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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-02-2018, 05:40 PM
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Posted By Twigg
Well the ad states Cummins ISC, which is the...

Well the ad states Cummins ISC, which is the post-98 electronic version of the 8.3L.

I'd want to check they haven't got anything mixed up, but yeah, it's a good price.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-02-2018, 05:08 PM
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Posted By Twigg
That one must have had an engine change. The ISC...

That one must have had an engine change. The ISC wasn't available until mid-1998, and Gates VIN Decoder lists a CAT 3116.

It does have the high ceiling.

That's not a bad price from a dealer.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-30-2018, 08:19 PM
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Posted By Twigg
Well ... the "easy slide into Skoolie Life" just...

Well ... the "easy slide into Skoolie Life" just sold for $7700 with buyers premium.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2018, 05:17 PM
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Posted By Twigg
They all do this. If an item receives a bid...

They all do this.

If an item receives a bid in the last 5 minutes, the auction extends for 5 minutes.

That pattern continues until 5 mins goes by without a bid.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2018, 02:36 PM
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Posted By Twigg
It has the Cummins ISC and a high ceiling. ...

It has the Cummins ISC and a high ceiling.

Depends what mechanical work is needed.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2018, 11:41 AM
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Posted By Twigg
Unless you are planning a roof-raise, you might...

Unless you are planning a roof-raise, you might want to expand that search to include Thomas too.

They are solid products, with a great many of the Saf-T-Liners having the high ceiling from the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2018, 10:45 AM
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Posted By Twigg
It is being sold by the original purchasor.

It is being sold by the original purchasor.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2018, 09:20 AM
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Posted By Twigg
According to Blue Bird, the listed engine is...

According to Blue Bird, the listed engine is incorrect. Bus is fitted with a T444 unless it's been changed.

Final Drive Ratio is 5.38 and headroom 74".

Unit Dashboard | Portal...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-28-2018, 03:28 AM
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Posted By Twigg
That one is going over $3000 unless someone gets...

That one is going over $3000 unless someone gets very lucky.

Early bids don't tell you anything about the likely final price.

The bus I bought was sitting at around $1000 for three weeks. When...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-08-2018, 02:05 PM
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Posted By Twigg
Call them, offer them $6k and tell them you know...

Call them, offer them $6k and tell them you know that represents and immediate 30% profit.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-26-2018, 07:40 PM
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Posted By Twigg
It's not unreasonable that a Skoolie conversion...

It's not unreasonable that a Skoolie conversion could attract $45k, but that one isn't it.

I don't care how many fancy fixtures and fittings they put into it, if they didn't remove the ceiling,...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-20-2018, 09:43 PM
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Views: 891,852
Posted By Twigg
That looks like a very nice vehicle ready for...

That looks like a very nice vehicle ready for conversion with much of the hard work done and a great drive-train.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-05-2018, 04:34 PM
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Views: 891,852
Posted By Twigg
Engine is a bit weak for a full-size bus, so they...

Engine is a bit weak for a full-size bus, so they turned it up to 250 hp. DOn't push it too hard and it should be fine.

It's a very nice looking bus and it has the high ceiling.

If the price...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-02-2018, 11:04 AM
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Posted By Twigg
Right, but no one is going to find a better bus...

Right, but no one is going to find a better bus for $2500 ... they are a steal if they have no major issues.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2018, 10:10 PM
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Posted By Twigg
My concern about that one would be the 13000+...

My concern about that one would be the 13000+ hours.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-28-2018, 05:28 PM
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Posted By Twigg
The Thomas has the high ceiling and Cummins 8.3. ...

The Thomas has the high ceiling and Cummins 8.3.

Something is off though, because the ISC wasn't produced until mid-'98. Prior to that it was the mechanical 6CTA

Looks like the MT643 Trans.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-26-2018, 08:19 PM
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Posted By Twigg
Most school buses are either leased by school...

Most school buses are either leased by school districts, or purchased outright and owned by the district.

States offer incentives under various conditions, and some have state laws about ownership...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-20-2018, 11:07 AM
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Posted By Twigg
How did GovDeals even know? All GovDeals...

How did GovDeals even know?

All GovDeals auctions have a TOS that is linked in the Bid Box. Those terms are broadly set by the seller. In any event, there are standard terms that give you 10 days...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-20-2018, 11:02 AM
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Posted By Twigg
Yes, it has the high ceiling. Any Thomas you...

Yes, it has the high ceiling.

Any Thomas you see with that bump has the same.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-20-2018, 12:01 AM
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Posted By Twigg
Most of these vehicles are still in bus barns. If...

Most of these vehicles are still in bus barns. If you've paid for it, few will care if you need a few days.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-19-2018, 05:51 PM
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Views: 891,852
Posted By Twigg
Given that all the engines are governed at...

Given that all the engines are governed at roughly similar rpms, top speed is dependent mainly on the Final Drive Ratio. Some of the electronic buses are governed in the ECU, and they can be as low...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-17-2018, 10:04 PM
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Posted By Twigg
MidWest lease a lot of buses. So they know which...

MidWest lease a lot of buses. So they know which ones are due back in, and whether or not they can be traded back out or have to be sold at modest prices to clear the lot.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-15-2018, 03:21 PM
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Views: 891,852
Posted By Twigg
And if that is the case, walk away. A bus...

And if that is the case, walk away.

A bus that a seller says has a tendency to "run hot" has, in the past, run so damned hot it has caused serious damage .... at least that is what you have to...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-15-2018, 03:06 PM
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Posted By Twigg
I'd start by asking what the "quirks"...

I'd start by asking what the "quirks" are.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-15-2018, 02:51 PM
Replies: 6,481
Views: 891,852
Posted By Twigg
It sold for little more than the scrap-value. ...

It sold for little more than the scrap-value.

By the time a dismantler has sold off a few useable spares, he will make a profit from it.
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