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Title: I'm Back
Post by: Beatenbo on July 19, 2010, 10:14:28 PM
Sold my 102C3 last Aug. and bought a sticks and staples diesel pusher for fuel mileage. Sold and back to a bus, #11. Glad to be back bussin'...2001 MCI F3500.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: JackConrad on July 20, 2010, 05:04:52 AM
Welcome Back. And congratulations on the new coach.  Jack
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Dreamscape on July 20, 2010, 07:23:24 AM
Once a busnut, always a busnut! You were just spoiled huh!

Welcome back! 8)

Paul
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: gumpy on July 20, 2010, 07:44:13 AM
Quote from: Beatenbo on July 19, 2010, 10:14:28 PM
..2001 MCI F3500.

Isn't that one of those Made in Mexico for the RV market MCI's?  Some of them had slides from the factory. Does yours?
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: belfert on July 20, 2010, 08:56:47 AM
The F3500 was sold as both a passenger coach and an RV shell.  I have seen photos of the F3500 with both an air operated plug door and a regular hinged door.  The F3500 was made in Mexico by Dina.  It is basically a shorter version of the Dina Viaggio with different body panels.  Both the Viaggio and the F3500 use the same windshields.
Title: Re: I'm Back
Post by: Beatenbo on July 21, 2010, 01:46:34 PM
No slides but it was built as a shell and has 6'7" headroom and tall slider windows. 350 hp ISC Cummins  Smooth ride.Great handling with short wheel base.