MCI MC-9 Dimensions Needed

[tractafun]

I am starting planning on a bus conversion.  I will initially be shopping for an MC-9.  My dad drove for Greyhound during vacations from teaching (he was a high school English teacher).   I was lucky and got to ride with him frequently and this is when MC-9s were the new coaches out there.
 
So here is my question.  I am looking for dimensions of an MC-9  if anyone would be willing to share?   I know it is a 8ft by 40ft box but are they  the interior measurements?.  I also would like to know how much headroom there is so I can start thinking about insulation/underlayment/ceiling....  I am also interested in the fore and aft placement of the luggage bays and their overall dimensions. 

I apologize if this information is readily available somewhere.

[Kwajdiver]

From the front windshield to the back of my closet is 40ft.  Give or take a couple inches.    Inside window to window is 7'9".  Floor to ceiling is 6'5".  I guessing a have two inches, maybe a little more, taken up with insulations and ceiling.  I have no way to measure metal to metal.  Be nice if you could find someone with an empty shell. They could provide better measurements.

Hope this helps.

Bill

[tractafun]

Thanks!!!!  Those were the numbers I was looking for.  Much appriciated.

Rob

[Ednj]

You can get some info here=  http://www.busnut.com/bbs/messages/233/5135.html
here is a little more.
MCI 9 Bus 1979 - 1987
Advantages - interchangelable left and right windshields, great value, high quality, designed for 30 years/3 million miles, sub-frame/engine area 90% stainless steel/aluminum, easy to find parts, after market parts and body upgrade kits available, all wheels and tires completely interchangeable
Disadvantages - popularity increases price, ceiling height changes from front to back (see specifications)
Notes - also called "Crusader II", most successful passenger bus ever made, over 10,000 built, highest resale value in its class, flat roof and square windows introduced, structure, engine and drivetrain same as MC-8. Window size was increased and the windshield made taller, dipping roof eliminated
Conversion Issues - squarer roof important for looks and extra space, 96" wide
Specifications - Length: 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 132 inches, center aise ceiling height front 78.5 inches, back 75.5 inches Wheelbase: 285 inches, Turn radius: 51 feet, Typical Engines: six cylinder DDC 6V-92TA two-cycle developing 277 HP at 2100 RPM, eight cylinder DDC 8V-71 two-cycle diesel developing 280 HP at 2100 RPM, Transmission: Manual: Dana Model 8844A, Automatic: Allison HT740 and HT754, Seating: 43-49, Luggage: 300 cubic feet, interior parcel racks - 109 cubic feet, Aisle width: 14 inches, Front door width: 24 inches, Vehicle Weight: 26,800 pounds, two shoe air brakes on each axle, Fuel Tank: 136, 144, or 168 gallon, Suspension: Air ride automatically maintains even ride height, Steering: Hydraulic power steering
Note: All the above copied and pasted.

[tractafun]

Wow!!!!  Thanks for the great information.   Off to buy some graph paper.

[FloridaCliff]

I think Brian Diehl had a drawing or a CAD file of his MCI.

Maybe he will chime in here or your can send him an IM.

Cliff

[tractafun]

Thanks Cliff!!!!  Would love to see the drawing.