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04-25-2020, 04:11 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
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Hey from fl
new member to forum, just found a Thomas short bus and will need endless info so hope I'm in the right place.
I have pix and vin number so firstly like to know what I got!
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04-25-2020, 04:23 PM
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#2
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 9
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Vin plate?
I'm hoping I have attached a pic of vin plate on engine bay bulkhead
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04-25-2020, 04:25 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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try sending the vin to Thomas they'll be able to give you the info.
Did the person you bought it from not have a title for it?
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04-25-2020, 04:30 PM
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#4
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New Member
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Yes he has it somewhere, I haven't made the transaction yet, just went to look at it to figure out how to get it out of his yard.
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04-25-2020, 04:31 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 Dockbuilder
Yes he has it somewhere, I haven't made the transaction yet, just went to look at it to figure out how to get it out of his yard.
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YOu'll get more help from us on the forum if you show us the whole bus.
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04-25-2020, 04:32 PM
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 9
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Bus pic
all I know is its a Ford and a 6 cyl gas engine.
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04-25-2020, 04:34 PM
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#7
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New Member
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 9
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Bus pic
rear of bus
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04-25-2020, 04:46 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: Swansboro,NC
Posts: 2,989
Year: 86
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Ford B700
Engine: 8.2
Rated Cap: 60 bodies
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dockbuilder that is a load of work and money to get that gem up to snuff but i would love to see it through.
aint gonna drive it out unless it gets sneakers as it sets and its most likely a 300 engine with points in the distributer that will need cleaned and or replaced and dont even bother trying to run off of the fuel in the tank put a jug of fuel under the hood and drop your fuel pump inlet into there.
that fuel tank will need to be dropped and cleaned.
i can give advice on any of that as/if needed been there a few times?
good luck
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04-25-2020, 06:05 PM
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Thanks jolly Roger, still toying with getting it or not. Seems pretty solid just non runner.
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04-25-2020, 06:20 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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unless you're real handy it may be easier and cheaper in the long run just to get one that's running and driving already. That's sat there a long while from the looks of it.
Even when running and driving that's going to be a pretty crude rig with not a lot of power.
Just my thoughts on it.
What is the price?
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04-25-2020, 06:25 PM
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Yeah, fully get and appreciate your comments.
$300.
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04-25-2020, 06:44 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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Its a cool old bus. I love old shorties.
What part of FL you in?
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04-25-2020, 06:46 PM
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#13
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New Member
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Posts: 9
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SE Orlando
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04-25-2020, 06:51 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Picton,Ont, Can.
Posts: 1,956
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: GMC
Engine: Cat 3116
Rated Cap: 72
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Just needs some spit and polish, car wash ready tho! Nice find.
John
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04-25-2020, 07:01 PM
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Any idea on year it is?
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04-25-2020, 07:34 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2019
Location: Suburbs of Winterset, OH
Posts: 802
Year: 2005
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: FS65
Engine: Mercedes 6.4L
Rated Cap: just the 2 of us
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are you able to look at the underside? I'd be concerned about what I couldn't see.
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