Adopt A Flx!
1947 Clipper Model # 23B246 S/N: 7620
Currently stored at Ranchito, CA - about 3 hrs from LA. Engine is a
dead/obsolete GM Toroflow diesel, meaning a fresh repower will be
required. - But, as the pictures show, the conversion is pretty well
complete, and fairly fresh. A good, short-term project at a very
affordable price!
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- Originally sold to Airdrome Transit Inc. Of Los Angeles.
- working roof top A/C unit.
- 110 volt to 12 volt converter,
- Gas or elect. Fridge.
- The hot water heater and stove/oven
have been installed but no gas lines have been run.
- double stainless sink, the
- holding tanks have been installed, and the
- water pump is (was) in working order. It has
- 12 v lighting installed and a light vent combo over the stove.
- The front windshields are not broken but some of the side windows
need to be replaced. It has a
- working wood burning stove in it.
- The tires need to be replaced.
- There isn't any major rust on the unit.
- The rear engine compartment
door is missing but replaced w/a metal mesh
- Owner may be contacted at 213-675-7983 Cell or by e-mail at
NullBrianKeith at aol.com
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FLXIBLE BUS PRELIMINARY CONDITION REPORT
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A. OWNER PARTICULARS
a) Name: Brian Keith_________________ FOI Member No.? ______NO_______
b) Address: _______________________________________________________________
Number Street City State Zip email
c) Phone Number (Area Code)-Exch-No.)______(213) 675 7983_____________________________
d) Does owner have registration? Yes [X] No [_]
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B. COACH PARTICULARS
1. BUS MODEL [X] Clipper [_] Visicoach (Big Windows) [_] VL (Big Bus)
Serial Number (If Known) ____7620________________ Year __47____
2. Wheels And Tires
a) Tire Sizes: (eg 10.00-20, 10.00 X 22.5, etc.) ___10.00-20________
b) Dates of Tire Serial Numbers (Last Two Numbers) ___, ___, ___, ___
c) Apparent Condition/10
RF [_] LF [_] RR Outer [_] RR Inner [_] LR Outer [_] LR Inner [_]
3. Windshield Glass (C)lear, (S)cratched, or C(R)acked
Left [C] Right [C]
4. Sidewindows Glass - How Many Good? [Some]
5. Body Exterior
Paint Condition /10 [4]
Side Panels: Stainless [S] Aluminum [_] Condition /10 [_]
Body Rust: - Approximate Square Inches of:
Bubbles [__] Surface Rust - Solid Metal [__] Holes [__]
6. Chassis Rust. This is very important. To check Chassis Rust, you
must crawl under the bus on your back, preferably with a light.
Carefully inspect the metalwork in the area of each spring mounting,
looking for rust-through or soft metal due to corrosion. Quantify
each entry with a (G) for Good, or (B) for Bad.
a) Front Spring Mounts : Left Front [_] Left Rear [_]
Right Front [_] Right Rear [_]
b) Rear Spring Mounts : Left Front [_] Left Rear [_]
Right Front [_] Right Rear [_]
7. Engine (if known)_________REQUIRED_______________________________________
Make Model Size Year
8. Transmission ( or Gearbox) ___________________________________________
Make Auto/Std No. of Speeds
9. Have you seen this vehicle run? Yes [_] No [X]
10. Does owner say it was driven to where it is now? Yes [_] No [X]
11. Owner's statement of present condition: (Check Appropriate Box)
a) A "Going Concern" - ie, ready to be
picked up and driven anywhere? Yes [_]
b) Needs some work, but could be made
with minor tuning and repairs Yes [_]
c) Will require some serious work to
be made roadworthy Yes [_]
d) Will have to be flatbedded to place
of repair Yes [X]
12. Spring Brakes Fitted? Yes [_] Not Yet [X]
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C. INTERIOR
1. Still Has Seats [_] Converted to Motor Home [X]
2. Interior Condition /10 [7]
3. If Converted, has: Fridge [X] Stove [X] Sink [X] Toilet [_]
Shower [_] Dinette [X] Bed [X] Holding Tanks [X]
Freshwater Tanks [X] Generator Set [_] Hot Water Heater [X]
4. In your opinion, how much work would be required to render
the conversion fully usable? (Please check appropriate box)
None - 100% perfect [_] Some Replacement Necessary [_]
Some Completion Necessary [X]
A lot, but some parts usable [_]
Would require complete gutting and replacement [_]
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D. PRICE
Does owner have a price in mind? If so, give range in Dollars:
----$1200---------- to ---Possible Trade------------
ps/15Aug05