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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-07-2016, 05:48 PM
Replies: 80
Views: 13,503
Posted By daddyoften
Looks good, what did you use for the metal? Sorry...

Looks good, what did you use for the metal? Sorry if you already stated it somewhere
Eric

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 09-05-2016, 09:47 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,468
Posted By daddyoften
Technically your wheels are called "Dayton's" I...

Technically your wheels are called "Dayton's" I didn't look closely but if you have them in the rear they can be very hard to get to run straight. Meaning if someone were to follow you your wheels...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-01-2016, 10:33 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 211,101
Posted By daddyoften
That's where I usually like the cruise, hit a...

That's where I usually like the cruise, hit a long hill, lock the cruise on and let the governor restrict the diesel back and it climbs the hill safely and at full throttle allowed. On a diesel...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-01-2016, 07:03 PM
Replies: 506
Views: 211,101
Posted By daddyoften
Do you have any problems with the cruise kicking...

Do you have any problems with the cruise kicking out on you on a hill that slows you down? I know some cruises have a tolerance of only 5-10mph and will "cancel" if that's exceeded from what speed is...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-26-2016, 08:06 AM
Replies: 70
Views: 10,875
Posted By daddyoften
Black and white movies? Not you are a colorist?...

Black and white movies? Not you are a colorist? Don't like color movies? ! Gosh lol
I bought the first bus I found, a 68 4107 gmc. I love it! Go for it! You only live once. And yes, back in the day...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 07-24-2016, 10:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,973
Posted By daddyoften
Quality quality quality! And safety! If you...

Quality quality quality! And safety!
If you build the bus yourself you will know exactly how it goes together, comes apart, and what to fix. You can build it just like you want. My mom keeps...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-21-2016, 04:01 PM
Replies: 88
Views: 23,327
Posted By daddyoften
Check your ground wire for your fuel gauge,...

Check your ground wire for your fuel gauge, typically one of the 5 screws securing the sending unit in the top of your tank. Sounds like it's not making a good contact

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-10-2016, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,611
Posted By daddyoften
Ohmite makes electronic controls. As much as the...

Ohmite makes electronic controls. As much as the throttle control sounds good I don't think this is that. I think it is some sort of rheostat that would control the brightness or speed of...
Forum: Skoolie Life 07-08-2016, 11:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,503
Posted By daddyoften
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Shaka

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Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 05-21-2016, 01:34 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 22,314
Posted By daddyoften
Anything is possible with enough money. I've...

Anything is possible with enough money. I've never done this kind of conversion but I'm betting it's very expensive.
Why do you feel bad driving a diesel? ? ? They are more efficient for power than...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-21-2016, 01:17 PM
Replies: 396
Views: 73,689
Posted By daddyoften
So I've just skimmed this thread so I'm sorry if...

So I've just skimmed this thread so I'm sorry if this already came up....
A 3000k inverter for that price is pretty good but make sure you get a pure-sine wave inverter. It's much cleaner power and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-09-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,647
Posted By daddyoften
Darn auto correct, I meant e350 Eric Sent...

Darn auto correct, I meant e350
Eric

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-09-2016, 02:04 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 978
Posted By daddyoften
I have a used onan 4.5k gas gen that I want to...

I have a used onan 4.5k gas gen that I want to upgrade to about a 7k+ diesel gen. I got this gas one with my bus and haven't had a chance to check it out. I should do that now that the weather is...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-09-2016, 01:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 10,647
Posted By daddyoften
I painted the bottom half of a 3350 shuttle bus...

I painted the bottom half of a 3350 shuttle bus with inron(sp) paint and it turned out real nice. I'm sure I'm spelling that paint name wrong but it is very durable paint. The owner then had the bus...
Forum: International | Navistar Drivetrain 04-18-2016, 05:17 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,896
Posted By daddyoften
I know a heavy haul company here that runs 15w40...

I know a heavy haul company here that runs 15w40 in his diff's and manual trannies. I've also seen 15w40 used from the factory in some automatic transmissions on loaders.
Eric

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Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 04-13-2016, 09:41 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,427
Posted By daddyoften
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Si

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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-12-2016, 09:42 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 12,699
Posted By daddyoften
Ditto! :-) Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk

Ditto! :-)

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Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-10-2016, 09:09 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,679
Posted By daddyoften
I have not done it but I have dealt with "red...

I have not done it but I have dealt with "red dot" They make aftermarket a/c systems. They have belt driven, electric motor driven, hydraulic driven and more systems. Check them out. I don't have...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-10-2016, 04:46 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 17,901
Posted By daddyoften
I like air ride seats. You can get a new one from...

I like air ride seats. You can get a new one from any truck shop like Peterbilt, kenworth, Mac....
I've also seen used take outs at these shops as well at a reduced price
Eric

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Forum: Detroit Diesel Drivetrain 04-05-2016, 11:33 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 8,496
Posted By daddyoften
It will be a 8v71 and it actually producing 317hp...

It will be a 8v71 and it actually producing 317hp would mean it's turboed along with supercharged. It's a two cycle engine so it requires the supercharger. It's getting harder and harder to find...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 04-02-2016, 08:36 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,984
Posted By daddyoften
Anything is possible but if it's feasible that's...

Anything is possible but if it's feasible that's another story. You could change out the springs to air bags but that would be quite an undertaking. A better and easier thing would be to install two...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-31-2016, 11:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,398
Posted By daddyoften
Actually they have a gmc 4106. They are similar...

Actually they have a gmc 4106. They are similar in a way but are different units
FWIW
Eric
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 03-29-2016, 11:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,801
Posted By daddyoften
We have AAA, I almost used it once but ended up...

We have AAA, I almost used it once but ended up not because they couldn't get a flat trailer out to me in time. My couch can't be pulled by the front axle by a tow truck. The thing I learned is to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-28-2016, 10:31 AM
Replies: 185
Views: 73,058
Posted By daddyoften
Great idea! Thank you Eric

Great idea! Thank you
Eric
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 03-27-2016, 06:59 PM
Replies: 185
Views: 73,058
Posted By daddyoften
Very nice! Where did you get the pieces that...

Very nice!
Where did you get the pieces that riveted to the bus, the funnel looking pockets?
Eric
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