Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[Tejon7]

Hey Shortbussaler, I get that you want to sell your buses, but don't you think the THREE other identical threads you started was enough? Let's keep this thread dedicated to non-affiliated sale listings please.

[Crown_Guy]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

thats a cool lookin bus!!


theres a member here that has a crown with factory A/C I think... super rare bus...

Yep. That would be me.

BTW, don't be put off by the prospect of adding an engine driven A/C system. Crowns have plenty of space and possibilities for adding the compressor. I have pics of the factory installation on mine and what they did is fairly easy to duplicate. Extremely rare in a school bus doesn't begin to cover it. The system is actually the one used in Crowns' Highway bus models like the famous Atomics with their high level step up design. Modifying any Crown is what they are meant to do, that's how Crown made so many customized units to customer specs.

Here's some pics, if you want more pics contact me via email and I'll send them back to you.

[Crown_Guy]

Originally Posted by EastCoastCB

8.3's are nice but I honestly thought all those came with Detroits. Learn something new everyday.
Never seen a Crown in person. They're rare as hens teeth over here. Our schools were buying Vistas lol.

The Crown Super II's were available with DD 6-92's, Cummins 8.3, and CAT 3208 V8's. I've seen all of these and can verify the truth of the engine options.
I think I have pics too if anyone cares enough to ask for them.

[Crown_Guy]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

I keep getting tempted to buy a crown.. but me hating to drive busses without A/C, and the near impossible nature of finding A/C compressor brackets for a 6-71, let alone a pancake 6-71.. ive just never gone after one... at least these are auto trans.. (im not really big on stick)..

See my reply above regarding the possibility of adding an engine driven compressor and assorted plumbing and evaporators inside. Certainly doable and may not even be all that much more trouble than putting some kind of mini-split system in. Lots of options for compressors and the system size doesn't need to be anywhere near as large as the ones needed to cool 50 hot bodies when it was a bus. I'm actually thinking of removing one of the internal evaporators in mine to recover some space and because I'm not sure I'll need all that cooling capacity. Only time will tell as I get into the conversion and see what I'll really be needing. Crowns are basically designed for modifications and customization. As long as there's actual space to do something your imagination and bank account are the only limiting factors.

[CarlJrPoole]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...99&acctid=9599
Is an ex prison bus bad karma for a skoolie????

It’s got a 8.3 Cummins though…
I’d be scared what I’d find during demo.
BUT imagine the look, she would get rolling into the campground! 🤣🤣🤣

[Meathead]

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9823529673097/

Allison2000 Tranny for $700
New Orleans Area

There’s always somebody looking to upgrade around here. [emoji846]

[emoji3522]Dave

[nolahusker]

Originally Posted by Meathead

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9823529673097/

Allison2000 Tranny for $700
New Orleans Area

There’s always somebody looking to upgrade around here. [emoji846]

[emoji3522]Dave

I'm just getting started on the planning of a build. There was a beautiful 40' Blue Bird AAFE w/5.9 Cummins on FB a few weeks ago for cheap (in NOLA). Had I known about this forum, I would have posted it.

[Hutchy]

Originally Posted by Meathead

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9823529673097/

Allison2000 Tranny for $700
New Orleans Area

There’s always somebody looking to upgrade around here. [emoji846]

[emoji3522]Dave

dang too bad its 900 miles away from me, I think it's exactly what I need to upgrade my AT545 on my 24v 5.9. Is anyone in the area to look at it and help get it shipped?

[nolahusker]

Originally Posted by Hutchy

dang too bad its 900 miles away from me, I think it's exactly what I need to upgrade my AT545 on my 24v 5.9. Is anyone in the area to look at it and help get it shipped?

I can help with that when I get back from vacation. I’ll be over in Florida for the next week or so.

[Meathead]

Originally Posted by Hutchy

dang too bad its 900 miles away from me, I think it's exactly what I need to upgrade my AT545 on my 24v 5.9. Is anyone in the area to look at it and help get it shipped?

Sure. I’ll check it out. I just sent them a message about it. It’s probably a repair shop so maybe Monday I can see it.

In the mean time contact them with your questions and PM your contact info to me. I’m no expert on transmissions but I’m happy to help get it shipped. [emoji846]

[emoji3522]Dave

[Hutchy]

Originally Posted by Meathead

Sure. I’ll check it out. I just sent them a message about it. It’s probably a repair shop so maybe Monday I can see it.

In the mean time contact them with your questions and PM your contact info to me. I’m no expert on transmissions but I’m happy to help get it shipped. [emoji846]

[emoji3522]Dave

thanks! I will pm you now, I can't seem to figure out how to run the serial number through allison anymore they changed it

[Hutchy]

Originally Posted by Meathead

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9823529673097/

Allison2000 Tranny for $700
New Orleans Area

There’s always somebody looking to upgrade around here. [emoji846]

[emoji3522]Dave

does anyone on here have any experience with a 2000 allison retran? is this what I need for my bus(cummins 24v 5.9 and allison at545) and is it a good deal? also how would I get it shipped?

[Meathead]

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...4&acctid=20855

1980 Bluebird
3208 cat
Diesel genny

A lot to like!!

[emoji3522]Dave

[TheBusOnTheFarm]

https://m.publicsurplus.com/sms/auct...ew?auc=3319340

[nolahusker]

3 2007 DT466e RE300 with underbelly storage boxes.

https://www.tampabusmarket.com/produ...ac-florida-bus

[nolahusker]

https://www.publicsurplus.com/sms/al...ew?auc=3324114

2003 Blue Bird RE All American. Underbelly storage, AZ bus, no VIN listed. Unknown mileage, but pre-emissions. 84 seats.

[Meathead]

OK. Who needs a real project bus?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9912828219650/

[emoji3522]Dave

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by Meathead

OK. Who needs a real project bus?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9912828219650/

[emoji3522]Dave

It has AC! @cadillackid will want that one.

[nolahusker]

Originally Posted by Meathead

OK. Who needs a real project bus?

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...9912828219650/

[emoji3522]Dave

I saw that one a couple of weeks ago and loved it. I built a 1951 F1 a lifetime ago. I don’t think I could handle this one, though. Would be awesome to chop and slam, though.

[nolahusker]

12 valve Cummins 5.9 with transmission

https://www.allsurplus.com/asset/1915/448