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09-03-2015, 11:03 PM
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Scared to Post
Join Date: Sep 2015
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Possible first conversion?
I'm looking for a shortie for a hunting/camping road trip adventure-mobile. Would this be a good candidate to start with? It really doesn't have to be fancy, just something to drive to the hunting lease and put a couple of bunks in.
Thanks!
SCHOOL BUS!! SHORT BUS, PARTY BUS, CAMPER, CHEAP!! Must sell! $3,650!!
FORD 350 SHORT BUS
7.3 POWERSTROKE DIESEL
AUTOMATIC
COLD AC
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09-04-2015, 05:09 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Dowdy Lakes, Colorado
Posts: 1,444
Year: 1989
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Saf-T-Liner ER
Engine: 3208 CAT/MT643 tranny
Rated Cap: 87
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If it's what you feel comfortable with then go for it......
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09-04-2015, 11:31 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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I hate V8 diesels, but that is just us people that like real inline 6 diesels.
IMO small one ton buses are all around junk.
I would go for a short, full size chassis bus.
Nat
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09-04-2015, 02:35 PM
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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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I'm on board with Nat. You get SO much more for your money with a short bus over a chopped up van. They are notoriously difficult to work on due to the fact they are bulit-ons rather than built-ups.
That said, there are plenty of folks who like them for occasional use, but personally, I'd put that money on something sturdier and with a more commercial grade engine/trans. With a little searching, you can buy a really nice bus for that amount. My last Blue Bird was 40 foot, in outstanding condition and barely three grand.
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09-06-2015, 12:28 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Stony Plain Alberta Canada
Posts: 2,937
Year: 1992
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: 190hp 5.9 Cummins
Rated Cap: 72
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That's also alot of money for a small van bus. About twice what is should be priced at.
Nat
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09-06-2015, 07:40 AM
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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 dhousley
I'm looking for a shortie for a hunting/camping road trip adventure-mobile. Would this be a good candidate to start with? It really doesn't have to be fancy, just something to drive to the hunting lease and put a couple of bunks in.
Thanks!
SCHOOL BUS!! SHORT BUS, PARTY BUS, CAMPER, CHEAP!! Must sell! $3,650!!
FORD 350 SHORT BUS
7.3 POWERSTROKE DIESEL
AUTOMATIC
COLD AC |
What's the mileage and condition?
I LIKE vans.
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09-06-2015, 03:32 PM
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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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That is up there price-wise. But for your occasional use-couple thousand mile a year mobile cabin-it would be perfect for you.
Sometimes the best bus is the one you find-somewhere in range you can get it-and you can afford.
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09-06-2015, 06:18 PM
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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
That is up there price-wise. But for your occasional use-couple thousand mile a year mobile cabin-it would be perfect for you.
Sometimes the best bus is the one you find-somewhere in range you can get it-and you can afford.
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You hit the nail on the head there.
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