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03-16-2017, 09:10 PM
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#1741
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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There are people in your area, lots of them, that can help you get the right bus probably for well under $7k. I'm on the west coast. The word is buses in Fl are frequently overpriced and/or rusty. Take your time choosing one.
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Nobody's Business
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03-16-2017, 09:11 PM
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#1742
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Anyone in the Seattle area;
This actually looks pretty nice inside.
https://seattle.craigslist.org/see/rvs/6046985232.html
Free 1959 GMC Bus, RV, Motohome (Seattle) hide this posting
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1959 GMC
fuel: gas
transmission: automatic
1959 GMC aluminium body, live in or scrap metal, no motor, has title, it is yours to tow away.
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Nobody's Business
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03-16-2017, 09:18 PM
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#1743
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,845
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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VT-365 power is adequete.. the Navistar version is tuned for good low-end..
BUT!! overheat a VT-365 ONCE.. and its destroyed.. no block, no core, just DONE!...
the OIL temperature is what is the nemesis... as engines age.. the blow-by increases.. which runs up the oil temp compared to coolant temp.. esp in Hill-pulls, towing, etc.. .. the VT-365 has a better track record than the cheapened-up ford version (6.0).. but you have ot be pretty careful with it.. I'd buy one in a Short-bus... an IC BE or CE200 can be had with nice allison 1000s or 2100's, and even A/C for great prices... in a full size bus being used for rocky mountains.. or pushing 75 MPH through AZ desert in summer I woulkdnt touch it... or if I did, id make some cooling mods..
an oil temp of 260 will Melt the internal plastic parts of the engine..
-Christopher
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03-16-2017, 09:21 PM
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#1744
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
There are people in your area, lots of them, that can help you get the right bus probably for well under $7k. I'm on the west coast. The word is buses in Fl are frequently overpriced and/or rusty. Take your time choosing one.
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Overpriced? Definitely. But rusty? Wouldn't think so since we don't have to deal with the snow and salt like up north.
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03-16-2017, 09:24 PM
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#1745
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,845
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielramirez546
Overpriced? Definitely. But rusty? Wouldn't think so since we don't have to deal with the snow and salt like up north.
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dealersa go buy northern rusty busses cheap and bring them back to florida to mark up....
-Christopher
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03-16-2017, 09:39 PM
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#1746
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 206
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Quote:
Originally Posted by danielramirez546
Well I was just asking to be included when this person asks their cousin about buses under $3k. That's a steal! Ive been looking a 40ft, flat front FE bus for a bit. The ones I've found are in the $7k range. No bueno.
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Well I wouldnt say under $3k is a steal. Seems like its right around market value when considering the purchase price of most on here. $7000 must have been prices from dealers I assume? You need to start looking at auctions to get a true reflection of the skoolie market.
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03-16-2017, 09:42 PM
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#1747
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 206
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
There are people in your area, lots of them, that can help you get the right bus probably for well under $7k. I'm on the west coast. The word is buses in Fl are frequently overpriced and/or rusty. Take your time choosing one.
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I got one of my buses in FL. The problem wasnt that Florida buses were necessarily overpriced, the problem usually was that they were usually completely poverty spec. The cheapest, most basically equipped buses they could buy. Then the buses are minimally maintained.
I paid $1700 for mine with CAT 3126 and 146k miles on it. No rust anywhere.
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03-16-2017, 10:06 PM
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#1748
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Originall posted:
Originally Posted by cowlitzcoach View Post
https://www.rbauction.com/2006-INTER...AST-MD-2017176 There are three of these available
I looked at the listing and it appears that they have VT365's. I am not sure that I would get very excited about a full size bus with a 6.0 in it. I have one in an E450 cutaway and it has adequate power. I don't think I would want one in any larger rig. |
I saw the 6.0L and was wondering the same. I've not seen a 6.0 before and don't known what a VT365 is. I'm going to hold out for the 8.3L.
Offer still stands if someone wants eyes on them tho. Same auction house has some REALLY low mile buses. One is under 10k miles. They're probably going to want more than $4k for those. ISB 6.7 engines
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03-16-2017, 10:09 PM
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#1749
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,845
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
I saw the 6.0L and was wondering the same. I've not seen a 6.0 before and don't known what a VT365 is. I'm going to hold out for the 8.3L.
Offer still stands if someone wants eyes on them tho. Same auction house has some REALLY low mile buses. One is under 10k miles. They're probably going to want more than $4k for those. ISB 6.7 engines
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the link is dead so im guessing the busses are gone?
-Christopher
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03-16-2017, 10:21 PM
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#1750
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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1952 Studebaker/Superior Bus TRADE CCKW Deuce and a Half - $4995 (Edgewater)
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03-16-2017, 10:39 PM
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#1751
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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That's a pretty cool old rig. Looks like a WW2 bus. Soooooo far away.
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Nobody's Business
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03-16-2017, 10:49 PM
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#1752
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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1966 V.W. TRANSPORTER,(Boonie Bug.) - $6300 (Marion,Ind)
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03-16-2017, 10:53 PM
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#1753
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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1950 chevy truck - $3500 (Columbiaville)
This is a "shorty school bus ". Sets on a 3/4 ton chassis. Currently no engine but has a 4 speed trans. Very solid project vehicle. No rust, just dents from years of wear and tear. Kansas bus. Currently in Az. But I can arrange shipping. Clean title.
https://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/cto/6040856246.html
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03-16-2017, 11:10 PM
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#1754
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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ECCB...clean out your dam inbox!!
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03-16-2017, 11:16 PM
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#1755
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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How does $1700 sound?
Quote:
Originally Posted by danielramirez546
Well I was just asking to be included when this person asks their cousin about buses under $3k. That's a steal! Ive been looking a 40ft, flat front FE bus for a bit. The ones I've found are in the $7k range. No bueno.
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This price has me reconsidering a 5.9L bus!!
Bus - $1700 (Hudson Valley)
2001 Bluebird school bus, airbrakes, automatic, 5.9 Cummings engine.. Bus run and drive. for more information call
https://newyork.craigslist.org/brx/cto/6017615711.html
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03-16-2017, 11:22 PM
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#1756
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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And three buses I need to take a closer look at...
Bus - 1991 Bluebird - $3000 (Elmira)
1991 Bluebird Bus
Mileage - 58700
Diesel - runs good
Automatic Transmission
New Batteries (2)
Price - $3000, negotiable - no low ball offers!
Inspected October 2016
https://elmira.craigslist.org/cto/6036742997.html
2000 Thomas bus - $4500
I have a 2000 Thompson 40 foot 84 passenger bus 100 thousand miles cat motor runs great 4500 obo
https://columbus.craigslist.org/cto/6044798806.html
blue bird flat nose buses - $3000 (Greenville)
I have 2 2002 blue bird flat nose buses. Both are 24 valve cummins engines Allison automatics, hyd brakes, good tires very nice buses. They are 72 passenger all seats included seat have seat belts as well.
https://dayton.craigslist.org/cto/6042551595.html
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03-16-2017, 11:26 PM
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#1757
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
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Man, you never find deals like THAT in Florida!!!!
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03-17-2017, 12:07 AM
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#1758
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Louisiana
Posts: 206
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brewerbob
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I was about to email that ad in Greenville until I noticed it was hydraulic brakes. Not often you see a 72passenger that didnt have air brakes!
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03-17-2017, 05:26 AM
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#1759
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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 danielramirez546
Overpriced? Definitely. But rusty? Wouldn't think so since we don't have to deal with the snow and salt like up north.
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Florida is a heavily coastal state. with lots of rain and salt in the very air, buses in MANY Fl districts can rust.
FL buses mostly SUCK due to our terrible, under-funded schools.
FL bus yards don't buy parts, they start robbing them from the lot, like a junk yard.
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03-17-2017, 06:54 AM
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#1760
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Tampa Bay, FL
Posts: 49
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Florida is a heavily coastal state. with lots of rain and salt in the very air, buses in MANY Fl districts can rust.
FL buses mostly SUCK due to our terrible, under-funded schools.
FL bus yards don't buy parts, they start robbing them from the lot, like a junk yard.
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Yay... well there guys my hope in a Florida bus! Lol.
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