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Forum: Electrical, Charging and Solar 06-28-2019, 07:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,112
Posted By reedy
You should be reading about 13.5 volts on a good ...

You should be reading about 13.5 volts on a good battery.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-27-2019, 09:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 3,188
Posted By reedy
If you figure out what to do for more fuel tank ...

If you figure out what to do for more fuel tank I would like to see what you do. I have the same problem of a small tank.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 06-01-2019, 07:28 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,983
Posted By reedy
Id like to hear more about this subject

Id like to hear more about this subject
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 05-23-2019, 09:45 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,757
Posted By reedy
I bought my bus from Greg almost 7 years ago....

I bought my bus from Greg almost 7 years ago. I've only had a little brake work and and one tire come apart in 6 years and 8 months . He advertises the best used busses not the cheapest ones. If you...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-12-2019, 10:01 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 40,989
Posted By reedy
How Much did they cost? I like the looks of them.

How Much did they cost? I like the looks of them.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-09-2019, 10:19 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 40,989
Posted By reedy
I just saw your post about safety. what I did is...

I just saw your post about safety. what I did is double strong compared to what Thomas had for the stock seat. Thomas had I/8" plate and 5/16" bolts. I put in 3/8" plate and 3/8 inch bolts with flat...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 05-09-2019, 10:09 PM
Replies: 277
Views: 40,989
Posted By reedy
Yep that's it. I have it mounted on a 3/8" thick...

Yep that's it. I have it mounted on a 3/8" thick plate to make it fit the adj. school bus seat base. It works good after 5 years of use. if I remember right we had to move the seat an inch or two to...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-08-2019, 01:04 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,232
Posted By reedy
See I told you it would work. This site has mucho...

See I told you it would work. This site has mucho info on it. It also has some well meaning folks who have never traveled 100 miles. Any way I can see from your photos That you are out there DOING...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-04-2019, 05:07 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,232
Posted By reedy
Don't know about that . in 64 model vehicles...

Don't know about that . in 64 model vehicles there were no fan clutch fans. If mine was running all the time, I would replace the fan clutch fan.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-03-2019, 11:56 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,232
Posted By reedy
Triangle Piece in the bus and never had a problem...

Triangle Piece in the bus and never had a problem with over heating The bike has plenty of air holes in it to cool the radiator. The 650 Yamaha weighed about 450 pounds if memory serves. The added...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-03-2019, 11:44 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 20,232
Posted By reedy
I have actually done this. I took the front...

I have actually done this. I took the front bumper off a 64 GMC 66 passenger 11 rows of seats bus . Welded on 3' x3" by 1/4" angle iron to the front of the frame channels , Welded 6" x 2' Channel...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 04-29-2019, 05:16 AM
Replies: 277
Views: 40,989
Posted By reedy
Northern hardware has a good swivel for seats for...

Northern hardware has a good swivel for seats for about 80 bucks best as I remember.
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 04-06-2019, 07:51 PM
Replies: 37
Views: 3,713
Posted By reedy
I am wheelchair bound and I use my Ford/Thomas ...

I am wheelchair bound and I use my Ford/Thomas shortie for all transportation needs.In my 6th year in this rig and think it was the best choice for me. A full sized handicaped van was from 30 to 50...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-29-2019, 12:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 6,466
Posted By reedy
You probably won't need a CDL to drive any bus....

You probably won't need a CDL to drive any bus. When you buy it it becomes a personal vehicle, not for Hire , and not technical a "school bus" any more. The CDL is for commercial vehicles and...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 03-06-2019, 11:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,950
Posted By reedy
Try National Genera Insurance Co.(old GMAC) I...

Try National Genera Insurance Co.(old GMAC) I pay about $300 a year.
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 02-27-2019, 07:32 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 11,180
Posted By reedy
Water in wall is almost sure to be coming...

Water in wall is almost sure to be coming around windows.The windshield is probably where the front leak is coming from. If not look in the overhead at the top lights.
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-18-2019, 06:56 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,631
Posted By reedy
If you are going to hang 3000 lbs. off The...

If you are going to hang 3000 lbs. off The outside of the bus are you planning on driving this bus much or perhaps just around one city? That would be a very unbalanced load , specially when you turn...
Forum: Ford Drivetrain 02-17-2019, 03:03 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 6,631
Posted By reedy
No one has asked you how much your Stage weighs....

No one has asked you how much your Stage weighs. I would like to know the requirements for the stage. Will it be built from aluminum or steel? Will it fold up on the side? I would stay away from the...
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-09-2019, 02:35 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,503
Posted By reedy
I live on my farm.

I live on my farm.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 02-04-2019, 07:53 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 5,503
Posted By reedy
Leah I've been messing with busses since the mid...

Leah I've been messing with busses since the mid 70's. Sounds like you have jumped in with both feet. That is the way to do it. Welcome to the forum.
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-24-2018, 02:54 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 743
Posted By reedy
Welcome to the site. old school schoolie

Welcome to the site. old school schoolie
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 12-06-2018, 01:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,681
Posted By reedy
More power to you for jumping in. I built a 66...

More power to you for jumping in. I built a 66 pas. GMC Bluebird in 75 when I was about 22. I drove it from Tennessee to the West Coast two times, New Orleans 4 times and Texas once Florida 2 times...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 11-21-2018, 05:51 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 4,490
Posted By reedy
I've towed from coast to coast a few times . You...

I've towed from coast to coast a few times . You won't know its bac there if it is a light car. Never tried a trailer but it should be easy. I did lose a Volkswagen bug into a cotton field in North...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-29-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,781
Posted By reedy
Every time I recommended a mechanic to a friend,...

Every time I recommended a mechanic to a friend, I lost my friend.
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 10-27-2018, 07:01 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,460
Posted By reedy
Try longer bolts and 2 1/2"Plate shims

Try longer bolts and 2 1/2"Plate shims
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