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Old 05-18-2019, 02:46 PM   #1
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I Want This Bus!


Or at least a bus a lot like it.

Some of you've probably seen this bus before.. Looks to me like it could be a late 90s or early 2000s model.

I have been thinking about paint jobs because my home state, Wisconsin, requires a bus to be any other color than national school bus yellow. Not looking for the rainbow affect either. Something low key would be nice. Always trying not to attract too much attention. This paint job really seems to fit the bill, while the black accents give it a little bit of style.

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Old 05-18-2019, 03:31 PM   #2
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Old 05-18-2019, 03:36 PM   #3
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thats an early 90s Ward body on a 3800 chassis with a DTA360... it lives in Northwest central ohio...
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Old 05-18-2019, 03:56 PM   #4
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Go for a high headroom bus. Even if you're short.

Exactly. unless you are Peter Dinklage
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Old 05-18-2019, 05:34 PM   #5
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It's true:Click image for larger version Name: IMG_2727.JPG Views: 16 Size: 713.6 KB ID: 33468

The little bump makes all the difference
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Old 05-18-2019, 09:10 PM   #6
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The little bump makes all the difference
Ain't that the truth.
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Old 05-18-2019, 09:43 PM   #7
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Wards and IC's won't have a hump in the roof.
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Old 05-18-2019, 10:17 PM   #8
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Maybe I oughta consider naming my Thomas,
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(Tho those ersatz, quasi-modos just make my a$$ drag)
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Old 05-18-2019, 11:26 PM   #9
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The one you started the thread with sure is pretty!
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Old 05-19-2019, 03:25 AM   #10
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The one you started the thread with sure is pretty!
Yes I absolutely think so too. I am new to the world of school buses, but I am finding that there is a lot about them to like.
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Old 05-19-2019, 07:21 AM   #11
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Yes I absolutely think so too. I am new to the world of school buses, but I am finding that there is a lot about them to like.

is that ward up for sale? I know someone that is looking for one if it is..
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