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ddutch
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 Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 6:45 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Luckily they’ve moved around their farm a few times since then, I almost think they even had it in the barn or a carport at some point considering how well it’s held up! I’ve started the CLR process, it’s working it’s magic  |
Yes, it seems pretty unlikely to have been outside all that time. Some pictures after CLR would be nice, I'm curious! |
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Cspider7
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Joined: May 14, 2015
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Location: Charlotte NC
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| Posted: Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:06 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| ddutch wrote: |
| Cspider7 wrote: |
Luckily they’ve moved around their farm a few times since then, I almost think they even had it in the barn or a carport at some point considering how well it’s held up! I’ve started the CLR process, it’s working it’s magic |
Yes, it seems pretty unlikely to have been outside all that time. Some pictures after CLR would be nice, I'm curious! |
CLR progress as requested! Still needs some work but it’s getting there
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mtnbus
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Location: Colorado
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| Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:21 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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awesome !
great look to that bus
does it have a camp kit in the rear ? |
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ddutch
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Location: Nederland
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| Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 7:24 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| ddutch wrote: |
| Cspider7 wrote: |
Luckily they’ve moved around their farm a few times since then, I almost think they even had it in the barn or a carport at some point considering how well it’s held up! I’ve started the CLR process, it’s working it’s magic |
Yes, it seems pretty unlikely to have been outside all that time. Some pictures after CLR would be nice, I'm curious! |
CLR progress as requested! Still needs some work but it’s getting there
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Thanx! Looking very good already. I love how the grey primer paint is shining through the Pearl white. Gives a great patina look. The roof and the gutters seems to be fairly oke and rust free on the pictures. |
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Cspider7
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Location: Charlotte NC
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| Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 5:32 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| mtnbus wrote: |
awesome !
great look to that bus
does it have a camp kit in the rear ? |
Thank you! Luckily Its empty now but luckily I have a full length ready to go
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BarryL 
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Location: Casa de Oro, California
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| Posted: Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:42 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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| You really did it up fine. Beautiful. |
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velvetgreen
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Location: Canada
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jeremy57ride
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 7:02 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Over 25 years ago I asked to purchase this bus while hauling propane to a rural area. More recently I was visiting a hospital in the same area and recognized the spot, to my amazement the bus was still there! A neighbor gave me a name which led to the next of kin. I found a current address and went old school. Letter sent. To my surprise the call came last week and a deal was made. The extraction was difficult without a wench and the tires not holding air. To my surprise the bus is mostly intact, home made camper kit with no rear seats... sea blue and blue white peeking through! 1965. it is surreal owning the bus I asked to buy over 25 years ago.
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cdennisg
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Location: Sandpoint, ID
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| Posted: Thu Apr 25, 2024 8:08 pm Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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Gotta love a good story like this. Well done!
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LAGrunthaner
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Location: 1st Coast
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| Posted: Yesterday 3:12 am Post subject: Re: Today in Bus hunting history... |
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I love this!
Congratulations jeremy57ride, brilliant snail mail method.
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Over 25 years ago I asked to purchase this bus while hauling propane to a rural area. More recently I was visiting a hospital in the same area and recognized the spot, to my amazement the bus was still there! A neighbor gave me a name which led to the next of kin. I found a current address and went old school. Letter sent. To my surprise the call came last week and a deal was made. The extraction was difficult without a wench and the tires not holding air. To my surprise the bus is mostly intact, home made camper kit with no rear seats... sea blue and blue white peeking through! 1965. it is surreal owning the bus I asked to buy over 25 years ago.
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| Have you considered simply starting with a nicer bus? I don't know what your skills are, but the race is easier if you can see the finish line. If you are not a runner, don't start off doing a marathon. |
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