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02-24-2019, 07:31 PM
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#4521
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by WIbluebird
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Looks like it is an old Ford Brazilian 7.8, found an interesting article about them.
Ford New Holland 6.6L, 7.8L Diesel Specs & History
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03-01-2019, 07:55 PM
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#4523
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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 jimburke77502
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it's right side drive, UK bus. 
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03-01-2019, 08:07 PM
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#4524
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 1,001
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International
Engine: TE 444
Rated Cap: 12
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03-01-2019, 08:21 PM
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#4525
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Pasadena Tx
Posts: 150
Coachwork: 1991 bluebird
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03-01-2019, 11:47 PM
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#4526
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2018
Location: south east BC, close to the Canadian/US border
Posts: 2,265
Year: 1975
Coachwork: Chevy
Chassis: 8 window
Engine: 454 LS7
Rated Cap: 24,500
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimburke77502
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you could make a living driving that around the country as a traveling billboard
https://otrperformance.com/blogs/qui...o-truck-engine
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03-02-2019, 02:17 AM
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#4527
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2017
Posts: 1
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimburke77502
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I saw this post too. The opening bid of $0.99 made me laugh, as well as the absurd roof deck.
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03-02-2019, 05:31 AM
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#4528
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Feb 2015
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Posts: 1,001
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: International
Engine: TE 444
Rated Cap: 12
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The double decker is in Oklahoma, height might be an issue through
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03-02-2019, 07:38 AM
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#4529
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Pasadena Tx
Posts: 150
Coachwork: 1991 bluebird
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Waiting on info on the double decker. So far the seller has sent me this......
In service less than 1 year ago. Speedo is in Kilometers @ 250k. Not sure if rebuilt. Approx 30 feet, 13’8 tall. Air suspension. Ceiling height is approx 5’10 ( I will measure) mechanical diesel. I will Check tranny. Manufactured by Volvo. Built for travel, touring, goes 58 mph, I will Check hours. It is reliable. Literally just driven from San Diego to Tulsa 1 month ago. Air brakes. Air suspension. 66-70 passengers depending on seat spacing
I will verify exact length and some of the other questions tomorrow.
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03-02-2019, 09:38 AM
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#4530
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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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Sounds like its just tall enough to need oversize permits?
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03-02-2019, 12:00 PM
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#4531
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Aug 2018
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 260
Year: 1980
Coachwork: Crown Coach
Chassis: Supercoach
Engine: Detroit 671T
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Sounds like its just tall enough to need oversize permits?
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I have been looking into this lately and it seems that, shockingly, there is no set standard for maximum height for CV's or RV's at the federal level  and states make their own rules especially on non-federal roads/bridges. 13'6" is the most common height for semi's and bridges over federal highways/freeways need to be at least 14'-16' depending on the location.
https://www.roamingtimes.com/2017/04...learance-tips/
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03-02-2019, 12:17 PM
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#4532
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Sounds like its just tall enough to need oversize permits?
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Looks like that front section could easily be cut down and drop the overall height ...
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03-02-2019, 03:22 PM
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#4533
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2018
Location: Bar Harbor Maine
Posts: 67
Year: 2005
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Vision
Engine: C7 caterpillar Allison automatic heavy foot
Rated Cap: 72
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 a lot of people run Volvo in boats here in Maine in pleasure boats mostly seem to be alright i don't think they compare to cat or john deere or Cummins but they are as good as any i believe as long as you let them come up to temp you should be fine anyway ~happy trails
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03-02-2019, 06:21 PM
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#4534
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Greater Boston
Posts: 504
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kubla
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Now THAT'S the kind of oddball I'd want to drive.
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03-03-2019, 07:53 AM
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#4535
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Pasadena Tx
Posts: 150
Coachwork: 1991 bluebird
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Well, after a few e-mails back and forth some new pics and info have been added. Still no info on trans. Anyone know of anywhere where one can gain some more insight on this "odd ball", as bus nut put it? Up to a whopping $70.69. For what I have designed it would save me a ton of build time and expense. Just shying away a bit due to the Volvo drivetrain.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Double-Deck...d/372615143717
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03-03-2019, 08:11 AM
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#4536
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Pasadena Tx
Posts: 150
Coachwork: 1991 bluebird
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Just e-mailed BBB, British Bus Company in hopes of some insight to the odd ball. Here's hoping they are responsive to my inquiries.
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03-03-2019, 08:34 PM
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#4537
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Greater Boston
Posts: 504
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jimburke77502
Up to a whopping $70.69. For what I have designed it would save me a ton of build time and expense.
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It hasn't met the reserve. With a BIN of 21, I wouldn't be surprised if the reserve is at least 15, if not $21,000.
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03-04-2019, 05:23 AM
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#4538
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Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Pasadena Tx
Posts: 150
Coachwork: 1991 bluebird
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With some research I was able to find out that the transmission is a Mercedes which means more than likely so is the motor. That right there, I lost all interest. Not that they're bad, but expensive for anything that might need replacing or repairing. Another thing that bothered me was the fact that it's a "buddy listing it for a buddy" kind of deal. The "buddy" and the lister know nearly nothing about what they are trying to sell. Might as well be trying to sell a spaceship.
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03-09-2019, 10:37 AM
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#4539
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Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Posts: 100
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