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01-22-2018, 10:36 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: HI, CA, OR, PU (Parts Unknown)
Posts: 81
Coachwork: Ward Vanguard
Chassis: GMC Vandura 3500
Engine: 350 Chevy V8
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Started my search for a Short Bus and found this
Any thoughts on this bugger?
I sent off an email asking about engine and tranny type as well as if there is rust or mold.
Curious if something like this would pull a small trailer.
I have read that some of the shorties/ cutaways already put a lot of strain on brakes, engine and transmission with out all the added weight of the build
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d...468191446.html
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01-22-2018, 11:04 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 802
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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Do you have a vin number? I'm not the most knowledgeable but I think they need more info before knowing about towing. Unless that bus had a common build
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01-22-2018, 11:08 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: HI, CA, OR, PU (Parts Unknown)
Posts: 81
Coachwork: Ward Vanguard
Chassis: GMC Vandura 3500
Engine: 350 Chevy V8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjhwick119
Do you have a vin number? I'm not the most knowledgeable but I think they need more info before knowing about towing. Unless that bus had a common build
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Good point, I will see if I can get it from the guy...or girl
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01-22-2018, 11:12 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Frisco, Texas
Posts: 802
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: Dt466e
Rated Cap: 71
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What are your plans s for it? Keep interior as is or redo all / some?
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01-22-2018, 11:29 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 16,624
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chongolio
Any thoughts on this bugger?
I sent off an email asking about engine and tranny type as well as if there is rust or mold.
Curious if something like this would pull a small trailer.
I have read that some of the shorties/ cutaways already put a lot of strain on brakes, engine and transmission with out all the added weight of the build
https://medford.craigslist.org/cto/d...468191446.html
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At that price? The seller is dreaming. Looks like about a $1500 bus to me.
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01-22-2018, 11:46 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: HI, CA, OR, PU (Parts Unknown)
Posts: 81
Coachwork: Ward Vanguard
Chassis: GMC Vandura 3500
Engine: 350 Chevy V8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjhwick119
What are your plans s for it? Keep interior as is or redo all / some?
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Shootz, I have not thought that far ahead really. I suppose I will have to make it my own where and when I can.
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01-22-2018, 11:48 PM
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: HI, CA, OR, PU (Parts Unknown)
Posts: 81
Coachwork: Ward Vanguard
Chassis: GMC Vandura 3500
Engine: 350 Chevy V8
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
At that price? The seller is dreaming. Looks like about a $1500 bus to me.
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Fair enough. Care to elaborate?
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01-23-2018, 05:33 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 16,624
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chongolio
Fair enough. Care to elaborate?
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Looks dirty, looks like its seen better days. Buses like that sell at auction for like $400-$2000 on a really good day.
$4500 will get you a REALLY nice bus.
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01-23-2018, 08:22 AM
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#9
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Almost There
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: HI, CA, OR, PU (Parts Unknown)
Posts: 81
Coachwork: Ward Vanguard
Chassis: GMC Vandura 3500
Engine: 350 Chevy V8
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I have been looking on Craigslist in OR and CA mostly and have not seen anything cheaper than this so far. The low mileage on this one looked appealing despite being a bit beat up.
I am not familiar with auctions and how they work when it comes to inspection or if there is one close to me. Flying across the country only to be disappointed and coming back empty handed is not in my budget.
I was however going to start looking into near by school districts once I get situated at my next stop.
Thanks for your thoughts!
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01-23-2018, 09:05 AM
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#10
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 16,624
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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IDK what it will end up selling for, but this looks to be a hell of nice mini bus-
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...20&acctid=3164
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