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07-17-2015, 10:52 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 6
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Bus from Ohio?
I have an option to purchase a 2001 International that has 137k miles with a 444E and Allison. The price is right but my concern is the bus is from Ohio with "very little surface rust". I live in Oregon and I'm not familiar with the Great Lakes states. Should I be overly concerned with the rust or the harsh weather on a 14 year bus? Eventually I'll sand down the body and repaint.
Thank you
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07-17-2015, 10:58 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Posts: 592
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Startrans
Chassis: Ford e-350 single wheel
Engine: 5.4 litre
Rated Cap: 12
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Originally Posted by grizzlyridge
I have an option to purchase a 2001 International that has 137k miles with a 444E and Allison. The price is right but my concern is the bus is from Ohio with "very little surface rust". I live in Oregon and I'm not familiar with the Great Lakes states. Should I be overly concerned with the rust or the harsh weather on a 14 year bus? Eventually I'll sand down the body and repaint.
Thank you
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I have lived in the "rust belt" of Ohio all my life. If that bus is from Northern Ohio , it will lots of rust issues. If its from central/southern Ohio it should have little rust. What city is it from? Or is it a dealer? A lot of times bus dealers get buses from allover, some are clean and some are rusty.
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07-17-2015, 11:06 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,799
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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I don't even look at buses from Ohio or Michigan... Iowa is also bad. Rust rust and more rust.
Check out this MOUNTAIN bus, it would be a GREAT start!
Public Surplus: Auction #1396492
THIS bus is so rad, I put in a bid and was winning but have been outbid already. I'd go higher but I'd have to get it 2000 miles home and I already have a bus... but this one is a cream puff, in my opinion-
Public Surplus: Auction #1398705
Both these buses have high HP, driveline retarders, little or no rust, 4.44 rears, and allison 643 trans...
These are what you need for crossing the Rockies.
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07-17-2015, 11:35 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Hi Leadsled 01,
Thanks for the input! It's in Stow, OH so Northern. I would be purchasing it from Public Surplus (right from the school district). I was the low bidder but it didn't meet the reserve: meaning I have the option to not buy it and the seller has the option not to sell it. It's dirt cheap and the seller will accept the bid. I need to decide if I'm going to go for it.
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07-17-2015, 11:38 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 6
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Hi EastCoastCB,
I looked at the buses you suggested. Nice buses but I'm looking for a flat nose bus.
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07-17-2015, 11:40 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
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Hi Leadsled 01,
Thanks for the input! It's in Stow, OH so Northern. I would be purchasing it from Public Surplus (right from the school district). I was the low bidder but it didn't meet the reserve: meaning I have the option to not buy it and the seller has the option not to sell it. It's dirt cheap and the seller will accept the bid. I need to decide if I'm going to go for it.
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07-17-2015, 12:17 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Posts: 592
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Startrans
Chassis: Ford e-350 single wheel
Engine: 5.4 litre
Rated Cap: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grizzlyridge
Hi Leadsled 01,
Thanks for the input! It's in Stow, OH so Northern. I would be purchasing it from Public Surplus (right from the school district). I was the low bidder but it didn't meet the reserve: meaning I have the option to not buy it and the seller has the option not to sell it. It's dirt cheap and the seller will accept the bid. I need to decide if I'm going to go for it.
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Stow is the next town over from me. Maybe you can arrange for me to go look at it and report back to you. I can go after 4PM weekdays. Or the weekend if someone is there.
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07-17-2015, 12:25 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Eustis FLORIDA
Posts: 23,799
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freighliner FS65
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grizzlyridge
Hi EastCoastCB,
I looked at the buses you suggested. Nice buses but I'm looking for a flat nose bus.
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Public Surplus: Auction #1402073
Public Surplus: Auction #1400007
A SWEET bus-
Public Surplus: Auction #1407125
I realize these are all nowhere near ohio... But the adventure of going and getting a bus is pretty awesome.. 
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07-17-2015, 12:26 PM
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#9
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 6
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Really, you would go look at it for me? I can call over there and see if someone is available after 4pm. What day works best?
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07-17-2015, 01:30 PM
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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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Grizz,
I have a close friend that lives in Marysville, about 45 minutes away from the Gillig. He's a DAMN GOOD mechanic. He can look over the bus for you if you want to go to California. PM me and let me know if you're interested...
M1031
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07-17-2015, 02:07 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Posts: 592
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Startrans
Chassis: Ford e-350 single wheel
Engine: 5.4 litre
Rated Cap: 12
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Quote:
Originally Posted by grizzlyridge
Really, you would go look at it for me? I can call over there and see if someone is available after 4pm. What day works best?
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I sent you a PM so we don't clog this forum up.
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07-29-2015, 08:49 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Cuyahoga Falls Ohio
Posts: 592
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Startrans
Chassis: Ford e-350 single wheel
Engine: 5.4 litre
Rated Cap: 12
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Grizzly, did you buy that bus?
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07-29-2015, 09:29 AM
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#13
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New Member
Join Date: Jul 2015
Posts: 6
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I bought it!! It's a 2001 International. We're very excited to get started on the conversion.
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