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by Elliot
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:54 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: 10 speed Road Ranger INSTALLED!
Replies: 21
Views: 17456

:) It is a front engine TC2000. Had to be, because I need a big "draw bridge" (toy hauler door) in the back. I'm confident I can build linkages and such. And of course, Rube Goldberg is my Hero! :lol: My concern is the bell housing and other flywheel and clutch parts. But now that I think ...
by Elliot
Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:23 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Metal Roof Raise ~ Questions...
Replies: 8
Views: 8550

:) Ahhh.... Sorry about the two week delay. Apparently, this forum does not automatically notify of new posts. Or I'm just not real hip about these konfounded komputors. If this works (see above comment about computers)... here is "The Millicent Chronicles": http://www.skoolie.net/forum/vi...
by Elliot
Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:41 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: 10 speed Road Ranger INSTALLED!
Replies: 21
Views: 17456

:) I read this with great interest. My bus is a Blue Bird with automatic transmission, and I anticipate converting to a stick shift when the day comes that I fry the Allison in the mountains. I put in a quarter century driving 10s, 9s, and 13s, so I'd be comfortable with that. I figure I can fabrica...
by Elliot
Mon Dec 29, 2008 4:23 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Metal Roof Raise ~ Questions...
Replies: 8
Views: 8550

:) I have heard of one or two professional estimates for a full school bus roof raise, and it was well into five figures. I did my own, and it wasn't all that difficult. http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f102/Elliotn/000_0525.jpg http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f102/Elliotn/000_0078cropP80.jpg If ...
by Elliot
Sat Nov 25, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Pitfalls of various platforms
Replies: 9
Views: 6921

Small world

:) .
Onkel Udo from the Boxerworks Forum, I presume? Small world!