More particularly, a short schoolbus. I was given the green light by the boss to locate a 42-56 schoolbus for her business. I'd like to find one as complete as possible, less engine/trans, in the western US region.

I remember someone here had a 51 in Colorado, I think, but believe that it was sold.

Guys, please help me find a bus!

 

1947 Ford Shorty School Bus

 

1955 ford short school bus,r.v.

Fits the description, but not west coast. Stu

 

Hmmm... Haven't seen a schoolbus made of this configuration. Pretty I retesting. It's only about 20-30 minutes from me. Great find! Plus it has the seats. A lot of rust, but looks to he repairable. I wonder if it's an F4???

I'll call and arrange to see it this week.

 

Does it have to be a Ford? Silly question I suppose.......

 

The 47 is made from a parcel delivery.... I've never seen a school bus made from one. Has a shorter wheelbase..

 

No schoolbus but my buddy has a nice 56 F800 CalFire truck for a good price here in San Diego...

 

Here is one in MT that didn't sell on Ebay. Who knows what he wants for it, and it is a Chevy. Maybe you could put a Ford front clip on it
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1949-Chevy-Shorty-School-Bus-Hot-Rod-Rat-Rod-RV-Project-/330964023524?pt=Buses&hash=item4d0efe38e4#ht_500wt_1182

 

OK, this one might be a bit older than your request, but it's way, way cool. has great history and a title.

1937 Ford Bus Project

 

That's what I thought too. It's actually a 48-50. I like the short wheelbase and the fact that it has the seats.

I prefer a Ford since I know them better.

Thanks but too rough and too large.

 

Haha, that guy lives up the road from me.......that's why I was asking if it had to be a Ford. He wants like 2-3k for it, but I know what he paid(much less).

 

Be patient, and you'll save a lot of money.

 

Ok I'm up in San Francisco for the week - Here's two that might be interesting in your neck of the woods (kind of).

41 ford school bus

1947 Ford Shorty School Bus

Ben in Austin
1950 F1

 

Ok - Searching a bit more. This is a nice looking one from Loveland, Co. - you can never be sure if it's still for sale....

1949 Ford Short Bus ! School Bus ! (Loveland) - AutoZin.com - Used cars for sale

Ben in Austin

 

If you want a "cheaper" full restoration candidate...

1948 ford shorty school bus

Ben in Austin