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NewSkewlHauler
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-28-2012, 10:50 PM
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The Silver Snail...
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20,567
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NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
Good gravy...I haven't been here in forever. I feel so old with all the new people. It's totally awesome. Hopefully, I'll be about to stay in touch and maybe get some work done on the Snail this...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
04-17-2011, 12:05 AM
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87
The Silver Snail...
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20,567
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NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
...and another month goes by and nothing really new to report. I never did post new pics did I? I will do that sometime.
I do actually have something new to report...I ordered a $14 back up...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-13-2011, 09:41 PM
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22
Door locks?
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9,262
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Door locks?
I used a garage door dead bolt lock on my back door. I didn't add the key because I didn't want to put another hole in the door. I also changed out my bi-fold door to a "standard" heavy duty...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-13-2011, 09:35 PM
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87
The Silver Snail...
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20,567
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NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
Unfortunately, I really don't have any "work in progress" pics. I was doing most of the work myself, so I didn't get many pics taken. I'll answer any questions you may have though! I can go back and...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-11-2011, 10:24 PM
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13
TV QUESTION
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2,497
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NewSkewlHauler
Re: TV QUESTION
I was trying to add a link, but it failed. Here's the link to the link in my thread on my bus, The Silver Snail. The link there works, but the copy and paste that I tried didn't work. So here's an...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-11-2011, 12:29 PM
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TV QUESTION
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2,497
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: TV QUESTION
I bought a Haier 22in LED LCD TV from Amazon. It has the same thing as Lorna was saying...huge external power supply. It should hook right up to 12V! It's a full 1080p too! I have right about $180...
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Electrical, Charging and Solar
03-07-2011, 12:12 PM
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noob here, help with electrical
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6,185
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NewSkewlHauler
Re: noob here, help with electrical
A lot depends on how you're going to use your bus. My bus will be doing a lot of traveling, so powering nearly everything off of 12v is "free power." I don't plan to do much (if any) boondocking, so...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
03-06-2011, 08:50 PM
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Replacement of bi-fold entrance door
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14,165
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Replacement of bi-fold entrance door
Got my door installed. :) It's not 100% complete, but it operates and works well. Here's the link to my thread with a couple of pics.
viewtopic.php?f=9&t=5260&start=90...
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Conversion General Discussions
03-06-2011, 08:37 PM
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What it this button for? (and some weird noises)
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2,929
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NewSkewlHauler
Re: What it this button for? (and some weird noises)
I concur. The floor switch is the dimmer switch for the high/low beams.
The pilot light will be for the 8 way flashers. I was able to eliminate mine without too much trouble. I was able to...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-06-2011, 08:27 PM
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87
The Silver Snail...
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20,567
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
...and 8 hours later (and a few choice words later), we have:
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
03-05-2011, 10:56 PM
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87
The Silver Snail...
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20,567
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
Got all my "stuff" now! I just got the speakers this week and the door today. I removed the door and will put the new door on tomorrow! :D Here's a couple of pics:
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-25-2011, 08:14 PM
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87
The Silver Snail...
Views:
20,567
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
I ordered a TV from Amazon.com last week and it finally came. This is the TV:
https://www.amazon.com/Haier-HL22XSL2-Bl ... 943&sr=8-4...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-17-2011, 09:09 PM
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87
The Silver Snail...
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20,567
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
Thanks. :) I'm really happy with how things are turning out so far. I still have a long way to go, but it's been a fun trip!
I pulled the trigger on my replacement for my bifold door. I ended up...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
02-13-2011, 12:31 PM
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87
The Silver Snail...
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20,567
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: The Silver Snail...
I haven't done much work lately on the bus. I am going to scrap my door relocation idea in favor of putting a nice storm door in place of the bi-fold. The two doors I'm looking at are a Larson Secure...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
02-13-2011, 11:44 AM
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14
Replacement of bi-fold entrance door
Views:
14,165
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Replacement of bi-fold entrance door
I took another look at my door setup, and, after reading TigerCub's identical thread, I've decided that a 32" door would fit. I only measured to the hinges before. But once I take all of the stuff...
Forum:
School Bus News
02-08-2011, 06:13 PM
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Hot off the presses in Mississippi...
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2,314
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NewSkewlHauler
Hot off the presses in Mississippi...
Prayers go to the families of these people. Sounds like the students were safe. I can't imagine what that kind of a collision would be like...
Miss. school bus collides head on with big-rig; 3...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
02-01-2011, 07:27 PM
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6
Cruise control
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2,746
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Cruise control
After 500 miles of foot jammed to the floor, I really would love to have a cruise, regardless of the cost! I've sometimes done the big "no no" and used the throttle lock for a period when my leg was...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
02-01-2011, 04:12 PM
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6
Cruise control
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2,746
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Cruise control
I emailed them this morning, February 1st. By the afternoon, I had this reply:
If it is a rear engine school bus then the part number is 9262. Front engine is 9251T. In either case your cost...
Forum:
School Bus News
01-30-2011, 10:11 PM
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5
Highly NOT recommended.
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2,903
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Highly NOT recommended.
Holy crap! I don't think I'll be doing that with my bus anytime soon! I gotta imagine that both those buses were fully loaded with passengers. I can't imagine what would've happened had one of them...
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Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap
01-30-2011, 10:01 PM
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5
1988 Bluebird Bus for sale!
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3,586
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: 1988 Bluebird Bus for sale!
785 is most of Northern Kansas...from Topeka in the east all the way to me in Goodland in the west. Just a little south of I-70 and north to Nebraska. :) Big area...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
01-30-2011, 09:55 PM
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14
how much diesel fuel?
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2,168
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: how much diesel fuel?
Goodland, KS $3.31/gallon in Western Kansas.
Forum:
Detroit Diesel Drivetrain
01-29-2011, 05:59 PM
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15
No start - Detroit Diesel 6.2L non turbo HELP!
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14,369
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: No start - Detroit Diesel 6.2L non turbo HELP!
I know this thread is really old, but I just have to chime in...plus, I seem to officially kill a thread for good...not because I have anything good to say, of course.
I have seen an Olds diesel...
Forum:
Conversion General Discussions
01-29-2011, 12:23 PM
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2
new to buses "need opinion"
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1,071
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: new to buses "need opinion"
If you're looking for a simple project, this might be too much. It depends on what you're looking for and what you're willing to spend. If you really want an old bus, have the $$$, and the knowledge...
Forum:
Skoolie Conversion Projects
01-29-2011, 12:01 PM
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62
Mark's 95 Carpenter International
Views:
21,595
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
Re: Mark's 95 Carpenter International
Looks like you have a great start...and again welcome! Unless I missed it, it looks like your bathroom would be on the passenger side. I don't know if that would be a problem, but it seems that most...
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Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters
01-28-2011, 11:10 PM
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1
KAIP
Views:
1,390
Posted By
NewSkewlHauler
KAIP
I just had a strange thought that I'll explore with my agent on Monday...
Kansas has an automobile insurance program for those who are otherwise not so insurable...for example:
When Progressive...
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