Comments for Keith's Schoolbus Conversion Blog

Comment on First Night in the Bus by Jonathan

Jonathan — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:05:26 +0000

So, the hydraulic jacks don’t really eliminate all of the rocking. I thought I didn’t really mind it until I started working night shift for this assignment but the only time it really bothers me is when I’m trying to fall asleep. Other than that, I find that I don’t even notice it. However, when we were in KS and parked broadside to the wind, we definitely noticed when it was windy outside. The leveling is definitely an much bigger deal. We have spent a couple of nights at rest areas while traveling and when the bed is not level it makes a difference in the quality of sleep. With the orientation of our bed, the head to toe level is what is out of kilter. The side to side is usually not a problem.

Comment on Used Carpet by GuCo

GuCo — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:41:38 +0000

Thanks for your information I too am in the process of building out a lovely 1993 TC2000 FE 40 foot. I am taking some detailed notes on my build out so it might help out others too. Photos as well. I do not have a web site yet but will one day. I named her GuCo because of all the Gum and Coke spills I had to clean out of her lol Nothing like a bluebird bus project. I chased her all over the US until she landed in my back yard in Avon Park Fl. and picked her up. Looking for paint ideas as it is still yellow and black and in order to drive it I have to paint it.

Keep up the great work!!

Comment on Used Carpet by Nate

Nate — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 19:53:53 +0000

Great to be hearing from you again on this project. I love following along with your bus!

Comment on Used Carpet by William

William — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 13:20:11 +0000

The bus lives! It’s good to see this blog come back to life.

Comment on Solar Trickle Charger by neufeld

neufeld — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:49:29 +0000

Chris, I haven’t yet installed the battery cutoff switch(es). I bought several, intending mainly to use them on the house batteries. I can’t think of any reason I shouldn’t put one downstream of the charger on the starting battery, too, though. Good idea, and thank you!

I’ll hold off on that until I get the bus back from repair. I don’t want to frustrate Neighbor Dan with an extra complication while he’s working on it.

Comment on Solar Trickle Charger by Chris

Chris — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:43:23 +0000

Great idea! Do you have a battery cutoff switch to keep the parasitic drain away?

Comment on Solar Trickle Charger by Nathan

Nathan — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 04:08:34 +0000

Same here! I had read through the whole blog quite some time ago and was worried there would be no more updates. Love reading about the bus and your work on it.

Comment on Solar Trickle Charger by Arnuschky

Arnuschky — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 07:45:31 +0000

Yay! Great to hear that you haven’t given up on the bus!

Comment on Automotive Window Motor for Power Bus Door? by Danika

Danika — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 18:42:53 +0000

Don’t know if you’re still working on this project, but I am using a retired school bus to transport pets to spay-neuter surgery (Photos on website)
I found out that there is what’s called a “vandal lock” that secures the front doors without motors or removing the original mechanism. It locks the doors and has a bar that attaches to the regular door opener. A company called TAC Bus Parts in Ohio sells them (about $50), if you have a Thomas or Bluebird. Unfortunately, I have a Carpenter, and I found your site while searching for someone who might know how to get one for my bus… Good luck on your project.

Comment on Making a Key for the Locking Gas Cap by neufeld

neufeld — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 21:37:23 +0000

L. Arnold, I don’t know. Haven’t looked for one myself. Maybe ask at an auto parts store?