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08-23-2017, 01:56 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ann Arbor
Posts: 72
Year: 1972
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 366 BBC
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My first Home! Its Vintage and On Wheels LOL
Well I'm psyched! I Just bought my first home, and drove her to my parents house where I currently reside.. So backstory, I'm 22, used to be a light duty mechanic, have a couple car projects, and several motorcycle projects... But something was missing from my life... A Bus!! As a huge fan of the Tiny house movement, I've explored all options, and think a bus is a fantastic option, specifically coach types.. So I went looking, and found this gem... Its a 1972 Blue Bird Pusher, probably close to 40 feet long, has a Big Block Chevy... And best part... its has a professionally done conversion finished!! Now this conversion was done in the 80's the style will tell you that but, the bones are great, no mold, not musty smell, and no mouses... Yay! I bough the bus for only $5k, and drove it home with no issues besides a gunky carburetor... I plan to throw some money at it to make it into a old school swanky bachelor pad I've always wanted... Will start a build thread in a different section...
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08-23-2017, 02:01 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Sweet ride! Good luck and welcome
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08-23-2017, 02:03 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Welcome !
Totally cool MUBP : Mobile Ultimate Bachelor Pad
That thing has swag...and maybe shag. Get doing all the neglected maintenance- belts, hoses, etc.
and Welcome !
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08-23-2017, 02:06 PM
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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 dig it!
Way to go man!
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08-23-2017, 02:09 PM
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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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thats one cool as heck rig!!!!!
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08-23-2017, 02:56 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ann Arbor
Posts: 72
Year: 1972
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 366 BBC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Totally cool MUBP : Mobile Ultimate Bachelor Pad
That thing has swag...and maybe shag. Get doing all the neglected maintenance- belts, hoses, etc.
and Welcome !
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She does need a name... I need ideas, so picture button tuck leather sofa/headboard, leopard print pillows, wood floor etc...
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08-23-2017, 03:52 PM
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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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The older Wanderlodges are built like tanks but I have to wonder about mpg's with that gasser.
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08-23-2017, 03:52 PM
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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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HOT DAMN DUDE, I THINK YOU SCORED !!!! Welcome aboard.
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08-23-2017, 04:02 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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Quote:
Originally Posted by IanT720
She does need a name... I need ideas, so picture button tuck leather sofa/headboard, leopard print pillows, wood floor etc...
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Roxanne.
New pulls/handles on the cabinets, maybe even paint the cabinets to lighten it up. New cushions will make it fresh.
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08-23-2017, 04:07 PM
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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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Day-Glo fuzzy pink shag...everywhere!
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08-23-2017, 04:10 PM
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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 Rusty
Roxanne.
New pulls/handles on the cabinets, maybe even paint the cabinets to lighten it up. New cushions will make it fresh.
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That bus doesn't remind me of my fiance in any way!?
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08-24-2017, 01:20 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ann Arbor
Posts: 72
Year: 1972
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 366 BBC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
The older Wanderlodges are built like tanks but I have to wonder about mpg's with that gasser.
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From my experience with BBC's no matter the load, how much your ripping on it, or driving easy... Your probably going to get 7mpg lol I'm very familiar wit gas motors, alos parts are much cheaper, and they are easier to upgrade if I want more power! Plus its fun that my bus.. My BUS sounds like a muscle car lol...
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08-24-2017, 01:20 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ann Arbor
Posts: 72
Year: 1972
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Engine: 366 BBC
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phatman
HOT DAMN DUDE, I THINK YOU SCORED !!!! Welcome aboard.
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Sure looks that way so far! Thanks!!
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