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  1. RM

    1958 gmc 4104 motor - Looking for input on bus I am considering to buy

    1958 gmc 4104 motor was rebuilt about 25000 miles ago. $10,500. mostly converted with some solar and has been used to boondock which is our goal for off grid living. it's aluminum no rust. titled as an RV/antique. It is a detroit 671 diesel with a 4 speed transmission. It has air brakes. 35 ft...
  2. EV

    Redesign the Blue Bird Vision Chassis

    Just wondering if Ford or General Motors would acquire Blue Bird... the Blue Bird Vision chassis redesign. AmTran (later, IC) and Thomas was acquired by truck manufacturers by Navistar and Freightliner in 1995 and 1998. The General Motors chassis for the Blue Bird Conventional is from...
  3. EV

    Acquire Blue Bird from an existing truck manufacturer

    Just wondering if Ford or General Motors would acquire Blue Bird... the Blue Bird Vision chassis redesign. AmTran (later, IC) and Thomas was acquired by truck manufacturers by Navistar and Freightliner in 1995 and 1998. The General Motors chassis for the Blue Bird Conventional is from...
  4. SB

    Ike Gauntlet: 2019 Test

    I love the videos from the folks at TFL. Best Half Ton Towing Truck
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  6. UN

    1959 gmc superior shorty for sale

    59' GMC SHORTY. RUNS AWESOME!!! Bored out 454, dual exhaust with "H" pipe. Aluminum radiator with electric fans for added cooling support. New tires, brakes, heater core..everything works!!! Need to sell because I moved to Maui and shipping and storing is a major problem. I have owned her for...
  7. UN

    1959 gmc superior shorty for sale

    I have a 1959 shorty for sale. Strong bored out 454, dual exhaust with "H" pipe. Aluminum radiator, new tires, new brakes, new heater, all glass is good, flashers work. Moved to Hawaii and would cost to much to ship over. I LOVE THIS BUS!! A lot of blood sweat and tears have been spent with...
  8. TO

    2005 GMC Savana 2005 EXPLORER CONVERSION VAN

    2005 GMC Savana 2005 EXPLORER CONVERSION VAN On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/2005-GMC-Savana-2005-EXPLORER-CONVERSION-VAN/123579064251?
  9. TO

    2009 GMC Savana Explorer Hi-Top

    2009 GMC Savana Explorer Hi-Top On Ebay https://www.ebay.com/itm/2009-GMC-Savana-Explorer-Hi-Top-Conversion-Van/392222344178?
  10. graceashlynn.arts

    Ah!! I just bought a school bus!

    Hey guys! About 3 weeks ago, I spontaneously jumped on a plane and drove back with a mini school bus. (2000 GMC 3500 Blue Bird conversion) I put a lot of faith in the universe that this would be the right bus. I had only seen a few pictures on craigslist, but the deal was good and I couldn't...
  11. pclaeyssens

    1970s Era Chevy/GMC C Series Chassis - Front end suspensions and steering.

    My 1970 C40/Thomas bus has steering wobbles even after steering and suspension rebuild. Any luck working on these beasts and their handling issues?
  12. Orangetoes

    Am I making an Awesome mistake or just a regular one

    I am days to weeks from buying a bus (depending how this upcoming thursday goes) and months from hitting the road full time, or at least 95% of the time. This sounds more unrealistic typed out than in my head but I'm going to make it happen. It'll be just myself and my two outdoor cats so a...
  13. WH

    18 Sierra towing 2800BH vs 2400BH

    Hi everyone, First post. I’m looking at buying a 2800BH or a 2400BH but seeing if I can safely pull it with our tow vehicle. I have a 2018 Sierra 1500 crew cab short box 4x4 with a 5.3L w/ AFM 6 speed transmission. Tow rating is 9100lbs 3.42 gears Occupant weights in vehicle would be around...
  14. pclaeyssens

    GMC/Chev Bus Steering & Suspension

    Having trouble finding drag links and spindles for a 1970 C40 Thomas School Bus. Gasser was replaced by a 5.9 Cummins, little more weight up front than original specs. Considering custom fab or giving up at this point. Anyone have any leads on rare mid duty truck/bus chassis parts or custom...
  15. darzo

    1955 GMC 7 Window

    For SALE! Rolling and complete but not running. No title, no key. Located in Bieber, CA, 96009. 1955 GMC. I towed it home about 7 years ago. I was told that it was parked running but needed brake work. I never tried to start it. The rocket hood ornament is a rare factory option, probably worth a...
  16. LH

    Help!GMC 3500 6.5l should I?

    Hey guys your the expert I’m new I’ve kind of been set on the 7.3 but I just found a 98 gmc 6.5 l diesel for only 3000. They say it only has 70000 miles on it which I hope is true. Are these good engines? She said it wasn’t turbo diesel but I looked up the vin and it said it was a 6.5 v8 turbo...
  17. CH

    Looking for a short bus with not a lot of know-how

    Hello everyone! My wife and I are looking to start a conversion this year. We're from Europe, moving to Davis, CA this year. Back home my choice of a vehicle would obviously be different, so in addition to simply not being a mechanic, I'm lacking the general know how on american models, makes...
  18. BL

    Several parts available Bluebird/GMC

    I have tons of 1999-2001 Bluebird GMC conventional bus parts available. Please contact me if interested in any parts. Also have misc. other parts from other busses, just let me know what your looking for. All parts are in Michigan. I can ship if its not too large or heavy. 517-879-4626
  19. JO

    for whom the bus tolls?

    Ok, so we have been looking at so many busses and told/read so many varying opinions! I had eliminated the cat 3126 with the allison 545 until I got a callback from a school district looking to sell off their remaining fleet. I was told they have GMC busses with cat 3126 and allison 545...
  20. questorfla

    Lift Kit for GMC Savana 1500 or ??

    i am about to run out of places to ask where i live. Sears, Big 10, even Walmart.. I need to raise the rear end of my GMC Savana 1500 by about 6". I am not sure if it sits low because of a problem or if that is just the way it sits. Bouncing it doesn't seem like the shocks are bad and it...
  21. LE

    4x4 Van 2012-2017

    Hello I am interested in buying a 4x4 Van (sportsmobile) Any year from 2012-2017 preferably 2013-2017 is better Thank you
  22. DI

    Looking for Dimensions and Floor Plans

    Heyya Fellas, A while ago I posted about how I was interested in primarily cutaway van short busses / taking the P-90 route. Just wanted to say thanks for the great advice and insight Skoolie has brought me. Anyhow, the past couple weeks I've been doodling some floor plans for all sorts of...
  23. KJ

    Stuck throttle GMC Vandura Short bus

    Anybody have advice? In driveway. Throttle/accelerator stuck wide open!
  24. KJ

    GMC Vandura (short bus(

    Does anybody else have one of these? bought one used. seats already out. trying to get it stickered and insured. insurance is a bitch so far. any thoughts? tips? photos? etc
  25. MO

    1952 GMC Bus RV Conversion

    This vintage bus which has already been converted to an RV needs to be united with its new dreamers as I don't have the time to put into it and my family now requires a more accessible option since I have become disabled. Asking $2500 OBO, cash only, no holds! Details: ●solid body and roof...

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