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Old 06-28-2015, 04:28 PM   #1
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**Looking to Buy a compete bus conversion**

Hello-
I am looking to purchase a "completed" bus conversion.
I am not a Tire Kicker..Im a buyer for the right rig..i dont need a "Fixer"
Will not be buying junk.
I just dont have the time to build my own.So i am on the hunt for
a cool ride.
Shorter is better,Diesel is a must.
Room for myself and the wife.
I have Money so there will be no need to trade .etc.
I am located in California.But will travel as need be if unit is right.

Thank you for your time
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Old 06-28-2015, 08:48 PM   #2
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Old 06-29-2015, 10:50 AM   #3
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make some offers to bus owners......everything is for sale for the right price.
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Old 06-29-2015, 01:29 PM   #4
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Hey what are you wanting?
I am just starting my conversion, if you are serious it could be built for you to your specs.
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Old 06-29-2015, 01:54 PM   #5
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Same here^
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Old 06-29-2015, 02:00 PM   #6
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old the better, But with newer motor /Trans
smaller also.
i really like the looks of this one here

http://images.mentalfloss.com/sites/...ublic/bus1.jpg
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Old 06-29-2015, 02:34 PM   #7
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a friend and i have pondered whether or not there would be a market for building these out into tiny homes..... sure would be fun if you make a living at it
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Old 06-29-2015, 03:54 PM   #8
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Here is a nice Crown conversion out in California:

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Old 06-29-2015, 04:00 PM   #9
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thank you.I have seen this one.
it is on my list
am hoping for a more open floor plan ..
hope im not getting to picky..
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Old 06-29-2015, 04:52 PM   #10
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Remember, beggars can't be choosers. It looks SWEET from my chair.... Just sayin'...
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Old 06-29-2015, 04:59 PM   #11
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Oh believe me i hear you on that.
I just want to make the right choice and i havent seen it yet.
I know i cold build my own.But im one who starts a project and has to finish it 100% before i start something else.
One big problem.
I fish for a living and dont get alot of home time.
This is why im looking to buy.
so i really appriciate all the help.
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Old 06-30-2015, 12:36 AM   #12
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If you were local to me, I would sit you down like a regular client, and explore your needs, wants, ect.

Then I would put together a quote for the build like any other construction build I do.

If there is money backing a build, amazing work can be done in a short time.

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Old 06-30-2015, 04:44 PM   #13
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Hello-
I am looking to purchase a "completed" bus conversion.
I am not a Tire Kicker..Im a buyer for the right rig..i dont need a "Fixer"
Will not be buying junk.
I just dont have the time to build my own.So i am on the hunt for
a cool ride.
Shorter is better,Diesel is a must.
Room for myself and the wife.
I have Money so there will be no need to trade .etc.
I am located in California.But will travel as need be if unit is right.

Thank you for your time
Tal Roseberry
talgberry@aol.com
Hi,

My bus is for sale.

Conversion details


I lived in it fulltime from Aug 2006 through Aug 2010, then May 2011 through late 2012. Many months were offgrid, and the solar electric system worked as expected. In fact, every subsystem worked wonderfully. I now live in a house, and just don't use the bus any more.

Info not on the conversion site:
House & starting batteries have died of old age.
Current toilet is a Nature's Head (link)
Current mileage is around 138k miles.
Known non-working stuff:
Reverse lights
Winshield washer sprayers

Ask any questions you'd like, I'll be brutally honest about both the good and the not-so-good. Located along I-10 in Tucson, Arizona.

Thanks,
Sean
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Old 06-30-2015, 06:33 PM   #14
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Hi,

My bus is for sale.

Conversion details

Thanks,
Sean
Nice bus! Very nice conversion work.
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Old 07-17-2015, 12:43 PM   #16
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We've got one that just went up for sale.

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