Shuttle bus conversion
I am thinking about getting a mid sized (say 16-passenger) shuttle bus to convert to a full time configuration. I suppose it would fit in the Class C platform. My requirements are: 7' or close t...
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A1ARealtorRick wrote:et cetera wrote:
Does this have any potential?
What are some issues to expect with a 1999 Ford diesel, etc. Or is this a bad idea and something newer makes more sense?
https://www.commercialtrucktrader.com/listing/1999-Ford-F550+XLT-5016668787
Crazy low mileage for a '99, plus it has (in my opinion) one of the 2 best diesel engines ever put into a truck.
As for price, that's up to you.
Best of luck in your venture!
Low mileage but probably 8-10,000 engine hours...which, as long as it has been serviced, it not that big a deal. I wouldn't be shocked if it needed front end work, if it saw bad roads. If it's original, I wouldn't be surprised to need a transmission soon.
Throw a cam position sensor (about $30, try to avoid Chinesium) in the glove box and you should be good.
