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  1. MR

    1988 Blue Bird All American FE Manual + Catalog

    Hello! I'm looking for an owner's and service manual for a 1988 Blue Bird All American FE, and I don't know where to find or buy them!
  2. MA

    30' Flatnose International IC3000 (2003) DT466e build

    Ok. Hi. *tap* *tap* Is this thing on? ... It's been months since i've been on this forum, which, as you might have guessed, means it's been months since I've done anything with our bus. Lots of life changes. Covid. The oddly cold weather for a Virginia winter. You name it. (I did create one...
  3. TH

    FE vs. RE Pro/Con List- does this sound right?

    Front Engine vs. Rear Engine- the age old debate! I understand they both have pros & cons and that it comes to personal preference. I've read through numerous threads and tried to compile a pro/con list to make a decision easier and hopefully to help out anyone who is also trying to decide...
  4. PA

    Who makes the best flat noses?

    Question for the skoolie gurus. I'm looking for a flat nose front engine somewhere around 30-36ft, preferably with under storage but that's secondary. Who makes these and what are the best engine/transmission combos that come in them. Thanks in advance
  5. KA

    Welcome to the world, Gypsy Bus 😻

    Y’all, I finally bit the bullet! I finally found a bus that I just couldn’t pass up. Meet Gypsy, a 28 foot front engine Thomas built school bus with a little rust and a lot of personality. She has about 138,000 miles on her, a caterpillar 3126 engine and an Allison transmission. Her pros...
  6. PA

    WTB flat nose front engine

    Looking for a 30 to 40ft flat nose front engine. Must be 5' 11" in the center with minimal rust. 5k cash is the most we want to spend. My wife and I are willing to travel to get it but I am currently stationed on the west coast. Let me know if you have anything or know someone who might. Thanks...
  7. LI

    '10 Thomas MVP EF (96k miles) -- For Sale

    Hello! I bought this super clean low mileage bus in July after a long long search, however some unfortunate changes in my personal life are forcing me to cancel the planned conversion and sell the bus at this time. I am heartbroken, but I need to sell. Here's "SHMILY's" specifications: c...
  8. PA

    What Do You Think of this Bus? Need Feedback

    Here are the bus details: *2004 Saf-T-Liner 9 window, 29 feet BtoB *Cummins 5.9 205 HP, front engine *Allison 2000 transmission *Air ride *Air brakes *Air Seat *2 air conditioners mounted left and right mid-length of the bus *130K miles and currently used as a backup bus *southwestern bus so NO...
  9. jofred99

    AT545 Transmission/Engine Combos

    Yep, I'm new here. Do any of the rear engine buses have an AT545 tranny? So many of the auctions only specify that it is an automatic transmission and some cannot tell me what the model# is.
  10. CO

    How much fuel drains during filter change

    Greetings! 1998 TC2000FE 71 passenger 5.9L Cummins. I just replaced my front fuel filter (smaller one just ahead of the injection pump) Bled the injectors, and all is well. I am working on the rear filter now (larger one with the water separator attached to the frame rail. I started to drain...

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