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Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-18-2018, 07:05 AM
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Posted By fadderall
Wood is up and ready to start plastic......I...

Wood is up and ready to start plastic......I think. Going to screw the wood to the ribs today and try out a new version of the plastic fantastic roof design called the "Rib Runner". Im going to cut...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 09-15-2018, 10:37 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
UPDATE- PLASTIC FANTASTIC CEILING BUMBLING IT UP...

UPDATE- PLASTIC FANTASTIC CEILING BUMBLING IT UP RIGHT.

Its been a minute and thought I should update the progress for those that care. A lot has been happening between building a bus and...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 03:36 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
A radiant barrier needs an air gap in order to...

A radiant barrier needs an air gap in order to work. The metal skin heats up and that heat radiates into the bus across the air gap. The reflective material then bounces a lot of that heat back to...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-28-2018, 07:25 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Ceiling insulation system I almost pulled the...

Ceiling insulation system
I almost pulled the trigger on spray foam but I went another route for a few reasons.
1. Foam expensive and messy and I am not that neat.
2. Multiple layers loosely based...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-23-2018, 04:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Fuel Tank Filler Cover remove and replace. ...

Fuel Tank Filler Cover remove and replace.
Getting around to posting some updates. Got the fuel tank filler squared away and installed. I used the old metal rim and new plywood to mount too. In...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-23-2018, 04:10 AM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Thanks for the encouragement. AAA is a good...

Thanks for the encouragement. AAA is a good group. Mine had around 200,000 miles on it, but I think the motor has been rebuilt at some point. I do not know what the average life expectancy of the 8.3...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-19-2018, 02:44 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Update on the bolt holes I filled with Henrys Wet...

Update on the bolt holes I filled with Henrys Wet Patch and Tropicool Caulk. I was under the bus today with a can of undercoating hitting the new screws I put in the sub floor. I came across some of...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 03:06 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
I am at the point of doing something about that...

I am at the point of doing something about that access panel right now. My original plan:
I left the original wood that framed my access panel in place.
I was going to foam and wood up to that...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 02:56 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Nice, just bought another tube to tackle my fuel...

Nice, just bought another tube to tackle my fuel filler cover area. Might have left over so in the fridge it goes.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-15-2018, 02:53 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
I used seam sealer Dynatron 550 on the sides of...

I used seam sealer Dynatron 550 on the sides of the floor to seal where it meets the wall. It is good stuff. I did not use it on the floor holes as I did mine before I worked with the seam sealer. I...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2018, 04:19 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Oh good tip. Get it warm.

Oh good tip. Get it warm.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-13-2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
I agree. I used Dynatron 550 on the sides of the...

I agree. I used Dynatron 550 on the sides of the floor and it is good stuff. I should have used this or the tropicool caulk worked nice as well. Whatever you do dont use the wet patch stuff I used. ...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-12-2018, 12:21 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Cutting Splitting XPS Rigid Foam Board...

Cutting Splitting XPS Rigid Foam Board Insulation. Or, "Dont Tell Me I Can't Do It" :)

I may have taken the road less traveled and its probably less traveled for a good reason...

Do to ceiling...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 08-10-2018, 06:19 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Its been a minute since I updated my progress....

Its been a minute since I updated my progress. Had a little family vacation but now been back at it.

Ill break it up into a couple posts.
After being away for a week the Rustoleum Zinnser...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2018, 04:27 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Wow that stuff kicked your but. So did you make a...

Wow that stuff kicked your but. So did you make a new front cap from sheet metal or buy one stamped from those super presses?
I’m going to give mine a quick look but I think I’m the end I will find...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-30-2018, 04:23 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
I saw the tan in the store. I wonder how it...

I saw the tan in the store. I wonder how it compares to the white for heat rejection? Let me know after you do it.

As far as working the paint, it’s different. It does “flow” but I found the best...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 06:26 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
ELEASTOMERIC HENRY TROPICOOL 100% SILICONE...

ELEASTOMERIC HENRY TROPICOOL 100% SILICONE PAINTED ON ROOF DOWN TO TOP OF WINDOWS.

Fun Fun stuff.
I finished "painting" the roof. I used the Henry's Tropicool 100% silicone elastomeric coating....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 05:31 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Thanks Steve! I think we may have decided not to...

Thanks Steve! I think we may have decided not to raise, but I will reach out to Dzl and see if I can change my mind....again. :biggrin:

I heard you had some fun pulling out dents in your bus....
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-27-2018, 05:22 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
I agree with Marc, the %100 silicone should be...

I agree with Marc, the %100 silicone should be the LEAST likely to attract dirt. It also is the most durable against sun and weather. Being 100% silicone I thought it would also seal better than the...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-25-2018, 05:28 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Nice. I hadnt thought about cleaning. Maybe rig...

Nice. I hadnt thought about cleaning. Maybe rig up a washer nozzle from a car windshield LOL. How do you get on your roof? Through the hatch?
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-25-2018, 05:20 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Thanks for the sub! Gonna finally paint the roof...

Thanks for the sub! Gonna finally paint the roof with Tropicool tomorrow early am. It got way too hot today.
CONGRATS on the bus!!!! What did you get? Got any pics? Did you start a build thread...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-24-2018, 06:13 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
FLOOR DONE!! Long story short, I ditched the...

FLOOR DONE!!

Long story short, I ditched the Rustoleum primer and got Prep and Etch then Bulls Eye 3-2-1 primer (rated for zinc).

The Prep and Etch is weird stuff. Let it sit on the rust...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-24-2018, 05:48 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Thanks David! Good luck on your travels. BTW: How...

Thanks David! Good luck on your travels. BTW: How are those cool skylights you made holding up? The wife wants skylights everywhere and I like your low profile idea.

Take care.
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-21-2018, 03:52 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
I WELDED HOLES Not the seat holes but the various...

I WELDED HOLES Not the seat holes but the various holes from heater lines and some floor cracks. First time welding. Not pretty and not structural but it will get it done. I tried to weld a couple...
Forum: Skoolie Conversion Projects 07-21-2018, 03:34 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 34,930
Posted By fadderall
Thanks backyard good having you in there. I was...

Thanks backyard good having you in there. I was going to paint floor today but it’s a blowing dust storm out here. Maybe tomorrow I’ll stream the painting if this storm stops.
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