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Old 03-06-2021, 08:26 PM   #1
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I found her!

Time to get the seats out! Oh boy!
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Old 03-06-2021, 09:30 PM   #2
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Nice... and welcome! Is that a California bus, too? If so, it's probably not ever seen road salt...bonus!
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Old 03-06-2021, 10:15 PM   #3
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Thanks! Yes, San Jose. She's pretty darn in-tact, aside from a big dent on the rear. Doesn't bother me too much. I think I got a great deal on my little runt ;)
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Old 03-06-2021, 10:32 PM   #4
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Right on! And you can't see the big dent in the rear, unless you're following behind...and then, who cares? Your fold-up rear deck will cover that anyway!
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Old 03-06-2021, 10:35 PM   #5
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Yes!!! Great idea!
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Old 03-06-2021, 10:54 PM   #6
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Nice bus. Looks like you'll be able to stand up with plenty of headroom, that's a plus.
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Old 03-07-2021, 10:01 AM   #7
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A great little Humboldy Hunny! Congratuations!
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Old 03-07-2021, 07:07 PM   #8
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Fantastic. The adventure begins.
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Old 03-07-2021, 07:31 PM   #9
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Cool!

Do you have a name for her?

Any details on the engine, tranny, miles, etc.?
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Old 03-08-2021, 08:10 PM   #10
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Thanks so much!
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Old 03-08-2021, 08:13 PM   #11
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No name yet. I'm NOT taking any suggestions from my kids!
Soooo many miles, I don't even wanna say!
No info on the tranny... It's a 7.3 diesel engine though.

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Cool!

Do you have a name for her?

Any details on the engine, tranny, miles, etc.?
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Old 03-08-2021, 08:16 PM   #12
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Old 03-08-2021, 09:09 PM   #13
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No name yet. I'm NOT taking any suggestions from my kids!
Soooo many miles, I don't even wanna say!
No info on the tranny... It's a 7.3 diesel engine though.
Yeah, no name suggestions from kids, especially the 8-12 year old range (I'm a school bus driver, I know kids!).

If you're taking suggestions from others, since the bus came from San Jose, I was thinking Dionne for Dionne Warwick who sang the song "Do you know the way to San Jose".

The 7.3l is a GREAT engine. There's the 7.3l Ford version and the International T444E 7.3l version. Since your bus is a van cutaway, I'm assuming it's the Ford version. If so, it will have all sorts of aftermarket items for it. You should be able to tune it to dance a jig if you want.

How many seats are out?
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Old 03-09-2021, 05:07 PM   #14
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Yeah, no name suggestions from kids, especially the 8-12 year old range (I'm a school bus driver, I know kids!).

If you're taking suggestions from others, since the bus came from San Jose, I was thinking Dionne for Dionne Warwick who sang the song "Do you know the way to San Jose".

The 7.3l is a GREAT engine. There's the 7.3l Ford version and the International T444E 7.3l version. Since your bus is a van cutaway, I'm assuming it's the Ford version. If so, it will have all sorts of aftermarket items for it. You should be able to tune it to dance a jig if you want.

How many seats are out?
Amazing! Thanks for the encouraging words! Still working on those seats... I, um don't really have a lot of tools yet (don't laugh)
My youngest wants to call her Sticky. Not happening
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Old 03-13-2021, 09:08 PM   #15
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How are he seats? I am looking for 4 sets fir my 55 year old Skoolie
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Old 03-13-2021, 09:15 PM   #16
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How are he seats? I am looking for 4 sets fir my 55 year old Skoolie

You can have mine if you get 'em from Georgia. They are *NOT* full width seats, since mine was a wheelchair bus and needed a wide aisle for the wheelchair spot in the front. I have 2 for the right side and 4 for the left (as the bus was built.) PM me if interested.
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Old 03-14-2021, 04:48 PM   #17
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How are he seats? I am looking for 4 sets fir my 55 year old Skoolie
Hi! The seats are in great shape! I just have to finish getting them out. Almost there
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