I am interested in getting late 40's or early 50's Flxible. My experience in the area is limited. I have the following scenarios in mind and advice on the...
It will be a "work in progress" either way. 'most everyone who converts a bus keeps thinking of new or different ways to do something. Way #1 ... If it needa a...
Like me! one day i'll get this thing on the road!!! but i'm getting real close...I've had hell with the leaks ay the fittings on my clutch hydraulic lines...i...
I'm afraid there are just as many ideals as there are drivers. Read back thru the posts and you'll see a lot of opinions. & that's all they are, opinions. Some...
... Seems to me you're pretty well limited to finding a "going concern" - you need serious shop space and expertise to start with a powered or unpowered shell ...
Pat Schlicht and Mike Hill have a automotively sound Clipper for sale, Livvy has a rebuilt 471 and is having a lot of other work done on her now....base price...
The first question is WHY? What are your specific requirements in a bus conversion that would cause you to want to custom build a coach? Of course if its your...
If you are talking about a Clipper , the nicest I have seen was an International DT 466 and auto tranny someone slipped in. THe Intl are cheap as dirt , but...
What HP of the DT466? What Transmission? You said your clipper was light; How much does your clipper weigh? What speed and RPM are you running to get that...
Call me, I have a nice angola Flxible Hi Level conversion , For $30,000.00 New Turbo Charged engine & Auto trans[ Allison 644] ,Newly rebuilt 12,500 KW power...
... was light; How much does your clipper weigh? What speed and RPM are you running to get that 15mpg? ... 215. I could get better mileage with a different...
Just so you all know the rally t-shirts will not be the green shade that was printed in the news letter. Due to a ink cartridge malfunction. That was the hue....
Where is the bus located? Bob ... ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and ...
For 12 years of my life I owned a Dodge pickup truck with a camper shell installed. The only thing in the back of the truck was an air mattress and two...
It sounds very "doable" and you wouldn't be the first one. I've read of several people camping for a season and doing some work in exchange for parking space...
" What HP of the DT466? What Transmission? You said your clipper was light; How much does your clipper weigh?" Not my Clipper , one that was at a BONE (Bus...
You've proved to yourself that you can "tin-can" tent and not only survive, but enjoy it. Your plan is a good one. Go for it. There are not a huge number of...
Try "Workkamper.com". You might find something there that would be interesting. They have various clients with different methods of compensation. Pat 575 ...
Bob, Where are you located? Will you be going to Loudenville in July? Mike Hill and I (Patrick Schlicht) are located in Chattanooga, Tn and will be bringing 2...
... Totally! And a fine adventure it could be! I'd start with a reliably running turnkey rig, though! The one on the aaf page that's done a couple of Alaska...
... I converted my 1967 Flxliner from 671 and 5sp to 6V92 and Allison MT645. My old engine was tired, and so top speed was about 65-68 with the pedal to the...
... Bob, like others have told you, you are making a good choice. I happen to have just a bus as you describe above. It is a 1950 Visicoach, 35 foot. It has...
Several people have been excited and reporting various stories about our DD 2-cycle engines and converted RVs for use in CA. The magic number mentioned is...
i am looking for someone who can rent me a seated flxible in AZ for my wedding in october. i have been having no luck so far. does anyone have any advice?...
If it's slated for 2010, there will be no case law as there are no cases extant. It is inconceivable that it will apply to *existing* RV powerplants owned by...
This is for the gentleman who is living on the road fulltime in his trailer. We are in the process of doing a bus conversion. We are fulltime RV'ers and...
About a year ago, I exchanged a couple of e-mails with the AQMD staff in Sacramento. At that time at least there was no mention in these laws about RV's...
