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02-02-2017, 11:50 AM
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#1201
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
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Would love some feedback on this bus from you all:
https://www.purplewave.com/auction/170307/item/BZ9953
1986 MCI 102A3 bus
Detroit Diesel 6V-92TA 9.0L L6 turbo diesel engine
Automatic transmission
Tandem axle
AC and heat
47 passenger capacity
On-board restroom
Overhead storage
Stanley 800 watt converter
GE refrigerator
Ceiling and side emergency exits
Underside luggage storage
285" wheelbase
Air suspension
Air brakes
Goodyear 315/80R22.5 tires
Window cracked
No odometer
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02-02-2017, 02:25 PM
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#1202
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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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That's the kind of bus you cruise a thousand miles a day in blissfully floating along.
I was a bit envious of every one of those that flew past me in my Ward on the way home from KY.
I like my school bus, I knew what I was getting. But on the interstate, there's no comparison, IMO.
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02-02-2017, 02:37 PM
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#1203
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
That's the kind of bus you cruise a thousand miles a day in blissfully floating along.
I was a bit envious of every one of those that flew past me in my Ward on the way home from KY.
I like my school bus, I knew what I was getting. But on the interstate, there's no comparison, IMO.
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What would you expect a bus like this to go for?
That engine bay looks pretty rough! But that maybe a lot of easy stuff to clean up - hoses and such.
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02-02-2017, 02:41 PM
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#1204
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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 ourmefa
What would you expect a bus like this to go for?
That engine bay looks pretty rough! But that maybe a lot of easy stuff to clean up - hoses and such.
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Detroits are really not ever gonna be too clean. They're dirty beasts.
IDK, probably somewhere in the 3500-10k range!? it all depends on location, condition, if anyone else wants it real bad.
I like the mci's of the mid-60's through the early 80's best.
But they're all good machines if cared for properly. They CAN go MILLIONS of miles.
A friend used to drive for lots of bands. He bought a brand new MCI and put nearly 2 million miles on it in not that many years. He then sold it for quite a bit of money. He LOVES his MCI's.
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02-03-2017, 08:26 AM
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#1205
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,259
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 8.3 Cummins ISC
Rated Cap: 75
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http://m.publicsurplus.com/sms/list/current?orgid=381355
School district in AZ has a couple buses up for sale. Of interest are the International pushers which have the rare DT530. Most of them have mechanical issues but it could be a deal for someone who has the resources to transport and fix them.
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02-03-2017, 08:36 AM
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#1206
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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 EastCoastCB
Detroits are really not ever gonna be too clean. They're dirty beasts.
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Not entirely true.......
I had an 8v71 that was BEAUTIFUL! Spotless in Detroit green. We plumbed the puke tubes into a catch tank and used RTV on all of the trouble spots for oil leaks.
It was a real show piece in its shining beauty.......
The we started it and it was all over......
There is a reason they call them "Green Leakers"
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02-03-2017, 10:03 AM
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#1207
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
It was a real show piece in its shining beauty.......
The we started it and it was all over......
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Hahahaha
Quote:
Originally Posted by WIbluebird
http://m.publicsurplus.com/sms/list/current?orgid=381355
School district in AZ has a couple buses up for sale. Of interest are the International pushers which have the rare DT530. Most of them have mechanical issues but it could be a deal for someone who has the resources to transport and fix them.
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Personally, I would avoid the DT530. They used a split front cover design which was prone to developing leaks between oil and coolant. I'd take a DT466 over a 530.
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02-03-2017, 01:07 PM
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#1208
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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 Rameses
Hahahaha
Personally, I would avoid the DT530. They used a split front cover design which was prone to developing leaks between oil and coolant. I'd take a DT466 over a 530.
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Good info to note on the 530. I've been lusting for one just because MOAR....
You sure know your stuff, man.
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02-03-2017, 01:31 PM
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#1209
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,259
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 8.3 Cummins ISC
Rated Cap: 75
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses
Hahahaha
Personally, I would avoid the DT530. They used a split front cover design which was prone to developing leaks between oil and coolant. I'd take a DT466 over a 530.
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They did say one of the buses had coolant in the oil so it could be that.
They also had a ton of miles on em so they're probably a bad bet unless someone absolutely needs a rust free DT530 and is willing to pay for an engine rebuild or lots of repairs.
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02-03-2017, 01:45 PM
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#1210
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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 WIbluebird
They did say one of the buses had coolant in the oil so it could be that.
They also had a ton of miles on em so they're probably a bad bet unless someone absolutely needs a rust free DT530 and is willing to pay for an engine rebuild or lots of repairs.
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I've seen used, running 530's for 3-4 grand, and NOS engines for 8k.
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02-03-2017, 01:45 PM
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#1211
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,830
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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on a DT coolant in the oil is often an engine thats been overheated and the liner seals went bad..
its an In-frame job. if you can in-frame one yourself then you basicallty have a nice rebuilt engine for a couple grand.. the inframe kit comes with pistons, bearings, sleeves, seals, I think oil pump .. if you want to do it up right you get your valves done and injectors rebuilt..
since you would have fresh internals its a good time to 'turn it up' if you want more power.. a DT-466 can safely and easily be turned up 30-40 more horsepower... if your internals are old or it has lots of blow-by I wouldnt turn it up
-Christopher
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02-03-2017, 01:52 PM
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#1212
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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 ourmefa
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I really like that 94 bluebird... Except for the gasoline engine.
Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
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02-03-2017, 08:02 PM
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#1213
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 938
Chassis: GMC or Chevrolet, I hope
Engine: gasser probably
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the more i learn, the less I know what to buy . . .
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02-03-2017, 08:07 PM
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#1214
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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 oricha1984
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That's pretty cool
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02-03-2017, 09:13 PM
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#1215
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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 oricha1984
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Somebody needs to jump on that bad boy!
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02-03-2017, 11:35 PM
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#1216
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Fayetteville Arkansas
Posts: 419
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: GMC G3500 Vandura
Engine: V-8 5.7L Gas
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If that thing had a wheelchair lift it would be mine. That is so badass.
-Thomas
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02-04-2017, 05:49 AM
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#1217
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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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Why folks spend so much time chasing low spec buses at dealers when this is available is beyond me-
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...36&acctid=7167
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02-04-2017, 06:12 AM
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#1218
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,830
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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that fire truck would be a Beast to drive!!..
for someone making a motorhome that animal clinic could be a real money saver.. even if that bus goes for 8k you have your genny, A/C units, sink, toilet, being an 8.3 im gonna guess its an MT643.. probably highway gears.. theres a Bus ready to convert...
-Christopher
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02-04-2017, 06:37 AM
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#1219
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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 cadillackid
that fire truck would be a Beast to drive!!..
for someone making a motorhome that animal clinic could be a real money saver.. even if that bus goes for 8k you have your genny, A/C units, sink, toilet, being an 8.3 im gonna guess its an MT643.. probably highway gears.. theres a Bus ready to convert...
-Christopher
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The generator is worth more than the bus will sell for!
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02-04-2017, 06:44 AM
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#1220
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,830
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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and i'll bet the exporters wont touch that bus either... it doesnt fit their models..
-Christopher
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