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07-21-2017, 06:54 PM
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#2621
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
I want one of the renton buses. Anyone wanna drive a bus cross country???
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I would love to. Unfortunately I am trying to get the sale of my home to close... PITA... And move 300 miles across the state.
Bad timing.
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07-21-2017, 07:55 PM
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#2622
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,753
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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the new school busses in Columbus Ohio.. (last few years).. when the yellow flasher button is pressed, then when the bus stops fully, the reds will come on, door open, and spring brakes apply automatically...
-Christopher
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07-21-2017, 10:16 PM
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#2623
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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 PNW_Steve
I would love to. Unfortunately I am trying to get the sale of my home to close...PITA... And move 300 miles across the state.
Bad timing.
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Dang, well if I can find a driver and the prices stay reasonable I WANT ONE BAD!
I may just have to force myself to go get one and bring it back, but man I got a ton of work coming in!
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07-21-2017, 11:56 PM
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#2624
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2016
Posts: 7
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6.5 l engine
Quote:
Originally Posted by cowlitzcoach
The 6.5L in a G3500/4500 chassis is definitely an orphan. And at that price it needs to be avoided at all costs.
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Thanks very much Cowlitzcoach!. Crazy but for orphans there seem to be a lot of them (yeah, I get that it's the lack of parts that makes them orphans) being offered for sale in this area the last several months. I do appreciate that confirmation though because I was beginning to think there must be some other factor involved.
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07-21-2017, 11:57 PM
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#2625
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 125
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I got pre-occupied and missed the closing of these auctions. Seriously kicking myself for it. I was changing out implements on the tractor, and what was supposed be 15 minutes of putting the tractor up, ended up being hours of working on the darn thing. The late bird is a hungry bird no less.
If anybody else finds a bus auction near S. A. OR Austin TX, send me a message!
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07-21-2017, 11:59 PM
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#2626
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 125
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That was at onlinepros.Com
A big thanks to whoever it was that showed me this site a week ago.
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07-22-2017, 04:50 AM
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#2627
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2017
Posts: 1
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Incomplete Chassis
What are they referring to in Govtdeals with this statement?
2000 Freightliner FS65 INCOMPLETE CHASSIS, 5.9L L6 DIESEL.
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07-22-2017, 07:58 AM
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#2628
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Long Island NY
Posts: 162
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Quote:
Originally Posted by oricha1984
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That is an insane price for a van that year.
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07-22-2017, 08:02 AM
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#2629
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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 100MPG
That is an insane price for a van that year.
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Not really. How many do you see in that condition these days?
Virtually zilch. Well preserved Cali classics are totally worth it, imo.
A paint job and some cleaning and that's a $7500 van all day. Maybe even more.
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07-22-2017, 08:04 AM
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#2630
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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 FUSION
What are they referring to in Govtdeals with this statement?
2000 Freightliner FS65 INCOMPLETE CHASSIS, 5.9L L6 DIESEL.
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Freightliner built the chassis, Thomas built the body. Thomas got the chassis as "incomplete". Its just nomenclature that doesn't matter.
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07-22-2017, 12:30 PM
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#2631
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Skoolie
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Texas
Posts: 125
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Freightliner built the chassis, Thomas built the body. Thomas got the chassis as "incomplete". Its just nomenclature that doesn't matter.
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DITO, just means it was a medium duty chassis truck, like the majority of buses started out.
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07-22-2017, 01:08 PM
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#2632
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Terra Alta, WV
Posts: 153
Chassis: Sold
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
I want one of the renton buses. Anyone wanna drive a bus cross country???[emoji3]
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I may be game -lol
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07-22-2017, 05:08 PM
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#2633
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Mainland Mexico
Posts: 125
Year: 2006
Chassis: IC bus
Engine: VT365
Rated Cap: 35C24A
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlies.Contingency
I got pre-occupied and missed the closing of these auctions.
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What auction site is that?
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07-22-2017, 05:11 PM
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#2634
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,753
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Charlies.Contingency
That was at onlinepros.Com
A big thanks to whoever it was that showed me this site a week ago.
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I bought one of my busses using that site.. from what I can tell they are truthful about defects on busses.. if not overly conservative.. they rated my bus as 'fair' condition but it was one of the cleanest interiors ive run into..
-Christopher
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07-22-2017, 05:23 PM
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#2635
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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 jctrembly
I may be game -lol
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I'm REAL tempted. In fact I may just put in a silly bid and see if I win.
But I definitely don't have the time to go get it myself!
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07-22-2017, 05:52 PM
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#2636
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 669
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
I want one of the renton buses. Anyone wanna drive a bus cross country???
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I'd do it just for the experience. Haven't felt comfortable taking my bus out for a spin yet since its still a "BUS" and not an "RV" (according to the gov't). The state troopers around here might mistake my vehicle for a "commercial vehicle" and fine the living crap out of me since I don't have a CDL.
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07-22-2017, 06:32 PM
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#2637
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Kemper County, MS
Posts: 43
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It is what I do for a living now.
"Just for you" price....
$300 flat rate.
You pay fuel.
Transportation (air & Uber) to the bus and to nearest major airport after delivery.
Provide insurance on it and tags if any needed.
For a comparison of my offer:
The company I work for charges people/dealers around $1.90/mile for delivery of single units.
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Just starting out. Hope I can help others and learn.
My twitter: @DixieBushcraft
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DixieBushcraft/
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07-22-2017, 07:47 PM
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#2638
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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 Dixie Bushcraft
It is what I do for a living now.
"Just for you" price....
$300 flat rate.
You pay fuel.
Transportation (air & Uber) to the bus and to nearest major airport after delivery.
Provide insurance on it and tags if any needed.
For a comparison of my offer:
The company I work for charges people/dealers around $1.90/mile for delivery of single units.
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Man, that's an offer too good to refuse!
I'll definitely hit you up if I end up winning!
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07-22-2017, 08:35 PM
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#2639
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Kemper County, MS
Posts: 43
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Just starting out. Hope I can help others and learn.
My twitter: @DixieBushcraft
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DixieBushcraft/
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07-22-2017, 08:45 PM
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#2640
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Oregon/Philippines
Posts: 1,660
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at least in oregon we dont have the spring brake on automatically. thank God. i imagine it will be soon, as one of the school districts i have driven for buys busses that are used...
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