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| john degemis (Degemis)
Registered Member Username: Degemis Post Number: 113 Registered: 3-2008 Posted From: 68.118.42.248  Rating: |
I am looking at a 1996 Neoplan 45 foot,60 Engine, B 500 Transmission. I do not know anything abought them. Looks cool, right trans and motor. Googled it but found nothing usfull. Anyone know these busses? | ||
| Pete/RTS Daytona (Pete_rtsdaytona)
Registered Member Username: Pete_rtsdaytona Post Number: 642 Registered: 1-2005 Posted From: 184.88.99.113  Rating: N/A |
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neoplan | ||
| George M. Todd (George_todd)
Registered Member Username: George_todd Post Number: 1215 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 99.146.10.201 Rating: N/A |
John, I would hope you hear from Sean Welsh, as he is the resident Neoplan expert. | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 1245 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.14  Rating: |
What model are you looking at? Neoplan made many different styles, from low-floor transits all the way to double-deck parlor coaches. At 45', you are clearly looking at one of the U.S.-built parlor models, perhaps a Cityliner. Any Neoplan in the U.S. is going to be an orphaned coach, as Neoplan USA went out of business early last decade. The U.S.-built models will have lots of commonly available parts, though, from Detroit/Allison power trains to Meritor axles and Bendix brakes. That said, Neoplan-specific parts like window glass, body panels, and frame components are either unobtainium, or very expensive (with long lead times, as they come from overseas). For example, windshields cost me $1,800 apiece, with another $1,200 or so in labor to install them, for a cool three grand or so. Side glass is a bit cheaper, at $800 per window plus installation. If you give us the model and/or the VIN I might be able to tell you more. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| john degemis (Degemis)
Registered Member Username: Degemis Post Number: 114 Registered: 3-2008 Posted From: 68.118.42.248 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Sean, VIN: 1N9HC19A4TL013154 | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1078 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.61.190 Rating: N/A |
It's on Ebay Sean he asking 28,000 from MI the rust belt and they do rust about the same as a Eagle lol forgot the mileage around 6 or 7 hundred thousand just right for the 60 series to throw craps fwiw I am thinking about making a offer but it won't be anything close to 28,500 good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on March 29, 2011) | ||
| Bob MacIsaac (Wildbob24)
Registered Member Username: Wildbob24 Post Number: 129 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 184.36.242.102  Rating: N/A |
Here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-Neoplan-Motor-Coach-/320676350403?pt=Buses&hash=item4a a9ccc9c3 Bob | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 1246 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.40 Rating: N/A |
That's a Cityliner built in Lamar, CO. Looks to be in OK shape, but I have to agree with Clifford. The listing says 600,000 miles, and at that point lots of things will need to be rebuilt or replaced. It's probably not worth more than $10k, given the age, mileage, and parts availability issues. A tour operator who cares about seats and video monitors might have more interest in this coach, especially since the DOT is current, but those don't add any value for a conversion. Lastly,the glass line, with windows that are both curved and angled, makes conversion a challenge. At least the Cityliner has two-piece driver windscreens, which are a bit less expensive and easier to replace than mine. And nothing beats the Neoplan ride, with all due deference to the Torsilastic crowd. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.BlogSpot.com | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1312 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.183.81  Rating: N/A |
If by chance!!!! I have a friend here in Ocala FL that has 4 Neo's and will sell. Let me know and I can get you in touch with him, They are on charter services and is down-sizing and I think has some parts available also. Neo's have that special look I think too, Gomer | ||
| Teresa (Happycamperbrat)
Registered Member Username: Happycamperbrat Post Number: 114 Registered: 5-2009 Posted From: 72.67.16.123 Rating: N/A |
another on ebay that I came across...... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1987-Neoplan-Cityliner-bus-asset-21996-/300536659328?pt=Bus es&hash=item45f9617d80 | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 1317 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.55.183.81 Rating: N/A |
Oh my!! gomer | ||
| Sean Welsh (Sean)
Registered Member Username: Sean Post Number: 1252 Registered: 1-2003 Posted From: 67.142.130.44 Rating: N/A |
The listing says it's a Cityliner but the photo is clearly a Metroliner. Metroliners are actually easier to convert, and the glass is easier to replace. They still have the nice Neoplan ride. -Sean http://OurOdyssey.Blogspot.com | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 1081 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.33.61.190 Rating: N/A |
It won't bring much lot's of rust and a DDEC good luck (Message edited by luvrbus on March 31, 2011) |
