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12-30-2019, 05:07 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Looking to make someone else dreams come true!
I hate to admit it, but I started something I could not finish. I bought a bus with the hopes of making it a travel home and just could not come through. I did finish converting a van, which I love living in full-time, so I am not a total failure.
Now I have this bus that I paid $12,000 for and then gutted and put another 1,000+ into for prep and repairs and I need to sell it fast. I am happy to take a huge loss, but would like to get a little cash back in my pocket, while making someone else very happy! Hit me up with your best price and I will try to make it happen! I hate for her to sit unloved!
Details:
Blue Bird Bus flat nosed 40 ft. pusher diesel
Engine: ISC Cummins 8.3-liter pre emissions engine with automatic transmission
Miles: 176,000
Recently replaced rebuilt alternator and starter.
Purchased in Houston, TX. Was a Harris County Precinct bus used to transport senior citizens and well maintained by the City. Inside completely gutted. Minimal rust on floor, which has been removed, converted and painted with POF-15 paint.
This bus is ready for custom conversion. It really could be an awesome build!
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12-30-2019, 05:11 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Pictures of bus
Here are some pictures that didn't upload with original post.
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12-30-2019, 05:50 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Lebanon, Indiana
Posts: 911
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Winnebago
Chassis: Ford F53
Engine: Ford Triton V-10
Rated Cap: currently 2
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Wait! I think I've seen this bus before! Its a sharp looking bus.
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12-30-2019, 09:03 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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What year is it?
Do you know what make/model transmission it has in it? Likely an Allison MD3060, but it's nice to get that confirmed. If you don't know, take some clear pictures of the data plates that are riveted somewhere near the front of the interior and post them. Actually, do that anyway. Also, a pic or 2 of the dashboard showing the shifter clearly will go a long way.
We'll also need the VIN. That'll be on those dataplates, but if you have it written down and you can keep us from having to squint at the pictures, that'd be nice.
Pictures of the interior, of course, even if you think "there isn't one anymore".
If you can wriggle underneath the bus and get some shots of the frame, wiring, piping, etc., we eat that stuff up around here.
For extra points, list anything mechanical that you've had done, including "a mechanic told me this" or "I got the oil changed".
Can you tell I'm interested?
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I do not suffer from mental illness. I enjoy every damn minute of it!
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12-31-2019, 10:44 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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more pictures
Thank you for your interest. Here are more pictures of inside bus. I can get more of underneath and anything else you want if you are seriously interested.
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12-31-2019, 10:47 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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VIN number and transmission
Here is the VIN#1BABFCSRE20055935
It is an Allison transmission.
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12-31-2019, 10:50 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Did I mention....
I really am not looking to make money, just put a little bit back in my pocket!
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12-31-2019, 11:26 AM
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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
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That's actually a real sweet bus. Not the common swill so many reach for!
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12-31-2019, 11:27 AM
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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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Looks like a B300. Allison is a brand so just saying it has an Allison isn't helpful.
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01-02-2020, 12:02 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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Perhaps a close-up picture of the transmission shifter, will help determine the trans.
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01-02-2020, 12:09 PM
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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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They included a photo of the tag on the transmission, no guessing necessary.
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01-02-2020, 12:13 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Bus transmission
I am happy to retrieve any information needed to sell this bus, but would have to make a trip to its location. If anyone is seriously interested, please let me know. I will literally take almost any offer.
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01-02-2020, 12:16 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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My old glasses wouldn't let me focus the tag. Could you help an olfart out, and break the suspense?
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01-02-2020, 12:33 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 33
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Bluebird
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I am really not trying to keep anyone in suspense. Are you interested in making this bus yours? if so, I will drive my happy self out there and figure this out!
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01-02-2020, 12:45 PM
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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 1olfart
My old glasses wouldn't let me focus the tag. Could you help an olfart out, and break the suspense?
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http://www.skoolie.net/forums/f14/lo...tml#post365886
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01-02-2020, 12:51 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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Really just asking Brokedown, or anyone else, what transmission is in it. No need for you to go out of your way, but thanks for the offer. Your bus is larger than I am interested in. Best of luck to you.
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01-02-2020, 12:57 PM
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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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Just pointing out that the answer was a couple replies above the question, it's a B300.
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01-02-2020, 01:22 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Greater Houston, Tx.
Posts: 589
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Quote:
Originally Posted by brokedown
Just pointing out that the answer was a couple replies above the question, it's a B300.
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Told ya my old glasses sucked.
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01-02-2020, 02:28 PM
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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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Mine do too but without them i can't see crap.
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01-02-2020, 08:44 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Rapid City, SD
Posts: 993
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: CS RE
Engine: ISC 8.3 L 260 hp
Rated Cap: 36
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Nice looking bus! If I didn't already have an almost identical one I'd be interested. Is your allison 5 or 6 speed?
Ted
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