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11-18-2017, 03:11 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 388
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: 40ft 3-axle 10spd O/D, Factory A/C
Engine: 300hp Cummins 855
Rated Cap: 91
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Two Fine Crowns For Sale, 6-71 Detroits, 35ft and 40ft
Many Someones have said they wanted, and wished for, a Crown. So here's two outstanding examples.
Doesn't get any better than this anymore, price and overall conditions are unbeatable, while getting harder and harder to find. So don't let it get away.
Superior condition Charter Operators' '82 35ft 2-axle Crown with turbo 6-71 and 10 spd (non-OD) transmission. Still in service and owners pride and joy. Needs yard space and must part with it. This is a gigantic value and it will give years and years of trouble free service. Pics. $5500.
Very straight and excellent driving '73 40ft 3-axle Tandem Crown with non-turbo 6-71 10 spd (non-OD) does honest 65 mph. One of the best driving Crowns I've ever driven, brought it home 170 miles with no smoke, pulling harder up the hills than it should, didn't try to get hot, ran cool all the way, smooth as silk and quiet inside. no window rattles or anything. All in all a fine example of the best of the Los Angeles built Vintage Crowns. It definitely needs some work, but it's all surface cosmetics and some light mechanical issues, but overall for a bus this old it's in outstanding condition. The engine is believed to have been replaced and new less than 100k miles ago, and believe me it looks, sounds, and drives like it. The entire running gear is tight and runs like the thoroughbred it is. Paint is crap but still serviceable. It's been sitting under a tree with stuff fallen all over the roof. Underlying body condition is totally straight with some light surface rust in the usual places. No corrosion, or cancer noted anywhere, a typical California Crown with normal age, wear, and tear. One minor tear in left front panel under the driver, below the floor, so no leakage into the interior. Easily fixed or patched. An outstanding shell to start with for a conversion with nothing major wrong with it. Pics. $4000
These are both very well priced and should be of interest to anyone serious about getting a proper Crown with little, to no issues, and many decades of low cost enjoyment left in them. They're both located in the Los Angeles area.
Serious inquiries please and be sure you know what you're looking for. If you are, then you'll appreciate these two. Contact via site internal PM / notifications and I'll get back to you and you can ask more questions and make arrangements. I'm available for teaching and instructing in how to properly drive (especially the RoadRanger 10spd) and for delivery/ferry services if you need help getting it home. I'll show you how to drive it on the way home, and work with you while I'm there to help you learn.
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11-20-2017, 06:49 AM
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#2
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2015
Location: North of Tampa
Posts: 16
Year: 1998
Engine: 5.9
Rated Cap: 77 pas
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OK. I'm interested! Been looking for one forever. Where are you located? I have a list of questions, but I'll get to that. Right I'm drooling at the pics! I WANT one of these.. Unless of course you've already sold them.
Thanks!
Heidi
hjorgrn@gmail.com
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11-20-2017, 06:40 PM
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#3
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 388
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: 40ft 3-axle 10spd O/D, Factory A/C
Engine: 300hp Cummins 855
Rated Cap: 91
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Check your email
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11-21-2017, 06:44 PM
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#4
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Crown_Guy
Many Someones have said they wanted, and wished for, a Crown. So here's two outstanding examples.
Doesn't get any better than this anymore, price and overall conditions are unbeatable, while getting harder and harder to find. So don't let it get away.
Superior condition Charter Operators' '82 35ft 2-axle Crown with turbo 6-71 and 10 spd (non-OD) transmission. Still in service and owners pride and joy. Needs yard space and must part with it. This is a gigantic value and it will give years and years of trouble free service. Pics. $5500.
Very straight and excellent driving '73 40ft 3-axle Tandem Crown with non-turbo 6-71 10 spd (non-OD) does honest 65 mph. One of the best driving Crowns I've ever driven, brought it home 170 miles with no smoke, pulling harder up the hills than it should, didn't try to get hot, ran cool all the way, smooth as silk and quiet inside. no window rattles or anything. All in all a fine example of the best of the Los Angeles built Vintage Crowns. It definitely needs some work, but it's all surface cosmetics and some light mechanical issues, but overall for a bus this old it's in outstanding condition. The engine is believed to have been replaced and new less than 100k miles ago, and believe me it looks, sounds, and drives like it. The entire running gear is tight and runs like the thoroughbred it is. Paint is crap but still serviceable. It's been sitting under a tree with stuff fallen all over the roof. Underlying body condition is totally straight with some light surface rust in the usual places. No corrosion, or cancer noted anywhere, a typical California Crown with normal age, wear, and tear. One minor tear in left front panel under the driver, below the floor, so no leakage into the interior. Easily fixed or patched. An outstanding shell to start with for a conversion with nothing major wrong with it. Pics. $4000
These are both very well priced and should be of interest to anyone serious about getting a proper Crown with little, to no issues, and many decades of low cost enjoyment left in them. They're both located in the Los Angeles area.
Serious inquiries please and be sure you know what you're looking for. If you are, then you'll appreciate these two. Contact via site internal PM / notifications and I'll get back to you and you can ask more questions and make arrangements. I'm available for teaching and instructing in how to properly drive (especially the RoadRanger 10spd) and for delivery/ferry services if you need help getting it home. I'll show you how to drive it on the way home, and work with you while I'm there to help you learn.
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Hey there, sent a message to you
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11-22-2017, 03:21 PM
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#5
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 388
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: 40ft 3-axle 10spd O/D, Factory A/C
Engine: 300hp Cummins 855
Rated Cap: 91
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Mismichelleb. I've sent three separate replies using the internal PM that you sent to me. I still see no indications they were ever sent back to you. I don't like to do this, but you can contact me direct at mikemcc2k@yahoo.com and we can arrange to meet. The '72 is still available and located near Riverside. I won't say more here until we can talk directly.
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11-28-2017, 04:05 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 8
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I'm very interested! Please contact me @ maniaclese@gmail.com. Thanks
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05-30-2018, 04:22 PM
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#7
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Montana
Posts: 14
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Gillig
Chassis: Transit Coach 40'
Engine: Cummins 855 (Big Cam III)
Rated Cap: 90
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Any chance one of these is still available?
Is there any chance one of these is still available?
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06-13-2018, 01:47 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Jun 2018
Posts: 1
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I echo the sentiment, either still available?
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06-15-2018, 06:17 PM
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#9
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 388
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: 40ft 3-axle 10spd O/D, Factory A/C
Engine: 300hp Cummins 855
Rated Cap: 91
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These are both no longer available. But I do know of a '78 35 ft Crown with an automatic transmission and 6-71 that's available, BUT, it comes with some complications which I can take care of for any truly interested potential buyer. The overall condition is excellent and it's been well taken care of by the school district that owns it. But the engine needs work and for anyone willing to buy it, they would get the benefit of a repaired and ready go vehicle capable of another 20 years of use. All for about what the current market prices are today for a runner, of dubious condition. I won't say any more here, except to encourage any truly interested party to email me direct and I'll explain everything. It's worth it, and with the fast rising prices, it's viable to consider fixing, and saving, any basically sound Crown for your own personal use, with the confidence of knowing whats been done to it, and not just taking some sellers word for it's overall running condition. Please be serious, because I most certainly am.
My email is mikemcc2k@yahoo.com
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02-14-2019, 09:27 AM
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#10
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2019
Posts: 3
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I’m in San Diego through this weekend. Please forward info to my email. Thx
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02-15-2019, 03:06 AM
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#11
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: SoCal
Posts: 388
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: 40ft 3-axle 10spd O/D, Factory A/C
Engine: 300hp Cummins 855
Rated Cap: 91
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nightrider
I’m in San Diego through this weekend. Please forward info to my email. Thx
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I've sent you a PM which can be iffy sometimes, but you should email me and I'll give you info about the '78 Crown I have. I also replied to your other posts on other threads. I'm in the Los Angeles area and the bus is in Riverside. If you can manage to get up this way I can show it to you and we can take my Crown for a spin. I don't know how much you know about Crowns but I can work with you at whatever level you can handle to get you up to speed.
I can't find your email info..... so you should contact me and we can do it that way.
Let me know. mikemcc2k@yahoo.com
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