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05-22-2015, 06:28 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
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better states for buses
I am seeing buses for sale in ma, NY and fl. I am thinking bad for corrosion.
anyone have preferences for less rust?
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05-22-2015, 07:43 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Kentucky
Georgia
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05-22-2015, 10:20 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Oklahoma sucks for availability.... seems like they all end up in Texas... Either that, or they drive them into the dirt, I guess 
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05-22-2015, 10:51 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Gainesville. Georgia
Posts: 544
Year: 1992
Coachwork: bluebird
Rated Cap: 72
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Where you at or how far do you want to travel for one?
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05-23-2015, 07:01 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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One thing I have to say- Florida buses are SOOOOOO overrated.
Both of my buses came from Todd County Ky.
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05-23-2015, 07:26 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The-Breeze
Where you at or how far do you want to travel for one?
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In ma. I am looking towards southeast. Probably nc, SC or ga.
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05-23-2015, 08:12 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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I've had my eye on this one but no money...
Public Surplus: Auction #1372671
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05-23-2015, 08:14 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Apr 2014
Location: EHT New Jersey
Posts: 1,134
Year: 2003
Coachwork: AmTran
Chassis: International 3000RE
Engine: T444E/AT545
Rated Cap: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave588
In ma. I am looking towards southeast. Probably nc, SC or ga.
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Just a word of advise, that East Coast will probably endorse- look for auctions in the interior of the coastal states, as opposed to closer to the water. Sea air is as corrosive as winter road salt, and even more so since it surrounds the bus.
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05-23-2015, 08:18 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooternj
Just a word of advise, that East Coast will probably endorse- look for auctions in the interior of the coastal states, as opposed to closer to the water. Sea air is as corrosive as winter road salt, and even more so since it surrounds the bus.
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YES!
Thats why I LOVE KY buses. And Ga. Good as it gets in the East, in my opinion.
Here are some buses in OK, by the way.
Public Surplus: Auction #1373641
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05-23-2015, 01:02 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
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yes, I agree with salty air.
Also, I'm watching every Oklahoma and Arkansas auction I can find....
I live 20 miles from ARK/OK border, near Fort Smith AR.
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05-23-2015, 02:23 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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I have purchased from CA, OR, TN, TX, AZ and NY. NY was the worst. Mucho rust.
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05-23-2015, 05:00 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Posts: 121
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466e
Rated Cap: 29
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I thought the best bet was a Democratic state because they have to sell them earlier. My NY bus had quite a bit of rust (which I'm fixing) but the engine is great
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05-23-2015, 05:34 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: NUNYA
Posts: 4,236
Year: 1995
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: 3800
Engine: DT408, AT545
Rated Cap: 23 500 gvw
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timbrass
I thought the best bet was a Democratic state because they have to sell them earlier. My NY bus had quite a bit of rust (which I'm fixing) but the engine is great
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That's funny. Every time I parked my bus from NY, I came back to 5# of my bus laying on the ground because of rust. Are you saying I can thank a Democrat for that?
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05-23-2015, 06:07 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
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Thats a nice bus. Only drawback is wheelchair lift.
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
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05-23-2015, 06:09 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
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Yes, I'm looking for inland areas.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Scooternj
Just a word of advise, look for auctions in the interior of the coastal states, as opposed to closer to the water. Sea air is as corrosive as winter road salt, and even more so since it surrounds the bus.
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05-23-2015, 06:30 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Henley-on-Thames, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Posts: 121
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466e
Rated Cap: 29
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I'm not sure you can blame politicians for the weather, but I suppose they could ban using salt on the roads!
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05-24-2015, 03:29 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,764
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by timbrass
I'm not sure you can blame politicians for the weather, but I suppose they could ban using salt on the roads!
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We recently looked at a Michigan bus with some friends.
Typical RUST BUCKET. I think the wheels were almost rusted through, even.
Too far gone to save. Made my AmTran look like bus porn.
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05-25-2015, 02:54 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
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I usually stop on Fort Smith on my way into Oklahoma City.
I think Oklahoma would be good on rust but i'm not sure they replace buses very often.
Quote:
Originally Posted by milkmania
yes, I agree with salty air.
Also, I'm watching every Oklahoma and Arkansas auction I can find....
I live 20 miles from ARK/OK border, near Fort Smith AR.
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05-25-2015, 02:57 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Posts: 20
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wheelchair lift should be behind rear axle but it's not that bad.
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dave588
Thats a nice bus. Only drawback is wheelchair lift.
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05-25-2015, 03:04 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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I substitute teach at a local technology center, I've looked their buses over and don't see exterior rust... Under the seats and liner, I have no idea.
I'm involved with my son's school athletics and can say the same about our public school buses.
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