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01-13-2019, 10:46 PM
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#1
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2018
Posts: 2
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International "Shorty" Bus Conversion For Sale
1998 International Harvester Shorty School Bus RV Conversion for sale. This school bus is a rare 24 foot "Shorty" length for easier handling, parking and higher gas mileage. Brand new tires, new solar system and new deep cycle marine batteries with receipts. Lovingly converted this year with new solar panels, insulation, pine floors, shower with propane hot water system, bed platform, storage and kitchenette. A Biolet composting toilet with venting has been installed in a privacy closet area. This bus also has both air brakes and regular hydraulic brakes, which eliminates the need for additional licensing in some states. My brother planned to take this across the country, but has developed a severe medical problem, so I am selling it for him. Previously used by a school district with legally mandated regular inspections and maintenance. Strong diesel engine with 212k miles was inspected by a diesel mechanic with no issues uncovered. Mechanic did find a brake problem, which was repaired and can provide receipts. Registered in Oregon as an RV with brand new tags this June. A great, strong running, self sufficient rig for the right person. Might be willing to deliver depending on when and how far away. Currently garaged in Oregon.
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01-14-2019, 01:04 AM
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#2
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2015
Posts: 3,860
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Thomas Built Bus
Chassis: Freightliner FS65
Engine: Caterpillar 3126E Diesel
Rated Cap: 71 Passenger- 30,000 lbs.
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You did not include a price.
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01-14-2019, 09:50 AM
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#3
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,402
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Both hydraulic and air brakes?
Sir, you have an extremely rare bus. You may want to consider keeping it?
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01-14-2019, 10:16 AM
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#4
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,826
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Both hydraulic and air brakes?
Sir, you have an extremely rare bus. You may want to consider keeping it?
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Maybe its hydraulic with an air parking brake. My 98 AmTran was like that.
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01-14-2019, 11:17 AM
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#5
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 5
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Do you have a price point and maybe some more pics of the interior?
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01-14-2019, 11:31 AM
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#6
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Sorry to hear about your brother, best wishes to him and good luck with your sale. You might consider adding some detail to the ad though, it's nearly useless as it is.
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01-14-2019, 11:38 AM
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#7
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Bets on whether we see a second post from that poster?
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01-14-2019, 11:43 AM
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#8
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,402
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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I must be getting old and cranky.....
The "hit and run" for sale ads from New members with 1 or 2 posts bug me a little bit.
Anyone else grumpy this morning ?
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01-14-2019, 11:46 AM
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#9
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
Anyone else grumpy this morning ?
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It's solidly in the afternoon here so I've chased most of the grumpiness away with coffee. But yeah I think as a forum with almost 0 emphasis on classified ads there should be a minimum post threshold before you're able to post in here.
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01-14-2019, 12:13 PM
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#10
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 19,736
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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air parking brake or "air over hydraulic". (why?) is another possibility.. never understood why air over hydraulic brakes were every created.. but they were..
-Christopher
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01-14-2019, 12:37 PM
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#11
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,826
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
air parking brake or "air over hydraulic". (why?) is another possibility.. never understood why air over hydraulic brakes were every created.. but they were..
-Christopher
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You get the feel of hydraulic brakes with the satisfying sound of air brakes when you park it.
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01-14-2019, 01:13 PM
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#12
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,402
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Yeah,
I thought the "both air and hydraulic brakes " to be a bit off in the weeds.
Price? Engine? Transmission? Interior pics?
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01-14-2019, 01:46 PM
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#13
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Having been around the block a few times, I can answer all those questions for you Steve!
Price: Best reasonable offer, no low ballers!
Engine: Diesel
Transmission: Allison Automatic
Interior Pics: Yes I do.
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01-14-2019, 03:26 PM
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#14
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,402
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 brokedown
Having been around the block a few times, I can answer all those questions for you Steve!
Price: Best reasonable offer, no low ballers!
Engine: Diesel
Transmission: Allison Automatic
Interior Pics: Yes I do.
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Thank you Josh!
I am now completely enlightened... No need for OP to respond....
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01-14-2019, 03:28 PM
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#15
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 19,736
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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and of course we cant forget:
"district took real good care of bus and mechanic says its perfect"
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01-19-2019, 12:36 AM
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#16
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New Member
Join Date: Jan 2019
Location: Norcal
Posts: 1
Year: 78
Coachwork: Gillig
Chassis: 855
Engine: 855 Cummins
Rated Cap: 35'
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Looking at your bus for sale. Sorry you find it a need to sell.
Engine size and brand?
Transmission?
Price?
Where in Ore?
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01-19-2019, 05:09 PM
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#17
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Massachusetts.
Posts: 196
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-t-liner
Engine: Cat 3126 - MD 3060
Rated Cap: 72
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I don’t know why you would post for sale in here anyway. We know the value of a conversion is never close to asking prices.
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01-22-2019, 05:49 AM
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#18
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Campbell, Tx
Posts: 204
Year: 2004
Coachwork: IC
Chassis: IC
Engine: T444e, 7.3
Rated Cap: 12
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01-22-2019, 09:40 AM
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#19
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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I needed a good chuckle. Thanks for posting the link!
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01-22-2019, 10:16 AM
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#20
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ThePimentals
I don’t know why you would post for sale in here anyway. We know the value of a conversion is never close to asking prices.
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We know, but people trying to get into the lifestyle may come here to look for a purchase. We know the value of a conversion if we have all the skills to accomplish it. many who want to live this way may not have the time/skills/tools needed to build one. they come here looking. Hopefully there are many people who view this site that are not active members. We have members who recently paid $8K & 9K for starters, some of us know that's pretty high.
But this example is certainly out there.
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