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Kevinmc5 · June 11, 2011, 05:47:28 PM

In middletown Cal. ZIP code 95461 That would like to be payed to look at a MC5 or a busnut that is close. I my self live in Boise ID. Before I drive out there would like to know if it is worth the drive
Thanks Kevin

MEverard · June 12, 2011, 04:11:19 PM

I am an hour or two from Middletown. What are looking for someone to do?

Mike

Kevinmc5 · June 12, 2011, 07:07:38 PM

Just would like to know if it's what he says it is. To make sure the engine, air lines, under side, body are all good. I need a good ruining bus. I can work on the conversion over time to make it my own but don't have the money to start off with major over hauls.
kevin

luvrbus · June 12, 2011, 09:03:43 PM

You want a Amc 40ft transit bus with a fairly new 8v71 came from Phoenix I know where one is for sale in Payett ID I have no interest in the bus just know where it is

good luck

Kevinmc5 · June 13, 2011, 03:03:27 PM

Luvrbus, Thanks for the info, but I would really like to get a mc5 if I can. If you know of any in the 15k to 20k. I would love to here about it. Once again thanks.

Kevin

luvrbus · June 13, 2011, 03:41:12 PM

I know you want a 5 but Gary @ Commuter Bus in Caldwell had a Mci 8 for sale nice bus for the age has a auto was asking 12 but you can buy it a lot cheaper than 12 he used this bus for the Boise to Jackpot run I can give you his number.
The 8 is a better bus than the older MCI 5 they don't have the drop box to worry with lose that sucker it will cost you around 4+ grand plus labor when on the road

good luck

Kevinmc5 · June 13, 2011, 06:31:09 PM

12k for a bus that's not converted is a lot it would have to be mint for that price, even for 8k. just look at one in Jerome for 3.5k 76 MC8 6v92t seats taken out. I'll take his number allways wont more tire kicking exp.
Kevin

Boomer · June 13, 2011, 06:45:03 PM

luvrbus I used to own both of the 8's and sold them to Gary back in '98. Can give someone the dirt on them. Ex Hounds. Maybe worth around 5 grand if still running good, which I doubt. They are '78 square window '8's.

luvrbus · June 13, 2011, 06:58:05 PM

Smith's DD in Boise did a out of frame on the one he tried to sell me fwiw I still would prefer a 8 over a 5 after owning both the one I looked at 5 grand would be in the ball park of what he would take I think.
I don't like the older 5's made in 60's because most have the old style 8v71 still for a engine

good luck

Ed Hackenbruch · June 13, 2011, 08:33:53 PM

Gee Clifford, i think you hurt my bus's feelings by saying you don't like her.

luvrbus · June 14, 2011, 05:14:44 AM

Tell her I am sorry didn't mean to hurt her feelings lol

good luck

Ed Hackenbruch · June 14, 2011, 07:24:24 AM

She forgives you.

Kevinmc5 · June 14, 2011, 03:37:36 PM

It would be hard to beat the bus and price of Chuckmc8. Can't build one for that price. Very nice 8
Kevin