Double Decker in NY - Page 2

Crisfole · 07-29-2019, 11:44 PM

Still haven't inspected our test driven it, but I know we all love pics:
https://ibb.co/LvFyTcG

EastCoastCB · 07-30-2019, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Crisfole

Still haven't inspected our test driven it, but I know we all love pics:
https://ibb.co/LvFyTcG

Cool. Looks expensive!

Crisfole · 07-30-2019, 05:38 AM

Still way less expensive than a class A diesel pusher RV...

Crisfole · 07-30-2019, 05:56 AM

The seller is asking 25k with RV title and he offered to strip the seats (presumably he imports a lot of these, so this is a win win). Considering the pricing here:

https://www.busesforsale.com/categor...e-decker-buses

overall, I feel like I'm getting a pretty good deal. I could save a lot by importing it myself, but I'd be stuck with import tax, the hassle of registering it in NY, and removing and disposing of the seats myself.

EastCoastCB · 07-30-2019, 06:44 AM

How fast can it safely go?

Crisfole · 07-30-2019, 06:47 AM

The governor on most of these is set to 62. Not sure how this one is configured. All great questions

Lkn4it · 07-31-2019, 03:57 PM

I know next to nothing about those busses. I was look into one many years ago. A problem that I ran into was that I was told that these are city busses and are underpowered for highway use. The one I looked at would supposedly only go about 45mph. Be sure that the speed is not a concern before buying this.

Sehnsucht · 07-31-2019, 04:41 PM

Make sure that is mph and not kph

rebapuck · 07-31-2019, 05:16 PM

I still don't have a smart phone. Drops peoples jaws all the time. But guess what!! I can do two handed chores with.... two hands!

Crisfole · 07-31-2019, 05:57 PM

This one goes 55 comfortably. The seller just drove it to Alabama from the Georgia coast

Crisfole · 07-31-2019, 06:05 PM

Oh, and Britain uses the mile too. So definitely mph

Sleddgracer · 07-31-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by rebapuck

I still don't have a smart phone. Drops peoples jaws all the time. But guess what!! I can do two handed chores with.... two hands!

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EastCoastCB · 07-31-2019, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by rebapuck

I still don't have a smart phone. Drops peoples jaws all the time. But guess what!! I can do two handed chores with.... two hands!

I don't have a smartphone and don't want one. I tell folks "no smartphone" is my religion.

WBBB1 · 08-03-2019, 06:26 PM

The 64 dollar question is sleeping on first floor or second floor? I would think living on top floor would give the best views, just wondering your thoughts.

Crisfole · 08-04-2019, 05:23 AM

Upstairs for sure! Forward master br that converts into office/dining area. Three small sleep pods in the rear center of the bus... Have initial layout plans, but I'm not home right now to post

Crisfole · 08-17-2019, 01:05 PM

Photos from inspection. Seller agreed to fix all the issues found.

School Bus Conversion Resources - Crisfole's Album: Double Deck Inspection Photos

Brad_SwiftFur · 08-17-2019, 03:04 PM

I noticed in a couple photos you mentioned "This is where I put in gas" - is this a gas or diesel powered bus? Don't want to put in wrong type of fuel (it's happened more than once!)

Crisfole · 08-17-2019, 05:15 PM

Definitely diesel. Should have said fuel ;). But I'd never make that mistake. Thanks for the (very fair) warning.

Crisfole · 08-17-2019, 05:17 PM

PS I grew up in Europe where both fuel types were common. I think of both as "gas" just different types, but I realize that's not right.

Crisfole · 08-31-2019, 05:25 AM

Well, seller will deliver early September. Looks like we're doing this!

Once I get the bus and take some photos I'll start a build thread.

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