Achto 27,602 #51 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) @pullstart I think that it's genius!! Been thinking about doing the same thing. Kinda thought about also finding a damaged camper trailer to rob every thing out of for the conversion. Edited July 20, 2021 by Achto 3 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #52 Posted July 20, 2021 25 minutes ago, Achto said: @pullstart I think that it's genius!! Been thinking about doing the same thing. Kinda thought about also finding a damaged camper trailer to rob every thing out of for the conversion. I agree. 👍 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #53 Posted July 20, 2021 I think you been smokin the same pumpkins! If you guys spent as much time at work as you do coming up with this stuff you could just go out and buy a toy hauler! Hey Kev who was the gal riding shotgun & eating the cup o noodles.... didn't look like Mrs P. 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #54 Posted July 20, 2021 Easy Jim….. He could pick up the whole mafia crew and tote you guys to the shows. “Pullstart Transit Authority” 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,910 #55 Posted July 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Hey Kev who was the gal riding shotgun & eating the cup o noodles.... didn't look like Mrs P. that’s Jada... she chopped her hair off! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #56 Posted July 20, 2021 (edited) Wow sure don't look like her! Course this was two years ago already.... my how fast they grow! Edited July 20, 2021 by WHX24 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,152 #57 Posted July 20, 2021 If you wanted a long A$$ bus. Why not one of those cool city accordion busses. The got those awesome front lowering systems and the pneumatic doors. 1 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #58 Posted July 20, 2021 Now Squonky what did I say about giving him ideas?!?!? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,910 #59 Posted July 21, 2021 2 hours ago, squonk said: If you wanted a long A$$ bus. Why not one of those cool city accordion busses. The got those awesome front lowering systems and the pneumatic doors. great perks, but not so road trip worthy. City makes sense... slow speed. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Achto 27,602 #60 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) @pullstart Just watched your video again. As for the tranny not having a park position. Given the fact that this bus has air brakes there really is no reason to have park. Once you release the air from the system by pulling the parking brake knob, it will not move until the brakes are pressurized again. The work around for this if you decide to do a transplant - A manual parking brake on the drive shaft would work well. Example : Our IH 4700 has a cable operated disc brake set up on the drive shaft, you will burn the clutch out before the truck will move once the parking brake is set. You also mentioned that the yellow paint was faded. If you decide to keep the bus, the chrome yellow & black paint job will have to go any way. This paint scheme can not remain on a bus if it will be used for a purpose other than a school bus. Edited July 21, 2021 by Achto 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,152 #61 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) In NY paint can remain. All warning lights and school ID are blacked out or removed. Edited July 21, 2021 by squonk 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,981 #62 Posted July 21, 2021 It'll probably end up all colours of the rainbow and covered in pretty flowers. Like a VW micro bus on steroids. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
squonk 41,152 #63 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Stormin said: It'll probably end up all colours of the rainbow and covered in pretty flowers. Like a VW micro bus on steroids. Hello world, here's a song that we're singin' Come on, get happy A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin' We'll make you happy We had a dream we'd go travelin' together And buy tractors if we'll keep movin' on Somethin' always happens whenever we're together We get a happy feelin' when we're riding a horse Travelin' along, there's a song that we're singin' Come on, get happy A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin' We'll make you happy We'll make you happy We'll make you happy Edited July 21, 2021 by squonk 1 1 9 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rjg854 11,385 #64 Posted July 21, 2021 I had the same thought , Mike 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pullstart 62,910 #65 Posted July 21, 2021 56 minutes ago, squonk said: Hello world, here's a song that we're singin' Come on, get happy A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin' We'll make you happy We had a dream we'd go travelin' together And buy tractors if we'll keep movin' on Somethin' always happens whenever we're together We get a happy feelin' when we're riding a horse Travelin' along, there's a song that we're singin' Come on, get happy A whole lotta lovin' is what we'll be bringin' We'll make you happy We'll make you happy We'll make you happy That made momma laugh... quite a bit! 2 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #66 Posted July 21, 2021 Would look better red anyways. Get creative 3 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Newbie 7,075 #67 Posted July 21, 2021 11 hours ago, Achto said: Given the fact that this bus has air brakes there really is no reason to have park. Once you release the air from the system by pulling the parking brake knob, it will not move until the brakes are pressurized again. T Yes, this is the way it is designed, but if brakes are out of adjustment or need other service, then they may not hold. That is why you ALWAYS SHOULD chock your wheels when parking an air brake equipped vehicle . 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,603 #68 Posted July 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Horse Newbie said: Yes, this is the way it is designed, but if brakes are out of adjustment or need other service, then they may not hold. That is why you ALWAYS SHOULD chock your wheels when parking an air brake equipped vehicle . Agreed. Although I don't always do it. In fact on a HAZMAT vehicle it's a law to use chocks. Having passed inspection recently they certainly should work fine. Just as a point of interest you may already know... If the "spring brakes" or parking brakes aren't working you CAN NOT drive the vehicle legally. Anywhere. At all. Even to repair. It must be done on site. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
19richie66 17,508 #69 Posted July 21, 2021 Definitely need a sign on the back that says ”This vehicle stops for all Wheel Horses” 3 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #71 Posted July 21, 2021 Lol ...believe or not 'Foose I had that model when I was a kid! Don't think My parents paid 70 clams for it tho! Monogram S'Cool Bus School Dragster 1:24 Scale Model Car Kit #8290 Rare | eBay 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cafoose 3,355 #72 Posted July 21, 2021 (edited) 19 minutes ago, WHX24 said: Lol ...believe or not 'Foose I had that model when I was a kid! Edited July 21, 2021 by cafoose 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,235 #73 Posted July 21, 2021 8 hours ago, squonk said: I always loved this bus' Mondrian-esque theme of color blocks with dark borders. Was lucky to catch an exhibition of this Dutch artist's work over his career. Most know him only for the abstracts but he also painted landscapes and portraits to generate income to support his family. This is one of his most celebrated pieces. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,828 #74 Posted July 21, 2021 1 minute ago, Handy Don said: This is one of his most celebrated pieces. I dunno Don ...my grandkids could do that in kindergartens with a box of crayons! 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lane Ranger 10,968 #75 Posted July 21, 2021 On 7/20/2021 at 11:36 AM, WHX24 said: I'm not gonna throw too many stones....I've done some pretty stupid things when I was your age.... hmmm??? 1 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
