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49 Schoolbus Motorhome RV Conversion

1949 Ford Wayne Schoolbus Motorhome RV Conversion
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now that's nifty!!! but i do have to whine about the non ford powertrain in there. why not a 460???
 
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Yeah that is pretty cool looking.
 
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Very neat for sure
 
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now that's nifty!!! but i do have to whine about the non ford powertrain in there. why not a 460???
Unfortunately not everyone has near our level of intellect!
 
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Old 05-08-2007, 10:30 PM
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lol...well, i'm a good bluff, but i'll always say...don't mix your brands!!!
 
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Old 05-08-2007, 11:50 PM
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I agree, 454/350/305 in a chevy, 440/360/318 in a dodge, and 460/351/302 in a ford!
 
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Ford is all that really matters, the rest can have steam power for all I care.
 
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hey prep...you forgot the 2.3l turbo...
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 10:28 AM
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The 2.3 turbo would be fine, for a kid in a go cart haha j/k
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 08:12 PM
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hey...thats an awesome idea!!!!!
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 10:25 PM
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Would be light and fast thats for sure
 
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lol...pure insanity!!! a 250lb frame and that little 2.3 ...sounds like a project to plan...
 
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Old 05-09-2007, 10:48 PM
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I was thinking about that too, only I would make it a tad heavier, and make it on a ranger frame so i have 4 wheel drive
 
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but then its time for a 351...because of the weight...
 


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