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2009 Blue Bird-Ford E450 (5-Window Short Bus) - Skoolie

SOLD
Bluebird -Ford E450 5 Window Short Bus-1
Bus Year
2009
Motor
6.0 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel
Location
N/A
Seller's Name
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Seller Phone Number
Email
$48,000
Ford E450 5-Window w/ side handicap door Skoolie/RV/Camper Conversion 110,000 miles. Overall length 24 ft.
 
 
Mechanical: 6.0 Powerstroke Turbo Diesel engine with $15,000 of work & upgrades. Fully bulletproofed. The engine was pulled and rebuilt. ARP headstuds, bulletproof diesel EGR cooler, billet water pump, HD up pipe kit, hpop kit, new rockers, 6.4 push rods, glow plugs, OEM radiator, fan, and much more. SCT tuner with blessed performance tune pushing power to 455hp/760 ft-lb torque makes it much quicker and not a dog to drive. Dual starter batteries dated 7/21. Dual alternators, AC bottle replaced with OEM, serviced, and blows cold!
 
 
 
Suspension: Weldtec Designs Adventurer 4" lift kit w/ Fox Shocks Wheels/Tires/Brakes - AR204 black aluminum wheels, and new inner dually wheels in rear. Wild Trail CTX 235/85/16 Tires. PowerStop Z36 drilled & slotted rotors and pads, new wheel bearings. Lighting - Black Aero Style headlights retrofitted with Morimoto Bi-Xenon D2S HID projectors for awesome light output. rear Halo LED tail lights.
 
 
 
Electronics: BrandMotion digital rearview mirror with 1080p quality and high-quality camera, 10.1" Android Head Unit with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto. Interior build-out - Clean open design with large couch made custom with heavy duty canvas & leather, steel locking cabinetry with lots of storage, Summit Lockable Fridge/Freezer 5.8 cu/ft, dual burner induction cooktop, 15"x20" deep stainless sink, 4 gal EcoTemp smarthome water heater, Samlex 3000w PureSine Inverter/Charger, 608AH of lithium iron phosphate batteries, 50A DC/DC charger, 5kw Diesel heater, queen size bed on platform (easy to raise if needed) 600w (2x300w) SoloPower CIGS SP3L solar panels, 4x MiMo Cellular antenna roof-mounted, Smartplug stainless shore power plug & cord, 26 gal water tank, black coin cell flooring. MaxxAir fan, rear AC fan powered by house battery. Under sink water filter. Roll down wool window shades, blackout curtain, and rod for the side window. RV Door (Included but not installed)
Custom thin HVLP sprayed Raptor liner paint job in metallic grey for a super cool & tough flat/satin paint job look, bumpers black raptor liner, new Velvac RV mirrors.
 
 
 
Clean TN title registered as Motorhome. 

A classic - and one of the only Union Pacific busses left!  #27 is in the Sacramento Railroad Museum.  This bus runs and drives - needs a little work - we can discuss details if you're interested.

The tires are all great Hankooks - I bought them all and they are at 95% tread.

Two 8D batteries which are good (2 years old)

The bus interior got partially gutted to do a new interior but ran out of steam and it has to go to a home with more energy and time, I love this old girl - I've had her 20 years and have driven all over the west.  She does 76 mph on the freeway, climbs over mountain passes in 3rd gear (40-45 mph), and draws a crowd everywhere she goes.

Detroit 6-71 is tight, rebuilt top end by legendary mechanic Ted of Coach Maintenance.  She needs some love but has great bones.  Propane tank, fresh water, grey water, and black water tanks are in.

Email or call me for more details - I have the full mechanical manuals, and she's pretty easy to work on too.  Own a piece of Americana

Tasteful conversion completed in 2015 from the ground up.  I’ve put 60k miles on since completion without issue.  It’s been coast to coast and ready to go again.   

  • Good running 8V71 rebuilt (when I purchased it) 
  • Eaton 9-speed manual trans with new clutch 40k ago.   
  • The brakes were fully replaced recently, the steering box was rebuilt, the airbags are fresh, tires are in date.  Ready to roll.   
  • Low hours on Onan Cummins 12.5 generator   
  • 3 Cruiseair HVAC units for A/C and heat.   
  • Fully serviced and maintained by a reputable local Truck/RV facility with receipts to verify.  
  • The bus is all Diesel/electric, with no propane.   
  • 12V and 120V systems  
  • New from headlights to the engine.   
  • Large fresh and grey tanks.   
  • No black tank – toilet is cassette style. 
  • The Interior features 5 captain’s chairs, a dinette, a galley, and a full bath.   
  • Also features bunks and a rear stateroom with a queen size bed.  
  • 35ft.
  • Automatic Transmission
  • The professional conversion was done in 1989.
  • It was featured in the June 2015 edition of BCM.
  • Extra radiators, tools, and odds and ends go with it.
  • There are 2 videos of the exterior and interior of the bus on youtube that the previous owner did.
    • Even though they are 3 years old the bus is in the same condition/shape except that I did change the fan in the bedroom to a better one.

This is a one-of-a-kind 1957 Crown School Bus Conversion!!!!! Many hours of labor into her. (Girlfriend named her Miss Bus)

  • The motor is a 350HP Big Cam Cummins mid-engine with a 747 4speed Allison Auto Transmission.
  • 3-stage Jake Brake, Freightliner air ride rear suspension with a controller on the dash, runs strong.
  • 11R24.5 tires with aluminum rims, all-new tires
  • Raised roof 8in for inside headroom.
  • Custom aluminum siding,
  • 2-8D starting batteries
  • Power steering with adjustable True Center steering stabilizer
  • Rear camera
  • Propane, and diesel heat,
  • Custom awning
  • 2-MaxxFans Vents
  • 110volt refrigerator
  • 3000watt Xantrex Freedom 30 Inverter/charger
  • 4-125watt solar panels with Renogy controller
  • 6-6volt Trojan house batteries
  • 10KW Wrico Generator with Kubota Diesel 1105 hours
  • 50Amp automatic transfer switch
  • Two 13,500BTW Duo-Therm rooftop A/C with heat strips
  • 175 Gal. fresh water tank under the queen-size bed
  • 150Gal. gray/black waste tank
  • 85Gal fuel tank, propane stove/oven, microwave
  • Surround sound
  • Solid oak cabinets, Corian countertops,
  • Flexsteel seats and couch
  • Dual pane windows with pull-down shades

35'8" Length
11'6" high
6'6" Inside height
233in wheel bass
71,530 Miles on motor and trans

I'm sure I missed something, please get in touch with me with any questions or requests for more photos or information.
Thanks, Glen

Item Description:

  • This bus is partially converted with a raised roof.
  • Custom Windows
  • Has been stored inside for the last 20 years when not in use.
  • Bus has not run in two years
  • Comes with a stove, refrigerator, water heater, solar power, A/C (roof unit installed), two spare generators, etc.

Please contact me for more details.

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