More learning / education

[travelingfools]

Just a bit of backround..We've been lurkers here for over a year reading and absorbing every post..We are currently in a '83 Class A motor home and planning our next move into a bus. I plan on doing a conversion myself and have watched a ton of busses come and go on e-bay.

My question, or actually looking for your thoughts...I see this bus going so cheap...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=ADME%3AB%3AWNA%3AMT%3A12&viewitem=&item=270149938082
Im thinking it would be worth it as a lot of basic work has been done. Im aware of the rust issues with Eagles, but lets say this one dosent have any major rust problems, does this seems like a good deal ? Keep in mind we are not planning on bidding on it, just more learning. What are your thoughts.

The conversion itself does not worry me. Its the mechanical end that Im worried about (motor, tranny ect). Would I be better off putting out another 10,000 or so and going with a newer bus ? Once again..just more education here..

Thanks all for the great info...Im so glad we didn't jump into a bus last year..We've learned so much here..every day is an education !

[Dreamscape]

I know where there is an Ealge 102" wide for sale in Atlanta GA. I have not seen the unit but was told it was in good shape, this was told to me by a bus shop owner. Others have told me he is a great guy to deal with. I found this out when looking for a dash. Send me a PM if interested and I will provide you with name and number.

I always lurk on eBay and saw this also, if you are interested, go check it out and see for yourself. Then take it to a good mechanic for a check. Never go by price, if it's cheap there is always a reason.

Happy Trails and Good Luck with your search,

Paul

Dreamscape

[belfert]

My thoughts are to run away from this one unless you are going to gut it.

Issues:

1. It is a band bus conversion, not an RV conversion.  Lots of bunks and lot of seating and little else.
2. They kept the original bathroom with no shower.  No kitchen that I see.
3. They kept all of the original windows on the bus even behind the bunks.  It will be hard to repair any window issues behind the bunks.
4. The bus has the bifold doors that don't work well for a conversion.
5. The luggage racks and wall coverings were not removed as part of conversion process.

I personally would not buy a bus I didn't see in person first.  I would also want a bus mechanic to inspect it over a pit or on a lift.

[tekebird]

my eye.  Practicaly no work was done to this other than to remocve the bus seats and add some bunks.

[Barn Owl]

I agree it was no more than a shell. Assuming that bus was in fair condition, and knowing the winning bid ($14,000), was that a good price?

[Hi yo silver]

I'm cynical, but figure that for the period a small band owned it, the bus probably accumulated miles, but little if any maintenance.  When it's everybody's responsibility, it's nobodys responsibility.  KnowhatImean?
Dennis   

[travelingfools]

Thanks all for the reply's..