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William Wolcott (Uspcommando)
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Username: Uspcommando
Post Number: 1
Registered: 1-2008
Posted From: 72.35.97.25
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 5:44 am: | |
I've never converted a bus before and have never even owned an RV but I would like to pick up a MCI thats 40' and has three axles. Can anyone point me in the direction of a reasonably priced mc9,12,OR 102. the 9 is most likely my price range and I'm good at doing mechanical work and I have plenty of time working only 6 months of the year (two on & two off) I'm not really sure where to look and who is reputable. Please help I would like to become part of the bus community. |
Dallas (Dal300)
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Username: Dal300
Post Number: 179
Registered: 3-2006
Posted From: 209.183.34.48
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 8:54 am: | |
William,
Depending on where you are located, I know where a couple of MC9's, an Eagle, a PD4107, a PD4103 and a GMC Fishbowl are located.
My email is in my profile.
Dallas |
Ed Jewett (Kristinsgrandpa)
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Username: Kristinsgrandpa
Post Number: 362
Registered: 2-2003
Posted From: 64.24.214.253
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 12:17 pm: | |
Were I to start another one it would be 102" wide and probably a 102 C3 for the head room, they are high enough inside to eliminate the need for a roof raise.
The extra width and height open up a lot of design options that aren't very useable to the other coaches.
Ed |
R.C.Bishop (Chuckllb)
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Username: Chuckllb
Post Number: 209
Registered: 7-2006
Posted From: 4.240.213.212
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, January 11, 2008 - 8:18 pm: | |
I believe Ian has a link (advertisement) to AZ Bus Sales....they pointed me in the right direction in 2001. Ask for Jason. Nice guy. Shoots straight.
FWIW
RCB |
Simon Ayriss (Design_dog)
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Username: Design_dog
Post Number: 90
Registered: 3-2007
Posted From: 69.227.189.77
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 4:58 am: | |
Just for the heck of it.
There is a RTS up near you.
I wouldn't squawk at a RTS they are nice solid buses.
Might be fun to look at.
looks nice on the outside Looks like he's been trying to sell it. Heck. Get a late model van conversion. :-) Save at least $1000 in fuel. Just thought you might want to look at it. I'll shut up now. |
Stephen (Mohave_steve)
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Username: Mohave_steve
Post Number: 13
Registered: 7-2007
Posted From: 74.32.81.113
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Saturday, January 12, 2008 - 10:10 am: | |
William,
You are allready off to a good start. Asking questions on this board will get you a wealth of information from people who have "been there done that". It is a rare thing to hear the owner of a particular make of coach say "I hate my MCI I wish I had bought an Eagle". All of the busses you see regularly discussed here are good candidates for conversion.
IMHO: if you plan on raising the roof, the Eagle busses are the easyest. I also love the way an Eagle rides & drives.
I have also seen some very RTS conversions that were done on a budget. The one that Simon pointed you to looks quite nice. I do also see them from time to time in the $4000-5000 price range but not quite is sharp looking.
Good luck on your quest & don't let anyone discourage you. 10+ years ago I told friends, family & neighbors that I was going to go out and buy my very first RV. When I came home with an Eagle Model 10 seated coach they all thought I was completely nuts. They were right! I am a certified Bus Nut!!!
Welcome to the Club.
Steve |
William Wolcott (Uspcommando)
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Username: Uspcommando
Post Number: 3
Registered: 1-2008
Posted From: 72.35.97.25
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, January 13, 2008 - 2:08 am: | |
Hey everyone thanks for all the information. I've been looking where you tell me and doing some research on my own. I'm greatfull for all the help. Please keep the posts coming and I'm sure I'll find the one for me. |