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Description: 1978 MCI-8 converted in to motorhome in 2003. I put my heart and soul in to it. I reassembled a bus from ground–up and replaced frame with stainless steel tubing, spray on rigid foam insulation, insulated floors ceiling and walls (4”) thick. Polished stainless steel exterior. 150 gal holding tank and 150 gal fresh water tank. Tankless water heater so you can get as much hot water as you want. Full size shower, washer and dryer. Full size refrigerator, Range, corian countertops, hardwood floors, custom made bedroom mattress –really comfortable.
Engine rebuild 60000 miles ago By bus company. Brand new clutch (manual 4 speed transmission) Brand new tires: Steering- Toyo, rest Goodyear G 286 Full synthetic oil in differential, new Air filter, two stage Racor fuel filter system, Fuel priming pump. Brand new starter motor. Electric windshield wipers.
11kw diesel Kubota power generator with plenty power to run everything on board. Two 15kbtu air conditioners, ducted air for heating and air conditioning.
Price: $55,000.00 obo
Location:
Contact: Mike
Email: bagabatona@juno.com
Phone:
801-792-8029
Posted 04/18/08
Description: 1992 MC12 - Gutted and Ready for Motor Home Conversion, Strong engine: 6V92 DD, Strong transmission: Allison HT-740 (automatic transmission), Double Pane Side Glass 40' Long / 96" Wide.
RVs are usually made out of junky, mobile home materials and designed to last for two trips, then a final death pilgramage to Florida where they're sold as part of the estate.For less money, you can convert a used Greyhound bus into the perfect RV for you. These buses are built to last for 30 years and 3 million miles. Greyhound has a responsibility to its stockholders to keep the buses running and safe, so they have a rigorous maintenance schedule and I hear that even if a bus is scheduled to be taken out of service TOMORROW, if its oil change or new tires are due TODAY, it gets them. They're usually then sold to charter bus companies who beat the daylights out of them for a couple years then dump them cheap. When I set out to convert a Greyhound bus into an RV, my biggest concern was getting the right bus. There are a lot of buses available, and it takes lots of shopping (and flying) to find the right one. I knew I wanted a bus that not only was for sale in the south, but that I could be sure never had been to the north and never saw salt. I spent months searching, several almost-boughts, and flights to two different areas of the country, I ended up with a bus that lived all its life in a warm, arid climate. It had been meticulously maintained until the day it went for sale. I flew a mechanical inspection team there, and personally inspected, dozens of buses for sale, and rounded it down to a handful then drove those all around, listening very carefully.
My concerns were two: corrosion and engine. There's no use building a gorgeous RV if it's rusty underneath, or if the engine is on its last leg. There are a million things to look for when buying a bus, and I had a three page checklist that I had developed from talking to professional bus conversion companies. I judged each candidate from the list. I never ever would have thought to check some of these things, but I did my homework, and it paid off.
This bus is perfect. It's more corrosion-free than any bus I'd seen. The frame is stainless steel and most of it is stainless or aluminum. No one knows when they swap engines, but people who have looked at this bus say the engine appears to be fairly new. The engines get 300-500k miles before they swap them, and this one looks like one at about 100k. No odometer on engines, but it really looks, and performs beautifully. After I got it home, I got the opportunity to buy a different bus that was already half converted. My schedule was such that even if I had to replace the engine on that other bus, it would have been worth it. I got that second bus, spent 7 weeks converting it and it's gorgeous inside and its engine is... ok. It doesn't have HALF the engine THIS bus has, or half the power, but it was half done. Now, someone is going to be able to build an RV from this bus- the greatest bus in the world :)
The engine is powerful, starts RIGHT up every time, usually in the first revolution of the engine. Leaks VERY little oil (the only bus that doesn't leak at least a little oil.. is out of oil.) And it has NO problem zipping up to highway speeds. I was passing trucks inching up hills and I fly up my steep driveway every time with this bus. (my other bus, does 20 up some hills, that's pretty common.) The condition of the bus is this: fantastic. The hard, heavy work has been done. I've taken out the 47 seats, and the massive overhead compartments. You can start right away. I will be glad to tell you all the secrets I've learned and researched in building my bus. How to run wiring RIGHT, where to get the generator, what should and what should absolutely not be 12 volts. How to save thousands of dollars on an inverter controller. How to wire for shore power. Where to get the best toilet in the world that doesn't look (or smell) like an RV toilet... withOUT even having to install a stack through the ceiling. How to get a hitch on a bus (you can't just weld on a store-bought hitch, but it's even easier, stronger and pretty cheap. And I can show you how.) How to sound proof the bus so you can sit next to the engine and have a normal conversation and forget you're moving. How and where to get tires when you need them without spending a million dollars, AND get a better ride in the process. Where to get airbags serviced by people who know what they're doing for about half the cost of a truck mechanic. How to get it titled as an RV, so you don't need a CDL to drive it, etc.
I've learned a ton about bus conversion, and I've kicked around converting this bus as well and selling it for $150k and not work next year, but, alas, the Mrs. has other plans for my free time :) It'll be sad to see Babooey go (that's his nickname- I'll tell you why if you're interested in the bus) I just took him for a ride today. My bus conversion buddies think it'll go very quickly at the price, and it'll make a great winter project! Come springtime you can jump into your new RV and go see the country. I've already taken my other other bus around the country and the ride is amazing, and I've even slept (someone else driving) on my bed in the back and forgot I was on the road. it's a total change in travel!
Price: $24,000.00 10/31/07 REDUCED! $19,500.00
Location: Economy, PA, near Wexford and Cranberry
Contact: Karl Messner
Email: Karl Messner
Phone:
 
 
Posted: 10/09/07
Description: 1972 MCI-7 40' Custom Motor Coach - The Finest Used Motor Coach Available!
149,000 original miles, Factory installed Detroit 8V71 318 HP, The chassis was purchased new from the factory without seats and tires and originally converted by Custom Coach. In 1995 the vehicle was completed stripped and converted by Texas Custom Coach for new owner.
Stainless steel frame, stainless steel skin shines like new, no dings, ripples or rust. Spare parts package includes all filters, hoses, belts, lubricants, original MCI owners manual, service manual, parts manual and manufacturer appliance manuals. Always garage kept since new. The engine is absolutely perfect, no oil or water leaks, no smoke. Please do not let the age of the chassis discourage you, as the bus has covered only 149,000 miles since new in the hands of three careful and meticulous owners. These buses are built to travel 2 million miles while carrying 45 passengers in comfort and safety.
This is probably the finest conversion anywhere for the price!
Price: $80,000.00
Location: Sebastian, Florida.
Contact: Rick Pino
Email: Rick Pino - straycatboat@gmail.com
Phone: 772-388-8782
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Posted 10/17/06
Description:  in four days!
1975 MC8 Bus 40 Ft. This Bus was originally a tour bus in New Brunswick Canada. Was featured in The Bus Conversion Magazine as Miss April 2000. Conversion was completed in 1998 by a cabinet maker in Canada. Has a Detroit 8V71 engine, 740 Allison Transmission, Jake Brake and 6 New Tires.
All Windows are Tinted Black
All Windows open
Solid Oak Hand Made Steering Wheel
2500 Watt Trace Inverter
6500 Watt Honda Gas Generator Water Cooled (Low Hours)
2 Full size Joey Beds in Storage Bays
Full Size Pull Out Barbecue Grill
Pull Out Tool Box Full Size
6-6 volt House Batteries
New Rear Air Bags (Front Bags still in box) Didn't need to be changed
2 Extra Radiators
100 Gallon Fresh Water Tank
100 Gallon Grey/Black Holding Tank
Outside Shower
Interior is all White Wash Oak
All Ceramic Floors
Sofa is almost 7 ft. long with end table at each end with 2 drawers in each.
2 Chairs on other side with Cabinet in the middle Top slide to the Chairs for eating or writing
Cabinet between Living Room and Kitchen holds Liquor Bottles
Large Counter Area with Stainless Steel Sinks 1 Extra Large 1 Smaller both very Deep Complete with hand Sprayer
6 Large Drawers under Sink Storage Lots of Cupboards
Cupboards above the Counter are Hand Made Stained Glass Doors
Built in Microwave
Built in Wine Rack with Cupboard to hang Glasses in
Large Fridge/Freezer
Big Bread Cupboard
Kitchen Table extends by pulling it out and turning it over push it in. 4 Chairs Padded matches the Sofa
In Wall Sliding Door between the Kitchen and Bath with Full Length Mirrors on both sides
Full Size Shower
Toilet
Sink with Vanity
Full Size Medicine Cabinet 2 extra cabinets for storage
3 Bunks (could be made into a closet)Storage closet for the bunks
Closet next to the Bunks
In Wall Sliding Door between Bath and Bedroom with Full Length Mirrors on both sides
Bedroom has Queen Walk around Bed
Back of Bedroom is all Dresser Top Has 4 Doors all Mirrors Bottom has 2 Large Drawers on each side 2 doors in the middle lots of storage
4 Cabinets above the bed
Runs Great, Ready to Roll
Tags expire April 2007
Price: Asking $36,000
Location: Bus is at Wheeler Gorge in Ojai California
Contact: Orlyn and Gail Hink
Email: mailto:wonderingduo@msn.com
Phone: 805-640-7655
 
Description: 2002 Conversion. 1972 MCI MC-7: Runs flawlessly. 8v-71, 4 speed, new clutch. Tires are 85% Exterior lights converted to 12 volt. Custom rear hitch wired for trailer and trailer brakes. Diesel Marine grade 8.5 kw liquid cooled generator,6 house batteries,2000 watt inverter. Peninsula tinted windows, 8" roof raise, new exterior body skins, front and rear caps. 140 gallon fresh water holding tank,140 gallon black water holding tank (both stainless steel). Fabric sofa and chair for seating in the salon. Kitchen consists of a table and 2 chairs, the floor is tile, 3 burner propane stove and oven, microwave/convection oven, Dometic refrigerator/freezer. (fridge and freezer run on propane 110 or 12 volt) This unit has a stereo system that runs throughout the entire coach. Front and rear television, (front has DVD and VCR capability, wired for cable and telephone, roof retractable TV antenna, CB unit. Oak cabinets through out front to rear ( lots of storage space)
Three roof air conditioning units with heat strips,( all roof units run off of individual thermostats), Heating is also supplied through a 30000 BTU propane furnace.
Bathtub and shower unit, porcelain toilet, vanity, sink, oak cabinets in bathroom. Brand new high end awning, (Green)
This coach has brought my family and I great joy although it has not been used as much as we had hoped. Everything works flawlessly, we are relocating to Hawaii and unfortunately have no further use for it.
We would be willing to deliver the coach for costs. I would be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Price: $68,000 OBO 10/12/06 REDUCED! 55,000.00 OBO
Location: Big Fork, MT
Contact: Shawn
Email: mailto:bkrchk@cyberport.net
Phone: (406) 837-5086 days (406) 886-2642 evenings
Posted: 02/06/06
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