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04-21-2017, 08:30 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Guntersville, AL
Posts: 32
Year: 1989
Chassis: BlueBird
Engine: 5.9 turbo diesel Cummins
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After 2 years I finally got my bus!
Hello all,
Today I finally found the bus I've been looking for for 2 years!!! My new child is a 1989 bluebird flatnose activity bus with the 12v 5.9 Cummins turbo with 150k miles. Did I mention I scored this thing for $1700 - 30 minutes from my house? Has 6 large underbelly compartments so no fab work underneath (tanks and such) and tons of storage for "man stuff"this was my #1 requirement for a skoolie. Please get familiar with my name as I am sure I will be blowing up the forums with tons of new guy questions in the upcoming weeks.
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04-21-2017, 08:31 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Totallyskooled
Hello all,
Today I finally found the bus I've been looking for for 2 years!!! My new child is a 1989 bluebird flatnose activity bus with the 12v 5.9 Cummins turbo with 150k miles. Did I mention I scored this thing for $1700 - 30 minutes from my house? Has 6 large underbelly compartments so no fab work underneath (tanks and such) and tons of storage for "man stuff"this was my #1 requirement for a skoolie. Please get familiar with my name as I am sure I will be blowing up the forums with tons of new guy questions in the upcoming weeks.
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SWEET!
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04-21-2017, 08:32 PM
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Skoolie
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Staten Island, NY
Posts: 153
Year: 2001
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: A3RE
Engine: 3126 Cat
Rated Cap: 33220 GVwR
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Oh I am totally jealous but good score
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04-21-2017, 08:36 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Guntersville, AL
Posts: 32
Year: 1989
Chassis: BlueBird
Engine: 5.9 turbo diesel Cummins
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Thanks guys
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04-21-2017, 09:00 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Colorado
Posts: 49
Year: 1998
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000FE
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB
Rated Cap: 71
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I think you need to change your username to 'TOTALLY SCORED!'
Congratulations!!!!
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04-21-2017, 09:04 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Colorado
Posts: 49
Year: 1998
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000FE
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB
Rated Cap: 71
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Where abouts are you?
I have a '93 that has become a spare parts donor. Let me know if you need anything.
The only thing that I don't have right now is the drivers window.
(and the AT545 that I smoked)
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04-21-2017, 09:30 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Guntersville, AL
Posts: 32
Year: 1989
Chassis: BlueBird
Engine: 5.9 turbo diesel Cummins
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I'm in good ole' Alabama. Hopefully I won't need any parts for her. She runs like a top but there are a few items (engine wise) I'm gonna fresh'n up. All new fuel lines along with pump and filters. A complete service on all fluids (Engine tranny and gears). But if I do I'll hit you up for sure.
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04-21-2017, 11:30 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: USA
Posts: 66
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Congratulations on getting your skoolie!!!
Look at all that storage!!
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04-22-2017, 12:09 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Colorado
Posts: 49
Year: 1998
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000FE
Engine: 5.9L Cummins ISB
Rated Cap: 71
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One thing to be mindful of:
We drove the '93 (mechanical 5.9) for 3 years, and twice when getting her out of storage for the spring had to replace the fuel pump because the rubber had dried out. If she's going to sit for a while, make sure to start her regularly to keep things lubricated. Not that the pump was hard to find, expensive, or difficult to replace. (a bit of a knuckle buster is all)
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04-22-2017, 12:14 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2017
Location: Guntersville, AL
Posts: 32
Year: 1989
Chassis: BlueBird
Engine: 5.9 turbo diesel Cummins
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ColoradoCummins
One thing to be mindful of:
We drove the '93 (mechanical 5.9) for 3 years, and twice when getting her out of storage for the spring had to replace the fuel pump because the rubber had dried out. If she's going to sit for a while, make sure to start her regularly to keep things lubricated. Not that the pump was hard to find, expensive, or difficult to replace. (a bit of a knuckle buster is all)
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Absolutely! Thanks for the advise... That's one of the reasons I'm going to change it just because I don't know how long its really been sitting.
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04-22-2017, 03:01 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: SE Florida
Posts: 1,108
Year: 2003
Coachwork: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 65 pax
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Welcome!!! Nice big bus for a great price! Looking forward to seeing your build!
Sandi
www.thismidwifetravels.com
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