Proud to own a 1991 ford e350 Collins super bantam single rear wheel with international 7.3idi with almost no electrical and no Def. We built it out on the streets in Portland Oregon and it can park anywhere. Flat roof. Full roof rack. Spare tire on the back door. Winch on the front. All led lights. Passenger swivel seat in stairwell and 3 full recliner seats for our kids . A sleeping loft above drivers area and full queen-sized bed in back. We drove the bus through Canada and down the west coast to AZ for the winter. Then we bought the next unicorn bus.. 33 ft international amtran genesis fe with dt466 and allison md3060. Now built out for more room and bigger kitchen with full bedrooms and bathroom. So much room. Still have both with almost matching paint jobs. Yes. We rock.
7.3 IDI is the best. Just needs a turbo upgrade. Kits are available or take parts off of a junkyard one. The last two years of the f-series had turbo IDIs!
My girlfriend and I are just starting on our bus. It's a 2003 E-350 7.3 4 window by a Canadian company. It is unique because all 4 windows are the short ones and it has no body ahead of or behind the windows. It is tiny. Exactly 10' from the step well to the back wall. Super cool little rig.
Really enjoyed the insight of registering the mini-buses as motor homes. Great info! Someone is going to be very thrilled to purchase this bus, and have years of memories to follow. Keep up the great content!
You know, I always pass up short bus builds because I've never seen anyone build a short bus skoolie with skins on the windows. People always seem to keep the original windows and I've always hated that. Especially after Chuck put us on game about those factory windows that leak. Thanks Chuck. I'll consider these when I start looking for rig one day.
I have a 97 five window with the 7.3 and the high roof it’s fantastic Only difference the back windows weren’t installed as it was a luggage area I guess and no handicap door Nice to see you think it’s a great rig
@@ChuckCassadyYT indeed it loves the mountains here in Colorado and just flys up them I also found mine in California with little to no rust Not near as nice as yours that thing is amazingly clean
Coming from the land of sodium chloride and ferrous oxide that is a very sweet buss, and a really good price in my opinion. Alas I've already got an RV but boy did it cost a whole lot more. Keep the good stuff coming.
I have a 2011 ford 5 window short bus love it to drive at 23,5 ft but brought a 2011 workhorse W42 stepvan cause box was same length ceiling was 7,2 high and not quite as wide st 7ft 2inch bus was 7ft.9inch wide , but van was 21ft long and straight walls and ceiling and all aluminum. And 9ft 4inch high bus 10 ft high . Good videos always directed people to you your build videos
I love my 1999 7.3 E350 with the 4.5 window. It can easily reach 80 mph on the highway, but I try to keep it under 65 mph. It’s a Thomas model, so the interior height is about 6'1", which is a bit tight for me at 6 feet tall, but perfect for my wife who is 4'9". It's currently titled as a van, though I've considered converting it to an RV.
I have a 2011 chev ford E 450 window short bus with hc lift ,no rust trailer package and hitch ,s 143000 miles runs get on road as rv , Upstate NY. $13999
Ok, I'm stopping less an a minute in- to come back later! Cause I am supposed to be be purchasing that same package in a van body from 2003 TODAY! (I'm more than a little nervous/excited so 🤞) I had to comment, though, since you came back in my feed after not seeing you for a while today, with THIS?!
What an amazing bus. I have a question. So after what length would I need to have a commercial driver license or do I even need it for the short buses? Anyone? Appreciate it🤙🏽
@@WTFwuzdat Do you use yours? I'm not sure where it's located so I don't know how in the way it is or of what, but I seems like an HVAC would come in handy!
I have a question, been watching your videos for a while now and I am really interested in living this life style, however, I live in florida- I know you mentioned rust issues so how should I go about this? Even if I buy a car from out of state without rust would it rust easy if I brought it down here? I would like this bus to move out west in the Colorado/New Mexico area, tired of the humidity and heat down here but I don’t know anyone personally who lives in the area so not like I can go up and work on it by myself so I’m kinda at a stand still
Salt on the roads up north are the biggest cause of rust. Unless you plan to drive on the beach with the salt water you don't need to fear rust at all. I have lived here in sw Fl for over 50 years and no rust ever.
@@rickhiggins6521 thank you for the response! Yes I learned this the other day, I don’t know much about cars honestly or buses but good to know I don’t really need to worry about rust, just possibly getting a poorly taken care of bus if I buy it from down here, the school districts here unfortunately are really behind
lol. It’s time we show our badges. We are getting eating up as it is. Might as well sing Al to find your squad. The shit is only going Downhill from here,
Proud to own a 1991 ford e350 Collins super bantam single rear wheel with international 7.3idi with almost no electrical and no Def. We built it out on the streets in Portland Oregon and it can park anywhere. Flat roof. Full roof rack. Spare tire on the back door. Winch on the front. All led lights. Passenger swivel seat in stairwell and 3 full recliner seats for our kids . A sleeping loft above drivers area and full queen-sized bed in back. We drove the bus through Canada and down the west coast to AZ for the winter. Then we bought the next unicorn bus.. 33 ft international amtran genesis fe with dt466 and allison md3060. Now built out for more room and bigger kitchen with full bedrooms and bathroom. So much room. Still have both with almost matching paint jobs. Yes. We rock.
7.3 IDI is the best. Just needs a turbo upgrade. Kits are available or take parts off of a junkyard one. The last two years of the f-series had turbo IDIs!
My girlfriend and I are just starting on our bus. It's a 2003 E-350 7.3 4 window by a Canadian company. It is unique because all 4 windows are the short ones and it has no body ahead of or behind the windows. It is tiny. Exactly 10' from the step well to the back wall. Super cool little rig.
In 3 hours, wow that's still before my bedtime!
Really enjoyed the insight of registering the mini-buses as motor homes. Great info! Someone is going to be very thrilled to purchase this bus, and have years of memories to follow. Keep up the great content!
You know, I always pass up short bus builds because I've never seen anyone build a short bus skoolie with skins on the windows. People always seem to keep the original windows and I've always hated that. Especially after Chuck put us on game about those factory windows that leak.
Thanks Chuck. I'll consider these when I start looking for rig one day.
I'm building out a 98 Grumman short cube right now. 10'6" box length behind bulkhead
I have a 97 five window with the 7.3 and the high roof it’s fantastic
Only difference the back windows weren’t installed as it was a luggage area I guess and no handicap door
Nice to see you think it’s a great rig
It’s the best!
@@ChuckCassadyYT indeed it loves the mountains here in Colorado and just flys up them
I also found mine in California with little to no rust
Not near as nice as yours that thing is amazingly clean
Coming from the land of sodium chloride and ferrous oxide that is a very sweet buss, and a really good price in my opinion. Alas I've already got an RV but boy did it cost a whole lot more. Keep the good stuff coming.
hahah amen. thanks!
hahah amen. thanks!
I have a 2011 ford 5 window short bus love it to drive at 23,5 ft but brought a 2011 workhorse W42 stepvan cause box was same length ceiling was 7,2 high and not quite as wide st 7ft 2inch bus was 7ft.9inch wide , but van was 21ft long and straight walls and ceiling and all aluminum. And 9ft 4inch high bus 10 ft high . Good videos always directed people to you your build videos
Okay it's sick. I want it!
2:09 lol!
I love my 1999 7.3 E350 with the 4.5 window. It can easily reach 80 mph on the highway, but I try to keep it under 65 mph. It’s a Thomas model, so the interior height is about 6'1", which is a bit tight for me at 6 feet tall, but perfect for my wife who is 4'9". It's currently titled as a van, though I've considered converting it to an RV.
great platform!
I’m 6’3” so I’m wincing just a bit at 6’4 minus needed insulation. I’m thinking not standing straight will get old
The Bill comment...hilarious😆
it was a big year
I have a 2011 chev ford E 450 window short bus with hc lift ,no rust trailer package and hitch ,s 143000 miles runs get on road as rv , Upstate NY. $13999
EPIC!
Ok, I'm stopping less an a minute in- to come back later! Cause I am supposed to be be purchasing that same package in a van body from 2003 TODAY! (I'm more than a little nervous/excited so 🤞) I had to comment, though, since you came back in my feed after not seeing you for a while today, with THIS?!
Go for it!
Hey Chuck!
Marie fro Denver😊
Oops I bought one with 98k on it love it just getting ready to build it
@issacturner here’s a perfect beauty for you !!
with this recent heat how do bus life folks source bulk water like 40 to 75 gallons without buying it 1 gallon at a time?
fill up from hoses at RV tank dump and fill locations
This one is sweet but I have a 2003 E450 with 68k miles for sale- subfloor installed and maybe looking for a new home 🎉
Gas or diesel? What state?
TX 7.3 6 window
@@mtimmons5519what s your price ?
@@mtimmons5519what is your price ?
@@mtimmons5519how much you looking for?
Oh shit ya and.it has the side door too!
I want a short bus can't find one
What an amazing bus. I have a question. So after what length would I need to have a commercial driver license or do I even need it for the short buses? Anyone? Appreciate it🤙🏽
Are the exterior walls and/or roof fiberglass or is it all metal?
All metal
Is it only 1998 year that is good?
there is a range of good years, but I stay before 2004 for ford diesels
Why would you want to remove the AC unit? I'm not challenging. I'm asking. I don't know anything about bus AC units.
I suspect it was the rear a/c/heater combo which usually comes as a giant box on the floor (and in the way). I have yet to remove mine. 😂
@@WTFwuzdat Do you use yours? I'm not sure where it's located so I don't know how in the way it is or of what, but I seems like an HVAC would come in handy!
@@SouthernBelleSassy I don't use mine. I have a diesel heater for the "house" and only use the a/c from the cab when driving.
I have a question, been watching your videos for a while now and I am really interested in living this life style, however, I live in florida- I know you mentioned rust issues so how should I go about this? Even if I buy a car from out of state without rust would it rust easy if I brought it down here? I would like this bus to move out west in the Colorado/New Mexico area, tired of the humidity and heat down here but I don’t know anyone personally who lives in the area so not like I can go up and work on it by myself so I’m kinda at a stand still
Salt on the roads up north are the biggest cause of rust. Unless you plan to drive on the beach with the salt water you don't need to fear rust at all. I have lived here in sw Fl for over 50 years and no rust ever.
@@rickhiggins6521 thank you for the response! Yes I learned this the other day, I don’t know much about cars honestly or buses but good to know I don’t really need to worry about rust, just possibly getting a poorly taken care of bus if I buy it from down here, the school districts here unfortunately are really behind
What would u sell a bus like this for??
Chuck, can you recommend any older gas short busses?
I like the Chevy 6.0 gas short buses--check em out!
What is the gas mileage on this van?
Depends on driving speed but around 10mpg at fast highway speeds
@ChuckCassadyYT Hi Chuck. I sent you an email as I'm interested in the bus. Is it still available?
I did reply to that email!
You should not bring politics into your video But for some reason you guys will never give it up and you should
lol. It’s time we show our badges. We are getting eating up as it is. Might as well sing Al to find your squad. The shit is only going Downhill from here,
Dude… a Clinton joke about crap from almost 30 years ago isn’t politics. Take a chill pill.
Wait warning lights that DONT LEAK??? They really dont build them like they used to lmfao our brand new Blue Birds leak like crazy...
hahah oh these ones have been heavily caulked by the district ;)
Hopefully you have one after this crypto cycle ends. I’d like to get one then