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Aug 3, 2013 | 03:40 PM

51PanelMan

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I need a school bus

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!

Aug 3, 2013 | 03:49 PM

1948 F1dude

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1947 Ford Shorty School Bus

Aug 3, 2013 | 04:13 PM

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1955 ford short school bus,r.v.

Fits the description, but not west coast. Stu

Aug 3, 2013 | 04:59 PM

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1947 Ford Shorty School Bus

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.

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1955 ford short school bus,r.v.

Looks more solid but the wheelbase looks a bit too long. Plus, it'll cost half of the selling price to haul out to CA.

Keep 'em coming please.

Fits the description, but not west coast. Stu

Aug 3, 2013 | 05:31 PM

tinman52

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

Aug 3, 2013 | 05:55 PM

abe

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

Aug 3, 2013 | 05:55 PM

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

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Aug 3, 2013 | 07:31 PM

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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

Aug 3, 2013 | 08:02 PM

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

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.

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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

1949 Chevy Shorty School Bus ~ Hot Rod, Rat Rod, RV, Project,?? in Buses | eBay Motors

I prefer a Ford since I know them better.

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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

Thanks but too rough and too large.

Aug 3, 2013 | 10:33 PM

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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

1949 Chevy Shorty School Bus ~ Hot Rod, Rat Rod, RV, Project,?? in Buses | eBay Motors

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).

Aug 3, 2013 | 10:54 PM

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

Aug 3, 2013 | 11:56 PM

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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

Aug 4, 2013 | 12:43 AM

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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

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