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Old 06-16-2018, 11:56 PM   #1
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Rough est. of an '85 or '86 Saf T Liner?

Can anyone give me a ballpark on an 85 or 86 Thomas built Saf T Liner? Ford chassis, Detroit motor. It runs and drives, and has been (roughly) converted; the "hard stuff" is basically done- seats removed, 3/4" plywood floor, has bathroom and kitchen, holding tanks...
What would a fair price be?

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Old 06-17-2018, 06:30 AM   #2
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$1200-$1500.
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thats an old bus, and with DIY builds it's only worth what someone is willing to pay. That said, it's hard to say without seeing it man.

For some, a bus that's already started will work, but for a lot that want to design their own customer floorplan, a bus thats already been started just adds more work because you have to redo things.
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The thing I always point out is that people wouldn't be selling their successful projects... Buying a partially converted bus is what I conder the worst case.

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The thing I always point out is that people wouldn't be selling their successful projects... Buying a partially converted bus is what I conder the worst case.

https://wanderlounge.net/how-much-sh...ould-i-buy-it/
That's always been my opinion as well.
I'd pay MORE for a fresh-from-school bus.
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Many thanks for the advice yall
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