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Our original 1963 bus is FOR SALE and this is definitely a one-of-a-kind custom bus.
A little about the history of the bus:
Our 1963 GMC transit
bus, commonly referred to as a "fishbowl", began
its life as a city transit bus
on
the
streets
of Tacoma, Washington. After many years
of dedicated service it found its way to us.
I do not believe that we ever would have initially imagined ourselves
with this bus, but once we stepped on board there was no question.
From the beginning, the "homebus"( as our son would
grow to call her) became a trusted ally in our quest for more
fulfilling lives. The bus is designed to carry many people
and in a way, it seemed to be begging us to put her back in "service".
To meet that end, we completed a total re-renovating
of the bus to better accommodate our groups. The bus now has bunks for six in the back, three dinettes up front (that make into beds), DVD player with two screens, Vegetable oil and solar conversions, new paint job.....the list goes on. Take a look at a few of the pictures below, but you really need to see it to believe it.
This has been the SWA bus for nine years and has been a true asset in helping to get our organization to where it is today. It has been a solid bus for us and is now running better then ever with its new engine! The only reason that we are selling this bus is due to our need for a larger bus and if we could keep both we could.
Kids quote, "This is the nicest and coolest thing I have ever seen!"
Well known waste vegetable oil conversion mechanic we met on the road, "This is by far the nicest converted bus I have ever seen."
Specs:
Engine:
Detroit Diesel 8v71 (Out of chassis rebuilt less than 10,000 miles ago)
Transmission:
Allison Automatic VS-2
Bunks:
6 bunks in back, 3 dinettes that make into beds
Entertainment:
DVD system with two drop-down screens, Stereo with amp & 6 speakers
Holding Tanks:
Black, grey & freshwater
Solar:
2 roof solar panels, Outback 2012 inverter, 6 AGM batteries, Outback charge controller, battery isolator to charge batteries while bus is running
Vegetable Oil Fuel System:
Complete veg fuel system with a 45 gal. vegetable oil tank
AC / Heat:
2 Coleman roof airs, both are relatively new and have heat strips
Awning:
Top of the line large electric self supporting awning - 12'
Roof rack:
Large roof rack (6 1/2' x 14')
Tow hitch
Tires:
All six tires are in great shape with only about 15,000 miles on them
Price Reduced $16,000! This coach is in great working order and does not currently need anything.
Take a look at the pictures below and please do not hesitate to contact Bryan with any questions at 207.266.4360 or bryan@squeakywheeladventures.org.


Bus with awning extended
Dinette and front
The "popcorn" dinette 



Detroit 8v71 engine
Bunks with storage in back
Outback inverter & charge controller
Outback inverter & charge controller
6 AGM battery bank
Sink in bathroom
bathroom
View looking forward
View looking forward
The driver's area
Middle door
Front door






