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1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
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Speedwagon
I got under there this morning with a wire...
I got under there this morning with a wire brush:8680
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
09-27-2015, 11:37 PM
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1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
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Speedwagon
So I now know a few more things: I fixed the...
So I now know a few more things:
I fixed the compressor with a $50 kit from amazon. All it needed was some new gaskets to stop leaking.
The transmission is a 545, which is not going to be the...
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
09-27-2015, 10:16 PM
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Colorado meetup?!?!
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Speedwagon
I wanted to get out there. But it wasn't in the...
I wanted to get out there. But it wasn't in the cards. The bouldering bus throttle linkage spring broke Saturday, causing the throttle to stick on. Not super safe.
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
09-27-2015, 02:43 PM
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Wiper arm linkage?
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Speedwagon
Wiper arm linkage?
Anyone know where I can get new wiper arm linkage? The piece that goes through the sheet metal is showing its age. This is an 86 Thomas.
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
09-23-2015, 10:33 PM
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Colorado meetup?!?!
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Speedwagon
I might make a showing with the bouldering bus....
I might make a showing with the bouldering bus. Not sure yet though
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
08-30-2015, 03:52 PM
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Colorado Insurance Disaster!
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Speedwagon
Might I inquire as to what other Colordans are...
Might I inquire as to what other Colordans are paying for insurance on skoolies?
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Mechanical and Drivetrains
08-24-2015, 08:59 PM
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I'm a bit confused by this compressor situation
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Speedwagon
I'm a bit confused by this compressor situation
1986 Thomas-Ford with an 8.2 Detroit in it.
Took it to a shop several months ago, because it was making a hiss-hiss-hiss noise. They determined that it needed a new compressor. So they pulled...
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On the Road | Travel, Trips, Camp Sites, Tailgates
07-14-2015, 10:08 PM
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Colorado meetup?!?!
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Speedwagon
I'd love to come see some conversions!
I'd love to come see some conversions!
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-13-2015, 10:37 PM
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Howdy in Colorado
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Speedwagon
In the general sense, yes. Though because it is...
In the general sense, yes. Though because it is close to the "ground" and no harness or ropes are used, we refer to it as bouldering.
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-13-2015, 08:36 PM
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Howdy in Colorado
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Speedwagon
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vBMQPA7YowI/VaR...
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vBMQPA7YowI/VaRn4jYLq1I/AAAAAAAADg8/4KoYNg22iUA/s720-Ic42/2015-07-01%25252014.29.37.jpg...
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
07-12-2015, 11:49 PM
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1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
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Speedwagon
Found out more about the air system. The shop...
Found out more about the air system. The shop this thing has gone to took apart the compressor a few months ago. They determined it needs a new compressor for some reason. They ordered the wrong one...
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
07-09-2015, 11:42 PM
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1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
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Speedwagon
Ok, thanks
Ok, thanks
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
07-09-2015, 11:39 PM
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1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
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Posted By
Speedwagon
No tach in the bus, but it is floored at the...
No tach in the bus, but it is floored at the time. Where can I find gear info?
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Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
07-09-2015, 07:59 PM
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1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
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4,197
Posted By
Speedwagon
1986 Ford chassis Thomas, with an 8.2 DD
The non-profit I work for had this bus donated to it. It had been converted into a bouldering bus, and we are making good use of it. But it is not without it's problems.
Just took the alternator...
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New Member Intros - Say Hello!
07-09-2015, 07:54 PM
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Howdy in Colorado
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1,954
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Speedwagon
Howdy in Colorado
The non-profit I part time work for got a donated bus in the last year, that was converted into a bouldering bus. Needs some work, but it's hanging in there.
This bus has kind of made me want to...
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