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Old 09-15-2022, 01:41 AM   #1
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Hello from Pittsburgh

So my GF and I are in the process of purchasing a 1997 Van Hool charter bus.
It's got a Cummins 10.8L M11 Plus, with an Allison Transmission. Right around 40k original miles. Planning on converting it into a tiny home. Any advice/tips would be welcome. I look forward to seeing everyone's builds and picking your brains.

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Old 09-15-2022, 01:23 PM   #2
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Old 09-15-2022, 05:11 PM   #3
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Only 40,000 miles on a quarter-century old bus?? I ride my bicycle more than that! At the very least, have ABC Bus check it out to make sure it's worth your time, effort and money to convert.

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Old 09-15-2022, 10:21 PM   #4
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Only 40,000 miles on a quarter-century old bus?? I ride my bicycle more than that! At the very least, have ABC Bus check it out to make sure it's worth your time, effort and money to convert.

John
So it apparently was a MEPS bus for the military. So it went from the recruiters station to the airport, and that's it. How does getting it checked out by ABC work?
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