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Old 02-05-2019, 03:59 PM   #1
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Does International build their own bus bodies?

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Old 02-05-2019, 04:18 PM   #2
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Cornbinder usually manufactures the front end and the chassis. Coachbuilders make the rest.
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Old 02-05-2019, 04:43 PM   #3
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thanks - sort of figured that might be the case - getting ahead of myself with questions I MIGHT have once I get my bus - lol
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Does International build their own bus bodies?
yes. AmTran/IC are International Navistar products.
They sold their chassis to Bluebird and Thomas.



I'm pretty sure they're the only ones in modern times to build the WHOLE bus. even the engine.
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Old 02-05-2019, 06:30 PM   #5
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yes. AmTran/IC are International Navistar products.
They sold their chassis to Bluebird and Thomas.



I'm pretty sure they're the only ones in modern times to build the WHOLE bus. even the engine.
impressive indeed
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