Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[ourmefa]

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

[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.

[ourmefa]

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.

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.

[EastCoastCB]

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.

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.

[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.

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

Detroits are really not ever gonna be too clean. They're dirty beasts.

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"

[Rameses]

Originally Posted by PNW_Steve

It was a real show piece in its shining beauty.......

The we started it and it was all over......

Hahahaha

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.

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.

[EastCoastCB]

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.

Good info to note on the 530. I've been lusting for one just because MOAR....
You sure know your stuff, man.

[WIbluebird]

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.

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.

[EastCoastCB]

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.

I've seen used, running 530's for 3-4 grand, and NOS engines for 8k.

[cadillackid]

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

[Njsurf73]

Originally Posted by ourmefa

Found a site with a bunch of buses today - appear to be a number of them in KS, OK and the midwest.

https://www.purplewave.com/search/bus

I really like that 94 bluebird... Except for the gasoline engine.

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[oricha1984]

Public Surplus: Auction #1783269

[Njsurf73]

Originally Posted by oricha1984

Public Surplus: Auction #1783269

That's pretty cool

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[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by oricha1984

Public Surplus: Auction #1783269

Somebody needs to jump on that bad boy!

[Thomas1985]

If that thing had a wheelchair lift it would be mine. That is so badass.

-Thomas

[EastCoastCB]

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

[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

[EastCoastCB]

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

The generator is worth more than the bus will sell for!

[cadillackid]

and i'll bet the exporters wont touch that bus either... it doesnt fit their models..
-Christopher