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Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-13-2024, 05:55 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
I love my dt360 but is a sled for a heavy bus. ...

I love my dt360 but is a sled for a heavy bus. You want a dt466, the best years were 94-96 in dognose and in Amtran a mechanical 466 was available iP through 97 and early 98 flat nose. They are...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-30-2023, 07:49 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
it does drive with A/C.. they were still using it...

it does drive with A/C.. they were still using it when I had my place in st pete in 2016-2018.. I saw it on the road a few times and always had the windows closed.. am guessing they ran the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 11-21-2023, 07:44 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
I rarely see DT360 busses anymore for sale.. the...

I rarely see DT360 busses anymore for sale.. the engines come up for sale pretty regularly as do the typically used spicer 5 speed transmissions. is the 1 ton chassis shot? im thinking a 1 ton...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-15-2023, 10:26 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
thats a cool lookin bus!! theres a member...

thats a cool lookin bus!!


theres a member here that has a crown with factory A/C I think... super rare bus...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 05-15-2023, 09:41 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
I keep getting tempted to buy a crown.. but me...

I keep getting tempted to buy a crown.. but me hating to drive busses without A/C, and the near impossible nature of finding A/C compressor brackets for a 6-71, let alone a pancake 6-71.. ive just...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 02-19-2022, 03:45 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
The big red flag is the 6.4 engine pre 2012. Aka...

The big red flag is the 6.4 engine pre 2012. Aka Maxxforce 7, there’s lots to read about these.

The BE platform is lighter duty so would work for a lighter weight conversion and the BE ...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 10-07-2021, 07:54 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
the city of columbus had an EPA grant to get a...

the city of columbus had an EPA grant to get a bunch of these hybriod busses.. they didnt get trolley skin but the drivers , mechanics, and about everyone but the passengers were counting dowmn the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-25-2021, 10:34 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
The 466 mechanical was actually made up to 98 for...

The 466 mechanical was actually made up to 98 for some applications. I’ve seen the. In Amtran Genesis front engine busses.

The AT540 was the original “545” it had straight cut gears that were...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-25-2021, 08:03 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
I love my old 1978 392 gas V8 SUperior with a...

I love my old 1978 392 gas V8 SUperior with a REAL AT540 in it.. that bus is a blast to drive.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-21-2021, 11:04 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
not a bad price at all for that.. a lot of RVers...

not a bad price at all for that.. a lot of RVers and skoolies tend to stay away from city busses as they feel the computers are too complex .. and some dont like the low floor aspect limiting the...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-18-2021, 02:55 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
rust is only one issue with Ohio.. Northeast...

rust is only one issue with Ohio.. Northeast ohio esp the old factory cities of akron / canton have terrible road quality.. potholes, divets, you name it.. it wouldnt surprise me if that bus needs...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-18-2021, 02:26 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
that one should go up quick considering the...

that one should go up quick considering the drivetrain was rebuilt 150k ago.. akron is known for rustbelt but these gilligs have a lot of stainless and aluminum parts.. they do have plywood...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-09-2021, 02:48 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
for the value you cant beat them.. even if you...

for the value you cant beat them.. even if you buy one that needs refreshed inside all of the typical skoolie-builder hard work is already done.. . electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulating, RV windows,...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 06-03-2021, 05:52 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
trasnsmission is an Allison MT-643.. ...

trasnsmission is an Allison MT-643.. Air-conditioned bus too.. I dont need another bus or id prob be bidding on that..
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 04-11-2021, 10:34 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
apparently sold for less since an offer was...

apparently sold for less since an offer was accepted on it
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-24-2021, 07:13 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
I believe This is a rather rare crown by...

I believe This is a rather rare crown by carpenter RE. A couple people in the bus enthusiast group I’m in are talking to the seller I believe in hopes it doesn’t get torn apart into a conversion.
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-15-2021, 07:28 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
back just a few years ago schools practically...

back just a few years ago schools practically gave away busses..
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-15-2021, 07:21 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
wow an 8.3 in an FE. thats gotta be a Noisy ride....

wow an 8.3 in an FE. thats gotta be a Noisy ride. those 8.3's arent the quietest motors around. but they sure run nice
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 03-03-2021, 11:08 AM
Replies: 6,481
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Posted By cadillackid
onlinepros buyers premium is always high.....

onlinepros buyers premium is always high.. HOWEVER they have one of the best reputations about accurately respresenting their busses and the paperwork is easy and seamless. so in many cases vs...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 01-13-2021, 06:04 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
The 444e is a venerable engine but they do wear...

The 444e is a venerable engine but they do wear out. If it truly has 366k on it the engine is likely close to end of life .
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-28-2020, 07:37 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
75,000 km on the whole bus? what year is the...

75,000 km on the whole bus? what year is the engine?


the issues with the Maxxforce 7 are related alot to the year it weas built.. if the engine was replaced in the last few years then it will...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-17-2020, 08:01 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
ha! im cutting my teeth on detroits this fall.. ...

ha! im cutting my teeth on detroits this fall.. I now own an 8V71 that will need brought back from mothballs (last ran about 10 years ago). and ive been involved ina revival project of one that...
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-07-2020, 05:59 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
removed from a bus that blew up.. Maxxforce 7...

removed from a bus that blew up.. Maxxforce 7 maybe? :)
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-02-2020, 07:51 AM
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Posted By cadillackid
the 3208 is quite heavy duty and a great engine.....

the 3208 is quite heavy duty and a great engine.. the turbo variants can easily be turned up a bit.. but CW has it right.. that bus needs a lot to make it safe, road worthy and mechanically sound.....
Forum: Classifieds | Buy, Sell, Swap 12-01-2020, 05:57 PM
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Posted By cadillackid
what 6 speed allison would fit behind a 3208 cat?...

what 6 speed allison would fit behind a 3208 cat? only one I know of in that era wouldve been a 5 speed MT-653 series.. ther 700 series i thought were all SAE-1, there was a 6 speed variant of I...
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