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Old 11-29-2022, 09:34 AM   #1
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First post. We picked up this bus from a farm field in New Mexico, where it had sat for decades. Everything will need to be rebuilt. My wife and I are working all winter in Tucson to save some money for this project. Looking forward to a running driving shell by next summer.
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Old 11-29-2022, 09:54 AM   #2
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Those are very cool. And I know from experience that they are super sturdy...also heavy, so nice job getting that on a trailer. Ours aren't even that long and they're beasts. Those old Superiors are solid.

I'm also in AZ...so when you get that running you'll have to drive it up to the cool country in the mountains and show it off.

Here are ours (also not running).

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Old 11-29-2022, 12:49 PM   #3
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thats rad! i love old buses. my buddy has a 66 he cruises around. are you gonna stick with a 283? or are you planning on putting something bigger & modern in it?
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Old 11-29-2022, 01:39 PM   #4
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Hey Dave, you've got a Chevy and I've got a GMC and Ford (all Superiors). If you want a fleet of all the chassis makes, I'll be selling ours. You could start a museum!
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Old 11-29-2022, 02:13 PM   #5
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Amazing to see those side by side��������
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Old 11-29-2022, 02:15 PM   #6
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We are gonna rebuild the 283 and rock it for a while. Parts seem to be readily available.
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Old 11-29-2022, 02:16 PM   #7
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Hey Dave, you've got a Chevy and I've got a GMC and Ford (all Superiors). If you want a fleet of all the chassis makes, I'll be selling ours. You could start a museum!
Dont tempt me!
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Old 11-29-2022, 03:47 PM   #8
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I love that GMC.
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Hey Dave
Nice looking bus you have there! Although I like "old things" you may want to reconsider that 283. Yes a great engine in its day but small. I had a 4 door full size Chevy truck I put a crate motor 305 with modern cam, carb, intake etc and it still worked hard to move that pickup. If this bus is as beefy as they say, plus all the weight of your conversion materials (IMHO) you will be sorry. You could still stay with a small block but look into at least a 350, 383 stroker, or 400. That is a LOT of bus to roll up and down the highway.
Best on your conversion!!
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Old 03-13-2023, 07:06 PM   #10
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question im trying to locate a windshield id tag my 57 6800 series has whats reffered to as a tru view windshield offered by superior the shield is curved glass your help is greatly appreciated thanks doug
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attached are some images she s almost at the completed point and on with the break job and new master cylinder unit[EMAIL="dgould3241[IMG][IMG][IMG]20211209-104950[/IMG][/IMG][/IMG]@aol.
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Old 03-14-2023, 06:12 PM   #12
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Ours is definitely FLAT glass for the windshield. No visible ID# or tag, sorry, not much help. We would love to see some pictures of your rig!
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Old 03-14-2023, 08:00 PM   #13
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This is probably a long shot, but might help. I just picked up a used transmission for my car from D&D transmission and engine in Huntsville, AL. While there, I noticed that they had a few junker school busses, including some Superiors. I seem to recall one having a curved windshield. Might be worth it to contact them and see. https://www.dndengines.com/
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