When I comment on Bus recons, commercial vehicles.

[Bates Detailing]

Yep seen a few of these - fun fun fun lol. These are the buses that get 60 man hours in them :/ Don't know if you do it or not Dave, but lower the wheel cahir lift and it will expose tons of unseen crud! Also, if you can offer to check their lights (clearance lights, tail, brake, reverse, caution, reds, and interiors) and fix any that are out - the assemblies are dirt cheap and good profit can be made by either replacing the bulbs and/or light assembly - a quick snip, splice, and screw on gig. Good luck on this bus man

[tuscarora dave]

Q?

Would any of their support network be a non profit?

I really couldn't answer that, I simply didn't ask. I guess they could be.

I just know that it took them about 2 months to get the funds and organize scheduling for another bus to run patients to their appointments while I have this bus. They were going to bring it to me a few weeks back and I had help scheduled to come then the deal fell through because the exhaust fell off of the bus at the last minute. This thing has been a challenge from the very beginning.

[Vegas Transplant]

Well, that cancels that thought process.

One thing's for sure, you my friend are not only capable, but shrewd. Looking forward to your next write up to this thread.

[tuscarora dave]

Yep seen a few of these - fun fun fun lol. These are the buses that get 60 man hours in them :/ Don't know if you do it or not Dave, but lower the wheel cahir lift and it will expose tons of unseen crud! Also, if you can offer to check their lights (clearance lights, tail, brake, reverse, caution, reds, and interiors) and fix any that are out - the assemblies are dirt cheap and good profit can be made by either replacing the bulbs and/or light assembly - a quick snip, splice, and screw on gig. Good luck on this bus man

Yeah, I can see 60 in this one easily. The wheelchair lift will be cleaned, looked over for problems and lubed while I have it so that crud will definitely be cleaned up too. I'll be making a list of other problems I find as I go. Thanks for Posting Anthony!!

[tuscarora dave]

Well, that cancels that thought process.

One thing's for sure, you my friend are not only capable, but shrewd. Looking forward to your next write up to this thread.

As far as being shrewd, I had a thread here somewhere....hold on, I'll find it...Oh here it is... http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/...to-future.html

[Flash Gordon]

That's an incredible project Dave. How many hours do you think it will take?

[tuscarora dave]

That's an incredible project Dave. How many hours do you think you it will take?

I'm really hoping not more than 50 hours but they add up quickly. I already paid out over 10 hours of outside help to get the thing cleaned and the paint polished. I'll be doing all the stuff that only experience can address. Thanks for posting Flash.

[tuscarora dave]

Actually, I forgot to mention...I have a syringe of Opti-Guard with my friend and helper Josh's name on it to stick with me on this job in the evenings after his day job this week. He got paid for 3 hours today and 5 for tomorrow. The rest of the week is him putting in time for the O-G and my guidance in prepping and coating his family's cars.

[Divine Details]

Just a mother couple of days at the office right? LOL

[JSMet]

Hey T.D. I work for 2 different bus companies and have been doing this type of work from time to time, although I mainly just drive them and train new bus operators. This is no easy work! But if it opens some doors for you in terms of future opportunities, then I'm happy for you. One thing for sure is these buses will always be out here on the road, and the work will always be available.