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Title: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: harleyman_1000 on February 13, 2013, 06:00:52 PM
 Hi Im still looking to buy a GM bus. If you have sent me info about a bus, please resend it. I lost all my info and pictures I had. Im looking for a Gm bus since I really like the old look of them.
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: siberyd on February 14, 2013, 05:34:43 AM
Sent you 3 california coaches currently for sale. If you want a basic no frills project I know of a 1953 for 3k firm, but it needs 6 tires (new or used).

Jon
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: harleyman_1000 on February 14, 2013, 07:08:03 AM
May I call you Jon?
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: siberyd on February 14, 2013, 09:59:19 AM
Of course. Check your email.
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: gumpy on February 14, 2013, 08:01:45 PM
Well, it's not a GM, but I talked to a friend of mine earlier this week and he's thinking of selling his 82 MC9. New tires. Nearly complete interior. Not a palace, but it's functional, and
in pretty good condition. He's talking about $20K for it. It's currently located in Eastern SD. If interested, email me and I'll put you in touch with him. We'll probably be listing it in
the classifieds within a few months and possibly get a page on my web site for it, too.

Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: plyonsMC9 on February 24, 2013, 11:15:35 PM
Hey Harleyman!  How's the search going.  You had a couple of candidates, how did they turn out?  Or still in progress?

Kind Regards, Phil
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: grantgoold on February 25, 2013, 06:02:36 AM
Look in craigslist in under Bus Conversion. I saw one last night that needs some work (engine internals) but I think you could get the bus real cheap. Looked completely converted. The bus was blue!

Good luck!

Grant
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: kwidd on February 27, 2013, 01:44:17 PM
Here is one for you to look at. thanks Kent This is my bus and it is for sale. 16.5K
http://imgur.com/a/vUNyR#0 (http://imgur.com/a/vUNyR#0)
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: GreyEagle on February 27, 2013, 02:55:24 PM
Here's a GM.... I know nothing about it, just found it on CL.

http://nashville.craigslist.org/rvs/3576285948.html (http://nashville.craigslist.org/rvs/3576285948.html)
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: vonprum on February 27, 2013, 05:29:51 PM
There are several nice looking buses on the Portland craigslist.  They are very affordable.  What is your budget?
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: kwidd on February 28, 2013, 05:39:31 PM
My Prevost is for sale take a look. 16.5K With a Cummins M11 engine. http://imgur.com/a/vUNyR#0 (http://imgur.com/a/vUNyR#0)
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: Lin on February 28, 2013, 06:37:40 PM
Nice bus.  Mounting the washer/dryer horizontally must have been difficult.
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: ABart on February 28, 2013, 06:48:57 PM
This Eagle popped into my inbox today seehttp://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130859671564&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=130859671564&viewitem=&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNARL%3AUS%3A1123)
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: chessie4905 on March 01, 2013, 07:27:57 AM
Please don't buy one of these old Eagles, no matter what the price is unless there is a way to inspect/certify that the structural metal underneath and especially in walls is in good condition or has been properly replaced. There have been too many horror stories about this over the years. Unless, of course you love to tear apart/ dismantle and repair coaches with lots of extra money and time. In this regard, an older GMC would be a better choice, even over an older MCI, as they had similar rust issues also. Of course old GMC's have their own set of issues, but not this major one. Bottom line...just spend the time to thoroughly check one out before jumping on it. Now is a good time to get something, as the economy and especially fuel prices has caused conversions prices to plummet. There are many steals along with the junk.
The Eagle and MCI owners will probably weigh in with their experiences and tips.
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: harleyman_1000 on March 07, 2013, 07:40:20 PM
 Sorry guys, I haven't beenfor a while. Im only wanting to spend 15,000 max.
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: gulfyankee on March 07, 2013, 08:06:03 PM
Scott,  when I was looking for mine I utilized a website called 'SearchTempest'. You can do a radius search of craigslist thru this site for anything you want. Just decide how far you are willing to drive to look at a bus, and search that far out from your zip code. That's how I found my 4104. Good luck!
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: johnjem on March 20, 2013, 04:49:13 PM
Mine might be for sale but it would be alittle more then 15, i have some photos of half the stuff i recently did as far as upgrades look at the bottom of this post click on my photobucket link check it out   johnjem84@yahoo.com
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: Mike in GA on March 21, 2013, 08:53:15 AM
Longtime member of the Southeast Bus Nuts, Ed Gallant of Bostic NC, has decided to sell his GM 4903 conversion. Nice one. Recently rebuilt engine, auto trans, and 6 new tires. Asking $15K. Try him at
edannbus@aol.com
Mike in GA
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: wal1809 on March 22, 2013, 11:14:52 AM
Quote from: chessie4905 on March 01, 2013, 07:27:57 AM
Please don't buy one of these old Eagles, no matter what the price is unless there is a way to inspect/certify that the structural metal underneath and especially in walls is in good condition or has been properly replaced. There have been too many horror stories about this over the years. Unless, of course you love to tear apart/ dismantle and repair coaches with lots of extra money and time. In this regard, an older GMC would be a better choice, even over an older MCI, as they had similar rust issues also. Of course old GMC's have their own set of issues, but not this major one. Bottom line...just spend the time to thoroughly check one out before jumping on it. Now is a good time to get something, as the economy and especially fuel prices has caused conversions prices to plummet. There are many steals along with the junk.
The Eagle and MCI owners will probably weigh in with their experiences and tips.

Would that not be good advice for any bus make and model, not just for Eagles?  No major rust issues in this old bird.
(https://busconversionmagazine.com/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi137.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fq234%2Fwal1809%2FIMG_1318.jpg&hash=3328eb7d06c2a212fa2c6e22e8dfb6e2ba30d75e)
Title: Re: Still looking to buy a bus
Post by: luvrbus on March 22, 2013, 11:46:01 AM
Where you been Wayne I was beginning to think one of your snakes got you lol , as far as rust on a Eagle most of east coast guys never saw a rust free west coast Eagle I have 1974 -05 here that has never been repaired no rust anyplace

good luck