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04-22-2015, 02:35 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Winnemucca, NV/Reno NV
Posts: 186
Year: 2003
Coachwork: 2003 Thomas E-350 shorty
Chassis: E350
Engine: 7.3 Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 24
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1975 Gillig 636 $3500
Selling my '75 Gillig RE. The bus is in Winnemucca, NV, but I will drive it to Reno. 1975 Gillig school bus
She has a rebuilt CAT 3208 that runs great, no start up smoke at all. Roadranger RT610 10 speed, 24.5 tires with great tread. 8ft. full width under belly storage and a smaller storage under the drivers seat; this is the spare compartment, I had planned on using it for a generator slide out. The bus currently has bunks for ten, and an open rear living area. Tow hitch is installed. I have 2 35 gal. waste tanks, a new never used tall RV toilet, a 3 burner RV stove/oven that needs a little re-hab work, all goes with the bus. This was going to be the "retirement" bus to replace my '80 that goes to Burningman and is full of dust, but I have too many other things more pressing. Gillig's are the best Skoolies ever built- better than a Crown! Crowns are more cramped for the driver, and are known to break at the aluminum-steel interface on rough roads. This will never happen on this bus. This bus has excellent ground clearance, perfect for someone looking to go down the road less traveled. This bus is in excellent shape mechanically and physically. For $250 I'll throw in a never installed 29 gal LP tank, $150 for a lightly used RV furnace.
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04-22-2015, 02:49 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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Your location makes me think of certain johnny cash song. 
Best of luck in your sale!
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04-22-2015, 03:07 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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More pics!!!
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04-22-2015, 04:18 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 231
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wow that would be a fun bus!
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04-22-2015, 05:44 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Winlcok, WA
Posts: 2,233
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Great bus at a very reasonable price.
It is worth the price just for the tires and the paint job.
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04-22-2015, 10:14 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Gonvick MN
Posts: 339
Year: 1975
Chassis: Gillig
Engine: Cat 3208t/10 speed transmission
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Someone buy this before I do something foolish.
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04-23-2015, 01:11 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Winnemucca, NV/Reno NV
Posts: 186
Year: 2003
Coachwork: 2003 Thomas E-350 shorty
Chassis: E350
Engine: 7.3 Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 24
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My Gillig
EastCoastCB, I already have a serious buyer in Reno; remember even Johnny Cash has been to Winnemucca:
"I was totin' my pack along the dusty Winnemucca road,
When along came a semi with a high an' canvas-covered load.
"If you're goin' to Winnemucca, Mack, with me you can ride."
a few pics...
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04-23-2015, 01:52 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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Nice, I'll bet you've been everywhere, man!
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04-23-2015, 02:01 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Winnemucca, NV/Reno NV
Posts: 186
Year: 2003
Coachwork: 2003 Thomas E-350 shorty
Chassis: E350
Engine: 7.3 Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 24
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Everywhere Man!
Workin' on it EastCoast! Still need Alaska, Rhode Island (might have been there as a baby??) and Maine. Back in '81 I was 15 miles from the Maine border, but didn't cross over. Damn! Wasn't actively working on all 50 at that time. Oh and Canada and the rest of the world except Mexico...
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If it isn't grown, it has to be mined
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04-23-2015, 02:12 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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I tell ya, boy there ain't no easy run! 
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04-24-2015, 12:55 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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Just wanted to let you know that Im really interested in this bus and have the cash now. I live in Denver, but could easily fly out and meet you in Reno!
Been thinking about this bus a lot and it's time to make a move on it.
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Patina enthusiast and professional busman
www.bustoshow.org
Blog: www.lookatthatbus.com
Instragram: @lookatthatbus
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04-24-2015, 02:33 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 charles_m
Just wanted to let you know that Im really interested in this bus and have the cash now. I live in Denver, but could easily fly out and meet you in Reno!
Been thinking about this bus a lot and it's time to make a move on it.
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04-24-2015, 04:44 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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LOL
I hope I can---I hope that buyer in Nevada isn't too serious
Oh man would I just die to bring this girl home!
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www.bustoshow.org
Blog: www.lookatthatbus.com
Instragram: @lookatthatbus
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04-24-2015, 08:05 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_m
LOL
I hope I can---I hope that buyer in Nevada isn't too serious
Oh man would I just die to bring this girl home!
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This bus is yours! that other fella really just wanted to sit in the driver seat and dream!
This bus wants you!
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04-24-2015, 08:10 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 231
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Oh and when you drive her back from Winnemucka don't forget to drive through
Reno
Chicago
Fargo
Minnesota
Buffalo
Toronto
Winslow
Sarasota
Whichta
Tulsa
Ottowa
Oklahoma
Tampa
Panama
Mattua
LaPaloma
Bangor
Baltimore
Salvador
Amarillo
Tocapillo
Pocotello
Amperdllo
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04-25-2015, 12:14 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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I am very serious! Got the cash and just tell me when to book the ticket. Classic bus. Good price. Fun drive home. Roadranger 10 speed. Done deal!
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Patina enthusiast and professional busman
www.bustoshow.org
Blog: www.lookatthatbus.com
Instragram: @lookatthatbus
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04-25-2015, 08:53 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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Wow, what a great looking old bus in great shape.
I just love how simple that engine looks.
I knew there were better buses than crowns.
Nat
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Patently waiting for the apocalypses to level the playing field in this physiological game of life commonly known as Civilization
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04-25-2015, 09:50 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2015
Posts: 231
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Quote:
Originally Posted by charles_m
I am very serious! Got the cash and just tell me when to book the ticket. Classic bus. Good price. Fun drive home. Roadranger 10 speed. Done deal!
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to many years ago I drove a truck with that same engine transmission combo, I am not going to lie to you about it; I really loved that truck. I could run all day at 55 to 57 MPH up hill down hill what ever, it was not at the elevation you are in Denver but it was in the Limon colorado area so close.
I am rooting for you!
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04-25-2015, 10:51 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Denver
Posts: 489
Year: 1982
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International S1800
Engine: DT466 Trans: MT643
Rated Cap: 65
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Man I got everyone on my side! Hopefully the OP hasnt sold this girl yet!
Last thing I thought about before I went to bed
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Patina enthusiast and professional busman
www.bustoshow.org
Blog: www.lookatthatbus.com
Instragram: @lookatthatbus
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05-01-2015, 10:41 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Vacaville, Ca
Posts: 1,634
Year: 1988
Coachwork: Crown / Pusher
Engine: 8.3 Cummins
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nat_ster
Wow, what a great looking old bus in great shape.
I just love how simple that engine looks.
I knew there were better buses than crowns.
Nat
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Now Nat be nice
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