Do you have an unfinished skoolie?

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by herbali

http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f14/19...-ii-29179.html

Please take a look at our unfinished 1990 Crown Supercoach Series II. I would say probably the best bus you could build a skoolie on and all of the hardwork is done. Please let me know if you are interested, i bought this bus from Al in California and drove it home last year.

It looks really good, it’s quite a bit out of my price range. I hope you find a buyer soon!!

[fishbone1@att.net]

Look up my post, theres not any rust anywhere!!

[Geno]

I have a 1998 short bus. 20 ft. Bumper to bumper. 6.5 dessel with 162000 miles. All body work and paint finished. New brakes all around and all brake lines replaced. All seats removed. Runs good. Pictures upon request. 630-247-8093

[PatrickBaptist]

I wouldn't touch a 6.5 gm diesel and would urge anyone to run away from one. Sorry to be mean about it but they aren't worth the hassle and money.
They blow head gaskets easy and are pretty gutless, those and ford's 6.oh are some of the worst and least reliable engines.

[Geno]

My must be a fluke then. Haven’t had any problems with mine. I have a good mechanic and he hasn’t found anything wrong with mine

[Doktari]

As much as I like big buses if budget and mechanics is challenging I’d suggest getting a cutaway van on the 1 ton chassis. Most parts are inexpensive and most shops can work on it. You can always tow a cargo trailer for a little more space. Ive drove mine about town for 4 months and the drivability is not bad at all. But it’s only a 4 window bus. A 5 window or 6 window is a great compromise because there’s more room for a bed in back.
Someday I’d like a full size bus again. Ive had 4 full size. But currently on my small budget I’d rather be going places than waiting until I can afford tires or repairs on a full size bus. There’s a lot of variables. I inspired my friend to get into buses and he bought a PD4106 greyhound bus when his farm sold and plenty of money to fix it up the way he wanted it. And he needed the money it took way way more time and money than he anticipated. I did the solar electrical and saved him hundreds. So to each their own. My 2 cents worth.

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by Geno

I have a 1998 short bus. 20 ft. Bumper to bumper. 6.5 dessel with 162000 miles. All body work and paint finished. New brakes all around and all brake lines replaced. All seats removed. Runs good. Pictures upon request. 630-247-8093

Sorry, no way we could do a short bus.

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by Doktari

As much as I like big buses if budget and mechanics is challenging I’d suggest getting a cutaway van on the 1 ton chassis. Most parts are inexpensive and most shops can work on it. You can always tow a cargo trailer for a little more space. Ive drove mine about town for 4 months and the drivability is not bad at all. But it’s only a 4 window bus. A 5 window or 6 window is a great compromise because there’s more room for a bed in back.
Someday I’d like a full size bus again. Ive had 4 full size. But currently on my small budget I’d rather be going places than waiting until I can afford tires or repairs on a full size bus. There’s a lot of variables. I inspired my friend to get into buses and he bought a PD4106 greyhound bus when his farm sold and plenty of money to fix it up the way he wanted it. And he needed the money it took way way more time and money than he anticipated. I did the solar electrical and saved him hundreds. So to each their own. My 2 cents worth.

Thanks for the input. With two adults, two kids, two cats and a dog, we will need the bigger bus. I want to live tiny and travel, but we also need room for bodies in our home. I also don’t mind learning and doing research, which I am, I’ve learned a ton on this site especially! As for budget, I can’t afford an 11k bus. I’m looking for 6k. I have resources to help build the bus that will help with price of renovating, and there is not real time constraint, other than my patience!! I’m sure we will be able to work it out and find what fits our family

[Doktari]

You’re welcome. With good planning and patience like you are doing a full size bus can be wonderful. I’m sure you have weighed advantages of buses vs. RVs which already have the tanks and appliances. Just saying if no one can or wants to do the conversion then depending on a third party to convert it costs a fortune. A top notch conversion I looked at cost $55K. But that included a roof raise, radiant floor heat, new windows, etc. I have a RV to use while I’m converting my bus.

[WildRoseMama]

Hi Kitty!
We have your bus... My family and I bought an 11 window 2006 Blue Bird Vision this Summer. We've done most of the dirty prep work, and unfortunately are needing to let go of this dream for the time being due to city codes and life changes. We are wanting to sell this bus and get ourselves a pickup truck to cross the country with as soon as possible.
That's being said, this bus runs great. We already did a long trip with it. It's basically ready for the fun part of the conversion process. We are in Kansas City, MO. Valuing our bus around $5500. Would love to talk more with you. I'll PM you as well.
Cheers,
Rachel

[CaptainGreenBean]

Are you still looking for a skoolie? What is your price range?

[lemmeskoolu]

I have a 1972 manual transmission, it's an International, with a Scout engine, it's ugly appearance wise and needs a camshaft, however, new brakes and fuel lines, rebuilt carburetor, and other repairs
Can use some new tires, the seats are removed and has electrical system, has a 4ft extension deck and a roof rack it's in New Port Richey, FL the mechanic said that once the camshaft is replaced that'll be a very reliable bus!!! selling it very cheap as I have another partially build skoolie that I intend to complete. I purchased this bus to build as a party bus for income, however, decided to not continue in order to fulfill my dreams of travelling, I basically selling it to pay the mechanic what I owe him, since he currently can't finish the job until he finds a new location as the building owner sold the property where his repair shop is

Asking $1500
Best way to contact me is text
8482032676
I can send/text you pics of the exterior only currently as I'm currently in NJ

[PatrickBaptist]

Originally Posted by lemmeskoolu

I have a 1972 manual transmission, it's an International, with a Scout engine, it's ugly appearance wise and needs a camshaft, however, new brakes and fuel lines, rebuilt carburetor, and other repairs
Can use some new tires, the seats are removed and has electrical system, has a 4ft extension deck and a roof rack it's in New Port Richey, FL the mechanic said that once the camshaft is replaced that'll be a very reliable bus!!! selling it very cheap as I have another partially build skoolie that I intend to complete. I purchased this bus to build as a party bus for income, however, decided to not continue in order to fulfill my dreams of travelling, I basically selling it to pay the mechanic what I owe him, since he currently can't finish the job until he finds a new location as the building owner sold the property where his repair shop is

Asking $1500
Best way to contact me is text
8482032676
I can send/text you pics of the exterior only currently as I'm currently in NJ

You do know they said they wanted to stay around the midwest?
With a bus that needs that kind of work $1500 and having to take it so far really wouldn't be worth it at all..... Maybe to someone wanting to collect older buses.... $1500 doesn't seem that cheap even for a local deal though.

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by CaptainGreenBean

Are you still looking for a skoolie? What is your price range?

We are more looking for a bus than a full skoolie, and I think top end would be 5-6k we really can’t afford more than that. And preferably getting the perfect bus for cheaper would be best.

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by lemmeskoolu

I have a 1972 manual transmission, it's an International, with a Scout engine, it's ugly appearance wise and needs a camshaft, however, new brakes and fuel lines, rebuilt carburetor, and other repairs
Can use some new tires, the seats are removed and has electrical system, has a 4ft extension deck and a roof rack it's in New Port Richey, FL the mechanic said that once the camshaft is replaced that'll be a very reliable bus!!! selling it very cheap as I have another partially build skoolie that I intend to complete. I purchased this bus to build as a party bus for income, however, decided to not continue in order to fulfill my dreams of travelling, I basically selling it to pay the mechanic what I owe him, since he currently can't finish the job until he finds a new location as the building owner sold the property where his repair shop is

Asking $1500


Best way to contact me is text
8482032676
I can send/text you pics of the exterior only currently as I'm currently in NJ

Thank you for the thought, this doesn’t sound like something I could work with. Good luck on finding a buyer soon!

[lemmeskoolu]

I didn't notice the Midwest , thx for ur feedback��

[lemmeskoolu]

👌 check skoolie groups on fb

[Kitty]

Originally Posted by lemmeskoolu

👌 check skoolie groups on fb

I’ve been looking there too. Thanks!

[KrisKnudsen]

Originally Posted by Kitty

That’s an awesome idea!! I have been trying to navigate and look through everything on sale here, but I don’t want a finished skoolie or a new bus. I want one that I can still modify and lay it out the way I need for us, take over a project someone can’t finish. It’s hard to sift through everything.

I've just posted mine for sale:
http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f14/20...ale-29791.html