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mark scaife (Markwb)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:22 pm: | |
hello folks,
i am very close to purchace of the mc-5a, year 1967, 8v71- 4sp spicer. i am hoping to get some opinions on the availability of parts for it. major components as well as the minor, from uni joints, wheel bearings , air bags,brakes and bushings to wiper motors ect. this coach is in very good condition and has detailed maintanance records going back to day one. 2 owners , 1967 -1990. 90- 06. never a commercial passenger coach. all opinions requested.
regards
mark |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:37 pm: | |
Some parts unique to that model could be harder to find but almost all of the rest shouldn't be much of a chore...minor parts as you have listed are pretty much common to all coaches and there are a lot of sources.The main thing I could see against them is the weight for a 35 footer.Just my opinion though partially by having a liking to GM's. There are a lot of MCI fans on here that can give you some better pointers,esp as to rust problemsIs this still a coach or a conversion.Could be a good idea to talk to Luke as he probably could tell you some of the critical items to check. |
Earl-8-Ky
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 04, 2006 - 10:38 pm: | |
Mark I think you will find that you can get parts for the 5. If it has only had two owners it should be a good bus. Wish I could find a nice 5 at a good price. I have a nice 8 but am thinking about going to a 35 ft. bus. |
FAST FRED
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 6:32 am: | |
Body parts ,if needed may need some looking for.
Most of the chasis and running gear , engine ect. are stock off the shelf and are relativly easy to get.
There is not much 'UNOBTANIUM" use in a US coach.
Parts for a euro light weight would be a really different problem.
FAST FRED |
Stan
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 8:28 am: | |
MC5A is an excellent conversion coach. All the parts you mention are standard parts available from truck supply and truck brake shops. air bags are made by several differnet companies and are readily available. About the only special item on a 5 is the rear axle and drop box and they shouldn't be a problem unless the coach has very high mileage.
Bus Warrior is in your area and could be a great resource to locate parts and service. |
mark scaife (Markwb)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 11:00 am: | |
thanks for the replies men. just what i was hoping to hear. its been great watching the board all winter and learning alot . i feel secure with the knowlege gained from you fine folks that i am buying a good sensible coach. no unobtanium, lol,lol. thats great fast fred i love it. i will not be able to follow the board for a little while so have a great spring everyone and i'll be back as soon as i can. (no not jail)
regards
mark |
David Winters (Hilltop)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 8:53 pm: | |
I have a 67 5a I use for my gospel group had it now for about 10 years and love it. Haven't had hardly any problems. Get most parts at NAPA store. Sure rides and drives good. Da |
mac
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 - 11:50 am: | |
YOu will be happy with your MC5. The only problems we had with ours was steering and the tranny.
With new Ross steering and the allison 647 it is a dream to drive.
We lived in it full time for 8 years and enjoyed it.
Am getting older and will sell soon look for it on the buses for sale. (If they ever get the site up and running again) Neil |