I've bought a BUS!

wvanative · February 07, 2008, 04:06:01 PM

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

Green-Hornet · February 07, 2008, 05:09:44 PM

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!

Don Fairchild · February 07, 2008, 05:18:45 PM

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

Don

Barn Owl · February 07, 2008, 07:12:01 PM

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

Woohoo!

Hi yo silver · February 07, 2008, 09:41:03 PM

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.

Hi yo silver · February 08, 2008, 08:02:11 AM

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

Hi yo silver · February 08, 2008, 08:35:25 AM

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

NJT5047 · February 10, 2008, 10:28:42 AM

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