Troop 259's Bus


  

Troop Bus For Sale


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September 2006

For Sale is a nice 1977 Chevrolet bus with a Thomas body. It was formally a 59 passenger, and has been modified to hold 20 passengers, two to a seat, OR 30 passengers, three to a seat. This bus has been in service all its life and has not been sitting up. Actual mileage is unknown, odometer shows 11,500. It has a 350-gas engine with a 2-barrel carburetor, power steering, hydraulic brakes, and automatic transmission.

Repairs within the last two years (2500 miles)- Replace all clearance light lenses and some other lenses, spark plugs, wires, distributor cap & rotor, coil pack, flush transmission fluid, change transmission filters, replace transmission seals & mounts, motor mounts, 6 new tires, replace both windshields, radiator, water pump, thermostat, belts, hoses, exhaust gaskets, new oil cooler, wiper blades, new rear end, replace exhaust header pipe, flanges, and gaskets, valve cover gaskets, new seat covers on all seats, replace coolant overflow tank, both tie rod ends, king pins and bushings, set toe-in, replace left front wheel cylinder, oil pump, rear main seal, oil pan gasket, battery

Spare parts- 4 seat frames, 1 four-barrel carburetor, belts, miscellaneous lenses and other parts included.

Features- 10 seats, has stereo and two speakers, cargo area in rear, back up alarm, limo tinted windows, painted in 2004, locking front and back doors, dual driver fans, state registered until July 07, state inspected until August 07. First aid kit, fire extinguisher, and emergency triangles included.

Misc- Engine was reported by previous owner to have been replaced about 90,000 miles ago. We have put over $6,000 dollars into repairing and improving this bus! Vinyl letters will be removed prior to purchase.

Some repairs that are needed- The front brakes will possibly need replacing soon. We have not checked the back. Also, there is an oil leak we have not identified. The fuel gauge stopped working in July 2004. There was some surface rust in which we treated before painting.

Overall, this is a nice bus! We have been on many long, out of state trips in it and has always performed great. We have upgraded to a larger, newer bus and no longer need this one.

Asking Price: $2,000

If you are interested in buying our bus and/or need more information, you can contact Roy Dudley By e-mail.

Send an email to:  Roy259@hotmail.com

or you may call Roy at the following phone number
1-903-987-1528


Have Questions? E-mail Troop 259 at scout_troop_259@yahoo.com
        
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