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02-12-2017, 05:24 PM
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#1301
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 33
Year: 1999
Engine: t444E
Rated Cap: 210HP 28,000 GVRW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
This may be a job for Shaun and I, if it keeps getting re-listed.
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Any pictures of previous projects from you and Shaun? I think I just got bus addicted.
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02-12-2017, 05:25 PM
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#1302
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Asheville, NC.
Posts: 20
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I've been looking for a bus for a year. Nothing yet. Seems everyone is asking too much, like $4-5k.
I just want a flat front, mid-size, with a lift.
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02-12-2017, 05:32 PM
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#1303
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,762
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by godisgood
Any pictures of previous projects from you and Shaun? I think I just got bus addicted.
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Just picked up this beauty from Aurora CO on GovDeals for $1760.
The bus in the link in my posts was $2150 and came from KY.
We've also grabbed a couple cop cars in the last year. Buying auction vehicles is fun.
I got this badass lil shorty for less than most folks spend on their litterbox, and it even came with nearly new tires on it.
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02-12-2017, 05:47 PM
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#1304
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Black Rock City
Posts: 113
Year: 198x
Coachwork: Crown & MCI
Chassis: 40ft Tandem/40ft MC-9 Tag
Engine: Cummins 855 BCT/6V92TA, RTO-910/HT-740
Rated Cap: 47,000lb/38,000lb GVWR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by godisgood
Cool any pics of the larger ENG conversion...? as if i know what that is...it sounds cool
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This picture was taken about half-way point to home after picking it up from the Sheriff Dept.
Since then I've restored all the original systems to one degree or another and added some bits as well.
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02-12-2017, 06:02 PM
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#1305
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,707
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I thinkl ECCB has the right idea.. bid low and often... and dont get imnpatient...
and then id also say think of a bus that works for you but may be a tad bit off the mainstream.. ie if you are short and dont need the extra height then bid on some low height busses, if you arent going to travel the mountain ranges or are only putting a few miles on then a lower spec drivetrain or higher miles may be Ok.. if you are good at body work and rust repair then a bus with a little rust on it is Ok...
EVERYONE is looking for that Nice rust free, all powerful, High top , highway geared bus.. if that is what you need then be really patient but if you are on a total budget and time constraint then you start widening horizons...
the best scenerio is to have all the time in the world to bid on and learn ther auctions..
ECCB has been bidding on shorties for a long time, but hie is just chill and waited till the right one at the right price..
-Christopher
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02-12-2017, 06:24 PM
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#1306
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2014
Location: Black Rock City
Posts: 113
Year: 198x
Coachwork: Crown & MCI
Chassis: 40ft Tandem/40ft MC-9 Tag
Engine: Cummins 855 BCT/6V92TA, RTO-910/HT-740
Rated Cap: 47,000lb/38,000lb GVWR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by serpent
This picture was taken about half-way point to home after picking it up from the Sheriff Dept.
Since then I've restored all the original systems to one degree or another and added some bits as well.
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Here is after mostly packing up and leaving TTITD last year.
...anyways, I'd imagine someone will have fun with that previously posted bus if they manage to grab it.
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02-12-2017, 06:26 PM
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#1307
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,707
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by serpent
Here is after mostly packing up and leaving TTITD last year.
...anyways, I'd imagine someone will have fun with that previously posted bus if they manage to grab it.
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THIS is a cool ass bus!!
-Christopher
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02-12-2017, 07:22 PM
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#1308
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 33
Year: 1999
Engine: t444E
Rated Cap: 210HP 28,000 GVRW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by x225x
I've been looking for a bus for a year. Nothing yet. Seems everyone is asking too much, like $4-5k.
I just want a flat front, mid-size, with a lift.
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How much do you want to pay? I see that bridge in North Carolina is not cool.
11 FOOT 8 - The Canopener Bridge
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02-12-2017, 07:24 PM
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#1309
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 33
Year: 1999
Engine: t444E
Rated Cap: 210HP 28,000 GVRW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Just picked up this beauty from Aurora CO on GovDeals for $1760.
The bus in the link in my posts was $2150 and came from KY.
We've also grabbed a couple cop cars in the last year. Buying auction vehicles is fun.
I got this badass lil shorty for less than most folks spend on their litterbox, and it even came with nearly new tires on it.
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NICE PRICE.. have fun
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02-12-2017, 10:33 PM
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#1310
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 33
Year: 1999
Engine: t444E
Rated Cap: 210HP 28,000 GVRW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by serpent
Here is after mostly packing up and leaving TTITD last year.
...anyways, I'd imagine someone will have fun with that previously posted bus if they manage to grab it.
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WOahh that is probably bigger i had to google what burning man was
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02-12-2017, 11:31 PM
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#1311
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Clearlake, Northern California
Posts: 2,505
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: TC-2000 Frt Eng, Tranny:MT643
Engine: 5,9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by godisgood
... i had to google what burning man was
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Infidel!
(Absolutely just joking, of course.)
Serpent, look for Millicent and me in the 4:30 Plaza. Elliot's Naked Bicycle Service & Piano Bar.
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02-13-2017, 10:51 AM
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#1312
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Posts: 33
Year: 1999
Engine: t444E
Rated Cap: 210HP 28,000 GVRW
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Elliot Naess
Infidel!
(Absolutely just joking, of course.)
Serpent, look for Millicent and me in the 4:30 Plaza. Elliot's Naked Bicycle Service & Piano Bar.
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Aww man..Worse than an infidel.
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." (1 Timothy 5:
I mean i heard about it... just not like TTITD whatever... I googled it then I got stuck watching what I googled. That place looks fun-e and kinda creepy...like sxsw... on HGH.
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02-13-2017, 11:15 AM
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#1313
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,707
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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I love SxSw..
havent ever been to Burning Man.
-Christopher
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02-13-2017, 11:35 AM
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#1314
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Asheville, NC.
Posts: 20
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
EVERYONE is looking for that Nice rust free, all powerful, High top , highway geared bus.. if that is what you need then be really patient but if you are on a total budget and time constraint then you start widening horizons...
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That's no lie. I just wanna be able to drive it home. I can change the gearing, and everything else myself.
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02-13-2017, 11:51 AM
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#1315
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,762
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by godisgood
Aww man..Worse than an infidel.
"But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel." (1 Timothy 5:
I mean i heard about it... just not like TTITD whatever... I googled it then I got stuck watching what I googled. That place looks fun-e and kinda creepy...like sxsw... on HGH.
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What does that verse have to do with not knowing what Burning Man is?
ANyhow most BM attendees have LOTS of money. Look how much it costs just to go!
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02-13-2017, 11:53 AM
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#1316
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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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Does this little bus have the famous Cummins 5.9 ?
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...99&acctid=7167
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the more i learn, the less I know what to buy . . .
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02-13-2017, 11:57 AM
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#1317
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,762
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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It does.
But its WAY bigger than the econoline chassis you had. WWWWAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYY bigger!
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02-13-2017, 11:59 AM
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#1318
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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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Yup, I know.
Just putting it out there, since people seem to be looking for that engine often.
Seems like a cool little bus.
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02-13-2017, 12:12 PM
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#1319
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
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I have been digging around on the Richie Brothers site. I am surprised by the number of buses they have, and I have found a few that look interesting.
I also found this prior sale which would have been perfect as donor for stuff on the bus. I will be checking this site regularly from now on! LOL By the time I add up the cost of tanks, AC, generator and all of the odds and ends that I can probably scavange, I would be well over $4000 -
https://www.rbauction.com/1995-FORD-...LIS-WA-2016180
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