Check out this Bus Conversion

[bubblerboy64]

I tend to make lists of pro's and con's when brain storming these
types of things. The list of con's is long the lists of pro's is
really short. I was actually glad the "numbers" didn't even come
close because that removes all temptation. But, at 61 its good to at
least be tempted some times :-). This also saves Shane time and
trouble because if the numbers had been doable I guess I would have
tried to drag him into this. More fun then makin battery cables maybe
but not as much as brisket cookin. That stuff is worth a LONG drive
let me tell you.

John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC
>
> Thanks for the update John. These old buses have a ton
> of character and romance associated with them. They are
> very tempting, but luckily, so far I've been able to resist.
> Now if Jay Leno's totally reworked Flxible Clipper
> should hit the market, I'm there! Otherwise, the parts and
> maintence issues are too overbearing for me. I'll stick with
> my LXi, thank you very much!
>
> David
> '02 LXi, NC
>
> bubblerboy64 wrote:
> >
> > The fellows best number is $77K. That pretty much says all that
> > needs to be said on that deal. It was worth a couple hours of my
> > time to look at it. I think he is going to have a very challenging
> > time selling it at that price in this market but some people seem
to
> > have a real talent doing deals. Nice people and I wished them the
> > best but that one is not for ole John.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > central Pa
> > 1973 FC
> > >
> > > Last evening I looked over the GMC bus conversion. It is
extremely
> > > nice. I drove it and it was impressive. I only have the FC to
> > > compare it to so I can't tell you how a PT or newer BB would
drive
> > > in comparison. I certainly would have to check out a newer BB
> > before
> > > I even considered this old GMC. I did not even talk price with
the
> > > fellow because he is at $85K so off the market. I don't like to
> > > negotiate as was discussed some time back. I wrote him a thank
you
> > > and told him I was interested and if he would give me his best
> > price
> > > I would not negotiate but would consider. I think the chances of
> > him
> > > coming back with a "real world" number are slim to none
although he
> > > has two of these buses and this one has been for sale for at
least
> > a
> > > year. I don't think the fellow is needing to sell this bus and
he
> > > will likely wait it out until he finds just the right person.
> > > However, the bus is sitting in front of his home and after a
year
> > he
> > > likely would really want to move it. So we will see. The
> > conversion
> > > was done with the best of everything and the bus is just as
clean
> > as
> > > a whistle. He made me take my shoes off before entering and he
> > stated
> > > that has been the rule since new. I believe it entirely. It
looks
> > > like it was never used so it has some value. My gut tells me its
> > > worth perhaps (?) $35k tops so the chances of he and I finding
> > common
> > > ground are really not very good but I spent a couple hours with
a
> > > nice fellow who was very proud and glad to show me his treasure.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > central Pa
> > > 1973 FC
> > >
> >
> >
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