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11-11-2017, 06:10 PM
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#21
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Brazoria County, Texas
Posts: 819
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 32 Passenger
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Texas bound?
Hell yeah we’ll show eastcoast some TEXAS HOSPITALITY !!!! Eastcoast I just sent you a pm about coming here and like a dummy I did not include my cell #. I’ll get it to you shortly.
Tango - make sure he has your number as well
Cadillackid - surely you can ride along?
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11-13-2017, 05:06 AM
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#22
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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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I'll get in touch with the school contact today and get the wire transfer taken care of.
Then I can start actually figuring out the logistics. I've got a lot to get done this week!!!
Can't wait to get this lil bus home and get it ready to paint!
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11-13-2017, 05:57 AM
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#23
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,835
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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im working on my schedule today.. Redbyrd is going in to get a wheel bearing fixed and i found a screw in a drive tire..
my one (crappy) roomate goes to court today to see if his probation gets revoked.. if so then life is easuy for me cause he stays in jail..
Txstreetman is swapping a tranny in houston in his bus this weekend, id love to be there for that, I need a road trip outta here for sure..
so after today i should know whether i can help get your bus back to FL.. we might need some help from the fine Houston skoolie folk to make the logistics work.
I cant wait to see your new bus! this thing looks to be **THE** shortie we all want!
-Christopher
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11-13-2017, 06:08 AM
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#24
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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 cadillackid
im working on my schedule today.. Redbyrd is going in to get a wheel bearing fixed and i found a screw in a drive tire..
my one (crappy) roomate goes to court today to see if his probation gets revoked.. if so then life is easuy for me cause he stays in jail..
Txstreetman is swapping a tranny in houston in his bus this weekend, id love to be there for that, I need a road trip outta here for sure..
so after today i should know whether i can help get your bus back to FL.. we might need some help from the fine Houston skoolie folk to make the logistics work.
I cant wait to see your new bus! this thing looks to be **THE** shortie we all want!
-Christopher
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Cool. Maybe we can pull this off! 
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11-13-2017, 09:13 AM
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#25
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Hope both of you guys can manage a pass through Houston while you're in the neighborhood. Let us know if you can and we'll roll out the carpet.
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11-13-2017, 11:36 AM
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#26
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,835
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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latest on my bus is the king pins and drag link are *SHOT*.. wheel bearings are fine.. alignment was so far out it was causing wierd noises.. I kind of wondered since it seemed like things were a bit loose when I jacked it up..
my bus is estimated to be done weds late afternoon.
-Christopher
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11-13-2017, 11:54 AM
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#27
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Good to find out before any long trips. Should be much kinder to the front rubber...not to mention better handling.
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11-13-2017, 12:42 PM
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#28
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,835
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Good to find out before any long trips. Should be much kinder to the front rubber...not to mention better handling.
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like trips to Houston!.. doesnt surprise me since that bus was run up and down the forever-under-construction 290....
I just put new rubber on the fronts because they were out of round, im guessinfg it will drive a bit differently when its done!
-Christopher
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11-13-2017, 04:30 PM
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#29
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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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Sending the wire transfer tomorrow, it will take a day or two to clear and then the bus will be available.
I still need to call the lady at the school district to ask her if I can take an extra day or two and about the paperwork.
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11-13-2017, 05:19 PM
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#30
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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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This bus has something I don't see a ton of- Mixed wheel sizes. 19.5's in front and 22.5's with lowpro's in the rear.
I forgot to ask them about the rear end, but I'll bet its geared on the higher side due to the smaller tires and wheels.
Looks like 22.5's would fit on the front just fine. If there's room for them, a set of 10R's or something similarly sized all around would make it a dream out on the interstate, and would give me better ground clearance for getting up John's driveway.
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11-13-2017, 05:24 PM
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#31
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
latest on my bus is the king pins and drag link are *SHOT*.. wheel bearings are fine.. alignment was so far out it was causing wierd noises.. I kind of wondered since it seemed like things were a bit loose when I jacked it up..
my bus is estimated to be done weds late afternoon.
-Christopher
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I feel your pain.
My $49 state inspection sticker wound (intentional pun) up costing me $2.6k, not in any small part due to two screwed king pins...
Much better fortune to you!
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Those who say that it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it.
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11-13-2017, 06:06 PM
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#32
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,835
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by haz.matt.1960
I feel your pain.
My $49 state inspection sticker wound (intentional pun) up costing me $2.6k, not in any small part due to two screwed king pins...
Much better fortune to you!
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they insoect your suspension to get a sticker?
wow i guess im lucky in ohio.. I brought the bus home , they matched the VIN on the title to the VIN on the bus .. took a 100 bucks and said "here's your tags.."
-Christopher
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11-13-2017, 06:09 PM
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#33
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,108
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 65 pax
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Looks like a short version of my baby 
I'll go if you need me to.
xx
Sandi
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11-13-2017, 06:12 PM
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#34
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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 WanderWoman
Looks like a short version of my baby
I'll go if you need me to.
xx
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11-13-2017, 06:13 PM
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#35
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,108
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 65 pax
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I love that song
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11-13-2017, 06:18 PM
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#36
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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There are no vehicle inspections in Oklahoma, for private vehicles. They didn't throw out all the laws though, it still has to be roadworthy.
Judging from what I see, the term "roadworthy" is fairly liberally interpreted by some.
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11-13-2017, 06:49 PM
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#37
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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 Twigg
There are no vehicle inspections in Oklahoma, for private vehicles. They didn't throw out all the laws though, it still has to be roadworthy.
Judging from what I see, the term "roadworthy" is fairly liberally interpreted by some.
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do what now?
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11-13-2017, 07:04 PM
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#38
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
do what now?
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Oklahoma scrapped inspections in the early 2000s
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11-13-2017, 07:15 PM
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#39
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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 Twigg
Oklahoma scrapped inspections in the early 2000s
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I missed that part of the conversation, oops.
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11-13-2017, 07:56 PM
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#40
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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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This bus will be the perfect home for the duck.
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