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Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects Today, 04:35 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
So I made a mistake in the description above...

So I made a mistake in the description above about backdoors. To avoid confusion I meant the original handicapped side doors at the passenger rear side .
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects Today, 09:32 AM
Replies: 117
Views: 20,147
Posted By joeblack5
Wow, that is a hell of a good story, that...

Wow, that is a hell of a good story, that bartender should have asked what the kids wanted.
Can't drink or smoke, but die for your country is ok.
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects Yesterday, 07:17 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
More interior rough work. Can't put the...

More interior rough work.

Can't put the final countertop in because the rear entrance door has to be modified from dual to a single.. and that creates more space, hence a longer countertop...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-16-2024, 10:26 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
The weather is cooperating..finally found energy...

The weather is cooperating..finally found energy to weld the remaining section of the rear wheel well and add steel to the inner skin around the rear wheel to beef things up a little. Then closed the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 04-02-2024, 11:21 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
Thanks Jack and Chris. It has been a while. I was...

Thanks Jack and Chris. It has been a while. I was unable to get the mog closer to home. Hope to get some more updates in soon,
Johan
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 03-29-2024, 08:29 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
Spring has started so we got out and tried to...

Spring has started so we got out and tried to remember what was on the agenda.
Decided to tackle some insulation, more as an experiment and to get back in the groove.
Then we drilled holes and...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-01-2024, 08:40 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By joeblack5
No use to turn the engine over unless you want to...

No use to turn the engine over unless you want to warm it up.
As the air from the airbags disappears the bus settles on the bump stops inside the airbags. The rubber of the bags would be creased...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-01-2024, 10:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By joeblack5
Drives great, last time was cross country to the...

Drives great, last time was cross country to the southwest Arizona/ california, 11 months ago. See our Dory trip report.
For photos see our Dory build threads.


We towed a small econoline 4*4...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-25-2024, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 566
Posted By joeblack5
Low floor city handicapped conversion for sale. 2003

Hi folks, we are looking into selling our low floor bus with handicap ramp.
Bus name is Dory and you can see our travels across the USA.
Dory has a Mercedes om906la with a b300r Allison in the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 01-17-2024, 05:34 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 914
Posted By joeblack5
If you live in the USA, so not a tourist , you...

If you live in the USA, so not a tourist , you likely can import everything, boat, vehicle plane and all other stuff as household items.. only one car and one plane etc without paying taxes into...
Forum: Everything Else | General Skoolie Discussions 01-02-2024, 05:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 497
Posted By joeblack5
Happy new year everyone. Johan

Happy new year everyone.

Johan
Forum: New Member Intros - Say Hello! 12-12-2023, 07:34 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,816
Posted By joeblack5
I agree with the above sentiments. The idi in a...

I agree with the above sentiments. The idi in a van does not have a turbo.. it will be slow and slower and smoking when you get the higher elevations.

Good luck
Johan
Forum: Plumbing, Water and Waste 12-12-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,535
Posted By joeblack5
I bought a used incinerating toilet with a broken...

I bought a used incinerating toilet with a broken heating coil. Did some experiments with building an induction heater to get to higher efficiencies..also if you divert the urine you can save a lot...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-06-2023, 01:51 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 793
Posted By joeblack5
He xeres, welcome to the small exclusive club of...

He xeres, welcome to the small exclusive club of swr 7.3 powestroke E350 buses.

The swr we built has a fulltime bed in the back, we make up with swivel seats in the front. The bed in the back has...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 12-06-2023, 01:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,524
Posted By joeblack5
Can you post a picture of what you have , an...

Can you post a picture of what you have , an empty 3500 is 6600 lbs or so according the web.
If you are demoed then it should be less.

In our city low floor we went with 5/8 tongue and groove...
Forum: Mechanical and Drivetrains 11-27-2023, 12:52 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 970
Posted By joeblack5
Check you steering alignment and wear on steering...

Check you steering alignment and wear on steering joint, does the bus have a rear sway bar? Different tires is a good thought. Weight ratio front to rear?Maybe ask a bus driver to drive the bus and...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,119
Posted By joeblack5
I like swr buses. Need to be a bit creative with...

I like swr buses. Need to be a bit creative with the weight. I had to search for a while for mine. With 6ft2 I can just sleep across the width and that saves a lot of interior space.

Good luck...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2023, 06:32 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,133
Posted By joeblack5
To maximize your space you can use a swivel chair...

To maximize your space you can use a swivel chair for the passenger and driver like you find in some conversion vans..like you put the floor planking across, it makes it feel wider. It looks like...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-19-2023, 06:18 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 17,829
Posted By joeblack5
Impressive amount of work. Hope it does not get...

Impressive amount of work. Hope it does not get to cold for you to work. Did you seal the cross member tubing at the end so that no.moisture gets back inside.


Johan
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-18-2023, 09:57 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
We want to prepare to drive this project from...

We want to prepare to drive this project
from our barn to our home downtown. Winter is coming and it will be easier to do interior projects where we have electricity available.
Time to start...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-18-2023, 10:08 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
After my restless night an early start. Got the...

After my restless night an early start.
Got the forklift set up to take the image of the dragging tire. That axle still would be able to go up so indeed the 3" cab lift is required.
Removed the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-18-2023, 10:04 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
A bit unhappy about the front tire rub. Some...

A bit unhappy about the front tire rub. Some discussion at benzworld gave me more food for thought.

A bit of a restless night, thinking about how to go about it raising the cab another 1-3/4" to...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-17-2023, 07:14 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
Hi Ronnie, good to hear from you. We need to...

Hi Ronnie, good to hear from you. We need to catch up one of these days.

27" is good but not unimog 404 good.
With the taller wheels I needed to bring the rpm down. I raised the cab... 1-1/2"...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-17-2023, 06:09 AM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
Jack, that explains some. A 5" drop goes a long...

Jack, that explains some. A 5" drop goes a long way. Helps getting in and out. I love that about Dory being so low. Funny how I am now dealing with the other extreme. Looks I have to go up with the...
Forum: Short-Bus Conversion Projects 11-16-2023, 06:25 PM
Replies: 128
Views: 21,251
Posted By joeblack5
Sorry I missed the flurry of messages otherwise I...

Sorry I missed the flurry of messages otherwise I first would have responded to all that.

Jack , nice, always scary to make a hole in the floor and see the ground below you. You think the original...
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