Water Proofing The School Bus Conversions Before Winter

[@jessemongia9730]

With all of the upgrades you do for Dale ,I think he has made your folks home to be his permanent garage .

[@Twelvestonestacking]

you guys are gonna be the "go to guys" for buses!!!!

[@davidmoore9945]

Favorite time of the week…..Navigation Enjoyment!

[@Kiowagoodfella]

Man you’re a good dude for helping your friends with the projects.👍🏼👍🏼

[@Jill_T]

Dale all dressed up - how nice! If it's getting cold I bet Dale is about to head home. As a Floridian, I can tell you I cannot handle the cold weather at all.

[@johnstuart8511]

Everyone believes in Mike. He is a Hero. ( Never fear when Mike is near). Love watching. Always entertaining. Regards

[@ruthscott5166]

87 in Brevard County, FL on 9/17 afternoon, with thunderstorms dumping lots of rain on us -- so Dale enjoy the cooler temps.

[@dubi01]

tell Gina to turn the key to on position, and wait 10 sec to warm up the glow plugs

[@tomwebster3636]

Can I add please: Never use starting fluid on a Diesel engine use Silicone spray instead. 1 the propelent is propane(?) 2. The Silicone will lubricate the cylenders n stuff

[@JenSwarbrick1966]

Man you work hard! You all do! It's impressive and wonderful to see friends helping friends!

[@tompava3923]

DALE ROCKS!

[@annmcwilliams1230]

Some times when starting a Diesel engine that’s if you turn the key so glow plugs get power but do not turn on the engine then off then on to glow plugs then off do this thrice( 3 times ) then go to start engine. This helps in cold weather.

[@maryb1686]

yes!

[@greensnapper1602]

GO DALE !! Whats up guys had to stop in real quick to Say Hello and Go Dale.. Be good guys ill be back once it gets cold here and ill be back on youtube.. see ya then GO DALE

[@patblu3214]

Wouldn't it be great if WE could all help you!!! You have helped all of us Michael, with your knowledge, encouragement, optimism and being a good friend. No, you may not know us personally but we feel we know you! One day once I graduate from KZbin University with my "Masters" in Skoolie Conversions. I look forward to the day when I can help someone, like you taught me and 60K+ of us, who watch and learn from you. I think you really are a humble but brilliant Professor!! Keep up the good work

[@kateburk2168]

Let Dale know, it's cooling off! 89° outside my door in east Lake county.

[@larrykelly2838]

You are one busy man.

[@whynotbekind1957]

I think yours in the only channel that I have watched that really shows everything about doing a complete build....you don't do the quick time lapse/1episode build...you are not one of these professional builders who only show the rigs after they have done the work or they just show their big work garage when they are delivering the rig to the owner....and nothing wrong with those people....but I think you give your viewers a very realistic idea of what it takes to fully do a build out....and you show that with a little help from your friends you can probably do your own build or at least most of it....great job on having a great channel and being a great friend/mentor.

[@badgeell2804]

Awesome video got put the roof paint on the v lite 🛠️🇨🇦🛠️🇨🇦

[@lamh5265]

Peabody Hotel skoolie size for the ducks. Only difference, no elevator ride. Cool for the duck.

[@peggytravels793]

Dale definitely adds class the videos…LOL. There always seems like a ton of work to do and a rush to beat the weather.

[@sjporr]

Lots of progress guys!!!

[@michaelhester2781]

Really enjoy the music

[@elisabethm9655]

With that wide stripe, the slacker bus is like a pale skunk..but not stinky at all - in fact it’s starting to look sweet!😋 smart move to use the foam boards…some ‘great stuff’ squirted in the cracks should leave everything sealed up just fine.

[@clgraham82]

Informative and entertaining...one of the best channels!

[@briandavis9975]

Never a dule moment with you Mike love your enthusiasm brother what's the story on your bus buddy you gotta be missing it.

[@lovek2us]

Hey Mike. Since you're gonna be in Philly this weekend, you can come over to Atlantic City. This weekend is the Annual Seafood Festival with great local restaurants, food trucks entertainment. I'll take care of the admission fee, money goes to the Community Food Bank. Maybe we can make a plan. Thank you so much. I need your help

[@stevenannett1739]

so whats the word on your bus ? and Dale is a hoot ,, love his T-Shirts also must be great to have so many great freinds who embrace your life style and to be able to help them along !

[@lauratibbles6598]

Well glad to see things are moving along.

[@jackfrosty4674]

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[@rmontena4583]

I like your slow "bump" music :) Rich

[@GhettoGirlTravels]

If it’s 20 below … Dale’s traveling somewhere else!!! 😂

[@timkouba4347]

Love the progress and the ducks

[@lauratibbles6598]

Well it’s great to see thing moving along and I hope Gina problem it’s the bus turns out y th o be something simple and not so expensive…. You all have fun be safe and happy travels ❤️❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🌈🌈🚌🚌🚚🚚🚚

[@Evelynstardust]

It start with just checkin fuel pressure after the fuel pump. Also check to see if there is voltage to glowplug. Also check the fuel lines see if they have any weather checking. I had issues on my bus were the main supply line was rotted out causing air to leak in but no noticable leaks. U should be able to diagnose the issue with a multi meter and a fuel gauge few tools. Diesels are expensive to just throw parts at it. There pretty simple just need air fuel and combustion to run... so.. I'd start with checking fuel pressure if it were to come into a shop I work at..

[@cjg8822]

Dale is right as I’m in Florida and it’s currently 87 but real feel with humidity is 98…pretty hot 🥵, that’s in Venice/North Port area

[@geo4239]

great stuff I'm just about to get my first short bus skoolie a 1996 chevy g30 gas dual rears and I plan on putting a roof rack but putting the metal frames up seem difficult

[@davidowen888]

Progress ! 👏

[@steveschmidt7505]

I just had my van spray foamed. I live in Saranac Lake. The guy i used did it on the weekend if you could drive the busses to him he could do them quick.

[@chrisharris6461]

You can do your own spray foam insulation from home depot or lowes

[@theadventuresofturtle]

I'm still outside working in flip flops and shorts. The heat can go away anytime now.. haha. I used the tropicool on my RV and noticed a huge difference on surface temp.

[@dennisyoung4496]

I had to laugh, because I was thinking racing staple and you said it. You guys would be a blast to work with.

[@anneparisi1828]

Good afternoon guys. As always another good video. Buses coming along and sooner than later be done 👍

[@billblecher9215]

Mike did you see if it had a glow plug on it they heat up that fuel you may want to try it

[@Freetalkfm]

Yeeeehahh brother Dale

[@ToConnect2000s]

@16:26 the weather here in Central Florida is mid to high 80's with 200% humidity

[@bonniecavanaughsvcontent3565]

Get her a block heater... it will help if she got power from a plug in... but a small Honda generator will heat it up so it starts easier... just a thought...

[@cindythecatwoman1601]

Dale needs to buy some black ⚫ jeans 👖 to go with his tuxedo 🤵. Than he'll be all set up. 😆😅🤣😂 He reminds me of Uncle Jesse from the Dukes of Hazzard TV 📺 show. I can't wait to see 👀 how the busses 🚍 turn out.

[@alanosborne1947]

Gina may have an issue with the fuel pump. I believe that''s a Stanadyne injection pump and they did have issues with them on that engine. I hope that's not it but be prepared!

[@alicial6072]

Will Dale spray foam with the cans in the voids (between the board where they don't quite meet and seams where there is no insulation) or just leave it the way it is?

[@woodchippers_WestWingDimeBag]

you haven't given much info about the starting issue, but it's common for diesels to have a small fuel leak that allows air into the line and lets the fuel run back into the tank. this means you have extended cranking, esp with a mechanical lift pump, on a cold start once fuel gets to the engine, it starts normally until it has enough time to leak down again you can test for this by spraying carb cleaner into the intake before/while cranking it should allow the engine to start and chug along for a few seconds while giving the lift pump a chance to supply fuel to the motor starting fluid can damage a diesel easily, use brake cleaner or carb cleaner, its less explosive and wont damage the pistons

[@JUSTWINDOWSAUTOGLASSMurrieta]

on Gina's bus check the voltage of the battery it could be a weak battery and that could be creating hard start

[@pault1964]

Nomadic fanatic is looking for a skoolie

[@loumc44]

Mike do you work with anyone who wants to convert a bus? If so what kind of price are you asking?

[@someguy6369]

Winter is coming…

[@HH_A.M.]

try cleaning them glow plugs off.

[@jessemongia9730]

Plus most of Mike's wood is free ,right Dale ?

[@mildredlackey1938]

Mike, do you ever get paint on your sox, ? 😜 I noticed you paint the roofs in your Sox feet,

[@davidcunningham5422]

What happened to Dalton? He was such an eager assistant!

[@mcooper5929]

👍

[@karenriggle5435]

means you can't get closed cell spray foam , have you ever thought about tinfoil bubble wrap with foam board over it its supposed to help with keeping the heat out in summer and heat in in the winter

[@kathywetherington3766]

I live in the same town Dale lives in and yes it's still hot as blue blazing bunnies lol 🔥🔥🔥🐰 🐰 🐰

[@hollyslaughter5505]

What is the name of the silicone waterproof paint you used?

[@charlielupa1116]

Did you insulate right over the window? Or what did you do there?

[@Buckeyescratcher]

I had a diesel pickup if you tried to start it right away it would not start but if you turn key to on position for three minutes it would start

[@lawrenceluckey5984]

are you going to run pvc or pex for the plumbing

[@redsky8509]

Dale, what is the GVW of your bus. I ask because in SC I can use a regular drivers license if the vehicle is under 26,000 GVW. Thank you.

[@Ms.Understood2.0]

I'm not sure if I like Dale's bus or your bus better? Name your price for either one lol!

[@justme5694]

How much of that 5 gallon bucket of roof cover did you use for both vehicles???

[@caitlincrocker8331]

Dale sounds like he’s from my part of Florida! I was wondering why he sounded so familiar lol does he think insulating is worth it in his bus? I’m down here doing a quick build and have been debating if I really need it or not just so I can get moved in fast and on the road.

[@redsky8509]

will you fill in the gaps with spray foam out of "rattle" cans?

[@chimeragalaxy7660]

damn i need a friend to help me with mine liek this

[@nick_intheskoolie8840]

what grit of sandpaper are you using to sand the roof

[@xtreemboarder]

I'm by no means an expert but I've heard using silicone on steel is a bad idea because it will invite rust in the long run. What are your thoughts?

[@andreawisner7358]

Where did you hear this?

[@aprilenchanted]

Dale may have missed his calling as a standup comedian. 😂

[@JaniceLalla]

Could he have found someone to do the insulation in Florida

[@peterkangas3127]

Hey Mike ant news on your bus??????

[@eptaps5120]

How did he seal where the combiner box came through the roof

[@navigationnowhere]

Dicor and lap sealant.

[@mauricepowers3804]

Is Ivan back home

[@leelashope8971]

It's still in Colorado

[@navigationnowhere]

Unfortunately it is still waiting on parts …

[@islandwitt1]

👍🏻😁

[@lovek2us]

Hey Mike and friends. Dale is looking very sharp indeed. Mike this shows us, you run a Classy Build Team. I have a question, I'm not sure how to get in touch with you. I need help with my skoolie build and I'm in Atlantic City. I would like to drive up to get some answers and in turn, I can be a Class Team Builder also. I don't know the email for you. PLEASE HELP!!

[@gail-sw9xg]

Sounds more like a glow plug issue than battery.

[@navigationnowhere]

They were replaced a few months ago

[@gail-sw9xg]

@@navigationnowhere I can tell you from personal and expensive experience that if you do not wait for the glow plugs to cycle before cranking the engine you will short out the plugs and have to do the job all over again. However, you are on the scene and have more knowledge about that particular situation than anyone else. Good luck with the trouble shooting.

[@bigbearccoffin]

Sounds like it's losing its prime check valve or fuel pump

[@Freetalkfm]

Noooo Dale foam it

[@jacobcorral7617]

How dare you put audio over the cold start. We want to hear that diesel cold start 🤣🤣

[@sifusays9242]

Never use starting fluid on a Diesel it will destroy your engine

[@danielvanmourik]

why every time spray foam. take sheep woll its much easerer

[@Freetalkfm]

I offer my Labour if you need me im a biulder