Seeking 28' Max School Bus for Conversion, $5–10k Budget

[CharacterOverflow]

I've been hunting for a bus the past several months and feel like I've had no luck. Had 2 different deals fall through in the past few weeks, so figured I'd see if anyone is selling around here.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:

- School-bus style frame (no shuttles).
- Ideally 5-6 window length, but with an absolute maximum of 28' length.
- High enough GVWR to support between 6-8k lbs extra.
- Can move under its own power.

Really if it fits those requirements, I'm interested. I'm expecting to remove bus seats and gut it from scratch, but if someone has something in-progress let me know. I've been planning on spending between $5-10k, but I'm open to offers too.

Thanks!

 

[Hawke-SKO]

I've been hunting for a bus the past several months and feel like I've had no luck. Had 2 different deals fall through in the past few weeks, so figured I'd see if anyone is selling around here.

WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR:

- School-bus style frame (no shuttles).
- Ideally 5-6 window length, but with an absolute maximum of 28' length.
- High enough GVWR to support between 6-8k lbs extra.
- Can move under its own power.

Really if it fits those requirements, I'm interested. I'm expecting to remove bus seats and gut it from scratch, but if someone has something in-progress let me know. I've been planning on spending between $5-10k, but I'm open to offers too.

Thanks!

I have a 1937 Studebaker bus for sale. It runs great 80mph down the highway with no vibration. If you’re interested contact me for more info and photos.

 

[SkyMaster]

The short bus is going to be more difficult to find than the larger full length, but don't give up. It took me a year to find the bus i needed.

This is a great looking bus

For Sale: Rust free 1993 Ford Bluebird B600 in Northport, Maine $8,000 or best offer

Six window diesel bus bought in Florida, now based in Maine. Never driven in winter in New England. Seats removed, two bunks built in, custom screens installed. Runs well. Has the highly regarded Brazilian mechanical diesel which is said to be very long lived and has no electronic parts. Asking...

www.skoolie.net

 

[benofilis]

Not sure the length (as I'm helping a friend) but I know this is a shorter bus. Is this in the realm? It's been raised. It's not finished but the buildout internally is started ... insulated, etc. I can get an exact length but wasn't sure if this is too large to start.

 

[CharacterOverflow]

Thanks for the links everyone - like 3 days after I posted this I ended up buying PorchDog's bus listed here:

For Sale-- 1996 Bluebird 7 Window $10,000

This bus is not very common, as far as I can tell, east of the Mississippi. Asking Price--$10,000 1996 Bluebird 7 Window, Front Engine Increased roof height from the factory-- 77 inches from metal floor to ceiling. Rear Air bag suspension Air Brakes Air conditioning that works and tinted...

www.skoolie.net

I'm still amazed I managed to get this one, and I'm starting on this project now! @benofilis that is a sweet looking bus though, I'm curious how much he's asking for it? I'm out of the market now however, at least for a few years.

 

[benofilis]

Trying to figure out a price right now @CharacterOverflow!

How to Price and Sell a Partially Finished Skoolie Conversion

Hi All, I am new to the forum and helping out for a sad situation. A close friend of mine passed away last year and was I'd say 1/2-3/4 of the way through a skoolie project. I am trying to help his mother sort through everything and figure out the proper was to sell this to someone who will...

www.skoolie.net

Any of your thoughts as a buyer what's good to know or what's valuable vs liability would be helpful since you were just going through this process.