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04-25-2020, 11:15 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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Homeland Security / Immigration and Customs Enforcement BUS
Hello Skoolie fam,
I was not looking for another project. I ran across this bus in Sunday, and by Tuesday it was mine. It's home base will be in San Antonio, TX. I plan to do this build by myself with the help of my lovely wife and 4yo daughter. Please share your thoughts on this project, and I'll keep you all posted on the progress. I'll start with a few platform details.
-2004 Blue Bird All American 40'
-EX ICE bus
-8.3 Cummins ISC (100k miles)
-Allison automatic w/cruise and retarder
-3 roof mounted Carrier A/C's
-2 hard mounted Carrier A/C's (runs off bus)
-Hot weather package (roof heat shield and super insulated roof, walls, and floor)
-10kw Cummins/Onan quiet run diesel generator
-Breaker panel with lots of room to expand
-50 amp shore power with an automatic transfer switch
-45 gallon fresh tank with pump and plumbing
-45 gallon black tank
-6 new tires
-16 years of passenger grime
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04-25-2020, 11:32 AM
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#2
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Eastern WA
Posts: 6,401
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: All American RE (A3RE)
Engine: Cummins ISC (8.3)
Rated Cap: 72
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Welcome and congratulations on the bus.
That is one fine bus.
Top shelf drivetrain, a/c, generator and low miles.
Wanna sell it?
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04-25-2020, 12:15 PM
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#3
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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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I clocked one of these at 90 mph once!
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04-25-2020, 08:55 PM
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#4
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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Yes, it does run well at highway speed. Ran 80mph on the way home from purchasing it. I still had more pedal left.
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04-25-2020, 08:58 PM
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#5
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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I'm not looking to sell it just yet. Not sure I could find another like it.
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04-25-2020, 09:02 PM
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#6
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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Got paint in it. Had to deep clean it and prep the surfaces.
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04-25-2020, 09:07 PM
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#7
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Traveling
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Virginia
Posts: 2,302
Year: None
Coachwork: None
Chassis: None
Engine: None
Rated Cap: None
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Quote:
Originally Posted by PNW_Steve
That is one fine bus.
Wanna sell it?
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I second this, if the timing and the money are right... Still in a holding pattern on the source of my funding... :/
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04-25-2020, 09:11 PM
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#8
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, WA.
Posts: 1,109
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 3208 na boat anchor
Rated Cap: 2
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Beautiful bus! How long is it?
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04-25-2020, 09:22 PM
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#9
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2007
Location: Whidbey Island, WA.
Posts: 1,109
Year: 1984
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: 3208 na boat anchor
Rated Cap: 2
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Beautiful bus! How long is it?
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04-25-2020, 09:25 PM
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#10
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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40' with 32' from the back wall to the back of the driver's seat.
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04-25-2020, 09:25 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2019
Location: Lebanon, Indiana
Posts: 911
Year: 2000
Coachwork: Winnebago
Chassis: Ford F53
Engine: Ford Triton V-10
Rated Cap: currently 2
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Awesome find, congrats! Can't tell from the interior pics but you mentioned fresh/black water tanks and I'm not seeing a lavatory. In any case, please keep us posted on your progress!
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04-25-2020, 10:26 PM
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#12
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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Being up-fitted to transport illegal immigrants, it was built similar to a prison bus. The toilet sat all the way in the back of the bus on the passenger side and had no walls. That way the guards could keep an eye on them. It wasn't built for privacy at all.
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04-25-2020, 11:26 PM
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#13
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Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 103
Year: 2004
Coachwork: Freightliner
Engine: Cat 3126
Rated Cap: 77
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Nice bus!! What are your plans for the build?
I work for Homeland, so I had to click on this one!!
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04-26-2020, 12:54 AM
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#14
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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Given that this bus was built well, I am planning to build a substantial weekender / multi week home on wheels. I do have a home and business in San Antonio, so I can't be on the road too long. I'll upload my plans tomorrow morning showing what's to come. They may look a little vague, but are to scale. I plan to surprise my family who are currently agents in the RGV TX or are already retired. They should recognize what this is and get a kick out of it.
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04-26-2020, 09:01 AM
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#15
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2015
Location: Asheville, NC
Posts: 347
Year: 1999
Coachwork: American Cargo 14'L x 7'8"W x 7'H Box
Chassis: Ford E350 Cutaway
Engine: 7.3L Powerstroke
Rated Cap: 11500 lbs
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Nice bus!
What is the interior height?
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04-26-2020, 10:43 AM
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#16
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2020
Posts: 28
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6'2" to the bottom of the AC covers 6'5" to the top of the dome crest. I do wish it was a bit taller. I'm only 5'5", so it would only really benefit bus guests.
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05-02-2020, 04:42 PM
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#17
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 42
Year: 2001
Chassis: LXI43 slide
Engine: series 60
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I have 2 of those buses for sale,listed in the classifieds,in SW Ga.
randy@randydupree.com for pics.
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05-02-2020, 05:39 PM
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#18
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Virginia
Posts: 548
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Looks like you got a heck of a nice bus with allot of options that work well for an rv conversion! Almost like a unicorn!
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05-02-2020, 07:05 PM
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#19
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Sep 2019
Posts: 14
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Wow! Looks very clean and has a lot of stuff you already need onboard. Great find I would love to get my hands on something like this. May I ask where did you get it from?
Gabby
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05-02-2020, 11:42 PM
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#20
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Feb 2017
Location: Atlanta, TX
Posts: 58
Year: 1990
Coachwork: International
Chassis: Carpenter
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 78
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Very nice. I’m betting that it had what I’d consider a hefty price tag too.
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