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05-28-2019, 06:52 AM
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Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 4
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School bus
So i bid on a school bus:
Year: 2000
Make : Geneis
Modle: DT446E
Mileage: 236610
Running conditions: runs
Internation
Trans: Allsion
Geneis school bus, runs, 72 passenger
Is there anything i should know about this bus?
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05-28-2019, 09:42 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Claremont, NH
Posts: 483
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466E (195hp, 520tq)
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What type of Allison transmission? The 545 is the most common and the least desirable, not lock up converter so no engine braking. The 1000, 2000 and 3060 and better.
The engine is a good choice and mileage shouldn't be a big issue. The other variable is the rear end ratio.
Rust is always a concern, but what are your plans for the bus?
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Dave
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05-28-2019, 10:23 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Sounds like my bus. I doubt they put a 545 behind the DT466 in a Genesis. Why are you bidding now and driving the price up. Don't bid till the last minute. 
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05-28-2019, 12:22 PM
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#4
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Join Date: May 2019
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It justs say allsion and there is 3 days left and i put my bid in two days ago and am the only bidder lol. Am turning it into a skoolie!
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05-28-2019, 12:48 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alyshapony
It justs say allsion and there is 3 days left and i put my bid in two days ago and am the only bidder lol. Am turning it into a skoolie!
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Don't get too excited, there will be massive bidding in the last 5 minutes.
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05-28-2019, 12:55 PM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Dawsonville, Ga.
Posts: 10,482
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Genesis
Chassis: International
Engine: DT466/3060
Rated Cap: 77
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What auction?
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05-28-2019, 12:58 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Claremont, NH
Posts: 483
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466E (195hp, 520tq)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by alyshapony
It justs say allsion and there is 3 days left and i put my bid in two days ago and am the only bidder lol. Am turning it into a skoolie!
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If you have the VIN, see if you can get a local International dealer to run it to get all the build specs. That would show the model of the tranny, the rear end ratio, options, etc.
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Dave
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05-29-2019, 10:46 AM
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New Member
Join Date: May 2019
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So i made some phone calls and i found out that its a AT545 transmission and that they just took it out of service because of the miles.
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05-29-2019, 10:53 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Jun 2018
Location: Claremont, NH
Posts: 483
Year: 2003
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DT466E (195hp, 520tq)
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The 545 doesn't have to be a deal breaker, depending on your intended use. Lots of hills/mountains, towing things, then you don't want it. Flat terrain, just cruising and enjoying the ride, it might be fine.
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Dave
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05-29-2019, 06:48 PM
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#10
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New Member
Join Date: May 2019
Posts: 4
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Thanks for the information! It really helps!  i got out bid by $10 but because i want a better transmission am going to pass on this bus and wait for something better to come alone. Thanks again!
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