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TA DA!!  The sound you hear is trumpets...announcing that at long last, Hi Yo Silver has found a bus!  I won't bring it home for a week or so, but I have bought a Custom Coach Conversion; an '82 MC9.  I expect to pick it up next week, nasty weather permitting.  After kicking tires for about the last six years or so, this one seems to fit the bill.  With a little luck, and some help from Dallas and Barn Owl, there should be a picture attached.      

sweet looking ride!  Great news.

Looks great!  What is the powertrain  Any pictures of the inside?

Man that looks great!!!!!!!!!!! :D
  I hope you two are very happy( you & da bus)
  Congrats!!!!!
Dwayne

nice looking, where dod you stu,mble upon it?

what did it set you back?

Mileage?

Who was it built for?

Great looking coach!!!!!!!!

Hope you have lots of fun getting to know her.........I noticed an Eagle in the background, where is the location?

Be safe,

Paul

Ooooh!  I like the paint scheme.   8) 8) 8)

I can't wait to see pics of the inside.

I agree! Cool paint!   Looks like a Va Coach paint job. 
Bus looks nice and straight.  And shiny!   8)
One thing...you're gonna enjoy keeping the shiny looking good! :(
Those shiny wheels are a pain to keep looking good, not sure about the SS? 
It's PITA to get the first shine on it. 
Have to check your bus while visiting Sawyer's.   ::)
Hope you enjoy your bus!  We sure have enjoyed our MC9. 
JR
Dennis, if the pic of the bus is shown fully aired up, the front leveler needs adjusting for correct ride height.  This is a minor thing.  Might need a leveling valve.  The bus will drive well at the correct ride height.  It may hunt around if the aired up position is as pictured.   Replacing a front leveling valve is cheap and easy. 
The bus should set even front to rear.  The rears looks a little high (also easy to adjust).  The front is definitely lower than recommended. 
The bus may have a leveling system that's holding it in the position we see??

Not only you have great looking bus but a non passenger low mileage with professional conversion ready to go....YEA....!!! May still need a little update maintenance still but that is nothing compare most of us.

Long waiting is being patience and getting your best choice for the money.

Now the next thing to do is to look for your nearest good 2 cycle experience mechanic if you don't already have one. This is to show and ask question about anything you might wonder from the horse's mouth for your peace of mind.

Happy Day, Jerry

Congratulations on reaching this the most auspicious of occasions! :)
I am happy for you because it means my time is getting closer! Enjoy!

BusCrazyTom the Analog Dinosaur

Dennis,
    CONGRATULATIONS!!!  Bus looks great.  We plan to be up in your neck of the woods late April-early May.  We will have to get together. Maybe a small bus rally? (You, Us, Laryn, Ray & Ann, ??)  Jack

Great looking and its nice to see they left in as many windows as possible-and big windows.  I don't quite understand those that do not install the maximum amount of windows-since we're out hear to look around aren't we?  Good Luck, TomC

Great looking bus!  Welcome to the insanity of being a bus owner! :o

  Nice looking, and enjoy the fact you can say "YOUR A BONIFIED BUS NUT".


  Steve 5B........

Great picture of your new baby.  Love the paint scheme with the SS on the bottom.  However, I regret to inform you that there is no known cure for your condition...and...you is one of us now!!  Signs/symptoms included smiling, giggling, a warm and cozy feeling, spasms of uncontrollable glee, totally regressive behavior and good stuff like that.  You have been warned, so there.  He he he.  :) :) :) R/N

Ahhh there's nothing like the excitement of a new member to the family, and the proud PAPA is smiling from ear to ear cigars for everyone. Congrats congrats it looks great

WVaNative 

Sweet ride! Congrats. Please post some inside pics when you get the chance. Looks super from the outside. Except for that white stuff on the ground! ;D

congrats, great looking coach, now you have to travel to some bus get togethers.  What is that coach sitting in front of it.

Don

Dennis,

I am just as excited for you as if I bought it myself.  I'm sure more photos are on the way.

QuoteMaybe a small bus rally? (You, Us, Laryn, Ray & Ann, ??)  Jack

Thanks, everyone, for the warm welcome, the advise, and for the help of many of you during my search, and in the future.  Jack, Laryn and I are already talking about a mini rally.  His dad just bought a ready to use bus, also, so count him in!  We oughta be able to put something together. Looking forward to seeing you.  I'm hoping to pick mine up in a couple of weeks if the weather cooperates. More pics eventually.

Paul,
The bus is in Marion, OH at Luxury Coach Sales, just north of Columbus.  He deals primarily in Prevosts, but this was Jay Woods, (the owner) personal coach four or 5 years ago, and he took it back in on trade recently.  He does the repair work on MH conversions now for Farber, formerly Custom Coach.  He worked for them for a number of years.
Dennis

JR,
The seller has agreed to correct the level issue.  Thank you, thank you, thank you for the heads up.  I complained when I drove it that the steering, although it is tight, didn't seem to track right.  Good advice.
Dennis

That's great Dennis!   A normal front ride height will definitly improve the driveability. 
An MC9 will have a wandering 'feel' even when it's otherwise perfect.  Grab the steering wheel with your left hand at about 9 o'clock  and use just that to drive....unless you have to pour a drink..or eat while you're driving.   ;) 
There's a rythm to the steering, and you'll quickly feel comfortable driving the bus. 
Takes a few miles....but you'll get there.
BTW, we'll expect to see you and your new bus down at Gene's Bus Rally in May..I'll send the particulars to you. 
I may steal borrow your paint job...I like that!  If your bus loses it's stripes...I don't have them!   ::)
Best, JR