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chris cole
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Posted From: 68.119.229.238
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, July 09, 2006 - 10:28 pm: | |
anyone know anything about these buses?thinking about buying one that has been converted.nice bus,24.5 alcoas,8v71dd w/a allison auto.owner says he runs 65-70mph and gets 8-10 mpg.think this is possible? |
John Jewett (Jayjay)
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Username: Jayjay
Post Number: 358
Registered: 1-2001
Posted From: 64.136.49.226
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 9:12 am: | |
Yes, but the fuel mileage might be a bit optimistic, since most get around 6 to 7 mpg. Take it for a test drive first to be sure of the speed, since many won't go that fast, and a rear end change to correct it is outrageously expensive. For more security, get a qualified DD/bus mechanic to give it a going-over. If the owner says no to this, then RUN-don't walk, away from the deal. A mechanically sound/rust free, (or at least low rust) bus is a joy to own, but otherwise is a really ex$pen$ive yard decoration.
Good Luck, and Cheers...JJ |
Steven D. Braud (Steve77amg)
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Username: Steve77amg
Post Number: 22
Registered: 5-2005
Posted From: 24.144.16.64
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 9:55 am: | |
I have a "77 AMG 10240 converted bus. I like it a lot. By all means have a DD mechanic check it out. These busses were produced only for four years. Mine came out of Ohio. Mine was converterd by Jernie Motor Coach of FT. Smith Arkansas. Who did the one you are looking at? If you have more questions click on my name and e-mail me off the board. Steve(77amg) |
Bob Greenwood
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Posted From: 63.232.252.52
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 10:08 am: | |
most city buses & school buses are geared to go 45 mph,the older cross country buses are geared to go 60,which is what the speed limit was when they were made,you can overspeed anything,but the engine won't last long,I know a guy that blew-up three school buses last winter ,thinking he could drive them at hiway speeds.not trying to step on anybodys toes,but,reality is reality,the bus you are talking about is a city bus |
Steven D. Braud (Steve77amg)
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Username: Steve77amg
Post Number: 23
Registered: 5-2005
Posted From: 24.144.16.64
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, July 10, 2006 - 11:34 am: | |
My AMG tops out at about 72 or 73 mph which is fast enough for me. I haven't check the mpg but around six sounds right. |
TomC
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Posted From: 66.218.33.156
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, July 11, 2006 - 11:08 am: | |
I also have an '77 AMGeneral transit. While it is geared for top speed of 72, I'm in the process of having a smoke turbo with air to air intercooler and one bigger injector, changing the rear end ratio to 80mph. Great buses, easy to work on. While they were officially only made for 4 years as an AMGeneral, the basic bus was made under Flyer D800 (same as AMGeneral) D900 (ugly flat front), GM Classic and MCI Classic until '92! I am also looking at the MCI classic to switch the whole engine cradle with a Series 50 and 6 speed Allison-but am draggin my feet, then would have an electronic engine, and the 8V-71's are so blasted reliable! Good Luck, TomC |
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