19richie66 17,508 #26 Posted July 16, 2021 I had an International service van when I was at the mouse house. It was a V-6 turbo automatic. Just over 1K miles it puked a transmission. Electronic contols went out. Engine was a dog. I agree that the Cummins reliability would be nice to have under the hood. this would be cool though. 1 1 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #27 Posted July 16, 2021 10 hours ago, pullstart said: 6.7 Cummins, Allison auto. Make sure it's out of warranty before you start the deletes! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #28 Posted July 16, 2021 4 minutes ago, 19richie66 said: I had an International service van when I was at the mouse house. It was a V-6 turbo automatic. Just over 1K miles it puked a transmission. Electronic contols went out. Engine was a dog. I agree that the Cummins reliability would be nice to have under the hood. this would be cool though. I was thinking about something like that too on the way to Portage. This bus was actually Mrs. P’s idea... not mine. I’m waiting to hear back from the auction company on payment details. There are ways to save 4% by wire transfer vs card payment. We have 48 hours to pay, then need to schedule pick up. Everything is in working order and passed the DOT inspection this year. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #29 Posted July 16, 2021 1 minute ago, WHX24 said: Make sure it's out of warranty before you start the deletes! I have to check... industrial engines are a bit vague. Hopefully all that crap is omitted from the get-go! If this works out, we may just keep an eye out for another in the future for a Farm Truck Swap. Better yet, just put the pickup body on the bus frame and build out the flat bed! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,575 #30 Posted July 16, 2021 11 hours ago, pullstart said: That looong tail swing behind the axle might make pulling a trailer kinda interesting. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,575 #31 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) Darn double posts. Edited July 16, 2021 by Achto 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #32 Posted July 16, 2021 3 minutes ago, pullstart said: Mrs. P’s idea... not mine. Birds of a feather.... you guys do make a good pair! 1 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #33 Posted July 16, 2021 5 minutes ago, Achto said: That looong tail swing behind the axle might make pulling a trailer kinda interesting. Good point. So if we shorten it ever, we’ll have to bob the frame a bit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #34 Posted July 16, 2021 11 minutes ago, Achto said: Darn double posts. Have another one Dan I only see one?!?!? 13 minutes ago, pullstart said: I have to check... industrial engines are a bit vague. Hopefully all that crap is omitted from the get-go! I would think long out of warranty .... any idea what generation it would be? 2010 - 2018 4th gen, 2007.5 -09 3rd. Doubt it would be older than '07?? Good forum yer a Cummings freak... Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum (cumminsforum.com) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #35 Posted July 16, 2021 21 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Have another one Dan I only see one?!?!? I would think long out of warranty .... any idea what generation it would be? 2010 - 2018 4th gen, 2007.5 -09 3rd. Doubt it would be older than '07?? Good forum yer a Cummings freak... Dodge Cummins Diesel Forum (cumminsforum.com) It’s an ‘09... so 3rd gen. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #36 Posted July 16, 2021 (edited) One of the gens they had problems. Don't remember which tho. They tried to improve it but it went the other way on them. Could have been 3rd hence the short years of that generation. Crank oiling issues or something and was a recall... CRS! Might have been just engines built for Dodge tho??? Edited July 16, 2021 by WHX24 speeling Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,575 #37 Posted July 16, 2021 Did a little reading on https://www.skoolie.net/forums/ Seems there are a few horror stories about getting the title changed on bus conversions in MI. Don't let the DMV try to talk you into an "assembled" status, they will want to change the VIN this way and it causes some issues. Flooding the DMV with pictures and receipts when you go in seemed to help a few people out with changing the title from "Bus" to "RV". Is this bus conversion going to be an alternative to the toy hauler?? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #38 Posted July 16, 2021 Holy crap Dan a forum for school buses!?!?! 1 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,575 #39 Posted July 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Holy crap Dan a forum for school buses!?!?! Work gets boring some days. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,659 #40 Posted July 16, 2021 Leave it long and build a double decker Wheel Horse hauler on the back. Use a fold up lift on back for loading on both levels. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #41 Posted July 16, 2021 43 minutes ago, Lee1977 said: Leave it long and build a double decker Wheel Horse hauler on the back. Use a fold up lift on back for loading on both levels. That's an awesome idea. Seen it done on a couple of camper back half conversions over here. 4 hours ago, Achto said: That looong tail swing behind the axle might make pulling a trailer kinda interesting. It does but it's certainly not impossible. Just something a little different to get used to. A trailer with the axles FURTHER BACK will be more forgiving when being towed by something with a long swing. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #42 Posted July 17, 2021 I have seen a ton of these used to haul pulling tractors, so half dozen or so WH's would be no big deal! 3 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c-series don 8,707 #43 Posted July 17, 2021 Here’s my fire department’s bus conversion. It’s our parade float, a tradition that’s been going on for over 50 years. We used to have a lowboy trailer that was towed by my father in law until insurance became in issue. Then we got the bus and converted it so we can have a building on the back and water tank in the middle.Every year we have a different theme. We literally light the building on fire and go through the parade, I mean ripping fire with flames pouring out all four sides. People absolutely love it (most!) we throw water on everyone and everything but the fire! We used to shoot off a 10 gauge shotgun with blanks and scare the crap out of people but apparently that was too much for some people!!! 2 1 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tunahead72 2,412 #44 Posted July 17, 2021 Wow, Kevin's plan looks really tame right about now. 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,498 #45 Posted July 17, 2021 3 hours ago, tunahead72 said: Wow, Kevin's plan looks really tame right about now. Best not be giving him any ideas. 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #46 Posted July 17, 2021 11 minutes ago, ebinmaine said: Best not be giving him any ideas. best better! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,227 #47 Posted July 17, 2021 Have to say that the burning house on the back sounds like fun. 😉 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #48 Posted July 20, 2021 It sure is yellow! Note to self. If you use the flashing overheads, it activates the sleeping child alarm. When you shut it off, an alarm will sound until you TURN THE KEY BACK then hit the child alarm on the back wall! Geesh! 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,878 #49 Posted July 20, 2021 @Achto here you go @ACman and @WHX24 commence the @pullstart roast! 4 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,815 #50 Posted July 20, 2021 I'm not gonna throw too many stones....I've done some pretty stupid things when I was your age.... 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
