I was browsing and came upon this bus web site where the owner (Bill Teal) has figured out a way to add another gear to a V-730 transmission to make the final...
Ok, I found my RTS in Houston, and after looking it over (and under) I satisfied and bought it, then drove it back to San Antonio. Every thing went fine on the...
hello everyone, I am looking at purchasing an RTS. If anyone has a listing of auctions, wants to sell one, or knows what a good price on one is, let me know....
I spoke with Mr. Woods again. He say's that this 1979 8V71 bus IS NOT the bus the Perry Pillard looked at, but hat it was there at the same time he looked at...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=2402133367&category=6728 im not trying to be negitive here,, but there is a reason this bus has...
If you are speaking about Jim Woods that lives just south of Columbus, Ohio I have been too his place and seen his buses. When you talk with him on the ...
Scott Isn't this one of the buses that "JUST SOLD" on Ebay about two weeks ago? I see that the seller has "O" feedback. Perhaps he doesn't want to disclose ...
Hi, Robert You can't soften the ride on an RTS, but if you are running empty now a little weight from the conversion will help a lot. The MCI's use an air ...
If you are in NY why don't you go see ABC Bus over there and maybe they can give you a deal on a NJ MCI-9 transit bus-- it has highway gears and large storage...
That is Randy of Just Buses in AZ. He used to sell under another name-- I don't know why he made up a new name unless it isn't him selling the same buses....
Well, it was a piece of dirt...or perhaps even lower.. I payed $2500.00 It is a 1982 6v92 and had to buy new batteries. He was asking $4500.00 and perhaps it...
I'll go back and measure it again. I "thought" it was 12"... ... __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful....
If the folks running the board do not mind...I would be happy to let every on know. I visited a lot of people that had buses for sale. I can put you in touch ...
I am guessing that people that wanted an RTS and gave up are no longer lurking here, but for what people have characterized as "readily available and cheap"...
Ok Perhaps this will help...I will offer my 1982 RTS that came from Houston for sale. (come and drive it around town...it's neat how it goes around the mini...
Geoff, I have been in direct contact with Bill. The system is not for the faint at heart or the mechanically challanged. It uses the overdrive from another...
First off I like to tell you that I paid $ 5,000.00 for my RST. It had pieces hanging off, parts missing. I knew it had a bad trans and motor. All I was...
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That explains the descrepency in the descriptions. I guess that Perry wasn't a hard core RTSer, or he would have mentioned that the guy had another RTS for...
HI Chris and Joy, If you are stressed out, even before you get the Bus, then I would suggest you are doing the right thing by, just giving up, because you will...
HI Robert... you do not say what type of tires are on it but if you have the city transit tires they ride ruff because of the high ply side wall... things you...
I for one, do not mind RTS focused things sold here. No need for MCI, Eagle, GMC specific necessary. I am 100% RTS. If there is something I can use for my bus....
Don't stress it. I have been looking for a bus for three years. I first wanted a Skoolie. Meeting Dwight in the Diesel Chat Room changed everything for me. I...
Bubba, I need some air switches, one for the wiper and also the one for the washer fluid, both leak bad and are refusing all efforts at repair, any ideas on...
Bone yards that have RTS buses first. Anyone here have parts? Or know where to get them?? In the file section, maybe we can add Known places on the net that...
So, Grant Is there an estimated cost to do the conversion-- not including R&R of the transmission? Is it still cheaper to spend $2,000-3,000 on a new ring...
Actually it is the challenge of the conversion that is exciting to me. I of course think I can do it better, cheaper and faster than anyone else. I know that...
