shuttle bus conversion

Hi! Looking into purchasing a lavaner (or similar) diesel heater. I am not 100% confident in my own skills to tap our diesel tank, have never done anything like it. Have called around various places in town, but have had zero luck with anyone who could help install. Is anyone located in Tulsa...

Hello all! This is my first post and question (I am sure I’ll have many more) for the new bus my husband and I purchased. My husband and I purchased a 1989 ford E-350 shuttle bus. Our first step is to removed the seats. We aren’t sure how exactly they are mounted. I will add a photo for...

Hey everyone, I am in the process of purchasing my first Shuttle Bus. It's a 1989 Ford Econoline 350 Shuttle Bus 7.3 idi Diesel, The bus needs some work but she's a beaut! has about 120,000 Miles former Church vehicle and passenger hauler. I went to check the bus out the other day, and I see...

Hello. *We have bought a very small shuttle bus and are in the process of demolition. specifically the floor. It is entirely made of fiberglass with NO metal supports whatsoever. The floor is in bad shape and would like to remove the whole thing, also to clean up rusted chassis. However, the...

SHUTTLE BUS ‘FAMILY’ CONVERSION $65,000 2012 Chevy Express 4500 (Thor) 6.6L V8 Duramax Turbo Diesel 140,000 miles Fuel: Diesel Location: Farmingdale, NY FULL PHOTO ALBUM: https://photos.app.goo.gl/r6vDgSZTC6H3uQkX8 CONVERSION: Meet Shane. An off-grid shuttle bus conversion that I completed in...

Hi so I plan on buying a shuttle bus and converting it. I have my heart set on the shuttle bus but I noticed in all the conversions I see nobody puts in rear doors and in order to access the storage under the bed it’s a little bit more of a hassle. I was wondering if you are able to put in rear...

SHUTTLE BUS ‘FAMILY’ CONVERSION $69,000 2012 Chevy Express 4500 (Thor) 6.6L V8 Duramax Turbo Diesel 140,000 miles Fuel: Diesel Location: Farmingdale, NY FULL PHOTO ALBUM: https://photos.app.goo.gl/r6vDgSZTC6H3uQkX8 CONVERSION: Meet Shane. An off-grid shuttle bus conversion that I completed in...

Looking for easy interior design programs to use to design the layout of our 2003 Ford E450. I have already signed up/purchased VanSpace but, as I'm sure most of you know, they do not have the layout template for my shuttle bus and it is not the easiest to custom design it on this program...

Hi! My fiance and I are working on a shuttle bus 2011 Ford E350 v8 gas engine with handicap lift. The thing has the Q'straint locking tracks on the floor of the bus which have been a head ache and a half! Excited to learn more from the wealth of knowledge here!

Hello Fellow Skoolies, I'm working on a fiberglass 15 passenger shuttle bus and was wondering what this group thought would be the best way to fill the opening where the roof emergency exit was removed. The opening is 29" X 29". I'm considering a polycarbonate sheet like Lexan, aluminum sheet...

I have been looking for a cheaper skoolie camper conversion and came across this relic. 1996 ford e350 diesel, has the 7.3L engine and a Jasper transmission. 268,000 original miles, only 40k miles on the new Jasper trans. I'll put a screenshot of some body photos as well as the details of what...

So this might be a dumb question, but is it absolutely necessary to have a grey water tank? I'd like to put a small basin in my shuttle bus for a shower but I don't have the space/clearance to mount a tank I know dumping grey water is legal.. But am I going to run into issues just running a...

Hello Skoolie world! We have just started to demo our bus, but we are a little lost about the existing rear AC unit. It's a "Carrier" and works great, but we obviously want it out of there. It's got 3 distinct intake/outtake hoses. I believe they are low pressure air, high pressure air, and...

If you own or have owned a shuttle bus like the one described -- what problems have you run into? I know they are known to get rusted in spark plugs and to be pretty poopy to put it nicely. Wellllll I bought one. I'm wondering if it's a lost cause and should trade ASAP or if it's not that bad. I...

My wife and I are working on a 2003 Ford E-350 shuttle bus. It was used for transport along the Oregon coast, which means rust. We got it via government auction for a steal, but it needs a lot of baseline work before we can even think about building. Here is our dilemma: we discovered very...

Hello everyone! I have been doing research for quite some time now and looking forward to 'building' a shuttle bus conversion. FYI, I was a trucker for two years over the road, so living out of a truck I can do - living out of a conversion would be wonderful in comparison!! So, I have no...

In Search of: FORD SHUTTLE BUS 7.3L DIESEL (1998-2003) Hello, Skoolie Community :] I live in Central Florida, willing to travel out of state to connect on a deal. Know of anyone with a Ford Shuttle Bus? Please pass along my information, all are welcome to reply! :Thanx: Ryan Diggle...

We don't think that I ever do things... normal. The plan, for several years, was to purchase a nice heavy sailboat, and cruise. After careful consideration we’ve determined that the daily maintenance on a hole in the water didn’t provide a significant benefit over what a Skoolie would. (And a...

Hey all, Big fan of this site and wanted to share my journey and progress. I have a 2012 Shuttle Bus with a 6.6l Duramax Diesel. Bought off of craigslist with 190k miles on it Wanted to share first my intended layout and wondering if any has any suggestions or tips with how I'm doing it. Key...

Just bought a 2012 Chevy G4500 shuttle bus. In the engine bay I found a 3 pronged AC cord. I wasn’t able to track it completely as it disappears deep into the engine Any ideas of what it could be?

Hello I’m a student. My family lives in Florida and I’m studying at Los Angeles. But rooms and apartment are so expensive. I’m an artist and I love traveling. I almost had a stroke and it made me realize how much I want to enjoy life. So I decide why not be a mobile art student. I’m sure I’m not...

Help me, please, need to make a decision about a bus! Looking at possibly getting a 1999 E450 Shuttle Bus, it's 7.3 liter PowerStroke V8 Turbo Diesel. Does anyone know anything about the 1999 Ford Econoline 450 Shuttle Buses? Are there anything about these buses that's particularly bad? Good...

2004 E-450 Turtle Top Shuttle bus for sale that I purchased about 12 months ago from a dealer that acquired it from an Ohio State auto auction. The bus has a little over 100k miles on it and it has ran great for me during the time I have had it. I have taken it on long road trips without any...

Hello all, I have been searching for a bus for about 4 months, we are looking for something: 1)under 25ft (to fit in our lot) 2)atleast 6ft (I'm 5'10) 3) Diesel 4) under $5000 for bus ($3800 us) want to spend $5000-$7000 on conversion 5)good service record In the next two days we are viewing...

I have a 2005 Ford 350 shuttle bus for sale. It has around 96,000 miles. It needs minimal body work cleaned up and the passenger side manifold. I can help with any vehicle repairs necessary. I just had a dream and ran short on money. I have over $8000 in the bus. I'm only asking $5500 and like I...