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03-26-2019, 08:04 PM
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#681
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,847
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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No one will rob a house or torch a dumpster on your block!
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03-27-2019, 03:02 AM
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#682
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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 cadillackid
No one will rob a house or torch a dumpster on your block!
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The thing is- we actually do have a serial arsonist in town torching stuff!
https://www.wftv.com/news/local/two-...lved/925183048
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03-27-2019, 06:45 AM
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#683
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Got two cops next door, two down the street too.
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You friendly with them? Find out when their auction is. Talk to the maintenance guys and get the scoop on which individual cars are good. It would be a hell of a lot easier than dealing with shippers and buying sight unseen.
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03-27-2019, 07:11 AM
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#684
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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 Brewerbob
You friendly with them? Find out when their auction is. Talk to the maintenance guys and get the scoop on which individual cars are good. It would be a hell of a lot easier than dealing with shippers and buying sight unseen.
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We exchange pleasantries once in a while but I just like to leave em be. Their cars aren't what I'd be after anyhow. Most of the local depts phased out their vics already. In my neighborhood they're all Taurus police cars. Not my cup of tea at all.
I only bid on local cop cars, its just not worth shipping a police cruiser they're so common.
The chevy truck is different though! This one was worth it, at least I hope so.
Looking over the specs the truck sure sounds like a heck of a 4x4.
I did bid on a Buick Estate Wagon hearse in Guntersville, AL last week. Woulda been cool but I was only half serious so I didn't bid very high. I've always wanted an old hearse. One day I'll get one.
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03-27-2019, 02:13 PM
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#685
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Essex, MD
Posts: 3,738
Year: 1999
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: Blue Bird TC RE 3904, Flat Nose, 40', 277" wh base
Engine: 8.3L Cummins ISC 260hp, MT643, 4.44 rear
Rated Cap: 84 pax or 1 RV; 33,000lbs
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Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
I did bid on a Buick Estate Wagon hearse in Guntersville, AL last week. Woulda been cool but I was only half serious so I didn't bid very high. I've always wanted an old hearse. One day I'll get one.
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Ghost Busters '56 Caddy Ambulance. Since the movies you probably can't touch those any more tho.
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03-30-2019, 08:58 AM
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#686
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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 Brewerbob
Ghost Busters '56 Caddy Ambulance. Since the movies you probably can't touch those any more tho.
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There are plenty of Ecto1's available for about $25k or so.
No truck updates unfortunately. I'm now waiting for this stupid shipper to get someone to pick up the truck.
I need to find someone for shipping stuff in the future. Why are decent shippers so damned hard to find?
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03-30-2019, 02:30 PM
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#687
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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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ECCB...this independent did a great job for me and has hauled for a few other folks here. Can't handle 40 footers at last contact, but great for slightly smaller rigs.
https://www.quicktransportsolutions....ot-2195580.php
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03-30-2019, 11:55 PM
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#688
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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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Thanks Don.
I got a text then a call saying they should be picking up the truck tomorrow.
Hoping to have it Monday!
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03-31-2019, 08:00 AM
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#689
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Bus Geek
Join Date: Dec 2016
Location: Weeki Wachee, FL
Posts: 3,056
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Bluebird
Chassis: TC2000 FE
Engine: Cummins 5.9
Rated Cap: 72
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Great news! When are you selling your Subaru?
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03-31-2019, 09:09 AM
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#690
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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 brokedown
Great news! When are you selling your Subaru?
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Asap.
I'm hoping by next week but I want the truck here so I can assess the situation. If the truck can be relied upon immediately which I think it can then we will be selling it.
Should get somewhere between 8-11 grand out of it.
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03-31-2019, 04:06 PM
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#691
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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Doesn't sound an unreasonable asking. Unless they've followed your Trail of Tears on this thread...
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Asap.
I'm hoping by next week but I want the truck here so I can assess the situation. If the truck can be relied upon immediately which I think it can then we will be selling it.
Should get somewhere between 8-11 grand out of it.
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Those who say that it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it.
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03-31-2019, 07:20 PM
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#692
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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 haz.matt.1960
Doesn't sound an unreasonable asking. Unless they've followed your Trail of Tears on this thread...
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I don't quite follow.
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03-31-2019, 07:26 PM
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#693
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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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The truck is on its way from SC!
It will be here in the AM!
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03-31-2019, 10:00 PM
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#694
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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I was being ironic, on the assumption the Sooba-Roo was [u]remotely[u/] worth that quantity of coin.
Kudos on the classic's early delivery! 🤙
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
I don't quite follow.
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Those who say that it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it.
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04-01-2019, 05:08 AM
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#695
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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 haz.matt.1960
I was being ironic, on the assumption the Sooba-Roo was [u]remotely[u/] worth that quantity of coin.
Kudos on the classic's early delivery! 🤙
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Oh dang it now I see!
Its funny trying to spread the word about a horrible car yet planning to sell that car. The kind of person who wants it can't be dissuaded from buying one so it may as well be mine they buy haha.
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04-01-2019, 05:55 AM
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#696
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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My bad. On re-reading, your intent to flip the truck becomes clearer. The initial thesis to your reply was selling your POS, and you closed with an asking price...
Been looking for work, so I've been painfully good for months, since chemical abuse testing is a pre-requisite in my field.
Guess I'm not thinking too straight with a 0% THC content...
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
Oh dang it now I see!
Its funny trying to spread the word about a horrible car yet planning to sell that car. The kind of person who wants it can't be dissuaded from buying one so it may as well be mine they buy haha.
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04-01-2019, 06:01 AM
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#697
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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 haz.matt.1960
My bad. On re-reading, your intent to flip the truck becomes clearer. The initial thesis to your reply was selling your POS, and you closed with an asking price...
Been looking for work, so I've been painfully good for months, since chemical abuse testing is a pre-requisite in my field.
Guess I'm not thinking too straight with a 0% THC content...
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oh, I see!
I'm going to eat a quarter gram of hash oil with my breakfast. 
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04-01-2019, 06:06 AM
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#698
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Oct 2017
Location: E Central Tejas
Posts: 2,094
Year: 1998
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: IH 3800, 8 window
Engine: T444E w/ Spicer 5-speed MT
Rated Cap: I prefer broad-brims hats
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To hell with Wheaties, THAT'S the Breakfast of Champions!
Quote:
Originally Posted by EastCoastCB
oh, I see!
I'm going to eat a quarter gram of hash oil with my breakfast. [emoji3]
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Those who say that it cannot be done should not interrupt the people doing it.
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04-01-2019, 06:13 AM
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#699
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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 haz.matt.1960
To hell with Wheaties, THAT'S the Breakfast of Champions!
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lol that's only one course. I've got Dr's orders to consume 500 mg per day of THC and as much CBD as I want. 
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04-01-2019, 06:22 AM
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#700
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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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Back to the truck- I thought I'd mention again how amazingly friendly and awesome the fire dept guy Jay is. I just love buying from small rural areas. He went over all the quirks of this 30 year old truck and I feel like I bought a good one. Everything works but the winch controller has some iffy connections. It also has dual fuel tanks but the selector is a bit finicky. One of the rear tail lights sometimes flickers a bit. Probably connections.
He said due to it being used so little that he'd put new hoses and belts and he said the radiator is original and while it doesn't leak and the truck doesn't overheat he said a new rad would be what he'd do. I'll take a look and figure all that out when I get the truck.
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