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02-01-2016, 06:44 PM
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#161
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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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02-02-2016, 06:42 AM
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#162
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by PigPen
Wow those ones in florida are nice Tried to get an account today but never got my bidding number. I'm intrigued by the buses out near cinci, but haven't been able to get over there to look. Are those the ones you are near EastCoastCb? Let me know how they look if you actually go out there.
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They looked brand new, but Gideons are a fairly sketchy lot. Last buses like those they had went for around 8k apiece and they stick you with lots of fees.
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02-02-2016, 07:55 AM
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#163
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New Member
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 3
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02-03-2016, 10:09 AM
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#164
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Aug 2014
Location: SW New Hampshire
Posts: 1,334
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Try as I might, I can't make finances add up to make a purchase before sometime this summer anyway. So I'll point out to the community a couple of sweet looking buses that I had my eye on locally (to me; DC area).
Public Surplus: Auction #1534523
Public Surplus: Auction #1534555
Unfortunately I can't see it in my schedule to get over there and look at them, since they are only available for inspection for 4 hours 9-1 on 2/9 (what's up with that?). But they do look good, and they'd hit all my bullet points if I could afford to bid.
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02-03-2016, 11:09 AM
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#165
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaptSquid
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Has anyone bought a bus from this site? Seems a bit on the expensive side, but if their info is accurate, it might be worth it?
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02-03-2016, 12:59 PM
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#166
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 340
Year: 2003
Chassis: E-450
Engine: 7.3 Turbo
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I've sent some messages to them after captsquid suggested them (thanks for the tip, by the way!) ...
The first bus I inquired about was a 2002 RE with a DT466 for 4500. The first message I got back indicated that the bus needs a complete overhaul, doesn't drive (or even turn over), and has rust to be expected from indiana weather. I'm going to keep looking through their buses, but this wasn't a great start.
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02-03-2016, 09:49 PM
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#167
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PigPen
I've sent some messages to them after captsquid suggested them (thanks for the tip, by the way!) ...
The first bus I inquired about was a 2002 RE with a DT466 for 4500. The first message I got back indicated that the bus needs a complete overhaul, doesn't drive (or even turn over), and has rust to be expected from indiana weather. I'm going to keep looking through their buses, but this wasn't a great start.
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4500 for a bus that doesn't drive, start, and is covered with rust? yikes - not that's not a great start. Let us know if you find anything else - good or bad
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02-04-2016, 02:07 PM
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#168
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by luza
Has anyone bought a bus from this site? Seems a bit on the expensive side, but if their info is accurate, it might be worth it?
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Luza, I bought mine from them. The only external damage, outside of slight surface rust at a few points, is sideswipe damage done to the basement doors. I paid $8K for mine - 128K miles and 6 almost new tires. And it's only 12 years old! They have several yards, so you might narrow it down to a yard that's near you.
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02-10-2016, 12:22 PM
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#169
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 340
Year: 2003
Chassis: E-450
Engine: 7.3 Turbo
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Maybe someone is interested in this: Converted School Bus
But I'm mainly curious as to their claim that it doesn't need a title because its older than 15 years old and from Vermont. All I found on the Vermont DMV is something about regarding being 25 years or older, and even then it seems to only apply to that state. If you bought it in another state, you'd still need a title if your state calls for it, no?
I'm not buying this bus, I'm just curious about the ways titling laws work.
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02-10-2016, 12:25 PM
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#170
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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"No title required"???...New one on me. Even historic vehicles here in Texas must have a title, even if it is one filed for and re-issued as lost.
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02-10-2016, 06:30 PM
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#171
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by PigPen
Maybe someone is interested in this: Converted School Bus
But I'm mainly curious as to their claim that it doesn't need a title because its older than 15 years old and from Vermont. All I found on the Vermont DMV is something about regarding being 25 years or older, and even then it seems to only apply to that state. If you bought it in another state, you'd still need a title if your state calls for it, no?
I'm not buying this bus, I'm just curious about the ways titling laws work.
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Don't some states allow older vehicles to be sold and registered with BOS and PO's registration?
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02-11-2016, 01:20 PM
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#172
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2015
Posts: 340
Year: 2003
Chassis: E-450
Engine: 7.3 Turbo
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Some of you may be interested in these 2 Crowns...
Crown Supercoach RV 1957
This is the ad for the '57 that's already converted. In 1 of the pics you can see a baby blue one in the background. Its a '62 and not converted but is empty inside already. Both run, but definitely will need some work, including tires. Asking price is 8500 for the conversion and 8000 for the '62. They sounded open to offers.
The converted one has electrical problems and at the very least will need completely rewired from the sounds of it.
They have been parked in Arizona for the last 2 years with little to no drive time.
That's all I know.
@EastCoast, Some states do, but I'm not sure how it works when you start selling out of state.
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02-19-2016, 10:51 AM
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#173
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Central Florida
Posts: 47
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02-19-2016, 03:24 PM
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#174
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 548
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Va Buses
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03-05-2016, 11:05 PM
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#175
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Moodus, Ct.
Posts: 1,062
Year: 1996
Coachwork: Champion
Chassis: Ford e-450
Engine: 7.3 Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 14
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03-06-2016, 05:18 AM
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#176
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 162
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Carefully fade out the number 4 for a VERY unique bus name... District 9
Quote:
Originally Posted by sdwarf36
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03-06-2016, 06:09 AM
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#177
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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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Quote:
Originally Posted by sdwarf36
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Funny, stuff like this used to be free for the taking to get it off someone's property.
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03-06-2016, 06:15 AM
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#178
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 162
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Quote:
Originally Posted by wunderhut
For $30k, you can have your own "finished" skoolie!
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they must have 29000 bucks in cash hidden under the bed.
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03-09-2016, 05:36 PM
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#179
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Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2015
Location: Portland, OR
Posts: 120
Year: 1988
Coachwork: Gillig
Chassis: Phantom Schoolbus
Engine: Detroit Diesel 6v92TA
Rated Cap: 84
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1988 Bluebird
Nice and shiny! Cat 3208, replaced in early 2000's.
Public Surplus: Auction #1560639
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03-09-2016, 07:04 PM
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#180
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 162
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Quote:
Originally Posted by sammy
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wow, the entire bus is shining! That might be the shiniest bus ever?!
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