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02-02-2018, 01:33 AM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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$50K Police Command HDX
These sure are nice. I dig the rear bumper  Baby got back.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...21&acctid=6614
1T88U2B2XY1083720
14,238 mi
The vehicle is a 2000 Thomas Built Bus Safe-T-Liner HDX chassis that was customized by Matthew Specialty Vehicles, Greensboro, NC., Specialty Vehicle Manufacturer.
Length of the vehicle is 43’
Caterpillar 3208 diesel engine.
15 kW generator with remote start and a 50 amp service
4 hydraulic stabilizer jacks with remote control
folding ladder on the rear
Antennae: Winegard in motion antenna for satellite TV, and a 1.2 meter satellite dish for data. There is also a C-5 Weather Command Station that mounts to roof for onsite weather readings with monitoring station installed inside the vehicle.
I think these cops have firetruck envy.
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02-02-2018, 10:00 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Perfect for getting through those fema roadblocks.
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Robin
Nobody's Business
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02-02-2018, 10:11 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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$50k for a 2000 bus with a 3208........
People on ludes should not sell buses.......J.S.
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02-02-2018, 10:12 AM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Now that I read it- doesn't mention Police on it.
Maybe was Fire Dept Party bus... that had a sordid history... debauchery... investigation.... cover-up.... resignation... .Arkansacide... Auction....RV.
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02-02-2018, 10:19 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 PNW_Steve
$50k for a 2000 bus with a 3208........
People on ludes should not sell buses.......J.S.
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Agreed! 
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02-02-2018, 12:16 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Now that I read it- doesn't mention Police on it.
Maybe was Fire Dept Party bus... that had a sordid history... debauchery... investigation.... cover-up.... resignation... .Arkansacide... Auction....RV.
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Sussex County Delaware Emergency Operations
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02-02-2018, 04:23 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Turns out it has a 5.9L Cummins engine in it. whoops.
Caterpillar stopped manufacturing 3208 engines in the early 90s. Are you sure this bus has a 3208 engine? (2/1/18 6:37 PM)
A: Thank you. You are correct, the engine is a Cummins 6 cylinder, CM550 250 HP, 24 valves. Thank you for inquiring. (2/2/18 4:16 PM)
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02-02-2018, 04:32 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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I don't think I have ever seen a factory 250hp 6BTA or ISB motor.
It looks like it has an MD3060 as well. Not a bad combo.
Price is not to far off of what I would pay. Maybe I should call and make an offer. $4000 perhaps? 
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02-02-2018, 04:37 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
I don't think I have ever seen a factory 250hp 6BTA or ISB motor.
It looks like it has an MD3060 as well. Not a bad combo.
Price is not to far off of what I would pay. Maybe I should call and make an offer. $4000 perhaps? |
They went up to 250hp.
LOL buy me one too!
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02-02-2018, 04:39 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Price is not to far off of what I would pay. Maybe I should call and make an offer. $4000 perhaps? |
Yeah, this group has a great sense of humor. We will see this bus until Haloween.
Guess who?
Q: Nice bus. When do you think they will lower the opening bid to something realistic? It looks like it was $200k new, 18 years ago. (2/2/18 2:25 AM)
A: Based on the condition and the additional equipment, we feel the starting price is fair. Thank you for inquiring. (2/2/18 4:14 PM)
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02-02-2018, 04:41 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Yeah, this group has a great sense of humor. We will see this bus until Haloween.
Guess who?
Q: Nice bus. When do you think they will lower the opening bid to something realistic? It looks like it was $200k new, 18 years ago. (2/2/18 2:25 AM)
A: Based on the condition and the additional equipment, we feel the starting price is fair. Thank you for inquiring. (2/2/18 4:14 PM)
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Gah! Just wait until it comes around again. We'll see how fair they think it was 
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02-02-2018, 04:48 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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I just looked at the pictures again and saw something that I missed before....
If the seller ever comes down off of whatever he has been smoking and someone here winds up with it... PLEASE sell me the antenna mast!!!!
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02-02-2018, 04:55 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
They went up to 250hp.
LOL buy me one too!
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24v 5.9L goes all the way up to 325 Horsepower.
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02-02-2018, 04:57 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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
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Over 250hp in pickups, sure. But not buses.
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02-02-2018, 05:04 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
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" The following are only applicable to Dodge pickups"
Maybe that is why I have never seen one in a bus or truck.
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02-02-2018, 11:47 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Posts: 973
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Turns out it has a 5.9L Cummins engine in it. whoops.
Caterpillar stopped manufacturing 3208 engines in the early 90s. Are you sure this bus has a 3208 engine? (2/1/18 6:37 PM)
A: Thank you. You are correct, the engine is a Cummins 6 cylinder, CM550 250 HP, 24 valves. Thank you for inquiring. (2/2/18 4:16 PM) |
So...since it was professionally built you think it be easier to get RV insurance?[emoji41]
Sent from my VS500PP using Tapatalk
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02-03-2018, 07:30 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 111
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Over 250hp in pickups, sure. But not buses.
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Has anyone experimented with using the pickup engine management system in a bus? I’ve done this with engine swaps but never a 5.9. Just curious
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02-03-2018, 10:11 AM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RRRVBUS
Has anyone experimented with using the pickup engine management system in a bus? I’ve done this with engine swaps but never a 5.9. Just curious
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It's possible to use the Dodge system on the Industrial Cummins (tan), but is a bit of work. Anything is possible with a large enough bank account and a big enough can of cuss words.
Possible Options to make an Industrial 24 Valve conversion-friendly:
1.) Use a mechanical injection pump from a 1994 -98 Dodge 12 Valve engine known as “P-pumping” the 24 Valve engine
2.) Get ALL of the DODGE electronic engine components (VP44, ECM, PCM, TPS & throttle cable)
https://www.dieselconversion.com/blo...e-Information/
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02-03-2018, 10:15 AM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Posts: 111
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
It's possible to use the Dodge system on the Industrial Cummins (tan), but is a bit of work. Anything is possible with a large enough bank account and a big enough can of cuss words.
Possible Options to make an Industrial 24 Valve conversion-friendly:
1.) Use a mechanical injection pump from a 1994 -98 Dodge 12 Valve engine known as “P-pumping” the 24 Valve engine
2.) Get ALL of the DODGE electronic engine components (VP44, ECM, PCM, TPS & throttle cable)
https://www.dieselconversion.com/blo...e-Information/ |
I was thinking wrecked dodge pickup for motor and electronics. Or if your in the northeast the rust gets the body but leaves a good drivetrain.
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02-03-2018, 12:37 PM
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#20
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Charlotte NC
Posts: 30
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It would be worth the $50,000 if you could use it for a DWI checkpoint/courthouse. I could start my own government
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