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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2017, 11:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,765
Posted By iProgramStuff
That's a good tip; I keep accidentally calling it...

That's a good tip; I keep accidentally calling it Reflectix when I actually mean foil-backed bubble wrap. It's like how some people call "tissue paper" Kleenex. It is likely I will not actually use...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 06-07-2017, 11:39 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 12,765
Posted By iProgramStuff
It's 2017 and Nat still hasn't found the time to...

It's 2017 and Nat still hasn't found the time to type. Jeeze!

This is easily found on Google (it's how I stumbled upon it today). Maybe we could make this thread more exhaustive.

I for one am...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-12-2017, 06:47 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
The gasket manifold work should be getting done...

The gasket manifold work should be getting done this Friday! I hope to be posting some good news soon :) the number one variable is whether or not the bolts break. If they don't, the replacement is...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-18-2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
I just got some bad news that I wanted to share....

I just got some bad news that I wanted to share. Haven't talked to the mechanic or anyone else yet (including Google).

Basically, got the bus towed to a mechanic on Monday (March 13th) for a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-16-2017, 02:27 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
I can't legally drive it because it has no...

I can't legally drive it because it has no insurance. I can't get insurance atm because my intended use is a motorhome, and it is not titled as a motorhome. The alternative is insuring it as a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-07-2017, 10:19 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Hey guys, I made a collection of all of my...

Hey guys,

I made a collection of all of my photos so far with some captions and ordered them all the best I could...or felt like it haha :)

It's on Facebook but you can view it without an...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-27-2017, 10:39 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
I will spend some time this week working on the...

I will spend some time this week working on the design / layout of the bus and can post my sketches here for you guys to see and input if so inclined :)

It is becoming more important because when...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-25-2017, 12:14 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Will come back with pictures and updates on my...

Will come back with pictures and updates on my bus on-goings...but I wanted to just get back to Fireratt :)

I was just outside and measured the back door. It was about 33" inches wide and 4.5'...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2017, 02:48 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
The North York area is where I work...I have 2...

The North York area is where I work...I have 2 places to stay (one in Hamilton and one in Toronto), but I think I'm technically homeless. Soon, the bus will be my home :)

@Fireratt, you want the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-19-2017, 07:22 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
In the future, near the top: Thread Tools ->...

In the future, near the top:
Thread Tools -> Subscribe to this thread (mine says unsubscribe). I think comments just automagically subscribe you. It's still nice to hear from you though! Are you in...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-19-2017, 07:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
The bus runs!!! It was the vandal lock in the...

The bus runs!!! It was the vandal lock in the back that made the buzz. I can confirm this 100%.

So that prevented start initially, then while trying to fix that I must have killed the battery...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-18-2017, 09:09 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
That's a better use than sending to a scrapper...

That's a better use than sending to a scrapper for sure, but I didn't have the luxury of keeping it around (I can't keep my bus here, either..haha)

Does anyone know how to remove those side...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-15-2017, 06:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Thanks Newbies, but we're about a week ahead of...

Thanks Newbies, but we're about a week ahead of your post :)

I haven't taken it to a garage yet but I intend to soon...I need to get it safetied. We've got the plywood out, was a PITA because of...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-15-2017, 08:14 AM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Right? Props to Dad. Without him this project...

Right? Props to Dad. Without him this project would be going much slower, and it would essentially be just me on the project...he is keeping my morale up.

Him and this forum...don't know what I...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-15-2017, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
Wow this forum is amazing. It's been my top...

Wow this forum is amazing. It's been my top resource for this conversion and fixing this issue by far.

I will definitely keep you updated on my progress...but,

' I also noticed you have a...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-14-2017, 02:45 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Power tools are fun :) Such a change from...

Power tools are fun :)

Such a change from typing code..I was angle grinding under the bus using sandpaper to shield my face. Don't tell mom.
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 02-14-2017, 12:01 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 5,504
Posted By iProgramStuff
Been wondering this too. I will live in my bus...

Been wondering this too. I will live in my bus full time and plan to have some jacks on hand to level out the bus if needed. Was wondering what points to put the jacks under..up to 4 of 'em, likely...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-13-2017, 08:21 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
Do you think the alarm stop going off because the...

Do you think the alarm stop going off because the battery got low? Or some other reason (like the wire moved?)
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-13-2017, 08:20 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
If one of the wires in the engine was touching...

If one of the wires in the engine was touching the frame, would that drain the battery or possibly create the same symptom that the emergency doors being open creates, thus turning on that alarm?
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-13-2017, 08:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
I agree...going forward I will do 1 electrical...

I agree...going forward I will do 1 electrical change at a time and make sure it still starts. I will have to look at every wire I cut...a few were lost in the engine. I'll also charge the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-13-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Thanks..been looking through that and it does...

Thanks..been looking through that and it does seem really helpful! I'll keep it open 24/7.

I found a picture of the mangled seats I never posted:...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-13-2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Does anyone have some good reading resources to...

Does anyone have some good reading resources to learn about my bus a bit more? I want to understand how the engine works, the electrical components, and these silly safety features.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-13-2017, 02:59 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 16,041
Posted By iProgramStuff
Thanks! I'll post this weekend's updates when I...

Thanks! I'll post this weekend's updates when I am home. The bus is currently stuck though, I think I might have an open ended wire causing a short somewhere? I got a red light + buzzer warning and...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-12-2017, 03:19 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
Okay so I've not got it fixed yet....but some...

Okay so I've not got it fixed yet....but some weird behavior. The buzzing went away recently and it allowed me to try starting the engine. It made some noises but sounded like a dead battery. I tried...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-12-2017, 09:50 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 9,220
Posted By iProgramStuff
Could this be caused by a short? We cut the wires...

Could this be caused by a short? We cut the wires in the mirrors when we removed them...I can't find them now, they are somewhere in the engine. I think it was for heat?

What are the usual...
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