These are a classic new-style Flxible, though, and to this writer at least, it appears to be a very desirable project. If you're close to Maryland, it might be worth looking into. Here are the pictures and descriptions:
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This Flxliner looks like an excellent RIY (Refurbish It Yourself)
project for the handy new owner.
It is still on old-style split rims, and the owner rates the tires as 3/10, so this addition would be on the table soon after purchase. There are driveability issues - discussed below - but these are minimal. Note the full basement! |
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B. BUS PARTICULARS
1. BUS MODEL [_] Clipper [_] Visicoach (Big Windows) [X] FLXLINER
Serial Number (If Known) _________________________ Year 1966
2. Wheels And Tires
a) Tire Sizes: (eg 10.00-20, 10.00 X 22.5, etc.) 10.00-20 and 11.00-20
b) Apparent Condition/10
RF [3] LF [3] RR Outer [3] RR Inner [3] LR Outer [3] LR Inner [3]
3. Windshield Glass (C)lear, (S)cratched, or (CR)racked
Left [C] Right [C]
4. Sidewindows Glass - How Many Good? All but one
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5. Body Exterior
Paint Condition /10 [7]
Side Panels: Stainless [X] Aluminum [_] Condition /10 [8]
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 [G] Left Rear [G]
Right Front [G] Right Rear [G]
b) Rear Spring Mounts : Left Front [G] Left Rear [G]
Right Front [G] Right Rear [G]
7. Engine (if known)_ Cummins V8-265 1966
Make Model Size Year
8. Transmission ( or Gearbox) SPICER STD 5
Make Auto/Std No. of Speeds
9. Have you seen this vehicle run? Yes [X] No [_]
10. Does owner say it was driven to where it is now? Yes [X] No [_]
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 [X]
d) Will have to be flatbedded to place
of repair Yes [X]
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The present owner started on
installing fresh spring brake pots, and has gotten stalled on this one.
So far, it's not driveable, since the spring brake conversion remains to
be completed. He appears also to have started on replacing some power
steering lines, and this needs to be completed as well. Since it drove
in there not too long ago, it appears that
this is all that's necessary to get it home - although the owner
suggests that "major" repair or flatbedding is necessary. Taking the
time to complete the springbrake installation - or even calling in a
mobile mechanic to do the job - would be a major saving over flatbedding
or even short-haul towing.
C. INTERIOR
1. Still Has Seats [_] Converted to Motor Home [5]
2. Interior Condition /10 [7]
3. If Converted, has: Fridge [X] Stove [X] Sink [X] Toilet [_]
Shower [X] Dinette [X] Bed [X] Holding Tanks [There but not
installed]
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 [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:
$2,500 US to -------------------
ps/15Aug05
Here's the original description sent in by the owner:
1966 Flxliner Originally converted in 1980 Needs new holding tanks installed (included) Mechanical Original Cummins V8 265HP, Spicer 5 speed Needs new tires and still has the original split rims-current tires hold air and are 10.00-20's and 11.00-20's Glass: one side window and rear window are cracked Paint is a 7 Stainless is a 7 Aluminum is a 7 No surface rust Chassis rust-I can't say I am the most qualified person to evaluate but- each corner seems to be OK. There is some evidence of rust-doesn't seem bad, and there have been some previous repairs Needs new power steering lines Bus is currently un-driveable due to an in-process spring brake conversion and air tank replacement-about 75% complete This bus was last driven to it's present location 3 years ago. It would presently require towing/flatbed to move. Owner is working on finishing the spring brake conversion at which point it would be drive-able. Overall roadworthiness is presumed to be OK but not guaranteed, as owner has not driven the bus since purchase 3 years ago. Interior Front half is a 7 Bath and bedroom are a 5 No generator ever installed Price: $2500