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Introduction and little question

Started by Sebulba, November 09, 2018, 10:29:38 AM

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Oonrahnjay

Quote from: blue_goose on November 10, 2018, 05:25:06 AMYou would be better off if you started with a bus that has a four cycle engine and is 102 wide.  Cost the same to convert but you will have a lot better bus.
Jack

     As someone who has lived with the "joy and happiness" of an older bus, I can tell you that there are many benefits that would follow Jack's good advice.  Many benefits. 
Bruce H; Wallace (near Wilmington) NC
1976 Daimler (British) Double-Decker Bus; 34' long

(New Email -- brucebearnc@ (theGoogle gmail place) .com)

jraynor

Courtesy of Good ole Sam Walker is a list of things to inspect when looking at a bus. I cant say it helped me personally since I saw this after buying my bus, but it will sure give you a place to start and consider:

http://mci102.com/Buying_a_MCI_Bus.htm
Jonathan
1986 TMC 102A3 6V92TA Currently Under Reno

Sebulba

I have not seen this one yet, thanks

Seb
Back to the U.S. after 8 years in Europe.  
Bought a 1997 MCI 102D3 with Allison B500 on November 17, 2021 in Syracuse, NY.  Commenced living it that day and  drove it to Florida and New Mexico.  Converting as we go.  https://basicsuds.com

blue_goose

Check out the 102DL that are selling in Houston TX.  That would be a good start.
Jack

Sebulba

Yes, I have been reading that thread.

I am really in "Discovery" Mode now, just learning all i can.  Since I still live in Europe.

Seb

Quote from: blue_goose on November 12, 2018, 05:43:20 AM
Check out the 102DL that are selling in Houston TX.  That would be a good start.
Jack
Back to the U.S. after 8 years in Europe.  
Bought a 1997 MCI 102D3 with Allison B500 on November 17, 2021 in Syracuse, NY.  Commenced living it that day and  drove it to Florida and New Mexico.  Converting as we go.  https://basicsuds.com

buswarrior

Every newbie knows the history of Sam Walker, right?

And his websites?

Be DAMNED CAREFUL, or you get to be the latest chapter...

happy coaching!
buswarrior


Quote from: jraynor on November 12, 2018, 02:44:06 AM
Courtesy of Good ole Sam Walker is a list of things to inspect when looking at a bus. I cant say it helped me personally since I saw this after buying my bus, but it will sure give you a place to start and consider:

http://mci102.com/Buying_a_MCI_Bus.htm
Frozen North, Greater Toronto Area
new project: 1995 MCI 102D3, Cat 3176b, Eaton Autoshift