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  1. Elijah

    New Skoolie project from SE Oklahoma

    LOL I think you're right about that Mr Bob; I had been thinking of a Van Truck, but them being so boxy and hard to get in and out of, no access to the front, all had me thinking it just might not be the best fit for me. I was looking at the LMTV which was 4x4 tough, has Tire inflation but was...
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    New Skoolie project from SE Oklahoma

    Thank you Mr LoupGarou; Glad you like it. Being from Oklahoma, I don't expect many issues with our DMV, we are allowed to drive school buses without painting or removing the "School Bus" letters. All that is required is to remove all District numbers and identification labels on the exterior. I...
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    New Skoolie project from SE Oklahoma

    Thank you for the kind words and the warm welcome FlowerGirl; Very observant about my Skoolie project. The ground clearance was one of the primary reasons I chose this platform, not just any Bus would do. It had to be of a Semi Chassis, a conventional for ease of Maintenance, a high top because...
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    Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act

    I do hope that this post is alright for this forum, if not then just take it down and let me know where to post such material please. I was shown this and was shocked at how many people were not aware of this new regulation. However don't think that some States are going to give up all that...
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    need help selecting & building out a mini bus

    I was amazed to see what you all could accomplish in the wilderness, which got me to thinking about my own place which has a huge 40x88 shop where I use to restore old trucks. I have had a wild hair to do some travelling for quite awhile now and was even thinking of selling my place on 19 acres...
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    need help selecting & building out a mini bus

    If your plan is to reside in CA, best to get a local vehicle with all the emission equipped options and you are wise to get a later model for that reason as older vehicles will have emission issues. I found this near your area, but you can also use the search engine to do some looking of your...
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    New Skoolie project from SE Oklahoma

    :) I know what you mean John. Seems strange that the Native tongue sounds so foreign.
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    Wishing and Hoping

    Welcome and thanks for sharing :) Those old Econoline vans were so much fun :) I had a 63 with an inline six cylinder that was great on gas, it also had the "Three on the Tree" great memories. I grew up poor and couldn't afford anything very nice, this Van had been side swiped on the passenger...
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    New Skoolie project from SE Oklahoma

    Hello All; Well I am wanting to meet you all at the up coming RTR. Hope I can make it but right now I am putting the Cummins back together. My 2002 Thomas Shorty was an Auction find that I had been wanting for a very long time and even though it had mechanical issues it just Fit if you know...
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