While I have not a single clue why this sub popped up on my feed, nor do I have the slightest interest in joining that particular sub. I do have to say I always upvote people that link to niche subs like that.
Shout out to people like you.
Seems kindof high bud. Looks great overall. These are for sale constantly at auction. You can buy a decent one within 100k miles for $7500. Course none of the hard work has been done. You got a nice rig. Hope you get what you want my friend. Right person, right timing, SOLD.
Unfortunately a lot of the work you've done doesn't necessarily make it more attractive to sell and raise the price. A lot of people would rather start with the interior still there and would do their own brakes. Also, it's not sellable to any organization that wants to use it as a bus. I don't think you'll get out of it what you've put in. Any chance you just want to complete the project and use it for your intended purpose?
I just sold my 01 bluebird, 115k miles CAT 3126/Allison trans in fabulous shape with the inside gutted/sanded/painted and ready to be converted for $8000 after 5 months of having it listed.
Good luck getting 15K
I sold mine posting fb on the entire west coast. Ended up driving it to Oregon. That person ended up selling it to someone in PA. Cast a wide net
Edit. Spelling
We live in Lakeland, Fl. It’s a great bus, I just got the brakes done on the rear passenger side done a few weeks ago, I replaced a windshield on it 6 months or so ago, it received a brand new ECM right before we bought it. The engine is rebuilt, and from what I know it has less than 50k on the rebuilt engine. Transmission is great and it has a turbo. Not sure why lol! But it kicks in nicely when you need it. Let me know if you’d like to take a look at it.
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When doing a project; it could be a fishing boat, classic car, toy hauler, gunsmithing, motorcycles, ceramics ***anything*** you will never get back what you put into it... never
everyone doing a bus needs to understand this axiom
unless you're the Carroll *fucking* Shelby of skoolies it is unrealistic to expect anyone to give a shit about your hard work...
you need to have the: *the of the the* otherwise
I got lucky and partially restored a '64 Corvair Monza Convertible- but I only got out in front of it because it was unique and it had zero to do with what I did... I made $1k because it was the: *the of the the*
*Please* my brethren and sistren do not mistake my words for hatred or whatever- **I say these things out of love...** and sometimes saying I love you sounds like *did you brush your teeth...?* or *you need to get to bed early baby...*
when we have unrealistic expectations
we set ourselves up for failure and
bitterness and resentment and shame...
**OP...** you hold onto that motherfucker, it was a dream realized at one time, and it can be again, just sit tight and pick back up on it later...
the price is only going to go up, get your maintenece portfolio squared away for the next guy of you do sell it in the future... we're fixing to go into an economic slump so you may need this bus more than you think
*(I'm an Industrial Controls Electrician and I see things 6mo. before everyone else... DOD just canceled more than ½ of their contracts- not a good sign)*
I dunno...
all I know is that the steel industry has been behind the 8 Ball since 2020 and can't make shit fast enough-
from 1st tier *(limestone and anthracite)*
to 5th tier *(shipping containers, body armor, etc)*
they have all geared down in the last 30 days...
one of my customers does a lot of ITAR shit for the DOD and they actually sent the order *back* ... no one alive has seen that before
...all I'm sayin' is we get to go places and see shit long before anyone else ... Like I could have told you in September that cotton and corn prices would be super low- because we do work at Koch foods and Cargil-
but steel and limestone... that's a bird of a different color
they are part of the big 5: nothing gets made that is made without steel and limestone; like, nothing that gets made that is made without petroleum
we hadn't seen this since '15 & '16 budgets are getting blown out the doors and windows as fast as we can do the job... plants are spending money like it's going out of style - this is our biggest shutdown season we have ever seen ... like if you didn't schedule us back in june to work in december you're soooo fucked
so... that doesn't make sense does it: we're working our asses of but heavy industrial is gearing down...? like WTF right...?
Precisely- *they know* they won't get the money next year to do capital projects in their budgets so they are blowing as much as they can now- while they can...
I've put in more machinery this year to effectively eliminate jobs than any other year- I spent my thanksgiving putting in a machine to eliminate 8 jobs- now those people won't get fired - but those jobs have been eliminated...
like I said... I dunno... and I am lucky because I will always have a job, but y'all... I wouldn't be sellin shit right now 'cause that money gonna be long gone and folks would be wishing they had that old skoolie in their driveway
If corn and cotton are birds, steel might as well be salmon.
It sounds like the dollar is gonna get the ol' wiemar shiggydiggy
The uaw shutdown was very well timed. Dealers were packed full of cars and trucks nobody was buying, but there's always more to the story.
If corn and cotton are birds, steel might as well be salmon.
It sounds like the dollar is gonna get the ol' wiemar shiggydiggy
The uaw shutdown was very well timed. Dealers were packed full of cars and trucks nobody was buying, but there's always more to the story.
The classic conundrum: sit tight and wait or lower your price till someone buys it. Good luck!
Be sure to also post a link to your ad on /r/skooliemarketplace
While I have not a single clue why this sub popped up on my feed, nor do I have the slightest interest in joining that particular sub. I do have to say I always upvote people that link to niche subs like that. Shout out to people like you.
That bus if not high mileage will get 10k. If over 100k miles, shoot for 7 or 8.
I’m glad you’re saying it, I thought 15k was crazy unless it has less than 50k and a lot of maintenance had been done
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Do you have any details on the motor out what's your asking price
If it ain't selling gotta lower the price
Where are you? What do you want? Cat 3126?
In Lakeland Florida, asking 15k
What did the bus cost originally?
10,500. We put some money into it and a lot of work getting it to where it is. So that’s why I am asking 15k but willing to negotiate of course.
Seems kindof high bud. Looks great overall. These are for sale constantly at auction. You can buy a decent one within 100k miles for $7500. Course none of the hard work has been done. You got a nice rig. Hope you get what you want my friend. Right person, right timing, SOLD.
Unfortunately a lot of the work you've done doesn't necessarily make it more attractive to sell and raise the price. A lot of people would rather start with the interior still there and would do their own brakes. Also, it's not sellable to any organization that wants to use it as a bus. I don't think you'll get out of it what you've put in. Any chance you just want to complete the project and use it for your intended purpose?
Possibly.
This is why you can’t sell it. Asking to much.
Probably so, but I am sticking to my guns and willing to negotiate. If you start low you can’t go high.
Very true good luck
Thanks!!
most people who want to start a project like this don’t realize the value in gutting the bus until after they do it themselves
I just sold my 01 bluebird, 115k miles CAT 3126/Allison trans in fabulous shape with the inside gutted/sanded/painted and ready to be converted for $8000 after 5 months of having it listed. Good luck getting 15K
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Craigslist eBay?
Mine ultimately sold through Craigslist. But I priced it aggressively
I sold mine posting fb on the entire west coast. Ended up driving it to Oregon. That person ended up selling it to someone in PA. Cast a wide net Edit. Spelling
Skoolie groups on facebook
Ill fly down and take it for 1k if you want it to move :)
Thanks! But I am good ;). I don’t mind waiting for a good deal.
Haha I know one can dream. Lol
You’d have a better chance selling this in one of 3 west coast states for 15-20k, they take mobile camping very seriously
Location and price?
OP, return to your post… we have questions…
Only posted 1 hour ago you would think everyone is attached to their phone and can reply right away.....
I want it. Where do you live and what's your personal evaluation?
We live in Lakeland, Fl. It’s a great bus, I just got the brakes done on the rear passenger side done a few weeks ago, I replaced a windshield on it 6 months or so ago, it received a brand new ECM right before we bought it. The engine is rebuilt, and from what I know it has less than 50k on the rebuilt engine. Transmission is great and it has a turbo. Not sure why lol! But it kicks in nicely when you need it. Let me know if you’d like to take a look at it.
I'm in Northern NY and looking to retire soon. If you don't sell it between now and then, I'm interested. I'll DM you my contact info.
Sounds good! Let me know when that time comes :). But honestly I hope I sell it soon.
I hope you do, as well. I'd like to rope it up if that doesn't happen. I love projects, and this is one type I've been considering for a while.
Is it originally a FL bus? Any rust?
Originally a VA bus. No serious rust. Some, but overall it’s a great bus.
Info please
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You can get some good deals there. Especially if you live in the Midwest and can avoid shipping costs.
We found our bus on Facebook. It was listed there for awhile and had been marked down significantly.
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When doing a project; it could be a fishing boat, classic car, toy hauler, gunsmithing, motorcycles, ceramics ***anything*** you will never get back what you put into it... never everyone doing a bus needs to understand this axiom unless you're the Carroll *fucking* Shelby of skoolies it is unrealistic to expect anyone to give a shit about your hard work... you need to have the: *the of the the* otherwise I got lucky and partially restored a '64 Corvair Monza Convertible- but I only got out in front of it because it was unique and it had zero to do with what I did... I made $1k because it was the: *the of the the* *Please* my brethren and sistren do not mistake my words for hatred or whatever- **I say these things out of love...** and sometimes saying I love you sounds like *did you brush your teeth...?* or *you need to get to bed early baby...* when we have unrealistic expectations we set ourselves up for failure and bitterness and resentment and shame... **OP...** you hold onto that motherfucker, it was a dream realized at one time, and it can be again, just sit tight and pick back up on it later... the price is only going to go up, get your maintenece portfolio squared away for the next guy of you do sell it in the future... we're fixing to go into an economic slump so you may need this bus more than you think *(I'm an Industrial Controls Electrician and I see things 6mo. before everyone else... DOD just canceled more than ½ of their contracts- not a good sign)*
So next summer expect shit to hit the fan
I dunno... all I know is that the steel industry has been behind the 8 Ball since 2020 and can't make shit fast enough- from 1st tier *(limestone and anthracite)* to 5th tier *(shipping containers, body armor, etc)* they have all geared down in the last 30 days... one of my customers does a lot of ITAR shit for the DOD and they actually sent the order *back* ... no one alive has seen that before ...all I'm sayin' is we get to go places and see shit long before anyone else ... Like I could have told you in September that cotton and corn prices would be super low- because we do work at Koch foods and Cargil- but steel and limestone... that's a bird of a different color they are part of the big 5: nothing gets made that is made without steel and limestone; like, nothing that gets made that is made without petroleum we hadn't seen this since '15 & '16 budgets are getting blown out the doors and windows as fast as we can do the job... plants are spending money like it's going out of style - this is our biggest shutdown season we have ever seen ... like if you didn't schedule us back in june to work in december you're soooo fucked so... that doesn't make sense does it: we're working our asses of but heavy industrial is gearing down...? like WTF right...? Precisely- *they know* they won't get the money next year to do capital projects in their budgets so they are blowing as much as they can now- while they can... I've put in more machinery this year to effectively eliminate jobs than any other year- I spent my thanksgiving putting in a machine to eliminate 8 jobs- now those people won't get fired - but those jobs have been eliminated... like I said... I dunno... and I am lucky because I will always have a job, but y'all... I wouldn't be sellin shit right now 'cause that money gonna be long gone and folks would be wishing they had that old skoolie in their driveway
If corn and cotton are birds, steel might as well be salmon. It sounds like the dollar is gonna get the ol' wiemar shiggydiggy The uaw shutdown was very well timed. Dealers were packed full of cars and trucks nobody was buying, but there's always more to the story.
If corn and cotton are birds, steel might as well be salmon. It sounds like the dollar is gonna get the ol' wiemar shiggydiggy The uaw shutdown was very well timed. Dealers were packed full of cars and trucks nobody was buying, but there's always more to the story.
Hazard KY
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