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11-13-2016, 08:54 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 10
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Well, We found a bus! (Ton of pics warning!)
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11-13-2016, 11:52 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Winlcok, WA
Posts: 2,233
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It would appear as if you have gotten a really good bus for very little $$$.
One problem the Blue Bird All American FE's had was frame cracking between the motor mounts and front spring hangers. It was particularly bad on buses that had higher HP engines.
The torque applied from a stop with a full load really cranks on the frame. If you are going through a curb cut at the same time it can break the frame. I have seen some really nice buses scrapped because the frame broke. For an operator, even a public school, it is hard to justify the expense of pulling the engine, transmission, and front end all in order to get to where the frame was broken and repair what was broken.
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11-14-2016, 12:02 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 10
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Thanks for the info! We will check that
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11-14-2016, 12:39 AM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Richmond Virginia
Posts: 932
Year: 1984
Engine: 366 Big block Chevy! :) w/ Stick shift
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$200?! That's like... $1 per ft!
Congrats! Saving money always feels nice. Where are you located?
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11-14-2016, 01:17 AM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 10
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We are in NW Arizona
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11-14-2016, 06:34 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Dang, they saw you coming!!!
I bet Administration never thought they'd unload that thing.
I'll give you your money back, but only if you throw in that 500 gal propane tank full of propane!
And I'll come and pick it all up.
Just kidding! Great find, wish I'd found something like it
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11-14-2016, 07:11 AM
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Bus Geek
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Columbus Ohio
Posts: 18,845
Year: 1991
Coachwork: Carpenter
Chassis: International 3800
Engine: DTA360 / MT643
Rated Cap: 7 Row Handicap
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what a kickin lookin bus!!! be careful with that A/C if you keep it.. that was an R-12 system, dont just shoot R-134A into it or you'll ruin the compressors..
those systems are really good when converted as the air distributiuon to the seats its great. just convert it properly..
-Christopher
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11-14-2016, 07:44 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Carytowncat
$200?! That's like... $1 per ft!
Congrats! Saving money always feels nice. Where are you located?
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my fuzzy math says $200 for a 40' is .50 cents a foot
the damned spare tire is worth what he paid for the bus!
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11-14-2016, 08:27 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Georgia
Posts: 2,264
Year: 2001
Coachwork: Blue Bird
Chassis: IH
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 14
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Quote:
Originally Posted by milkmania
my fuzzy math says $200 for a 40' is .50 cents a foot
the damned spare tire is worth what he paid for the bus!
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No - $200 / 40' = $5 per foot. Still a bargain.
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11-14-2016, 09:09 AM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Posts: 1,793
Year: 1997
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: B3800 Short bus
Engine: T444E
Rated Cap: 36
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I have a 20 dollar bill in my pocket. Could I buy 4 feet? USPS shipping, please
Nice looking bus! I especially love the faux-mahogany dash cluster. Swanky.
Where is that spare stored? I can't make it out from the photo..
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11-14-2016, 09:18 AM
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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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What!? $200 buck...and they didn't throw in new tires!?
Gotta be the deal of the century...congrats.
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11-14-2016, 09:47 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by milkmania
Dang, they saw you coming!!!
I bet Administration never thought they'd unload that thing.
I'll give you your money back, but only if you throw in that 500 gal propane tank full of propane!
And I'll come and pick
Just kidding! Great find, wish I'd found something like it
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Lol The guy had a bet going with his boss that he would never sell the bus. He was like whatever you offer I will take it. It was originally listed for 1k...so we offered 200.
AkA Mrs. Bullitt4514
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11-14-2016, 09:50 AM
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New Member
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 2
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jazty
I have a 20 dollar bill in my pocket. Could I buy 4 feet? USPS shipping, please
Nice looking bus! I especially love the faux-mahogany dash cluster. Swanky.
Where is that spare stored? I can't make it out from the photo..
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Spare is in the rear under bus. Has a lever that you crank to release it.
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11-14-2016, 07:43 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by cadillackid
what a kickin lookin bus!!! be careful with that A/C if you keep it.. that was an R-12 system, dont just shoot R-134A into it or you'll ruin the compressors..
those systems are really good when converted as the air distributiuon to the seats its great. just convert it properly..
-Christopher
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I a not sure if we will keep it. It might not have any refrigerant eft in it from the time it has been sitting. The small diesel motor that drives it cranks but is not starting. I need to contact the company, and see if I can get any documentation for it.
If we don't keep it, that platform makes a perfect spot for the generator
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11-14-2016, 07:49 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Kent, WA (Seattle)
Posts: 414
Year: 1987
Engine: 6.9L Diesel
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Less mileage than my bus, more square footage than my bus, 1/10th the cost of my bus, it even has underbelly storage.. This will take atleast two beers to aid my coping.
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11-14-2016, 08:13 PM
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Bus Nut
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Music City USA
Posts: 737
Year: 2005
Coachwork: Thomas
Chassis: Freightliner
Engine: Detroit MBE906
Rated Cap: 72
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bullitt4514
I a not sure if we will keep it. It might not have any refrigerant eft in it from the time it has been sitting. The small diesel motor that drives it cranks but is not starting. I need to contact the company, and see if I can get any documentation for it.
If we don't keep it, that platform makes a perfect spot for the generator
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Well if it doesn't have any R12 left in it just pull the compressor and put one in its place that can use the R134a (after pressure testing the system for leaks), charge it up and once you get the engine running you're good to go.
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11-14-2016, 09:22 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Brad_SwiftFur
No - $200 / 40' = $5 per foot. Still a bargain.
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Ok, ok.... It was early! Or late! I don't remember
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11-14-2016, 09:28 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bullitt4514
I a not sure if we will keep it. It might not have any refrigerant eft in it from the time it has been sitting. The small diesel motor that drives it cranks but is not starting. I need to contact the company, and see if I can get any documentation for it.
If we don't keep it, that platform makes a perfect spot for the generator
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Is it a Mitsubishi L3e?
That's what is in mine, running 2 AC compressors for 2 AC units, left/right of bus... One good, one locked up... Whole system low on R12... Pulled the AC units & compressors, but kept the Mitsubishi intact... It's got a glow plug button I have to hit before it'll start.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mits...UTF-8&hl=en-US
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11-14-2016, 09:32 PM
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Bus Crazy
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Oklahoma aka "God's blind spot"
Posts: 2,446
Year: 1989
Coachwork: 1853FC International/Navistar
Chassis: 35' Retired Air Force Ambulance
Engine: DT466, MT643
Rated Cap: 6 souls and a driver
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Quote:
Originally Posted by AlleyCat67
Well if it doesn't have any R12 left in it just pull the compressor and put one in its place that can use the R134a (after pressure testing the system for leaks), charge it up and once you get the engine running you're good to go.
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He's got different ductwork than I had... My ductwork took up a ton of headroom on each side
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11-14-2016, 10:19 PM
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Mini-Skoolie
Join Date: Oct 2016
Posts: 10
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Quote:
Originally Posted by milkmania
Is it a Mitsubishi L3e?
That's what is in mine, running 2 AC compressors for 2 AC units, left/right of bus... One good, one locked up... Whole system low on R12... Pulled the AC units & compressors, but kept the Mitsubishi intact... It's got a glow plug button I have to hit before it'll start.
https://www.google.com/search?q=mits...UTF-8&hl=en-US
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The images resemble it. I need to pull the radiator out of the way so I can have a better look. It has a preheat button, not sure if it actually is working though.
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