Why Not Build This?

[EastCoastCB]

Very cool!

As always with the cool stuff- its on the West.

Public Surplus: Auction #1385776

 

[RHOMBUS]

Looks pretty awesome. Would be a shame to cover those windows.

 

[themoreweexplore]

that's cool. It's got a lot of character.

 

[EastCoastCB]

Looks pretty awesome. Would be a shame to cover those windows.

Yeah, I'd have to leave the windows.
I'd consider putting these on the bus I have now if I could find them cheap enough.

 

[Kubla]

have to watch city transit busses, can be 9 feet wide which would make it illegal to drive anywhere without expensive permits from each state each trip, city transit vehicles are exempt from width laws

 

[milkmania]

Fort Smith Arkansas is using trolley transits buses.... but nothing as sweet as that!

 

[EastCoastCB]

We have a few in our small town.
They seem to be about as wide as any other bus. Maybe 102".

 

[HolyBus]

I like the outside front mirrors and would love to have the entry steps! More steps is better.

 

[bansil]

We would pimp it for sure, they have them around use and they are

 

[perryT200]

The molly Trolley site says they are 96" wide. The original model is 27-34" long. There was one for sale in STL on ebay, but it went for to much money.

Best part is it says, Speed : Normal Highway.

http://www.mollytrolley.com/model_molly.cfm

HOLLY CRAP! They even make one in nat_ster SIZE!

There are 3 for sale in South Bend Indiana right now on govdeals.com. High bid for one is $600.

https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?...e&locationType=state&timeType=&timingWithin=1


Thing is they are to far away for me to go and inspect and I don't wanna pay someone I don't know to tell me if it runs and I could drive it all the way home.

 

[perryT200]

I seems I was wrong on the manufacturer. it would appear to be Classic American Trolley by Supreme Corporation. seemingly also known as Specialty Vehicles.

http://www.specialtyvehicles.com/os/resources/media/classic-american-trolley.pdf

The last page gives specs on the rear engine ones.

Since they are from the Michiana Interurban program I think they would still go highway speed.

 

[perryT200]

Why Not Build This?

Well I found out why. I don't know anyone gonna spend the money on windows.

This article
The Interurban Trolley Welcomes New Trolley Buses | PRESS RELEASE — Freedman Seating Company

Said the windows are made by Hehr International. I called their plant in Indiana a few days ago and their sales was closed for the holidays.

I got back a hold of them today. Sales said I would need to order 100,000 windows from them a year to buy direct or I could talk to their distributor; Parkin Accessories.

So I called Parkin.

That guy basically said insulated 38" high 24" wide, they were $500 apiece, before shipping.

I count 10 a side or $10,000 (both) not including the front.

 

[EastCoastCB]

Whats wrong with just using the windows that are on there?
Or if they were damaged just replacing them with something similar?

 

[perryT200]

You didn't follow the whole thread. that trolley is for sale in South Bend , IN on govdeals.com there are 3 for sale. With a day left top bid so far is $3000

It is to far away for me to get inspected so I am not bidding.

But I really liked the look and wanted to see how much they would be for a conversion after a roof raise for probably just the front half living room.

I found out.

 

[EastCoastCB]

Sorry, that was confusing. my bad