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Old 01-02-2005, 10:07 PM   #1
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i think i found my bus

i have found 3 bus iam looking at geting
first one is $500 this is the dis on it
1981 Bluebird, Bus #3, 78 Passenger Bus, 210hp gasoline engine, Mt643 transmission 194,330 miles
2 one is $700 1981 Bluebird, Bus #1, 78 Passenger Bus, 250hp diesel engine, Mt643 transmission 249,576 miles.
3 one is $500 1981 Bluebird, Bus #65, 65 Passenger Bus, 180hp gasoline engine, At545 transmission 143,326 miles

what do you guys think i have seen Pictures of them thay all look in good shape ect only thing is i have to travle a good ways out of state to bring them home.
let me know what you guys think

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Old 01-02-2005, 10:31 PM   #2
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Year: 1993
Coachwork: Ward Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/MT643
Rated Cap: 77
What chassis are they on?

I suggest avoiding the Allison 545 at all costs.
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Old 01-03-2005, 10:42 AM   #3
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why avoid that one does it have problems

as far as the chassis i dont know all it says is bluebird but i know its a round nose type bus not the long nose type
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Old 01-06-2005, 11:57 PM   #4
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If these are the ones that were on eSurplusAuction you might want to be sure they are not rust buckets. I grew up in the Denver area and they salt the roads. Some districts are good about washing the buses weekly and others let them go to all hell.
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