I bought a bus!
 

I bought a bus!

Started by Sebulba, October 11, 2021, 10:52:30 AM

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Sebulba

October 11, 2021, 10:52:30 AM
Hello Fellow Busnuts,

I guess I can legally say that since today we pulled the trigger and bought a bus. 

I joined this forum in the summer of 2018. 

So, for over 3 years I have been learning from you. 

Sincere thanks to all of you!   

It is a 1997 D3.

We won't pick it up for about a month, but we are excited.

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

Jim Blackwood

#1
October 11, 2021, 12:07:35 PM
Is this a 40 ft bus? Single rear axle maybe?

Anyway it's a great foundation for an RV. Can't wait to see pictures. How about some details of how it's fitted out, where it comes from etc?

Jim
I saw it on the Internet. It MUST be true...

lostagain

#2
October 11, 2021, 12:14:22 PM
A D3 is 40', 3 axles. What engine and transmission does it have?
JC
Blackie AB
1977 MC5C, 6V92/HT740 (sold)
2007 Country Coach Magna, Cummins ISX (sold)

Sebulba

#3
October 11, 2021, 12:25:52 PM
Quote from: Jim Blackwood on October 11, 2021, 12:07:35 PM
Is this a 40 ft bus? Single rear axle maybe?

Anyway it's a great foundation for an RV. Can't wait to see pictures. How about some details of how it's fitted out, where it comes from etc?

Jim

It's 3 axles seated, but no bathroom, yeah!
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

Sebulba

#4
October 11, 2021, 12:27:23 PM
Quote from: lostagain on October 11, 2021, 12:14:22 PM
A D3 is 40', 3 axles. What engine and transmission does it have?

Series 60 and the B500 with a retarder, yay!!

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

luvrbus

#5
October 11, 2021, 12:40:23 PM
Which series 60 the 11.1 or 12.7,most of those had the 11.1 350 hp 
Life is short drink the good wine first

Sebulba

#6
October 11, 2021, 01:04:45 PM
Quote from: luvrbus on October 11, 2021, 12:40:23 PM
Which series 60 the 11.1 or 12.7,most of those had the 11.1 350 hp

The seller said it's the 12.7.  I have the Vin, is there somewhere I can check that?

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

Sebulba

#7
October 11, 2021, 01:18:57 PM
I just called MCI.  They are really helpful.

They said it has the 12.7.

And he is emailing me the file on the bus so I can see all the details.

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

lvmci

#8
October 11, 2021, 02:49:17 PM
Great bus, great engine. The guys at MCI Tech help are a great fountain of knowledge. And so are these guys here, lvmci...
MCI 102C3 8V92, Allison HT740
Formally MCI5A 8V71 Allison MT643
Brandon has really got it going!

buswarrior

#9
October 11, 2021, 03:19:59 PM
Excellent!

Now the expensive fun starts.

First purchase?
First Aid kit with extra bandages...

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior
Frozen North, Greater Toronto Area
new project: 1995 MCI 102D3, Cat 3176b, Eaton Autoshift

windtrader

#10
October 11, 2021, 06:17:52 PM
Super news! One new busnut, let's just get more to stem the tide of those sunsetting out. Now the fun really begins. FYI - it's a bit more work than surfing a busnut forum. And dirtier too. LOL


Assuming you are back in the States, where did you land?
Don F
1976 MCI/TMC MC-8 #1286
Fully converted
Bought 2017

chessie4905

#11
October 11, 2021, 06:28:19 PM
great news. We get a lot here that just talk alot about buying one then go away.
GMC h8h 649#028 (4905)
Pennsylvania-central

Sebulba

#12
October 11, 2021, 08:18:18 PM
Quote from: buswarrior on October 11, 2021, 03:19:59 PM
Excellent!

Now the expensive fun starts.

First purchase?
First Aid kit with extra bandages...

Happy coaching!
Buswarrior

Thanks, Yes looking forward to getting some calluses back.  I've had wimpy girl hands too long.
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

Sebulba

#13
October 11, 2021, 08:20:25 PM
Quote from: chessie4905 on October 11, 2021, 06:28:19 PM
great news. We get a lot here that just talk alot about buying one then go away.

We aren't back yet.

We will fly into Denver and then The wheels will take us wherever they take us.  One of the mail reasons for the bus was that we have nowhere to be.  We are mobile.

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

Sebulba

#14
October 11, 2021, 08:21:51 PM
Quote from: chessie4905 on October 11, 2021, 06:28:19 PM
great news. We get a lot here that just talk alot about buying one then go away.

Well, I'm not a big "Chat on forums" kind of guy.  I will ask too many questions and try to contribute where I can.

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
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