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08-01-2017, 10:42 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ortonville
Posts: 12
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
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New member Russ and Carrie
Hi! My husband Russ decided he wanted a Skoolie. I (Carrie) looked at several buses and bought one from local school district a week ago. 2003 Bluebird about 38 foot long. Yanked seats out, replaced batteries, took off signals, painted, got insurance, weighed it, and now trying to get the title worked out with MI Secretary of State in Lapeer. We have been reading posts on here like crazy! Greeting to all other bus nuts!
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08-01-2017, 11:46 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Mar 2017
Location: Greenwood, Indiana
Posts: 671
Year: 1999
Coachwork: New Flyer
Chassis: D45HF "Viking"
Engine: 11.1L Detroit Diesel S60
Rated Cap: 51,600
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Congrats and Welcome!
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08-01-2017, 12:13 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Brazoria County, Texas
Posts: 819
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 32 Passenger
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Welcome to The Crazies !!! 
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08-01-2017, 02:41 PM
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Traveling
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Midwest
Posts: 2,573
Year: 2003
Coachwork: BlueBird
Chassis: TC2000
Engine: 5.9L Cummins
Rated Cap: '00
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more photos
Welcome !
Fellow 2003 BlueBirder In Illinois.
Try a different DMV if have trouble. They ask why so far from home, just say was in the hood. 
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08-01-2017, 02:43 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Billings, MT
Posts: 1,269
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: HDX
Engine: Cat C7
Rated Cap: 84 passenger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Phatman
Welcome to The Crazies !!! |
I agree. DMV will drive you NUTZ! Of course, so will kitting out your new project.
Again, welcome aboard.
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08-01-2017, 02:51 PM
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#6
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: NY
Posts: 774
Year: 2002
Coachwork: International
Engine: dt466
Rated Cap: 65C-43A
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Welcome! You're making quick progress! What color did you paint it?
Do you have any pictures?
Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk
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08-01-2017, 08:35 PM
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#7
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ortonville
Posts: 12
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Yes white reflective roof, black around windows, ocean blue body. Attempting to post picture! For some reason, my bus is upside down!
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08-01-2017, 09:04 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 8,462
Year: 1946
Coachwork: Chevrolet/Wayne
Chassis: 1- 1/2 ton
Engine: Cummins 4BT
Rated Cap: 15
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Momoften
...my bus is upside down!
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I just figured you were in Australia.
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08-01-2017, 09:27 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ortonville
Posts: 12
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Too funny! The bus is right side up in the driveway, and today we installed a sleeper sofa with seatbelts, an old heavy oriental carpet, and a rear storage wall to keep camping supplies from flying around. So provided I can get a license plate on my fourth try at my local frienly DMV, we are going to take the bus tomorrow on a trip to da UP for several days!
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08-01-2017, 11:27 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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Hi, welcome! I think you two are addicted already. Great progress and nice paint scheme. I have been thinking about the same colours and now seeing yours, I can't really copy it. back to the drawing board...
John
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Question everything!
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08-02-2017, 07:49 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Ortonville
Posts: 12
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BlackJohn
Hi, welcome! I think you two are addicted already. Great progress and nice paint scheme. I have been thinking about the same colours and now seeing yours, I can't really copy it. back to the drawing board...
John
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Feel free to copy! Just call it inspiration. I saw a similar bus on internet, but the blue was more turquoise, but I could not figure out where or whose bus it was. So we were inspired to paint similarly.
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