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02-21-2019, 12:46 PM
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#4481
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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 o1marc
That's my second bus, too bad I'm not in a position to put another one in the yard yet. Surprised with only one day left it's only at $800.
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Someone will be here the day the auctions end asking about where to find just such a bus.
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02-21-2019, 12:58 PM
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#4482
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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 EastCoastCB
Someone will be here the day the auctions end asking about where to find just such a bus.
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And then bitch that it's too far away.
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02-21-2019, 06:08 PM
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#4483
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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With any luck my bus collection will shrink soon. I spent a few hours today on the Sport Bus getting it emptied out. of course, tomorrow I'm using it as a truck to get supplies for the Wanderlounge.... But another hour or so of straightening it up and I'll be ready to take pictures.
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02-21-2019, 07:56 PM
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#4484
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Two DT530 RE buses in AZ. Can't even get the noobs to look at these, so fair game lurkers!
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...ew?auc=2277693
These are decked-out. Pretty much unicorns. A dealer is the high bidder and I'm sure they're gona be relisted at around 20k-25k once they take possession.
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I thought the same thing. BGA in FL has a similar one on the lot for 16k, I really have my heart set on a Crown, but these are just too good to pass up. I plan to go hard for one tomorrow.
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Someone will be here the day the auctions end asking about where to find just such a bus.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
And then bitch that it's too far away.
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I promise that won't be me, I probably wont beat out the dealers, but I will give it my best shot.
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02-21-2019, 08:11 PM
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#4485
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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 Willie_McCoy
I thought the same thing. BGA in FL has a similar one on the lot for 16k, I really have my heart set on a Crown, but these are just too good to pass up. I plan to go hard for one tomorrow.
I promise that won't be me, I probably wont beat out the dealers, but I will give it my best shot.
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Why would that bus need 2 batteries when mine runs and starts just fine on one?
I paid $3500 for mine and then $1500 in fuel that week getting it home. I'd gladly pay $5k for that RE if it's all mine is. It has fewer miles by 40k.
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02-22-2019, 09:07 AM
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#4486
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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My bus has a pair of 1100 CCA 8D commercial series batteries. When they eventually need to be replaced I'll put in a pair of group 27 from the farm store.
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02-22-2019, 09:18 AM
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#4487
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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 brokedown
My bus has a pair of 1100 CCA 8D commercial series batteries. When they eventually need to be replaced I'll put in a pair of group 27 from the farm store.
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I get a pair of g31's at RK for $160. Its a great deal for brand new batteries.
i've put those in at least 6 buses now.
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02-22-2019, 09:42 AM
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#4488
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
Why would that bus need 2 batteries when mine runs and starts just fine on one?
I paid $3500 for mine and then $1500 in fuel that week getting it home. I'd gladly pay $5k for that RE if it's all mine is. It has fewer miles by 40k.
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Mine was spec'd with 2 8d bats as well. Brand new for 500 when I bought the bus. I will go smaller if I ever have to replace them.
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02-22-2019, 09:51 AM
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#4489
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Sandpoint, ID
Posts: 533
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Girardin Microbird MB-IV
Chassis: Ford E450
Engine: 7.3 Diesel
Rated Cap: 25
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brokedown
My bus has a pair of 1100 CCA 8D commercial series batteries. When they eventually need to be replaced I'll put in a pair of group 27 from the farm store.
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What does your Vista have for batteries? I've got three in mine - I can't recall what type, and the battery door is blocked by snow right now). From discussions here, I wonder if I don't need so many for starting. Now that the W/C ramp is gone and all.
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02-22-2019, 10:31 AM
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#4490
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Kalispell, MT
Posts: 290
Year: 1993
Coachwork: Amtran Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Willie_McCoy
I thought the same thing. BGA in FL has a similar one on the lot for 16k, I really have my heart set on a Crown, but these are just too good to pass up. I plan to go hard for one tomorrow.
I promise that won't be me, I probably wont beat out the dealers, but I will give it my best shot.
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Which one are you bidding on? I don’t want to be bidding against you! With just hours to go, I will be bidding right at the end with my max bid.
Edit to add; never mind, I’m going to wait on the one with three days left.
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02-22-2019, 10:44 AM
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#4491
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by peakbus
What does your Vista have for batteries? I've got three in mine - I can't recall what type, and the battery door is blocked by snow right now). From discussions here, I wonder if I don't need so many for starting. Now that the W/C ramp is gone and all.
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My Vista has a pair of some store brand group 31 "Premier Batteries Platinum 31HS-925" . Claim to be 925 CCA . More than adequate, I'd go straight to rural king if I needed to replace them.
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02-22-2019, 11:27 AM
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#4492
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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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This is strange. The Internationals in Az., there are 2 identical Internationals within 9K miles. One is at $3900, the other at $1292. I wonder what the difference is between them.
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...ew?auc=2277693
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02-22-2019, 03:20 PM
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#4493
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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 o1marc
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Some folks just fall in love.
Maybe one has new tires or something.
If I knew 100% I'd be able to get one home I'd bid for sport.
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02-22-2019, 03:25 PM
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#4494
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Asetechrail
Which one are you bidding on? I don’t want to be bidding against you! With just hours to go, I will be bidding right at the end with my max bid.
Edit to add; never mind, I’m going to wait on the one with three days left.
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Currently the high bidder on B182, probably wont hold out, 30 mins left.
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02-22-2019, 03:26 PM
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#4495
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
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One shows some very minor dents in the rear corner, and another shows a small dent on the front. I will go for either one.
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02-22-2019, 03:33 PM
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#4496
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Western Pennsylvania
Posts: 152
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https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...ew?auc=2283135
This one caught my eye when it first appeared. It mysteriously vanished and left me scratching my head. A couple days later it showed up with some bumps and bruises.
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02-22-2019, 03:41 PM
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#4497
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kinson
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That one is a very nice bus, I looked up the build sheet with the VIN and it shows 74" headroom which was the only thing that gave me second thoughts. I like the Blue Birds more than the Internationals but I an all in now
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02-22-2019, 03:42 PM
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#4498
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by o1marc
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18 mins left and its still at $1500, I am thinking of bidding on both and flipping one before I leave the state. Canyon State and AAA are both right down the street.
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02-22-2019, 03:47 PM
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#4499
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 669
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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I'll help drive....
Especially if I find a shortie out there that I like. (towing it, that is....)
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02-22-2019, 03:51 PM
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#4500
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 669
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Ouch, they (really) shot up....
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