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by Dudley
Wed Jul 19, 2006 10:35 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: The Big Move
Replies: 41
Views: 25872

Mr. Sharkey, Congrats on the new Digs! Isn't it odd (read as annoying) how all these issues pop up at the last minute? Oh well at least you can put one ball down now. It sounds like it will be beautiful after you "tune it up" a bit. I bet with all that fertilizer the grass will be real gre...
by Dudley
Wed Jul 12, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Crown "Post Office"
Replies: 3
Views: 4308

Post Office

I am fighting with my computer tonight but here is one picture, More to come soon

Image
by Dudley
Tue Jul 11, 2006 9:17 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Crown "Post Office"
Replies: 3
Views: 4308

Crown "Post Office" update

From busskids page: "Crown was also building highway post office trucks for use by postal contractors. Single- and tandem-axle versions, in 35- and 40-foot lengths, respectively, were built. These had the usual Crown front grafted onto a rectangular body" New info, 1966 Crown HPO (Highway ...
by Dudley
Mon Jul 10, 2006 5:07 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Crown "Post Office"
Replies: 3
Views: 4308

Crown "Post Office"

I ran across something interesting today. It is a Crown that was supposedly built for the Postal Service (to their specs) to be used as a mobile Post Office in sparsely populated areas. It has a raised roof full length, almost no windows, and a side door on each side at about the mid point of the bu...
by Dudley
Sun Jul 02, 2006 2:12 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Conversion Update - Doodlebus
Replies: 13
Views: 9980

I concur with Sharkey. Roof coatings have seen major advances in the last few years. All the old asphalt base coatings really only work on the places that don't matter and they are all pretty much obsolete now. A pretty good rule of thumb is that 98% of your roof leaks will be within 2% of your roof...
by Dudley
Sat Jul 01, 2006 3:35 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Double decker house bus
Replies: 2
Views: 3490

Double decker house bus

I thought this was interesting.

http://www.gizmag.com/go/5492/
by Dudley
Wed Jun 28, 2006 3:01 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Conversion Update - Doodlebus
Replies: 13
Views: 9980

Captainkf, I have not yet built a bus but it looks good to me! I think whats really important is that it gives you what you want and need. I learn something and/or get ideas from every rolling home I see. For me a big part of the attraction to this lifestyle is that it is all about what makes you ha...
by Dudley
Tue Jun 27, 2006 4:18 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Way-Cool Rolling Home (Trailer) Website
Replies: 10
Views: 7245

What a nice rig and a nice site also. I like the idea of a trailer and the reasoning behind it. Thanks for the link.
Dudley
by Dudley
Wed Jun 07, 2006 2:33 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: The Big Move
Replies: 41
Views: 25872

The Big Move

Mr. Sharkey,
Any news about your move?
Have you been able to put any balls down yet or are they still all up in the air?
by Dudley
Fri Jun 02, 2006 12:12 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: It's almost like Christmas!!!
Replies: 0
Views: 3327

It's almost like Christmas!!!

Last week I ordered two different books from two different places, and they both came in the mail TODAY!!! The First one is Roger Beck's "SOME TURTLES HAVE NICE SHELLS" (signed by Roger) and the second one is Jane Lidz "Rolling Homes" WHOOPEE!!!! More good stuff to drool over! Mo...
by Dudley
Wed May 24, 2006 6:31 am
Forum: Alternative Power
Topic: Home grown wind power
Replies: 1
Views: 3893

I just went back through the forums and pretty much answered my own questions. I am going to make a visit to Southwest Wind Power as they are only about 60 miles from me. I learn something new every day!
by Dudley
Wed May 24, 2006 3:53 am
Forum: Alternative Power
Topic: Home grown wind power
Replies: 1
Views: 3893

Home grown wind power

What is the feasibility of modifying an automotive generator or alternator for use in a home built wind system? Is it cost effective? Anyone have any plans for electrical or mechanical (props etc.)? Any info will be appreciated.
Bill Gerrard
by Dudley
Sun May 14, 2006 2:47 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: Real Estate Roulette
Replies: 21
Views: 14662

Well that sure beats a poke in the eye with a sharp stick!
Good luck
by Dudley
Fri May 12, 2006 3:50 am
Forum: Buy/Sell/Trade
Topic: Solar panels for sale
Replies: 3
Views: 4579

Hi Dennis, Are you building the cabin in Maine or NY ? Yes I am still tossing around putting together some alternate housing plan, I just have not figured out yet what it will be. I will have to see how things play out after my knee surgury and I get moved back to the East coast. I am not considerin...
by Dudley
Fri May 12, 2006 3:26 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: AZ Car carrier
Replies: 0
Views: 2553

AZ Car carrier

First of all congratulations Mr. Sharkey that HE DID NOT SAY NO ! Keep your fingers and toes crossed, I guess that I am the eternal optimist. Just a fun picture. This "car hauler" was parked in front of 'BILLY-JACS SALOON" in Humboldt, AZ. I guess where there's a will there's a way. h...