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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2009, 11:30 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 3,460
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: My 92 short bus

Yeah that was going to be my suggestion regarding the 8 way flashers. On my bus (an 85 wayne/international) after i took of the red and amber light covers i discovered that those lights are literally...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 02-21-2009, 11:26 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,688
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: Shortbus roof rack question

What I have done in the past is to use angle stock on the roof of the bus, with the open side along the roof line in such a way so that the right angle of the stock is basically flat, and i welded it...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-30-2008, 12:07 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,773
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: flooring

Yeah, sounds like you both did your homework.I had forgotten about offsetting the final floor diagonally to the subfloor, that would definitely help with rigidity. Havent worked with advantech but it...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-29-2008, 11:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,427
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: What you get when an F-16 crashes on a Bus..

Thanks.. it was a crazy fluke.. this older quirky woman i worked with had some odd things at her house, and i forget how she said she came by the canopy, but she was using it as a sort of dog house,...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-29-2008, 11:49 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,794
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: Greetings!

I understand that money can be tight on a bands budget, but can you and your band sleep in your van rig? Is your 10mpg pulling a trailer? If your not sleeping in your van, you have to factor in...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-28-2008, 12:41 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,794
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: Greetings!

Hello, I've been following your post and I agree that a type a bus built on a van chassis would be ideal in most situations. I would love to have one and convert it to 4 wheel drive for the ultimate...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-28-2008, 02:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,773
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: flooring

Both very good ideas. I'll list out the pros and cons of each as i see it:

1X1 method:
PROS
you can allow channels for wire/venting/water lines, etc
Its easier to attach the 1x1's to the bus...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 12-28-2008, 01:31 AM
Replies: 149
Views: 237,940
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: List of Bus Yards & Graveyards

I'd like to second the shout out for Zia Bus Sales, in Albuquerque, NM. I also got my 1985 6 window Wayne/Lifeguard IHC bus from there and i love that place. I used to go there on weekends and just...
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 12-28-2008, 01:15 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,927
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: Conversion of T444E Turbo Engine

Quick answer to your first question: NO

There is absolutely no difference, in terms of your fuel system, between a turbo and non-turbo.
Forum: Alternative Fuels | Electric, Propane, Wood & Biofuels 12-28-2008, 12:54 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,635
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: Using the engine to power a pump for CF?

I've heard about useing CF's a few years back and knew it was going to be perfect for the WVO scene, as its the only way to clean out burned carbons and things that even a .5 micron would miss....
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-28-2008, 12:37 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,427
Posted By SkoolieDude
Re: What you get when an F-16 crashes on a Bus..

Unfortunately my other computer with all my pics is down right now, i havent had a chance to try and recover the data. So to answer your question, no i dont have any more shots right now :( It is...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-27-2008, 07:52 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,427
Posted By SkoolieDude
What you get when an F-16 crashes on a Bus..

Hi everyone, long time appreaciator of skoolie conversions, here is my sloooow going project ( right now its not even in the same state as me :( ) and my other computer with all my pics is down...
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