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Offline Zen

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« on: December 20, 2008, 12:15:42 AM »
This looks like a good project for someone . . .

http://chattanooga.craigslist.org/cto/963814370.html

Offline Russ

79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #1 on: December 20, 2008, 01:11:45 AM »
It's a Champagne Edition too, or at least it started out life that way.

Offline Smelly_Cat

79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #2 on: December 21, 2008, 08:19:08 AM »
He's keeping the tranny?,  I don't know much about vans,  But the trans seems like a the most valuable part

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #3 on: December 21, 2008, 11:12:57 AM »
Oh , Its pretty important I would say, specially if you are considering driving it :lol:  :lol: It does make things easier
       Offer a little more and see if he would leave the tranny  in.

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #4 on: December 21, 2008, 07:34:49 PM »
Maybe $850 with the trans would be good. $850 no trans..he's on crack. :lol:

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #5 on: December 22, 2008, 08:43:26 AM »
He will not leave the trannie in, I called.  
He has another '76 lower speeded trannie for $500 more!!!
Any way,
KC :D

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« Reply #6 on: December 22, 2008, 11:01:28 AM »
Other than the missing tranny, it looks like a good deal.  It needs paint, but the body looks pretty straight and solid.  I've got a 73 bus tranny that needs some work (was jumping out of 4th).  I've got the money in the bank.   :-k   It's tempting, but I guess I better pay the morgage and buy some groceries and let someone else take on this project.   :(

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #7 on: December 22, 2008, 11:46:50 AM »
Shucks  Zen ,Go ahead and buy it. You could name it "Gomer" :lol:  :lol:

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« Reply #8 on: December 22, 2008, 01:28:59 PM »
Just looked at it, Not that bad.  Has been hit around the upper turn signal on the passenger's side.  Tires are shot, engine looks complete, says that he will show that it runs via ether....
It was a champaign edition, but someone has removed the dash and put a black one in it (see accident above...)  The steering column is still brown.  Body is WAY better than homer's.  He did ask me what I thought it was worth (after I told him I was not interested) and I told him that he was over priced.  He will work to a point on the $'s.  Like I said, it is a pretty solid looking bus and it has all the seats for the inside... (In RED...)
Take care and call the fellow, he seems nice.
KC :D
PM me if you want the specifics of the conversation...

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #9 on: December 22, 2008, 02:03:35 PM »
i could use some parts from that... engine... seats... wonder if the dash, and stearing wheel are cracking...  if i wasnt going to texas in a few days and had the that extra cash id jump on this just for parts.

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« Reply #10 on: December 22, 2008, 04:46:31 PM »
It's now listed at $650 OBO . . .  :-k

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« Reply #11 on: December 22, 2008, 07:41:31 PM »
This is in direct response to my converstion to him,
Call me Zen and I'll tell you all about it, you would be time ahead putting all of homer's stuff in this shell.
I'll tell you what is his bottom dollar if you'll sell me that clock when you buy it. (I'll buy that for a dollar...)
KC :D

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« Reply #12 on: December 22, 2008, 10:32:52 PM »
Quote from: "ASBug"
you would be time ahead putting all of homer's stuff in this shell.


Well, Homer does have a good gas tank and transmission . . . and the doors are good.  I can't see much else on Homer worth removing and bolting on another bus.  Homer pretty much is what he is and won't ever be much more . . . and he can't really be MUCH less either!   :lol:  But, he's like a cross between a Timex and the Energizer Bunny.  He takes a lick'n and keeps going  :bounce: and going  :bounce: and going  :bounce: . . . and going! :bounce:

Quote from: "ASBug"
I'll tell you what is his bottom dollar if you'll sell me that clock when you buy it. (I'll buy that for a dollar...)


If I buy it I'll be living in it!  I just need to find a river to park beside and I'll be set.   :lol:

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #13 on: January 02, 2009, 10:18:33 AM »
Did any one on this site actually buy this?
just curious...
KC :D

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79 Bus on Craigslist - $850

« Reply #14 on: January 02, 2009, 10:32:00 AM »
I emailed him (about the clock), but never heard back.

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