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Old 05-16-2017, 06:26 PM   #21
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It needs steering tires, and is missing a mirror and seatbelt. All minor things in the grand scheme to us.
Whatever you do, do NOT skimp on the steers. DOT says you cannot recap steering tires on vehicles this large. Besides, if a drive tire goes POP, you can still steer in a straight line. If the front end goes kerblooey ...

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Old 05-16-2017, 06:51 PM   #22
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Thanks for the heads up. Got any sources for steers? I've got a quote for 850 for a brand new pair, I bet there's a better deal out there.


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Thanks for the heads up. Got any sources for steers? I've got a quote for 850 for a brand new pair, I bet there's a better deal out there.


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500 a pair for new chinese steers here.
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Old 05-16-2017, 11:40 PM   #24
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That's what I expected. Thanks.


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Old 05-17-2017, 04:12 AM   #25
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Hey y'all.

Just bought our school bus, 1997 AmTran Genesis
Mechanical dt466, Allison M643, 30 foot.

We are excited to start the conversion over the next couple months!!
Welcome I'm a pretty new member to this site also I'd be curious to know what kind of mileage you get with that DT466 I have a 93 version of the dt360 which is the little brother to that 466 I get about 7 to 8 miles per gallon pretty steady with the 77 passenger.

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