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03-08-2018, 07:33 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Posts: 31
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Any mechanics in Southern California
I am looking to check out a bus in SoCal and am in need of a bus mechanic to inspect it. I will pay you for your time. Thanks Alex
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03-08-2018, 09:27 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1,361
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Crown, integral. (With 2kW of tiltable solar)
Chassis: Crown Supercoach II (rear engine)
Engine: Detroit 6V92TAC, DDEC 2, Jake brake, Allison HT740
Rated Cap: 37,400 lbs GVWR
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What make and model of bus? What engine and transmission does it have? Where is it?
John
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03-08-2018, 09:28 PM
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#3
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Posts: 31
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03-08-2018, 10:06 PM
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#4
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Orange County, CA
Posts: 1,361
Year: 1990
Coachwork: Crown, integral. (With 2kW of tiltable solar)
Chassis: Crown Supercoach II (rear engine)
Engine: Detroit 6V92TAC, DDEC 2, Jake brake, Allison HT740
Rated Cap: 37,400 lbs GVWR
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Looks nice, but $11,000? What are they smoking? A more sensible price is half or less of that. Ask them why they are selling it.
John
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03-08-2018, 10:09 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Posts: 31
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I will ask tomorrow. If it looks good I was going to offer 5k. Are you a diesel/fleet/bus mech.? What a your rate to go check it out? Thanks Alex
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03-08-2018, 10:23 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 Alexjpx
I will ask tomorrow. If it looks good I was going to offer 5k. Are you a diesel/fleet/bus mech.? What a your rate to go check it out? Thanks Alex
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At $11k asking price you're going to have to come in at $2k so you can negotiate your way to $5k. Is the 8.3 really the holy grail you are after?
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03-08-2018, 10:27 PM
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#7
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Posts: 31
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I dont know what i want. Is it the holy grail? I know i want a rear engine, I think i like blue birds, and if I'm going to put time and money I want to start off with the best foundation.
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03-08-2018, 10:30 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 Alexjpx
I dont know what i want. Is it the holy grail? I know i want a rear engine, I think i like blue birds, and if I'm going to put time and money I want to start off with the best foundation.
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Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good!
If it's a good bus, and you can make it work ... and the price is okay, then buy it.
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03-08-2018, 10:37 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Posts: 31
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Well I'm on the hunt so if you come across anything within a few hundred miles of San Bernardino let me know
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03-08-2018, 10:39 PM
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#10
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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 Alexjpx
I dont know what i want. Is it the holy grail? I know i want a rear engine, I think i like blue birds, and if I'm going to put time and money I want to start off with the best foundation.
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I'd try and get one of those $925 buses on a deal and find a good 8.3 motor to swap in, might be cheaper than $11k.
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03-08-2018, 10:41 PM
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#11
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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 Alexjpx
Well I'm on the hunt so if you come across anything within a few hundred miles of San Bernardino let me know
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Is that where you are? you should go into your User CP and fill out your profile so members can better assist you knowing your location. I used to live in Colton.
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03-08-2018, 10:43 PM
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#12
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Angelus Oaks, CA
Posts: 31
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Will do. I live in Angelus Oaks which is half way up to big bear
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