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10-02-2017, 05:30 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2
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2000 partially converted bluebird
2000, 40 ft rear engine bluebird. Has around 180,000 miles on it. Runs great, I live in Portland, OR and have taken it up to Timberline Lodge, on Mt. Hood, over the pass to Bend, OR and over the passes to the coast many times with ease. Needs a new alternator but has a brand new battery and the tires are in great condition.
I have done most of the “non fun” work on it, and it is now ready for someone to build how they would like there schoolie to look inside. I completely ripped out the old floor and replaced it with new insulation and wood. All the cosmetics are easily removable if the buyer does not like it. Brand new Jotul wood burning stove (1000 dollar value) that heats the entire bus, and also has a cooking counter top on it. Contact me with further with questions about what I’ve done.
Has been a great buy for me but I am unfortunately moving to a place where I can’t take it with me, we can talk about adding some tools in with the buy also.
It is currently in a safe place that charges only 60 dollars a month. I do not know why my photos are sideways, sorry!!!!!
Feel free to call me 918-955-7705
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10-02-2017, 10:39 PM
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#2
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 26
Year: 1999
Coachwork: International/AmTran
Chassis: 3000 RE
Engine: 7.3 T444E
Rated Cap: 40 Passenger
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Did you forget to mention the sales price, or are you looking for the best offer?
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10-02-2017, 11:35 PM
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#3
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Summ1
Did you forget to mention the sales price, or are you looking for the best offer?
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Great Question! I would like to get 7,000 dollars as is (including jotul stove, some tools, etc), the engine has been great. Hits 70 on the highway and changes gears with a push of a button, literally. Starts in 5 and you usually just drive it in 5 unless you are in real mountainous terrain. If you do not want the stove and/or stove then we can talk further.
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10-05-2017, 08:26 AM
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#4
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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What engine? What transmission?
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10-05-2017, 10:36 AM
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#5
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Colorado
Posts: 400
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What kind of cement did you use to make the stove hearth ? I am courteous because I am planing on making a similar one in my bus.
Nice stove. btw
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10-05-2017, 03:02 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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Any cement used on anything that will experience heat above about 125 degrees needs to be "Refractory Cement". Otherwise it will crumble. Same for any mortar in a similar situation. In fact, conventional cement can explode if it gets too hot. That is why you should NEVER use a cutting torch on metal laying on concrete.
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10-06-2017, 08:46 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Colorado
Posts: 400
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^ Thanks Tango
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10-06-2017, 12:07 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,845
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tango
Any cement used on anything that will experience heat above about 125 degrees needs to be "Refractory Cement". Otherwise it will crumble. Same for any mortar in a similar situation. In fact, conventional cement can explode if it gets too hot. That is why you should NEVER use a cutting torch on metal laying on concrete.
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OOPS!!! Ive torched alot of metal parts on cement blocks....
-Christopher
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10-06-2017, 12:39 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 cadillackid
OOPS!!! Ive torched alot of metal parts on cement blocks....
-Christopher
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That's actually how you roughen (point) granite so steps aren't so slick. Like popcorn. 
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10-08-2017, 01:07 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 21
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get up stand up
What is the floor-to-ceiling height?
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10-08-2017, 04:17 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dan-fox
What engine? What transmission?
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From the description of a " 5 speed pushbutton" shifter I would suspect that it has an MD3060 tranny. No clue on the engine.
OP?
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10-13-2017, 08:21 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 5
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Nice Bus!
Just as a recap so far: It's the C. 5.9L. with an Allison 5-speed push-button tranny and a 7.17 rear ratio. Looks like it's in good shape. There are plenty of posts claiming this engine in underpowered, but if it does have the Allison MD3060, then perhaps its worth considering. What does anyone else think?
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10-13-2017, 08:26 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Owasso, OK
Posts: 2,627
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner MVP ER
Engine: Cummins 6CTA8.3 Mechanical MD3060
Rated Cap: 46 Coach Seats, 40 foot
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Quote:
Originally Posted by unhoudini
Just as a recap so far: It's the C. 5.9L. with an Allison 5-speed push-button tranny and a 7.17 rear ratio. Looks like it's in good shape. There are plenty of posts claiming this engine in underpowered, but if it does have the Allison MD3060, then perhaps its worth considering. What does anyone else think?
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You might want to consider swapping out the rear axle with one that has a ratio somewhere in the "4"s.
Sounds like that one was built to grind up steep hills, fully loaded.
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10-13-2017, 08:41 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 5
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Re: Rear End
Actually, I may be wrong. Cast #161018-R3. Edit: Also, I noticed auto chains; I'm unsure if that is typical, or indicative of the build's purpose.
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10-13-2017, 09:25 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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Wow. 7.17 ratio. Would make a nice rock climber.
I had to see if that really was available in a bus. Yep,
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10-14-2017, 08:10 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,845
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rusty
Wow. 7.17 ratio. Would make a nice rock climber.
I had to see if that really was available in a bus. Yep, |
you might be able to squeal the tires in that bus if you spooled the turbo
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10-14-2017, 08:22 AM
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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 cadillackid
you might be able to squeal the tires in that bus if you spooled the turbo
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more stupidity
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10-21-2017, 11:22 AM
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#18
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2017
Posts: 2
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Hi, is your bus still available?
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