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Title: take a look if you will
Post by: jordansinthesky on September 08, 2010, 04:58:48 PM
Hey guys, this is another bus I'm lightly considering in the phoenix area.  The engine is the only thing that worries me as per the picture.  They don't know how many miles it has or the paperwork/history.  Anybody know what kind of tranny is on here?  Also, do you guys know of any problems with these?   Thanks!!

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/1940217608.html (http://phoenix.craigslist.org/wvl/rvs/1940217608.html)
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: uncle ned on September 08, 2010, 05:27:59 PM


Looks like a 4104.  That  makes a 6/71 and a 4 speed.


uncle ned
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: Len Silva on September 08, 2010, 05:45:38 PM
Not a bad looking '04 from the limited pictures.. I would sure give it a serious look.
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: RJ on September 08, 2010, 06:30:19 PM
Jordan -

Get the VIN from the owner and we can tell you a whole lot more!

It should be PD4104-XXXX

And to answer your question, that's a non-synchromesh, 4-speed manual transmission.

That chassis is one of the classic workhorses of the intercity bus industry - dead simple to work on, no electronics to futz with, and extremely reliable with GOOD preventative maintenance.

Also, LOTS more basement storage space than the Fishbowl you're also considering.

FWIW & HTH. . .

;)
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: jordansinthesky on September 08, 2010, 07:04:33 PM
Awesome, thanks guys.  I will def go look at this thing and get a mechanic to go if i can.  Luckily the owner is trying hard to sell the thing for medical bills, so i should be able to get it for cheap if she checks out!
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: zubzub on September 08, 2010, 07:37:07 PM

http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/1924115192.html (http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/rvs/1924115192.html)

A little more $  than the one you posted but if the info is verifiable a very decent looking bus with all the toys (inverter etc..) also further away but getting it home is a trip in and of itself.
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: jordansinthesky on September 08, 2010, 08:51:28 PM
I have a bunch of pictures of this one too.  SUPER clean.  My favorite part is the workbench/organizer drawers in one of the lower holds.

http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/1937919426.html (http://portland.craigslist.org/clk/rvs/1937919426.html)
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: Dreamscape on September 09, 2010, 04:21:35 AM
A good friend of mine looked at the Eagle, his very own words, "It's not a very good coach". I did modify what he said a little! ;)

But, like everyting else, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: artvonne on September 09, 2010, 05:09:08 AM
  Thats a pretty nice Bus for the money. The other one didnt hold a candle.
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: jordansinthesky on September 09, 2010, 08:08:23 AM
Quote from: artvonne on September 09, 2010, 05:09:08 AM
  Thats a pretty nice Bus for the money. The other one didnt hold a candle.

Are you talking about the one in Az or the one in Canada?
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: jordansinthesky on September 09, 2010, 08:09:30 AM
Quote from: Dreamscape on September 09, 2010, 04:21:35 AM
A good friend of mine looked at the Eagle, his very own words, "It's not a very good coach". I did modify what he said a little! ;)

But, like everyting else, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

Good to know. Thanks!  Might save me a trip to canada.
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: Timkar on September 09, 2010, 09:22:36 AM
The one in SE Vancouver is in Washington (not far from Portland)
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: artvonne on September 09, 2010, 09:51:15 AM
Quote from: jordansinthesky on September 09, 2010, 08:08:23 AM
Quote from: artvonne on September 09, 2010, 05:09:08 AM
  Thats a pretty nice Bus for the money. The other one didnt hold a candle.

Are you talking about the one in Az or the one in Canada?

  I dont know where it was from, that Fishbowl with the auto. This 4104 looks like a keeper, but then, I like Hounds,
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: Mex-Busnut on September 09, 2010, 11:17:35 AM
Have you seen the bus classifieds on this list?:
http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/Classified%20Ads.htm (http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/Classified%20Ads.htm)
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: belfert on September 09, 2010, 11:23:38 AM
Quote from: XE1UFO on September 09, 2010, 11:17:35 AM
Have you seen the bus classifieds on this list?:
http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/Classified%20Ads.htm (http://users.cwnet.com/~thall/Classified%20Ads.htm)
This is a nice place to look, but note that all but Christy Hick's ad are a year or more old.  They have ads dated all the way back to 2006.  I would hope that most of these have sold.  If not, I would hope the owners will accept a lot less with today's economy.
Title: Re: take a look if you will
Post by: jordansinthesky on September 10, 2010, 05:35:55 PM
Quote from: RJ on September 08, 2010, 06:30:19 PM
Jordan -

Get the VIN from the owner and we can tell you a whole lot more!

It should be PD4104-XXXX

And to answer your question, that's a non-synchromesh, 4-speed manual transmission.

That chassis is one of the classic workhorses of the intercity bus industry - dead simple to work on, no electronics to futz with, and extremely reliable with GOOD preventative maintenance.

Also, LOTS more basement storage space than the Fishbowl you're also considering.

FWIW & HTH. . .

;)

I got the vin it's:  pd41044809