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| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 158 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 72.144.168.181  Rating: N/A |
This guy must be hoping for Liberache to resurrect and buy his bus. | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 295 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 74.76.246.165 Rating: N/A |
huh? | ||
| Frank Radosti (Frank4104)
Registered Member Username: Frank4104 Post Number: 51 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 97.104.2.30  Rating: N/A |
What-up !! | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 159 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 65.2.80.36 Rating: N/A |
sorry I could not get the link to post correctly. here is the E bay Item number: 320556701913 | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 296 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 74.76.246.165 Rating: N/A |
looks like a whorehouse, and not even a good one. | ||
| Len Silva (Lsilva)
Registered Member Username: Lsilva Post Number: 378 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 72.187.35.208  Rating: N/A |
Since the seller used the term "sticks and staples", I'm guessing that he is one of us and a little sympathy for his position might be in order. Unfortunately, he put way too much money in an older coach and way too personalized in the design. So, rather than putting the owner down, let it be a lesson to those of you putting tons of money and very personal designs into your older coaches, you will never come remotely close to recovering your investment. I can only hope that Ken got $200,000 worth of pleasure driving it for only 24,000 miles. | ||
| John & Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 428 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 96.42.5.35  Rating: N/A |
Looks like an expensive lesson to me. I am with Len in wishing him the best, but I am betting he will own that bus for a long time. | ||
| Bruce Henderson (Oonrahnjay)
Registered Member Username: Oonrahnjay Post Number: 571 Registered: 8-2004 Posted From: 70.61.105.213  Rating: N/A |
I once picked out a nice neighborhood with plenty of houses with two car garages. There were three different general layouts and I knew that I'd find a great house (I did - still own it). But just down the street, there was a house for sale. The owner had built in furniture in the living room and master bedroom with concrete blocks and "glass bricks" and had covered all this with purple shag carpet and painted the walls purple in most rooms. Beautiful garage; owner's Porsche was parked in it. That was not the house I bought. It stayed on the market for a loooooong time! | ||
| Kyle Brandt (Kyle4501)
Registered Member Username: Kyle4501 Post Number: 584 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 65.23.106.193  Rating: N/A |
"spared NO expense" Too bad some good sense wasn't used. Where did the $207,000 go ? ? ? paying people to watch? Certainly didn't go for decorating design. If a whorehouse looked like that inside, they could raise their rates just from turning down the lights . . . | ||
| Jack Conrad (Jackconrad)
Registered Member Username: Jackconrad Post Number: 1312 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 75.197.149.229  Rating: N/A |
He also list an Allison 4 speed with lock-up converter in a GM coach??? | ||
| Kevin Mossman (Ktmossman)
Registered Member Username: Ktmossman Post Number: 29 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 76.17.3.213 Rating: N/A |
Well, now we know what happened to Barney the Dinosaur. They skinned the poor fellow and made seats... | ||
| John & Barb Tesser (Bigrigger)
Registered Member Username: Bigrigger Post Number: 429 Registered: 9-2007 Posted From: 96.42.5.35 Rating: N/A |
lol @ kevin | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 160 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 65.2.80.36 Rating: N/A |
In reading my post I realize that Len is correct. my comment does seen a bit harsh, and I didn't think that perhaps the owner may be a member here. Ken if you are here I apologize for my nightmare remark. and If you would consider $15,000 for it so that it could be gutted, painted, and Barney's remains given a proper burial, I would be a buyer. if not then I will wish you good luck and that you find a buyer so that the comps (our buses) go up in value. | ||
| david anderson (Davidanderson)
Registered Member Username: Davidanderson Post Number: 258 Registered: 2-2004 Posted From: 66.136.51.10 Rating: N/A |
It really is nicely done, but the color is just not my flavor. One thing I didn't like is I could not tell what kind of coach it was from the picture. I had to read the description to see it was a GM. It just doesn't look GM to me because of the caps. David | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1884 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 174.89.175.252  Rating: N/A |
here's the link: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320556701913#description No question on the fit and finish, too bad about the colours. Is that perhaps the shifter knob tucked to the left side of the driver's seat? Probably mistaken lock up for a 4th gear. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Bill Holstein (Billmoocow)
Registered Member Username: Billmoocow Post Number: 116 Registered: 5-2009 Posted From: 67.160.147.64  Rating: |
I actually thought it was cool looking. Remember, if you cant say something nice.. then dont say nothing at all. Anyway, it looks like it ended. | ||
| thomas flocks (Taflocks)
Registered Member Username: Taflocks Post Number: 297 Registered: 9-2009 Posted From: 74.76.246.165 Rating: N/A |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCFIZiGupsU | ||
| steve wardwell (Steve_wardwell)
Registered Member Username: Steve_wardwell Post Number: 44 Registered: 2-2010 Posted From: 75.202.249.25  Rating: N/A |
you know some people like apples then some like oranges and even others like liver or brussel sprouts. One of the greatest things about a bus conversion is that its a one off custom rig. every one is different , no two alike. Each of the builds suited to the builders tastes and preferences.We are never to old to see a new and different way to do things. | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 161 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 65.2.80.36 Rating: N/A |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3jboea9l30&feature=related | ||
| Len Silva (Lsilva)
Registered Member Username: Lsilva Post Number: 379 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 72.187.35.208 Rating: N/A |
Steve, Agreed, but it is a whole lot easier to sell apples and oranges than liver and brussel sprouts. The point here is not to condemn someone for "doing it his way", but rather to note that the more you deviate from the "norms", the harder it will be to sell. A lot of folks here build to suit their own tastes and have no intention of ever selling. Unfortunately, sometimes life just gets in the way. | ||
| Tom Christman (Tchristman)
Registered Member Username: Tchristman Post Number: 233 Registered: 1-2006 Posted From: 66.218.33.156 Rating: N/A |
Once again-they think that the V730 is a 4 spd, but it is a 3spd. When the torque converter locks up, it does feel like another gear. This bus looks like a madame from a whore house gone wild. The epitome of bad tase. Good Luck, TomC | ||
| Greg Roberts (Eagle 20) (Gregeagle20)
Registered Member Username: Gregeagle20 Post Number: 289 Registered: 4-2002 Posted From: 174.56.8.132 Rating: N/A |
Well everyone has individual taste and this bus happens to be the polar opposite of how I chose to convert my bus. The implication is that the interior was converted 2002 or later but I just don't see it. That conversion sure looks like the 70's to me. | ||
| Kyle Brandt (Kyle4501)
Registered Member Username: Kyle4501 Post Number: 585 Registered: 9-2004 Posted From: 65.23.106.193 Rating: N/A |
Maybe that is where the money went - buying authentic vintage materials. | ||
| steve wardwell (Steve_wardwell)
Registered Member Username: Steve_wardwell Post Number: 45 Registered: 2-2010 Posted From: 75.201.207.232 Rating: N/A |
I think its fair to say that none of us are in this gig to make money, only to make happy people happier. When we want out these things are harder to sell than boats in the desert. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1921 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
I'd estimate that it might fetch 20,000 to 30, 000 bucks, if it runs great and looks better inside than the pictures can show. Oh, and if someone likes the color. We really should rename our site as BusNutmoneyhole.com. Anybody that considers a Bus Conversion as an investment is a fool. These are built and/or used for enjoyment or agravation. Take your pick. | ||
| John Lacey (Junkman42)
Registered Member Username: Junkman42 Post Number: 125 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 66.243.229.158  Rating: N/A |
It seems from this series of posts that a lot of bus nuts have a lot of experience with whore houses! It would also appear that good nutrition is somewhat lacking. Whats not to like about liver and brussel sprouts. Perhaps some time in a combat zone eating c-rats would change the collective pallet? I sort of like the coach! John L | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 111 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.160.180  Rating: N/A |
"When we want out(,) these things are harder to sell than boats in the desert." Nice sentiment but not factual... one needs at least 2 co-signers for a boat of ANY sort in Tucson... there is also a BOOMING business here in furnaces AND in selling sand & gravel. Perception, perception perception and people with dreams & wishes. | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1922 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157 Rating: N/A |
"I sort of like the coach! John L" Uhhhh....OK John L..... making a note in my files..... | ||
| George Martinez (Foohorse)
Registered Member Username: Foohorse Post Number: 162 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 72.153.247.215 Rating: N/A |
OH BOY, ME BAD | ||
| steve wardwell (Steve_wardwell)
Registered Member Username: Steve_wardwell Post Number: 47 Registered: 2-2010 Posted From: 75.200.150.78 Rating: N/A |
good run!...lol | ||
| Jack Fids (Jack_fids)
Registered Member Username: Jack_fids Post Number: 112 Registered: 1-2009 Posted From: 69.171.160.132 Rating: N/A |
Right arm! |
