short bus

  1. barkeater

    For Sale: 1991 Wayne, 8.5 window(28ft) partial conversion, 20k

    For Sale: 1991 Wayne bus with International DTA360 engine and Allison transmission, mid sized bus (28ft) Asking $20,000, open to reasonable offers! I don't finance/trade/or do payment plans Engine/driving info: DTA360 international Navistar engine, mechanical injection diesel w/ 103,650 miles...
  2. ER

    Chevy Express 4500 Short Bus Battery Problems

    Hello!! I am new to this space so please excuse me if I'm posting in the wrong place. I recently got a fully converted Chevy Express 4500 and now it wont start. Ran diagnostics (which came back with nothin) and tried to jump it to no avail. I'm almost positive the battery is dead, or that a...
  3. jimmythomas

    FOR SALE ---2007 Thomas HDX 31'

    2007 Thomas HDX 31 foot rear engine diesel bus. 36,200 lb. GVWR. CAT C7, 250 HP, 800 TQ, Allison 6 Spd auto, exhaust brake, Anti-lock air brakes. 120,000 BTU engine driven A/C system. Heavy duty cooling system with copper/brass radiator w/stainless steel end tanks and coolant tubes. Blue...
  4. Glamp that Shorty

    1986 4 window shortie

    I joined this site a few years ago but life didn’t go as I expected. Now older and not as strong 😂 I hope to makeup for lost time. Recently I had work done with the wiring and leds and she’s running smoothly now. The bus has always run on propane and the odometer is over 360,000. I only...
  5. SH

    Going to college:Selling my beloved Skoolie gmc savanna 3500 4 window short bus

    Hey everyone I’m looking to sell my gmc savanna 3500 4 window short bus , it has 140k miles , v8 6.0 vortec engine, has been well maintained, 600 watts of solar, a 4650 predator inverter generator, and 3k in EcoFlow battery power, I’m looking for 15000 or best offer, I’m in the Florida area and...
  6. AN

    1998 International DT466e for sale

    24 foot long International with handicapped door for sale. It is not fully built out yet but, I have almost all components. It’s basically plug and play at this point. 24v Victron energy system which has been programmed and is ready to be installed. 4 200w 24v solar panels from Rich Solar...
  7. BO

    Placement of mini-split compressor on a small bus

    We have a Ford E450 accessible bus that we are in the planning stages of our build out. We bought a solar mini split system but the compressor is larger than we realized and we are struggling with where to mount it. The only two options we seem to have are above the rear door where it would sit...
  8. TH

    Should I buy this? 1989 E350 5.8L with only 28k miles

    Howdy folks, This is my first bus purchase (and forum post so please let me know if I'm in the wrong thread.) I'm planning on purchasing a 1989 Ford Econoline E350 CUTAWAY, gas engine 5.8L V8 OHV 16V with an Allison automatic transmission and hydraulic brakes. It only has 28k miles on its...
  9. JE

    2008 Modified Vandura 3500 Short School Bus FOR SALE

    Modified Short Bus for Sale 2008 Modified Vandura 3500 Short School Bus custom modified for low-risk food vehicle health department permit (to vend bottled beverages &/or shelf-stable packaged snacks) • Renewable for Low-Risk Food Vehicle Permit (Los Angeles Health Department verified) •...
  10. SH

    Chevy 6 window short bus roof raise

    Hi all, I’m new to these forums and wanted to ask for some advice/insight on doing a roof raise on my bus. I’ve attached some photos with a poorly drawn line of where I think I’ll cut it. I’m planning on doing somewhere around a 14” roof raise but not quite sure on where I should cut it...
  11. GO

    FOR SALE! 2009 Chevrolet Express 3500 Passenger Short School Bus

    Engine: 6.6L V8 F OHV 32V Diesel Transmission: Automatic Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive Year: 2009 Mileage: 156K Asking Price (negotiable): $20,000 Location: Lexington, MA Purchase history: Bought in May 2022 with 146.5K miles. Demo of original conversion and carried out new build, Traveled Nov...
  12. GU

    Thoughts on this build? $11k? New to the lifestyle, 2003 E450 Shorty

    Hey guys! I am a single 25 year old guy wanting a change in life ASAP. I want to leave my state and look for a new place to settle down. I have pretty good savings, and I was planning to convert a Bus myself. I also own a home that I would be renting out to a few friends of mine. But I found...
  13. CH

    Insurance SC

    Picking up 1995 GMC 350 GP short bus tomorrow, having issues with insurance help
  14. Buyzen

    To Remove the Ceiling Skins & Reinsulate or Not To...

    That is the question... My 2013 five window Chevy 3500 Shuttle Bus is in pretty nice condition inside out. I'm not planning to live in this in the winter time (unless I'm in the west coast PNW), so it's more of a 3 season bus but would be nice to handle some colder temps if I wanted. I'm...
  15. S0

    2002 Chevy Collins 4 Window Short Bus (Dually) For sale

    It saddens me to list something I've worked so hard on but due to some unforeseen career changes, I need to let her go. She is a 2002 Chevy Collins, built on the 3500 Chevy Express van dully chassis with 5.7-liter V8 gas motor. The bus is a shorty 4 windows, only 19 feet, fits in a parking spot...
  16. EM

    FOR SALE: 2003 Ford E450 SHORT BUS 7.3 POWERSTROKE 90% CONVERSION

    Hello Skoolie.net! I am selling my little shorty conversion. Here are the details: Price: $20,000 Location: Tulsa, OK (must pick up) This conversion is 95% finished! There are a couple small projects left unfinished, but the majority of the work is done. Left to do is add a fuse to the fridge...
  17. CO

    FREE - 2001 GMC 3500 Thomas Short bus

    Engine needs to be replaced! Need to move it ASAP or it's going to the scrapyard. Needs to be picked up from Moraga, CA. 5-window short bus, partially converted. We traveled up and down the CA coast for ~6 months, working remotely from the bus, but I can't afford to fix the engine and we're...
  18. Unaesthetic Nomad

    International Short Bus Conversion

    Hello all, I am currently converting a 2008 International Short bus 25' I have driven across the country twice in the past year with no issues and am excited to share my current progress on the build. First, here is my bus, as I am sure you're interested in what it looks like. I have just...
  19. YA

    27ft Short bus for sale!

    We are looking to upgrade our bus to something bigger. This little bus has been fantastic for us, carting us across the country several times with no problems. We slept 5 kids and two adults in this for about a year while traveling with no problems. It needs a face lift but the power and...
  20. TH

    Removing metal panels in a short bus

    Hi! I have a five window bus that I just recently started converting. The metal panels that line the inside of my bus are attached to the frame with screws and a really good type of caulk. I haven’t been able to find any information on how to remove these kind of panels as this doesn’t seem...
  21. TH

    How To Move Bus That Won’t Start?! HELP!

    Hi everybody I’ve got a 30ft short bus with a Cummins engine that has been sitting in my backyard for about a year without being started. We’re trying to move it because of where we’re putting our pool. This girl will not budge, we caged the breaks and tried pulling it with a truck. Any ideas on...
  22. JF

    Chevy Collins 5-Window Bus (no rust)

    2003 Chevy Collins Short Bus for sale! $18,500. Price is negotiable!! - 23 Passengers (only one bench included) - 51,000 miles - 12,000 lbs GVWR - V8 6.0L Gas Engine - Ice Cold AC!! - No rust Bus is in excellent condition mechanically. $1,200 Tune-up recently performed (see pic). Dually tires...
  23. TA

    25ft Handicap Short Bud for Sale

    2001 International IC3S530 2001 international, with the 7.3 diesel with the Allison transmission. It has 242140k miles on it. We got it from Arizona about a year go after having a mechanic look it over before we flew out to get it. Drove it back with only having the air bleeder break off,which...
  24. SO

    Bus won't start after removing heater...?

    Good day. I have removed the heaters from my Blue Bird 3700 t444e short bus. After removal I got the dreaded "Water in fuel' light. I drained the fuel filter and changed it. When I try to start the bus now I still get the 'water in fuel' light plus the 'single click' heard round the Skoolie...
  25. LE

    Help!Need pics of unconverted international 30800 short bus

    Hi Friends, I'm in real need of some interior+ exterior pictures of an International 3800 short handicap bus (1997 if poss) before it's been converted. Any pics that show the seat layout or any of the inside would be so much help. Picture from the back showing driver seat and seats Picture...

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