My 1972 Bluebird, Rear Engine Bus..
Everyone, it's with a heavy heart I decided to sell my bus. I lived in it for 4 years building, I met my wife and we lived in it for 2. And spent almost a whole year traveling, and living in the bus on the road for around 3,000 miles! We have a daughter now, are moving States, and need a house. "Birdy" Cannot come with us.
I'm a Master Mechanic, and Mechanical Engineer.. I did everything on this bus top to bottom, I did it well. Ask any questions you have! I will try to list everything the bus has done to it, and its features.. But I want to be very clear, this is a vintage vehicle, and is custom built. If you do not have some mechanical understanding, I would not recommend owning this. It has been extremely reliable for me, extremely. But there's no Youtube videos to show you how to fix things, diagrams or manuals.. If you get my drift.. (I might make some up to help the new owner)
Without further ado....
Ps. It took us about 30mins to go from camping mode, to on the road.. Or vice versa. EVERYTHING is mounted securely and does not require much time to get ready for travel
Features:
-Rear Engine, VERY EASY to work on, extremely quiet and smooth ride
-Spray foam insulated Bus body
-Air Brakes, NO CDL Required
-Atwood roof heatpump style Air Conditioning and heater/de-humidifer
-100gal Fresh Water, Aluminum 120gal Gasoline (Engine), Aluminum 45gal Diesel (Heaters), and Aluminum 80gal Grey Water Tank.
-Onboard-Mounted 3500w Inverter generator
-A 22'x8' Roof deck! All aluminum construction, with a Trex-like material for the planks. It's ROCK SOLID, has held 25 People Dancing.. Has folding railings, lights, Umbrella mounts, and an Aluminum table.
-Sliding RV Style windows
-30Amp electrical service with standard cord, and plug
-1500w Inverter for fridge, lights, TV while on the road, has 3 Big 12v Batteries with an Isolator
-40" LG LED TV, Yamaha Soundbar and Sub, Smart Lights
-Cell booster, 5G hotspot, Plenty of Outlets
-On board storage for 4x 20lb Propane Tanks (Included)
-Beefy Motorcycle carrier, Non-articulated, Reversing is EASY
Drivetrain:
-Professionally Rebuilt engine (With Receipt) it's a 366ci Chevy (Gas) it rips, sounds awesome, is very cheap/easy to maintain, returns a solid 6.5mpg, runs 70mph on flat road. (I cruise at 65)
-Allison AT540 Auto trans, new Torque Converter, Filter, Fluid
-New Alternator, Radiator Re-built, New Cooling fan and drive, New Trans Cooler setup, New Distributor/Coil, all new Engine wiring.
-Holley Sniper EFI (Fuel Injection)
-New Airlines, Remote Air Dumps/Drains
-New Brake shoes, and wheel bearings/Seals Front and Rear
-Both Fuel tanks were custom-made out of Aluminum, all new brackets, pads, fuel pumps etc..
-Re-built Power steering gearbox and lines
Electrical/Appliances/Etc.:
-2x Genuine 'Planar' Brand Diesel heaters (Only needed one at a time)
-Heated Drain piping under the bus
-All the 12V wiring in the bus has been replaced, all fuse boxes have been replaced with modern types.
-All new Gauges, Switches etc..
-New Breaker box
-Has a Power Converter (Smart Charger for batteries, and 12v power to accessories without draining batteries)
-2 MAXXAIR Roof Fans with Tinted Rain shields
-Tankless propane-style water Heater with Re-circulating system
-Variable Water pump for constant pressure, All incoming water is charcoal filtered.
-Propane Range with Oven and Hood
-Good size fridge and freezer
Additional Features:
-closet, dressor, Full length upper cabinets, LOT'S of Storage. Pass thru storage under bus too!
-Large sectional table tops, hinged and folds in 3 panels for parties, or makes 2 desks, dining table, or workbench
-Full Queen Bedroom with Moisture Guard
-American Made Composting Toilet with Urine Diversion (No Pee bottles to empty)
-Large lighted mirror with medicine cabinet, Full shower
-Inner Walls and ceiling are skinned with FRP Plastic for a very easy to clean and bright finish
-Custom larger kitchen countertop
-Bus exterior is painted with Primer (Never finished paintjob)
-Trailer hookups, included a Air brake system for towing a car
-Weber Q Propane Grill mounts to side of bus, plugs into external propane quick connects.. Have External Hot and cold water too
-Large 22foot awning
Long story short, I spent YEARS building this bus and LOVING her, we had a fantastic time on the road. Some things like exterior paint, trim work were never finished, but this is A LOT of bus for the money!!!!
We need it sold by April 2025, You can come view it before then but it is Winter up here in Grayling, MI. I cannot deliver easily...
Asking $30,000
Everyone, it's with a heavy heart I decided to sell my bus. I lived in it for 4 years building, I met my wife and we lived in it for 2. And spent almost a whole year traveling, and living in the bus on the road for around 3,000 miles! We have a daughter now, are moving States, and need a house. "Birdy" Cannot come with us.
I'm a Master Mechanic, and Mechanical Engineer.. I did everything on this bus top to bottom, I did it well. Ask any questions you have! I will try to list everything the bus has done to it, and its features.. But I want to be very clear, this is a vintage vehicle, and is custom built. If you do not have some mechanical understanding, I would not recommend owning this. It has been extremely reliable for me, extremely. But there's no Youtube videos to show you how to fix things, diagrams or manuals.. If you get my drift.. (I might make some up to help the new owner)
Without further ado....
Ps. It took us about 30mins to go from camping mode, to on the road.. Or vice versa. EVERYTHING is mounted securely and does not require much time to get ready for travel
Features:
-Rear Engine, VERY EASY to work on, extremely quiet and smooth ride
-Spray foam insulated Bus body
-Air Brakes, NO CDL Required
-Atwood roof heatpump style Air Conditioning and heater/de-humidifer
-100gal Fresh Water, Aluminum 120gal Gasoline (Engine), Aluminum 45gal Diesel (Heaters), and Aluminum 80gal Grey Water Tank.
-Onboard-Mounted 3500w Inverter generator
-A 22'x8' Roof deck! All aluminum construction, with a Trex-like material for the planks. It's ROCK SOLID, has held 25 People Dancing.. Has folding railings, lights, Umbrella mounts, and an Aluminum table.
-Sliding RV Style windows
-30Amp electrical service with standard cord, and plug
-1500w Inverter for fridge, lights, TV while on the road, has 3 Big 12v Batteries with an Isolator
-40" LG LED TV, Yamaha Soundbar and Sub, Smart Lights
-Cell booster, 5G hotspot, Plenty of Outlets
-On board storage for 4x 20lb Propane Tanks (Included)
-Beefy Motorcycle carrier, Non-articulated, Reversing is EASY
Drivetrain:
-Professionally Rebuilt engine (With Receipt) it's a 366ci Chevy (Gas) it rips, sounds awesome, is very cheap/easy to maintain, returns a solid 6.5mpg, runs 70mph on flat road. (I cruise at 65)
-Allison AT540 Auto trans, new Torque Converter, Filter, Fluid
-New Alternator, Radiator Re-built, New Cooling fan and drive, New Trans Cooler setup, New Distributor/Coil, all new Engine wiring.
-Holley Sniper EFI (Fuel Injection)
-New Airlines, Remote Air Dumps/Drains
-New Brake shoes, and wheel bearings/Seals Front and Rear
-Both Fuel tanks were custom-made out of Aluminum, all new brackets, pads, fuel pumps etc..
-Re-built Power steering gearbox and lines
Electrical/Appliances/Etc.:
-2x Genuine 'Planar' Brand Diesel heaters (Only needed one at a time)
-Heated Drain piping under the bus
-All the 12V wiring in the bus has been replaced, all fuse boxes have been replaced with modern types.
-All new Gauges, Switches etc..
-New Breaker box
-Has a Power Converter (Smart Charger for batteries, and 12v power to accessories without draining batteries)
-2 MAXXAIR Roof Fans with Tinted Rain shields
-Tankless propane-style water Heater with Re-circulating system
-Variable Water pump for constant pressure, All incoming water is charcoal filtered.
-Propane Range with Oven and Hood
-Good size fridge and freezer
Additional Features:
-closet, dressor, Full length upper cabinets, LOT'S of Storage. Pass thru storage under bus too!
-Large sectional table tops, hinged and folds in 3 panels for parties, or makes 2 desks, dining table, or workbench
-Full Queen Bedroom with Moisture Guard
-American Made Composting Toilet with Urine Diversion (No Pee bottles to empty)
-Large lighted mirror with medicine cabinet, Full shower
-Inner Walls and ceiling are skinned with FRP Plastic for a very easy to clean and bright finish
-Custom larger kitchen countertop
-Bus exterior is painted with Primer (Never finished paintjob)
-Trailer hookups, included a Air brake system for towing a car
-Weber Q Propane Grill mounts to side of bus, plugs into external propane quick connects.. Have External Hot and cold water too
-Large 22foot awning
Long story short, I spent YEARS building this bus and LOVING her, we had a fantastic time on the road. Some things like exterior paint, trim work were never finished, but this is A LOT of bus for the money!!!!
We need it sold by April 2025, You can come view it before then but it is Winter up here in Grayling, MI. I cannot deliver easily...
Asking $30,000
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