Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[MikenAmy]

We bought one of the dt466e 8 windows from the cy fair auction. We're picking it up Wednesday and are very excited. Since some of you seem to have knowledge of the districts maintenance I thought I'd ask if anyone can recommend a good shop in the area. It's a 16 hour drive to SWFL and would like to have it looked over by an expert before hitting the road.
Also, I'm hoping to be able to just replace the batteries and drive it to a shop but have never replaced batteries on a bus. Anything I need to know?
Any tips for "picking up your bus" would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

[Form&function]

Cool old 8-71 4 speed silver star,silver eagle?Probably could be had for pennies and I remember years ago it ran good.

[Kubla]

Always checkmthe suspension on eagles when looking at them, the torsalastic "springs" cost $2000 each and the bus has 6 of them, also look for frame rust

[WIbluebird]

Originally Posted by Kubla

Always checkmthe suspension on eagles when looking at them, the torsalastic "springs" cost $2000 each and the bus has 6 of them, also look for frame rust

Aren't the torsalastic components unobtanium these days? As in it's the real reason why most of these Silver Eagles are so cheap and most of them haven't moved in 20 years?

[Kubla]

Someone is making replacements, one of the big expensive motorhomes uses them, 2 grand apiece, you can retrofit airbags in them on top of the torsalastic housing if they are not to rusty

[Mrfrog]

Onslow County Schools in Jacksonville NC is currently selling some 10+ busses. All are 2000ish thomas mvp's with the cat 3126 and at 545. They're asking $2000 for one or a discount rate for buying multiple

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

i live around and work in jacksonville,NC and my bus came from them.
they maintain them well and will give you full maitenance records including build sheet and wiring diagrams from the day it was ordered.
bad part is regardless of engine and almost all have the 545. there buses are rear geared to be flat land stop and go buses.
the bus barn people have no problems talking to you and telling what they know about any bus and they are honest about its history.
unless you can get an activity bus out of them then nothing else is a highway cruiser and all of there newer stuff lives at a specialized diesel mechanics shop.
suprised that they are selling right now with at least 10-15 of there new stuff living at the shop weekly.
good luck

[Jolly Roger bus 223]

Originally Posted by Mrfrog

Onslow County Schools in Jacksonville NC is currently selling some 10+ busses. All are 2000ish thomas mvp's with the cat 3126 and at 545. They're asking $2000 for one or a discount rate for buying multiple

where you live Mrfrog?
i live in swansboro.
the company i work for is in jvile and i work on the bases as a pipefitter/welder/plumber and about anything else HVAC we have a full sheetmetal shop that throws scraps away daily.
if you need any help with anything
holler at me.
i have been welding and in commercial/ industrial construction on the bases since i got out in 96.
if i can help with anything
text me with who you are first at
2525038801

[MNbusboy]

Any opinions on these buses? All late 90's, engines are mostly/all 3800 DT466E.

https://bid.onlinepros.com/ui/auctions/47890

[MNbusboy]

What site are they selling those Onslow county buses on?

[DixonM]

1994 IHC flat nose puller book mobile for salehttps://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...90&acctid=4517

[Placeholder Bus Name]

Originally Posted by DixonM

1994 IHC flat nose puller book mobile for salehttps://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...90&acctid=4517

That is so cool! Dang!

[Mrfrog]

Originally Posted by MNbusboy

What site are they selling those Onslow county buses on?

They aren't online as far as I know. They're local to me so I stopped by to chat with them and figured it'd be useful here. A quick Google search should lead you to 'em or pm me and I can put you in contact with them

[ttee]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...83&acctid=6441

This bus has a raised roof, roof ac, insulation, and is ready for conversion. And a blown engine

[awilder]

https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d...148047029.html

I'd say mobile vegetable garden.

[Placeholder Bus Name]

Originally Posted by awilder

https://augusta.craigslist.org/cto/d...148047029.html

I'd say mobile vegetable garden.

Looks like a great toy hauler for those that are into that.

[WIbluebird]

Originally Posted by MNbusboy

Any opinions on these buses? All late 90's, engines are mostly/all 3800 DT466E.

https://bid.onlinepros.com/ui/auctions/47890

Low roof and no mention of hydraulic or air brakes. Also high chance of AT545 transmissions. I'd pass.

[awilder]

Highest asking price ever?

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...147608704.html

[awilder]

https://tampa.craigslist.org/psc/hvd...148288820.html

https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/...149216407.html

[JackE]

Originally Posted by awilder

Highest asking price ever?

https://minneapolis.craigslist.org/h...147608704.html

At least it has major 'Cool Guy' points!

Originally Posted by awilder

https://denver.craigslist.org/for/d/...149216407.html

Just wow! They even built the wood shed out back and brought it along!