Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[Robin97396]

What are those two large humps on the rear of the roof?

[Huskerbus]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

What are those two large humps on the rear of the roof?

I would imagine those are the A/C units. Its Phoenix, so it probably has a beefed up system. I was more curious about the fact the ad claims there is a separate small diesel to power those units.

[Robin97396]

It used to be common for ACs to have a separate engine, based on the thought that the power requirements would impact the bus engine power levels while driving the bus.

I'm more in need of large heaters.

[dan-fox]

Originally Posted by Huskerbus

I would imagine those are the A/C units. Its Phoenix, so it probably has a beefed up system. I was more curious about the fact the ad claims there is a separate small diesel to power those units.

That's not the first time a bus has claimed a pony-engine-driven A/C on here IIRC. There have been detailed pics on at least one in the past. Something interstate/coach class, but it could happen in a skoolie.

Besides, it's the mythical flat-nose short bus! Time's a-wastin'!

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Huskerbus

https://phoenix.craigslist.org/nph/c...420189982.html

according to the description, there is a small diesel engine under the chassis to run the A/C. Legit? Common?

Legit, not common. 2 big AC units on roof. Looks like great skoolie material to me. Trans is weakest link.

[Huskerbus]

Originally Posted by Rusty

Legit, not common. 2 big AC units on roof. Looks like great skoolie material to me. Trans is weakest link.

Cool stuff. I wonder if the pony motor could be run when parked to run the A/C? Efficient, and wouldn't harm the motor from idling for extended periods of time. Would be ready to go from the start for some Big Red tailgating

[PNW_Steve]

Originally Posted by Huskerbus

Cool stuff. I wonder if the pony motor could be run when parked to run the A/C? Efficient, and wouldn't harm the motor from idling for extended periods of time. Would be ready to go from the start for some Big Red tailgating

I think that is more the reason for them than, as mentioned earlier, taking the load off of the main engine.

[Robin97396]

Washingtonians using 19.5" wheels that always wanted aluminum shiny wheels.

9ea. 245/70R19.5 8 hole aluminum wheels, some tires show damage wheels appear in good shape, stacked on 2 pallets. Loca - Government Liquidation

These are wheels with tires. Wheels reported to be in good shape, tires questionable. No pics.

[Robin97396]

Tachograph spedometer units, 44 unused in original boxes. Who needed a tachometer?

Tachograph Speedometer kits, Model VDO 1318, Approx. 44, Appear unused in box w/ accessories. 48x40x48", 375lbs.... - Government Liquidation

Located in Sparks, NV

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

Tachograph spedometer units, 44 unused in original boxes. Who needed a tachometer?

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Located in Sparks, NV

tach·o·graph

a tachometer providing a record of engine speed over a period, especially in a commercial road vehicle.


see: tattletale

[Robin97396]

Not an outstanding bus, except note the rear storage and two midship escape hatches.e.

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...78&acctid=5859

Maybe it's just me that's never seen this configuration before.

[Rusty]

https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/r...425414138.html


Da Bears is all over da bus...in logos and BEARS colors...
Fun for NASCAR infield races also!!!
Full size deck on top, with guard rails and access ladder.
Nice seats, seats 17 + rear half is empty for coolers (room for more fans on coolers!)
All 8 seats turned together for 4 people each with nice tables and 4 drink holders.
BEARS custom made curtains
A/C
Heat
RV toilet
Carry fresh water
New carpet
AC power inverter.
Battery back-up system.
Runs perfect.
Guaranteed by owner....ask about my quarantee to you! $7900

1986 Ford F700
condition: excellent
cylinders: 6 cylinders
drive: rwd
fuel: gas
odometer: 86000
paint color: white
title status: clean
transmission: automatic

[Defjr333]

His guarantee is the bus goes further than da bears. In other words its gonna break down SOON. Does it have a "Choke"?
Doug

[EastCoastCB]

FWIW- folks, avoid buses from Cleveland Texas. They totally don't maintain them worth a darn and are downright rude folks to deal with.
I've learned this the expensive, difficult way.

Maybe we could have a thread of "sellers to avoid"???

[dan-fox]

"The Hall of Shame"!

[Robin97396]

At this point I'm really wondering why the bus mechanic was so rude about that bus. He should have been happy to see that one go on down the road.

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

At this point I'm really wondering why the bus mechanic was so rude about that bus. He should have been happy to see that one go on down the road.

To be fair, the coolant leak sprung up when the bus was in my possession. I literally watched it as it happened.

[Rusty]

Originally Posted by Robin97396

At this point I'm really wondering why the bus mechanic was so rude about that bus. He should have been happy to see that one go on down the road.

A mechanic wouldn't care, he'd just spend an afternoon and fix it.

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by Rusty

A mechanic wouldn't care, he'd just spend an afternoon and fix it.

Maybe he wanted the bus. Maybe he or a friend were one of the other bidders.
Who knows. But the school still hasn't gotten back to me about the maintenance history or any of that.

HORRIBLE school to buy a bus from, folks!

[Huskerbus]

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/au...ew?auc=2002137

2008 7 window, 466E, Allison 2000

I am all kinds of curious to what kind of money this goes for...