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2004 SKOOLIE. Turn key ready for fun. DT466 - Auto Allison - Air ride Suspension - $14,000 (Tipton (Irish Hills Area)
cylinders:
6 cylinders
fuel:
diesel
length (feet):
28
rv type:
other
title status:
clean
transmission:
automatic
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Around 28 ft in length (not too long and not too short) - EASY to drive (NO CDL needed) - hydraulic brakes
Automatic Allison Transmission
DT466E Diesel engine - pre-emissions ( NO DPF/DEF)
This is the engine everyone wants. They will easily go over a million miles.
Air Ride Suspension - OEM
Factory Tinted Windows - OEM
Runs and drives great. Turn key ready for adventure!
Used currently almost daily on the road for business.
FYI
For those of you like me that thought it would be quick and easy to get a school bus gutted and rebuilt the right way. I mean, how hard can it be its just a rectangle right? Well, I was WRONG. It was a ton of work and it took me forever to do stuff "correctly". And then to go over the engine as well to ensure trouble free use.
It has some suface rust but nothing major. Nice they use sand around here in Lenawee County (It is an old LISD handicap bus) and not salt. Pretty sure that makes a huge difference in Michigan.
THE BUILD: (lots of pics just ask)
INSIDE:
Removed factory floor down to the steel
Patched all the holes from seat mounts
Painted steel floor with 2-part epoxy paint
Installed 1/2" insulation in between the steel and new wood floor (painted both sides of wood floor with 2-part epoxy)
Installed waterproof LVP flooring over the wood and sealed all the seams.
Installed sound blocking insulation over the wheel wells and the firewall/dog house
Installed new Diesel heater
Has new couch with fold out bed (never slept in)
Custom dining booth table
Custom bench seat
All the seats have secure seat belts!
Custom made curtains (2-part with thermal + UV solar black out lining)
Custom storage tie down racks on the walls (works great with stackable bins)
Installed custom locking mechanisms for all the doors
OUTSIDE:
Installed Curt HD towing hitch (Still haven't towed anything yet, but it is a nice solid hitch)
Installed required wiring and converter for trailer lights
Removed all the stickers
Prepped and cleaned
Removed mirrors from hood and repaired holes
Painted with 2-part professional epoxy (fine to keep using as a top coat or can be easily be top coated any color)
Resealed all the seams
Removed illegal school lights
Fixed all the required lights
ENGINE: currently has 288k miles (ready for the next 300k)
Have all the printed complete service records since new
New fuel injectors
New oil pan
New IPR (Injection pressure regulator)
New FPR ( fuel pressure regulator)
New turbo back pressure sensor
New fuel primer pump
New air filter
Fresh oil change
Factory 120v plug in block heater for cold starting
Newer radiator
The local International dealer in Jackson (Tri-County International) has done some work on the bus. They removed the school 55mph speed governor and enabled the cruise control to work. While they had it in the shop they inspected it, and found to be in good condition; noting the engine having excellent compression!
BUS:
New oil pan
100% All NEW brakes lines
3 - NEWER group 31 batteries
Currently being used as a work school bus for my compay Awesome Water Sports Inc. - Wind Pimp
I have been making day trips all over Michigan and Ohio.
I absolutely love it, but it but found it to be a little too big for my needs. May consider trades for a transit, van, or even a mini-van.
Perfect to keep using as is. Runs and drives well. Very reliable. OEM Air Ride Suspension is a huge bonus. Everything is watertight. It currently has everything you need, and nothing you don't. Or, keep building up to fit your RV needs.