Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[danielramirez546]

The wife is telling me the brake situation and rust don’t bother here, but I’m on the other side of the fence!

I talked to the guy and it sounds like he sells buses! He told me he had three in Jacksonville, but they weren’t what I was looking for.

I’d much prefer a ‘rust-free’ bus or at least one with minimal rust obviously. I really don’t want to have to deal with more metalwork than I have to (roof raise is part of the plans).

And I’m awake cause I’m hoping to find a bus in the next two weeks! I have time off and wanted to use it to get a bus and whatnot. If it doesn’t happen, then it doesn’t happen unfortunately. Just don’t wanna make a boneheaded decision. Also I wouldn’t mind driving it down to Florida. It’ll be a good vacation with the wife.


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[danielramirez546]

Also, we’re not going to be doing TOO much traveling so I don’t think the hydraulic breaks would be a huge dealbreaker. Heck, hydraulic brakes are all I’ve ever known!


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[EastCoastCB]

Get pics of the frame and underside of the bus.
I'll bet there's plenty of rust hiding.
PM'ed you a bus Ive been scoping out.

[danielramirez546]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

Get pics of the frame and underside of the bus.
I'll bet there's plenty of rust hiding.
PM'ed you a bus Ive been scoping out.

Yup, waiting for those pics. Should be getting em Monday. We’ll see I guess.


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[leadsled01]

Local craigslist add.

[oricha1984]

Originally Posted by leadsled01

Local craigslist add.

I want it

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[Robin97396]

Someone was looking for a tow dolly the other day. Castle Dale, Utah

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...46&trackId=302

[Kubla]

you do not want that tow dolly, no center pivot, you would be dragging it around the corners

[Robin97396]

That's probably why it was so cheap.

[Robin97396]

2000 Bluebird A3RE 3904, 46,782 mi Prison bus Ventura CA

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...61&trackId=304

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

2000 Bluebird A3RE 3904, 46,782 mi Prison bus Ventura CA

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...61&trackId=304

It was previously listed, went to $6400 and did not meet the reserve.

Also, the seller deleted all questions asked and was very evasive in their replies.

Buyer beware.

[Huskerbus]

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...408858750.html

Good looking bus. What do you folks think about the Benz engine?

[Rusty]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/c...421514407.html




'81 International 38 Passanger Church Bus for sale, clean title, LOW MILES!!

Initially purchased for a conversion project. Inside has been gutted and replaced with hardwood floors, walls are partially insulated.

Currently at Midwest Transit Equipment, a company that specializes in Bus repairs, NO SURPRISES. You will get a full rundown of the mechanical condition of the bus prior to purchase.

$3400 OBO. Call or text with questions or to set up a time to see it in person.






not my bus- are those rust repair panels by rear wheels???

[M1031A1]

Originally Posted by Huskerbus

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...408858750.html

Good looking bus. What do you folks think about the Benz engine?

They don't manufacture that engine anymore........

M

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by Huskerbus

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...408858750.html

Good looking bus. What do you folks think about the Benz engine?

The MB engines have a good reputation for reliability. They can be more difficult and more expensive to get serviced than a comparable International or Cummins.

However, I would be more concerned about the rust on that one.

The ad is interesting..... If I am reading it correctly, the bus has an Allison 2000 and an MD3060.... Hmmmm....

[Twigg]

Originally Posted by Huskerbus

https://denver.craigslist.org/cto/d/...408858750.html

Good looking bus. What do you folks think about the Benz engine?

They are very good engines, but not the cheapest to repair.

Mercedes Benz owns Thomas Built Buses, so you see quite a few Thomas' fitted with them. We have them in our Saf-T-Liner C2's

If you correspond with Thomas' staff via email, they all reply from @daimler.com addresses.

[cadillackid]

Originally Posted by Rusty

https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/c...421514407.html




'81 International 38 Passanger Church Bus for sale, clean title, LOW MILES!!

Initially purchased for a conversion project. Inside has been gutted and replaced with hardwood floors, walls are partially insulated.

Currently at Midwest Transit Equipment, a company that specializes in Bus repairs, NO SURPRISES. You will get a full rundown of the mechanical condition of the bus prior to purchase.

$3400 OBO. Call or text with questions or to set up a time to see it in person.

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not my bus- are those rust repair panels by rear wheels???

oh I really didnt need to see this bus!!! its only a bus like ive wanted forever... international Superior!!!!
-Christopher

[Huskerbus]

Originally Posted by Twigg

They are very good engines, but not the cheapest to repair.

Mercedes Benz owns Thomas Built Buses, so you see quite a few Thomas' fitted with them. We have them in our Saf-T-Liner C2's

If you correspond with Thomas' staff via email, they all reply from @daimler.com addresses.

You guys were all over that info!

Did not catch that there was two trans models listed... interesting to say the least.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

oh I really didnt need to see this bus!!! its only a bus like ive wanted forever... international Superior!!!!
-Christopher

Lol, sorry.

I can go look at it/ get it/ park it for you if you need.

[Huskerbus]

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...420189982.html

according to the description, there is a small diesel engine under the chassis to run the A/C. Legit? Common?