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06-04-2017, 08:21 PM
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#2401
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Montana
Posts: 581
Year: 2000
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This price has dropped over the last two months - I was seriously looking into this one - (only saw ad - never say bus) - but liked that it was pretty ready to go.
https://orlando.craigslist.org/cto/6120971334.html
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06-04-2017, 09:23 PM
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#2402
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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They must have decided to quit partying.
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Nobody's Business
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06-04-2017, 10:29 PM
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#2403
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Winlcok, WA
Posts: 2,233
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses
Yeah, that's because the transmission's mounted backwards since it's a rear engine.
How long do you think it'd take to get used to shifting like that?
I'd imagine the learning curve gets pretty steep after you try to shift from first to reverse a couple times.
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All of the Gillig RE buses shifted backwards like that.
Learning to shift them in that pattern isn't that difficult.
Remembering you are not driving a Gillig RE with backward shift pattern on the way home in your pickup and try to shift from 3rd to 2nd does tend to wake you up!
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06-05-2017, 01:19 PM
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#2404
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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(USED) 2004 Eaton Fuller Transmission RTOF-14908LL
198,496 miles
No repairs were needed to transmission at time of removal.
* Model: # RTOF-14908LL
* Serial: # K0299999
* Speeds: 10 Forward Gears - 3 Reverse
* Torque Capacity Lbs.Ft. (Nm): 860-1650 (1166-2237)
* Standard SAE 6-bolt and 8-bolt PTO openings.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...59&acctid=4739
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Nobody's Business
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06-05-2017, 04:42 PM
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#2405
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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 Robin97396
(USED) 2004 Eaton Fuller Transmission RTOF-14908LL
198,496 miles
No repairs were needed to transmission at time of removal.
* Model: # RTOF-14908LL
* Serial: # K0299999
* Speeds: 10 Forward Gears - 3 Reverse
* Torque Capacity Lbs.Ft. (Nm): 860-1650 (1166-2237)
* Standard SAE 6-bolt and 8-bolt PTO openings.
https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...59&acctid=4739
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Ignorant question- would this work with older, mechanical engines? I see wires...
If so I'll buy it. Its not too far from me.
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06-05-2017, 05:08 PM
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#2406
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Listening to recent conversations I thought some of you back there might be interested in a used RTO.
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Nobody's Business
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06-05-2017, 06:03 PM
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#2407
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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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Yes I am, very interested!
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06-06-2017, 10:36 PM
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#2408
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 1,259
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 8.3 Cummins ISC
Rated Cap: 75
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06-06-2017, 10:57 PM
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#2409
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Someone needs to jump on those.
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06-08-2017, 06:51 AM
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#2410
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Terra Alta, WV
Posts: 153
Chassis: Sold
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There is a 40' RE bus at Mason Dixon Auction just above Hagerstown MD. If interested, someone may want to call. I think it was an International, but traffic was heavy so I didn't get a real good look.
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06-08-2017, 10:23 AM
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#2411
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Cadi & ECCB,
Couple of handi-shorties up for sale.
Both are manual!!
https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...212&trackId=86
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06-08-2017, 10:35 AM
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#2412
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Ignorant question- would this work with older, mechanical engines? I see wires...
If so I'll buy it. Its not too far from me.
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yes.. those wires are for neutral safety and reverse lights.
you would just have to get clutch linkages / mechanisms, correct flywheel and clutch stuff..
would have to look it up to see what Bell is on it.. if your shortie wit ha 444E is like mine then you have the capability of handling an SAE2 or SAE3 bell.. mine has the flywheel housing with an SAE2 and then a 2 to 3 adapter for the AT545.. and a spacer for the hub. so if you got a #2 transmission you would remove the adapter and by clutch pieces for a #2 transmission.
-Christopher
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06-08-2017, 12:31 PM
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#2413
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jctrembly
There is a 40' RE bus at Mason Dixon Auction just above Hagerstown MD. If interested, someone may want to call. I think it was an International, but traffic was heavy so I didn't get a real good look.
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I can't find it on their website. Damn.
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06-08-2017, 12:41 PM
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#2414
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Terra Alta, WV
Posts: 153
Chassis: Sold
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They deal in such a volume it's best to call.
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06-08-2017, 02:13 PM
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#2415
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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 Brewerbob
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No thanks. I've bid on those for OVER a year now. They keep the reserve too high and simply keep relisting them. After seeing more pics, they're a little crusty looking, too. Like they've been sitting for a long time, because they have. They're geared a bit low, and I don't think the spicer 5 has OD. These buses TOP OUT at 55 mph, making for a LONG ride home and anywhere else till they're regeared. Would make a nice daily driver for someone in the mountains though.
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06-08-2017, 02:15 PM
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#2416
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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
yes.. those wires are for neutral safety and reverse lights.
you would just have to get clutch linkages / mechanisms, correct flywheel and clutch stuff..
would have to look it up to see what Bell is on it.. if your shortie wit ha 444E is like mine then you have the capability of handling an SAE2 or SAE3 bell.. mine has the flywheel housing with an SAE2 and then a 2 to 3 adapter for the AT545.. and a spacer for the hub. so if you got a #2 transmission you would remove the adapter and by clutch pieces for a #2 transmission.
-Christopher
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I'd be using this for a custom build. I'd likely set it aside in the garage for a long while. But would be SWEET to have on hand. If i swapped it into the shorty it would be behind a bigger engine, probably a cat 3406 or a cummins big cam.
I'll probably throw a bid at it toward the end, thanks! So as long as the price stays reasonable, I'm calling DIBS!
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06-10-2017, 12:05 PM
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#2417
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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For the mechanically inclined;
For sale 1992 international bus motor home - $3000 (Keizer , Oregon)
https://salem.craigslist.org/rvs/6125849389.html
My apologies if you've seen this listing already. This does need a head gasket. It does not appear to have been insulated and still has puke mats, but it does have a nice interior with bathroom and a decent paint job.
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Nobody's Business
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06-10-2017, 12:38 PM
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#2418
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Willamina, Oregon
Posts: 6,409
Coachwork: 97 Bluebird TC1000 5.9
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Who wanted a shorty? It's a little high price IMO considering the miles.
1995 INTERNATIONAL DIESEL BUS - $4500 (Albany, OR)
https://corvallis.craigslist.org/cto/6121871053.html
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Nobody's Business
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06-10-2017, 02:55 PM
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#2419
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by Robin97396
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4500 bux and no air-conditioning???
332k for a T-444E, she is likely a bit tired.. my guess is they just started it up for the pic.. 800 RPM about 45 PSI oil dead cold is a bit low unless it was really hot that day.. its not terrible, just a bit low for a cold start. looks like a decent bus though.
-Christopher
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06-10-2017, 04:53 PM
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#2420
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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There's one here in Billings, MT - a conventional Cornbinder. I'll try to get pix, but it's currently a church bus. Couldn't get pix today because they're holding a yard sale in the parking lot.
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