Non-affiliated buses for sale - thread

[cadillackid]

Originally Posted by Bert06840

Gorgeous Akron OH 35’ Gillig on govdeals … only $1800 so far and the auction ends in 7h!

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?f...paign=machinio

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that one should go up quick considering the drivetrain was rebuilt 150k ago.. akron is known for rustbelt but these gilligs have a lot of stainless and aluminum parts.. they do have plywood floors typically...

[Bert06840]

Yeah, it’s plywood or PVC. Mine is plywood and it’s in perfect shape.

On my bus, the stainless is spotless, the aluminum varies from shiny to badly oxidized. Nothing structural though, but some seat brackets had become a puddle of white crud.

The few parts made from steel though, like some brackets… oh my god. Ohio is brutal.

But yeah, with a reman drivetrain? I’d be happy to spend $12-13k on it. It has nice aluminium wheels too, mine doesn’t!

[cadillackid]

Originally Posted by Bert06840

Yeah, it’s plywood or PVC. Mine is plywood and it’s in perfect shape.

On my bus, the stainless is spotless, the aluminum varies from shiny to badly oxidized. Nothing structural though, but some seat brackets had become a puddle of white crud.

The few parts made from steel though, like some brackets… oh my god. Ohio is brutal.

But yeah, with a reman drivetrain? I’d be happy to spend $12-13k on it. It has nice aluminium wheels too, mine doesn’t!

rust is only one issue with Ohio.. Northeast ohio esp the old factory cities of akron / canton have terrible road quality.. potholes, divets, you name it.. it wouldnt surprise me if that bus needs a whole new suspension front and rear... minus airbags which are probably still good or it wouldnt have passed state inspection..

[Bert06840]

Originally Posted by cadillackid

that one should go up quick considering the drivetrain was rebuilt 150k ago.. akron is known for rustbelt but these gilligs have a lot of stainless and aluminum parts.. they do have plywood floors typically...

Whoever bought this probably got a deal!!

[cadillackid]

not a bad price at all for that.. a lot of RVers and skoolies tend to stay away from city busses as they feel the computers are too complex .. and some dont like the low floor aspect limiting the amount of equipment you can put underneath..

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by TomGiboney

The company is based out of Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. I drive by it on my way to work every day. It turns out, for the last 30 years the owner has been buying lower mileage school buses from all over the country, refurbishing them and getting them back to great shape, then selling them to schools all over the country. The pandemic apparently put a real hurt on his business. But he still has plenty of buses to get rid of! And has some major connections to find whatever you're looking for!

The website listings may not be as up to date, but their contact info is at the top right. The owner, Elias, is extremely knowledgeable about school buses, too! Check 'em out! And tell them Thomas sent ya... let's restore his faith in humanity and help him over the pandemic hump!

https://buyaschoolbus.com

-Thomas
Skoolie Enthusiast & Dreamer

Those are all overpriced by about $10K.

[Bus'n it]

Yeah, those are pricey. Meant more for a business owner needing to transport people than to sell them to a skoolie buyer. We have a dealer like that in town. Well worn buses patched up legally to hit the road for a person needing a people mover.

[o1marc]

It's getting harder to find the pre 04 buses lately, but just got an email from Govdeals. They have a whole bunch of 92-97 BB full length buses on auction right now at $500. In Warner Robins, Ga. No drive train info, so I asked the question. 8.3 with a 643.

[Fox Slider]

Ive been looking nationwide nearly, everything running good/decent under 6k is getting sold within 3 days. Its crazy! I cant believe the demand is this high. Is it normal for buses to sell like this?

[musigenesis]

Originally Posted by Fox Slider

Ive been looking nationwide nearly, everything running good/decent under 6k is getting sold within 3 days. Its crazy! I cant believe the demand is this high. Is it normal for buses to sell like this?

It wasn't normal 2.5 years ago when I bought mine, but it seems to be normal now. I no longer regret the $3600 price tag on mine.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by Fox Slider

Ive been looking nationwide nearly, everything running good/decent under 6k is getting sold within 3 days. Its crazy! I cant believe the demand is this high. Is it normal for buses to sell like this?

Auction buses never sell in 3 days. There are lots of buses on GovDeals right now, nowhere near $6k.

[o1marc]

Originally Posted by musigenesis

It wasn't normal 2.5 years ago when I bought mine, but it seems to be normal now. I no longer regret the $3600 price tag on mine.

$3500 for mine, $1k more than I wanted to spend, probably couldn't get that deal today. Bought 4 more buses in the next year and didn't pay over $2500 for any of them. They have definitely gone up in the last year, and the pre 04 buses are getting scarce.

[Fox Slider]

Right on. I'll check govdeals out again. Looking for a 6 window fullsize now. Found a t444e/at545 local. I just dont like what i read about it. I'd still go 350 or 454/manual in a heart beat if i could find one anywhere for a fair deal.

I like late 80's early 90' buses. Mostly b/c i want less electronics. i just found a 87 international diesel. $4k! smh. It also has'nt sold yet in a few weeks. Trying to figure out motor/trans on it. I like the body!

[EastCoastCB]

Originally Posted by Fox Slider

Ive been looking nationwide nearly, everything running good/decent under 6k is getting sold within 3 days. Its crazy! I cant believe the demand is this high. Is it normal for buses to sell like this?

a million or so people want something that there's a very finite amount of.
The bus fad is in full bloom... its all "custie" prices now.

[Fox Slider]

Yeppers. It must be. I've had 3 kinda 4, i was going to buy. And was just a bit late. Which is good, b/c i've changed my mind now. lol.

Just gotta be patient here.

[cadillackid]

I love my old 1978 392 gas V8 SUperior with a REAL AT540 in it.. that bus is a blast to drive.

[Fox Slider]

Awesome. Whats a real AT540? What years? in what? I was all about gas. Still would if i found a manual. But i just went from no faith to full faith in the older diesels.

So pre 95 the DT466 DT360? were mechanical?

I found a 95 int. 6 window manual lastnight. i assume it'll be "sold" by end of today. 5k. Not sure on motor/exact trans. but i kinda wanna go mechanical and its 1k miles from me. Ima go ask. DT466, i might do it for 4500. id rather spend 4 or less. 83k miles to boot!

[cadillackid]

The 466 mechanical was actually made up to 98 for some applications. I’ve seen the. In Amtran Genesis front engine busses.

The AT540 was the original “545” it had straight cut gears that were stronger plus they made about 8 different torque converters back then so the rpm band of the engines were better matched .. they were made up till say 83-84 or so when the 542 came out with helical gears and then the 545 and Allison went down to just 2 converters , a gas and a diesel. In the mid 90s when the “E” engines came out with the electric modulator is when the 545 really went to hell as that electric modulator was problematic and also didn’t really properly operate the transmission

[Fox Slider]

Sweet. Preciate the knowledge.

Going to look at a 87 international later i think. or tom. Hope like hell its a good combo. lol.

187k tho.. meh. As long as its not the V8 9.0l diesel, every motor in it was reliable from what i read. IDI 6.9,7.3,DT's. If i see a turbo im going to the bank. haha.

Plus its been sitting for 7 weeks on FB. If i can get it for 3300 (wants 4) it might be the one. Stoked!

[Brad_SwiftFur]

I have mine up for sale.
'01 IH/Blue Bird "6-window" bus with wheelchair lift.
T444e engine, ~217K miles (verified on ECM)
EBPV delete done.

5 speed manual Spicer transmission.
3.91 rear gears (recent swap).
Air ride, air brakes.
LED taillights.
12K receiver hitch installed.
Seats unbolted, plywood (mostly) removed, 1/2 floor "Ospho'd", primed, carpet squares begun (easily removed if desired).
Have full service records from school district.


Located in GA, asking $7500 (negotiable).