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Title: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: Bill in KS on May 18, 2011, 10:19:57 AM
I have no interest in this bus nor the party selling it.   Seen it and thought I'd share. 

http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/2388399373.html (http://joplin.craigslist.org/cto/2388399373.html)

I live aprox 2 hours west of this rig and can recommend a shop or two in the area.

Bill in KS
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: demodriver on May 18, 2011, 11:21:10 AM
At that price I wouldnt be surpised if it goes to the scrapper :(
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: luvrbus on May 18, 2011, 11:37:29 AM
That one won't go to the scrapper Eric the emblems on the sides are worth big bucks that is a collectors bus only 51 built and most are still around fwiw if it wasn't so far I would buy it wonder what engine ? they had 3 different engines the Cummins,Man and Detroit

good luck
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: demodriver on May 18, 2011, 11:40:40 AM
I hope it dont go. but I know of alot of scrappers who wouldnt ever take the time to research its value.

One of my budys did the same thing with a silverline bus. Before I knew of it he had it destroyed.
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: Len Silva on May 18, 2011, 11:48:54 AM
It looks to be all original, pretty rare bird indeed.
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: Utahclaimjumper on May 18, 2011, 12:22:40 PM
The add states an 8V71,, but no description of the trans.>>>Dan
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: eddiepotts on May 18, 2011, 12:53:26 PM
I have seen those side emblems on eBay for half of what they are asking for the bus. I hope someone saves it.
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: luvrbus on May 18, 2011, 02:14:05 PM
Those are nice for conversions the roof doesn't need to be raised, a true T drive plenty of room in the engine compartment any engine can be installed with very little work

good luck
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: Dreamscape on May 18, 2011, 03:21:31 PM
If only I had a place to store it, I'd get it. That would be a good one to hang on to. I like the taller roof and the overall look. Oh well. :(
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: Eagle Andy on May 18, 2011, 05:20:11 PM
Hey guys where is Humboldt KS Iam heading home tomorrow from San Antionio and if it's not to far out of the way may go look at it. anybody know off hand ?
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: belfert on May 18, 2011, 05:59:17 PM
Humboldt, KS looks to be in far eastern Kansas.  It is about 120 miles south of Kansas City and about 120 miles west of Witchita.  If you're headed straight home to Montana it looks to be about 300 miles extra.
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: wal1809 on May 18, 2011, 06:10:26 PM
Man that bus has a lot of potential.  I wish I had the time. 
Title: Re: 1957 Gold Eagle Bus on CL
Post by: Eagle Andy on May 19, 2011, 05:30:40 PM
Thanks for the info , Thats a bit out of the way like 300 miles lol so I will have t pass. Thanks again