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08-13-2020, 02:27 PM
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PassNthru
Mini-Skoolie
Join Date
: Jul 2020
Location
: Arizona
Posts
: 15
Year
: 2009
Coachwork
: Chevy Express 3500
Engine
: 6 litre Gas vortek
Any advice ......
im thinking about purchasing this bus... suggestions comments welcome...
Make: Microbird
Model: Ford E450
Engine Make: Ford 6.0L
Transmission: Automatic
Odometer: 113,172
Fuel Type: Diesel
Seating Capacity:
08-13-2020, 04:46 PM
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2
EastCoastCB
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
I'd pass on a Ford 6.0. Just not worth the hassle.
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08-13-2020, 04:51 PM
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PassNthru
Mini-Skoolie
Join Date
: Jul 2020
Location
: Arizona
Posts
: 15
Year
: 2009
Coachwork
: Chevy Express 3500
Engine
: 6 litre Gas vortek
Thank you ...what about a chevy?
08-13-2020, 06:18 PM
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EastCoastCB
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by
PassNthru
Thank you ...what about a chevy?
Chevy made a fine 6.0 gas engine. Its the best you'll get in a van chassis.
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08-13-2020, 07:17 PM
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Johnny Mullet
Bus Crazy
Join Date
: Oct 2017
Location
: Ashtabula, Ohio
Posts
: 1,494
Year
: 1996
Coachwork
: Thomas
Chassis
: International
Engine
: T444E 7.3L
I agree. 6.0L Diesel is a big nope. Chevy 6.0L Gas is a big YES.
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08-13-2020, 08:11 PM
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PassNthru
Mini-Skoolie
Join Date
: Jul 2020
Location
: Arizona
Posts
: 15
Year
: 2009
Coachwork
: Chevy Express 3500
Engine
: 6 litre Gas vortek
Thats very helpful!! And very much appreciated!
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