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Michael Merbach
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
06-27-2010, 03:38 PM
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Rear Bi-fold doors
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Michael Merbach
Re: Rear Bi-fold doors
I mocked up a roll up door. this will work good for cars but I want to still get a truck (lifted scout inside).
I am thinking of a complete new back wall. (I like the ladies look)
Mike
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-18-2009, 12:08 PM
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Car hauler / RV school bus
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48,743
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Car hauler / RV school bus
HI SDI, My first bus hauled a 5600# IH scout around to tractor pulls with 1800# of tractor weights hanging off the front of the bumper.
My first Hauler, had a beaver tailed back end that was open,...
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Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-18-2009, 12:02 PM
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Car hauler / RV school bus
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48,743
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Car hauler / RV school bus
Thanks steve, that is just push i needed to reach the sawzall.
I was concerned that the doors would be wiggley and Gappy. Yours looks like they seal up quite good.
Thanks for taking time to...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-05-2009, 08:13 PM
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Old Skool prepping for Ice fishing
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2,932
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Old Skool prepping for Ice fishing
That is amazing. on the 30 inches of Ice we could park the busses quite close.
I can't wait to go weigh the bus.
thanks Mike
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Conversion General Discussions
03-02-2009, 09:10 PM
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Old Skool prepping for Ice fishing
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2,932
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Old Skool prepping for Ice fishing
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I have seen the big rigs... I grew up in Oshkosh.. Did you take your bus out on Winnie? I drove down Hwy 151 yesterday and still alot of vehicles and shacks out there on the east shore...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
02-04-2009, 05:51 PM
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Old Skool prepping for Ice fishing
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2,932
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Old Skool prepping for Ice fishing
Old Skool, Are you still on for the fishing trip.?
I am in Appleton and I am debating if I should run my skoolie out on WInnebago or not.
I have been out on the west shore for the Ice races and...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-12-2009, 08:21 PM
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Car hauler / RV school bus
Views:
48,743
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Car hauler / RV school bus
Thanks for the offer, I am commited to finishing this project. I know once I cut into it it will turn out fine but I am being lazy as it is pissing cold here in WI.
right now it is looking like...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
12-31-2008, 09:38 PM
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Car hauler / RV school bus
Views:
48,743
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Car hauler / RV school bus
Dan Your web site is great, I have been there... Look in the news section right?
If I remember Fool bus built by a redneck......8-) or :D
When you chopped your frame did you put the top of...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
12-31-2008, 09:27 PM
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Rear Bi-fold doors
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2,998
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Rear Bi-fold doors
I thought about the box van body idea back when I was looking for a beverage truck to convert. (lower frame)
Every time I kick the box idea around now I find myself wanting to lower the rear of...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
12-31-2008, 01:44 PM
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4
Rear Bi-fold doors
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2,998
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Rear Bi-fold doors
I *need* to be able to get my rally car into my skoolie. My first *Hauler* had a beaver tailed open rearend. I am wanting the full body this time and originally planned a roll up or roll down door....
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
12-23-2008, 12:36 PM
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Car hauler / RV school bus
Views:
48,743
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Car hauler / RV school bus
HI Steve x Very cool Modification thanks for sharing, I need to see your Bi fold rear doors up close and personal.
I am Mentally begining the same project for my Rally car/ hauler. Semi or Tractor...
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-24-2008, 09:26 PM
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Truck doors on a skoolie?
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3,017
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Truck doors on a skoolie?
Yes, that came to me after I found just the perfect doors.I found truck doors that have the window proportional to the rest of the bus. when I went back to the Semi tractor salvage yard, I could not...
Forum:
Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-23-2008, 05:18 PM
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National School Bus Yellow
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19,840
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: National School Bus Yellow
Ditto here Pat,
In Wisconsin I recently (august 08') had my Project inspected, I converted the middle brake light and Officer ___________ stated Nope.
Chassis lights are chassis lights.
...
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Conversion Tutorials and How-to's
09-23-2008, 05:08 PM
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Truck doors on a skoolie?
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3,017
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Truck doors on a skoolie?
Yes, I want to move the folding door to the rear just fore of the axle.
Install two Normal or Semi tractor doors. Hell maybe even make it a quad cab.
I moved the heater, rerouted the wiring and...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-23-2008, 05:01 PM
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The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate
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479,426
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate
Well I looked into my pipe dream a little more. Balloon Fabric still eludes me,so I went retail so to say and inquired with a local Awning company. I was kind of surprised to learn that Rip stop...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
09-05-2008, 06:26 PM
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The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate
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479,426
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: The Millicent Chronicles; two foot roof raise, big tailgate
Elliot I am new to this forum thing, I am a bit of a lurker (shy), I am preparing my second skoolie, I am a motorsport fan (rally racing) and truely dig the kinetic thing.
Now on point. I am...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
08-06-2008, 06:21 PM
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Drag race car
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1,803
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Re: Drag race car
Mr. Parker, Great website I struggled to find the archives right off but they are there.
I am considering a stacker type back door for loading and lifting our Rally cars. I intend to haul two...
Forum:
Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
08-06-2008, 06:10 PM
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Wisconsin Registration
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8,730
Posted By
Michael Merbach
Ditto on WI
Hello Mr. Experience, I finally got around to registering my second bus in WI . the first was many years ago and I survived the State patrol inspection of the fabulous five items on the affidavit...
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