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02-03-2017, 09:05 PM
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#41
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73
I have never been in an Amtran, and am considering one that's quite a bit to far to kick the tires... I know it's a 40' re
Anyone know if it's 6'0 cieling?
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Got a picture of it?
Look at the level of the top of the passenger windows compared to the level of the top of the driver's window and/or the service door to determine whether it's a high roof or a standard roof.
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02-03-2017, 09:15 PM
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#42
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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 Njsurf73
I have never been in an Amtran, and am considering one that's quite a bit to far to kick the tires... I know it's a 40' re
Anyone know if it's 6'0 cieling?
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Are the windows higher than the driver's window and service door?
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02-03-2017, 09:42 PM
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#43
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses
Got a picture of it?
Look at the level of the top of the passenger windows compared to the level of the top of the driver's window and/or the service door to determine whether it's a high roof or a standard roof.
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02-03-2017, 09:44 PM
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#44
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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That's a high roof.
Interior height should be about 6'6".
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02-03-2017, 09:45 PM
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#45
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses
That's a high roof.
Interior height should be about 6'6".
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Then I want it. Now to figure out how to work my schedule to pick it up.
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02-03-2017, 09:46 PM
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#46
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73
Then I want it. Now to figure out how to work my schedule to pick it up.
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It has the 466/3000 Allison od
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02-03-2017, 09:47 PM
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#47
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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You'll also find that it isn't quite 40' long. That's a 13 window, so you're probably looking at about 38' long.
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02-03-2017, 09:49 PM
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#48
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses
You'll also find that it isn't quite 40' long. That's a 13 window, so you're probably looking at about 38' long.
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I can live with that. 2 feet off the end for 6" up top... Easy decision!
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02-03-2017, 09:49 PM
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#49
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73
It has the 466/3000 Allison od
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That's a great drivetrain.
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02-03-2017, 09:53 PM
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#50
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73
I can live with that. 2 feet off the end for 6" up top... Easy decision!
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Well, 2 feet out of the middle. The front and rear overhangs will be the same, and the wheelbase will be 2' shorter than a 40' RE. Makes it a little less of a bear to get in and out of parking lots and other tight-ish places.
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02-03-2017, 09:55 PM
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#51
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Massachusetts
Posts: 1,497
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: Bluebird
Engine: 5.9 Cummins 24v
Rated Cap: 72 pax
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rameses
Well, 2 feet out of the middle. The front and rear overhangs will be the same, and the wheelbase will be 2' shorter than a 40' RE. Makes it a little less of a bear to get in and out of parking lots and other tight-ish places.
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Even better. Thank you for the help.
This forum rocks.
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02-03-2017, 10:03 PM
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#52
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Sep 2016
Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Posts: 855
Year: 2002
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: All American
Engine: Cummins 8.3/Allison MD3060
Rated Cap: 84
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Njsurf73
Even better. Thank you for the help.
This forum rocks.
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Glad to help! Good luck!
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02-24-2017, 10:21 AM
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#53
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
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I am working on getting my bus shipped that I bought with a Ski company before moving to FL and am looking for some dimensions. It's a 2001 International. Has 13 windows, not counting the driver (So I guess 14 window)
Can anyone give me ballpark dimensions? My guess is 40ft long but don't know height, width, or weight.
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02-25-2017, 06:31 AM
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#54
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jagarcia89
I am working on getting my bus shipped that I bought with a Ski company before moving to FL and am looking for some dimensions. It's a 2001 International. Has 13 windows, not counting the driver (So I guess 14 window)
Can anyone give me ballpark dimensions? My guess is 40ft long but don't know height, width, or weight.
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Others here may have better info, but I would estimate your bus to be between 38-40' (13 windows x 2.5' = 32.5' behind driver. From drivers seat to front will be between 6-8 feet on a conventional). Your width will likely be the standard of 96" and the interior height of 74". Your window height and relation of drivers window to the others indicates this is a low ceiling bus. Hope this helps.
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02-25-2017, 07:46 AM
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#55
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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 jagarcia89
I am working on getting my bus shipped that I bought with a Ski company before moving to FL and am looking for some dimensions. It's a 2001 International. Has 13 windows, not counting the driver (So I guess 14 window)
Can anyone give me ballpark dimensions? My guess is 40ft long but don't know height, width, or weight.
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Looks like about a 40 footer. And probably weighs around 20k.
Why ship it?
That's gona be mad expensive.
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02-27-2017, 06:57 AM
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#56
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New Member
Join Date: Feb 2017
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Looks like about a 40 footer. And probably weighs around 20k.
Why ship it?
That's gona be mad expensive.
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Yeah it certainly looks like it's going to be quite pricey (upwards of $5k). I was hoping to get lucky on an empty semi truck heading this way. I was looking to ship to save time. Driving it back will burn 5 of my 15 vacation days a year, but it looks like that's the option.
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02-27-2017, 09:05 AM
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#57
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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 jagarcia89
Yeah it certainly looks like it's going to be quite pricey (upwards of $5k). I was hoping to get lucky on an empty semi truck heading this way. I was looking to ship to save time. Driving it back will burn 5 of my 15 vacation days a year, but it looks like that's the option.
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It WILL be an adventure, so try to enjoy it!
Getting the bus home is half the fun.
I thought about "shipping" till I saw what it cost. Made me laugh a bit even.
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02-27-2017, 12:25 PM
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#58
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Skoolie
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Nashville, TN
Posts: 208
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jagarcia89
Yeah it certainly looks like it's going to be quite pricey (upwards of $5k). I was hoping to get lucky on an empty semi truck heading this way. I was looking to ship to save time. Driving it back will burn 5 of my 15 vacation days a year, but it looks like that's the option.
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What are your shipping destinations?
I may have a contact that can help. Just need start and end city zip codes.
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02-27-2017, 03:17 PM
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#59
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,753
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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where is it coming from? im guessing way out west since its from a ski area? looks like a kickin bus!!..
im thinking ytou could drive a bus like that anywhere in about 4-5 days? pick a weekend, fly out on friday evening... sat-sun off work no vaca used.. and then 3 vacation days to drive it home?
-Christopher
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04-10-2017, 02:05 AM
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#60
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 13
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This thread is GOLD! Even though I've spent a ton of time searching this forum I actually got to it via a google search. I'd suggest this one as a sticky for sure
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