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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-12-2011, 06:11 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,758
Posted By buswizard
Re: 2000 Blue Bird Mini Bird CLEAN!

The bus has SOLD for $5,100.00 :D
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-08-2011, 05:26 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,758
Posted By buswizard
Re: 2000 Blue Bird Mini Bird CLEAN!

Hi Max,

Not sure why the link didn't work. Try this one instead. https://blogs.wayne.edu/rgrant/. I just replied to your PM with more information. Also, for everyone, I can make the bus...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-06-2011, 06:48 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,758
Posted By buswizard
2000 Blue Bird Mini Bird CLEAN!

2000 Blue Bird Mini Bird School Bus, Party Bus, RV, Play Bus, You Name It!

Up for sale today is a 2000 Blue Bird short school bus with a GMC chassis (engine). This bus was recently been taken out...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 10-29-2010, 06:16 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,925
Posted By buswizard
P30 chassis on '00 Mini Bird Shifting

Hello everyone. I have a question regarding shifting gears on my 2000 Blue Bird Mini-Bird w/ a Chevy P30 chassis. The bus shifts gears at around 15 mph, then again around 25 mph, but doesn't shift...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-17-2010, 07:46 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,173
Posted By buswizard
Re: Removing rear heaters / cap lines?

Hey it's an honor to have GoBucks614 comment on my post! I have looked at the pictures of your conversion in the past and I think you did an awesome job! Thanks for the info. I can't remember the...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-10-2010, 06:37 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,173
Posted By buswizard
Re: Removing rear heaters / cap lines?

Good thing I asked! I think I'll leave the heater as is and install something over it....maybe some type of wooden box to just cover it up (and leave it connected). Thanks for the info :D
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 07-10-2010, 09:22 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,173
Posted By buswizard
Removing rear heaters / cap lines?

Hi all,

Yesterday I started to remove a rear heater from a 2000 Blue Bird Mini Bird w/ a GMC chassis. I unscrewed the clamps connecting the heater to two thick rubber lines. I glanced over...
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-06-2010, 05:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,012
Posted By buswizard
Re: 2000 Mini-Bird Shocks?

Good to know! I'll check it out and let you know what I find. Thanks!
Forum: GM | Chevrolet Drivetrain 07-05-2010, 08:24 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,012
Posted By buswizard
2000 Mini-Bird Shocks?

Hello. Does anyone know if the 2000 Blue Bird Mini-Bird's on the P-Chassis have shocks? It seems like the bus is feeling the full brunt of every bump she goes over. Is this typical for this model?...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-28-2010, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,702
Posted By buswizard
Re: 1996 International AmTran For Sale

Thanks, Frank! Good to know. 8)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-28-2010, 06:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,702
Posted By buswizard
Re: 1996 International AmTran For Sale

Hi Hoser,

Thanks for your questions! I am not very knowledgeable when it comes to engines, but I'll do my best to answer your questions. I know the length of the bus bumper to bumper is 24 feet....
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-27-2010, 10:05 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,702
Posted By buswizard
Re: 1996 International AmTran For Sale

Hi M,

Thanks for your interest in my bus! At this time I'm looking for higher offers, but I will certainly keep your contact information handy! This bus is also available on eBay. For more...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-26-2010, 06:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 7,702
Posted By buswizard
1996 International AmTran For Sale

Hi all! I am listing my 1996 AmTran International short school bus for all interested viewers today. I'm located in Brighton, MI. I just had the bus tuned up and a mechanic at a local auto shop...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-03-2010, 08:08 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

Awesome! $500 is a great price. My first bus was a 1980 Wayne Lifeguard conventional w/ a Ford chassis....for $500 too (in 1998)! Loved it. I'll be excited to see your pics. Good luck at M.I.S. and...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 06-03-2010, 05:54 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

Sounds good, jellert1! Did you buy your bus around here? I'm always curious to see who is selling 8) Good luck with insurance and registration at the SOS.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-26-2010, 05:55 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 1,141
Posted By buswizard
Cross-view mirrors for '96 International chassis

I'm looking to purchase a set (both left and right) of cross-view chassis-mounted mirrors for a 1996 AmTran with an International chassis. I found a brand new pair online from...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-23-2010, 06:17 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Posted By buswizard
Re: Chassis-mounted mirrors

Thanks for the info, guys. I didn't realize they were quite so expensive....maybe that's the reason the school district kept 'em! I won't install them until after painting so that gives me plenty of...
Forum: Conversion General Discussions 05-22-2010, 06:01 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,804
Posted By buswizard
Chassis-mounted mirrors

Hey fellow skoolies,

Does anyone know where I might be able to buy a pair of chassis-mounted mirrors for my bus? The school district I purchased it from removed them before they sold it. Junkyards...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-14-2010, 06:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

The hardest part was waiting in line :) Once it was my turn I was helped by someone who really knew what she was doing. She said that any school bus used for personal use that was built pre-1984 is...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-13-2010, 08:31 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

Wow. Sounds like the Secretary of State was pretty strict with you. I'm headed there today so I'll let you know how I make out. I'm not doing quite as advanced of a conversion as you - no stove or...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-09-2010, 07:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

Wow! I am totally impressed with your conversions, lapeer20m! I'm going to focus my attention on the interior of the bus first, but when it comes time to work on the exterior of the bus I'm sure I'll...
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-05-2010, 07:13 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

I'm in the Brighton area. Pretty sweet to have another Skoolie close by! Do you have any pics of your conversion online?
Forum: Titles, Insurance, Registration and Money Matters 05-05-2010, 07:11 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,243
Posted By buswizard
Re: The beginning for my bus in Michigan

Thanks for the tips everyone! I called around and was able to find insurance coverage with GMAC (just as you said). This is actually my second bus conversion project and my previous insurer was also...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-05-2010, 07:08 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,164
Posted By buswizard
Re: Prepping interior for paint....suggestions?

Thanks guys for your help!

I followed your advice and made sure to prep the area before diving into the project. I took a small sample of peeling paint to Home Depot and they were able to match it...
Forum: Conversion Tutorials and How-to's 05-01-2010, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,164
Posted By buswizard
Prepping interior for paint....suggestions?

Hello all!

I just finished removing all of the seats I plan to take out of my shortie. Woo that was a job - I can only imagine how long it would take a person to remove the seats from a...
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