Ford Bus / RV FORD B500 CIVIL DEFENSE FORD SHORT BUS (1963)
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| Condition: | Used | Type: | Civil Defense / RV |
| Fuel Type: | Gas | Model Year: | 1963 |
| Make: | Ford |
Mitchell, Indiana, United States
Vehicle description
1963 FORD B500 CIVIL DEFENSE FORD SHORT BUS
This is a clean bus that is very solid , very straight, and runs excellent. This is a high-top bus, special ordered for the military. Most school buses did not have the high top, but it was needed for adults. This bus has the cool small windows along the top similar to the vintage Volkswagen 21 and 23 window buses. 1963 Ford Superior Coach 22 passenger bus converted to RV 300 cubic inch straight 6 cylinder engine ZF 5 speed transmission Dual circuit power drum brakes New wheel cylinders New brake lines Four new drive tires New tie rod ends Added anti-sway bar New radiator with electric cooling fans New wiring 30 amp shore power with 120 volt ac and 12 volt dc distribution panel with built in smart charigng Battery bank of 4 Optima Blue Top batteries, charged when engine is running and smart charged when connected to shore power High quality battery isolator Two 100 watt flexible solar panels for rooftop mounting Rooftop air conditioning unit Two full size futon mattresses go together to make huge bed when not used as seating Refrigerator Microwave oven Under bench seat storage Kitchen cabinet Dimmable LED lighting throughout Overhead cargo net storage CB radio Bluetooth enabled sound system with 4 Alpine speakers and BassLink 400 watt sub woofer and Back up camera
The Rare Bus in itself is a find in this shape and then with the updates makes this Bus the ticket to haul your Street Rod , Bikes , or just camp in style . The Bus now has around 700 miles after the motor tranny change and Conversion was done I have many more pics , also has new exhaust and a new fuel system tank and all …. All works as should , and the workmanship that was done throughout is Supreme ! please ask questions … GOOD LUCK and HAPPY BIDDING ! !
This is a clean bus that is very solid , very straight, and runs excellent. This is a high-top bus, special ordered for the military. Most school buses did not have the high top, but it was needed for adults. This bus has the cool small windows along the top similar to the vintage Volkswagen 21 and 23 window buses. 1963 Ford Superior Coach 22 passenger bus converted to RV 300 cubic inch straight 6 cylinder engine ZF 5 speed transmission Dual circuit power drum brakes New wheel cylinders New brake lines Four new drive tires New tie rod ends Added anti-sway bar New radiator with electric cooling fans New wiring 30 amp shore power with 120 volt ac and 12 volt dc distribution panel with built in smart charigng Battery bank of 4 Optima Blue Top batteries, charged when engine is running and smart charged when connected to shore power High quality battery isolator Two 100 watt flexible solar panels for rooftop mounting Rooftop air conditioning unit Two full size futon mattresses go together to make huge bed when not used as seating Refrigerator Microwave oven Under bench seat storage Kitchen cabinet Dimmable LED lighting throughout Overhead cargo net storage CB radio Bluetooth enabled sound system with 4 Alpine speakers and BassLink 400 watt sub woofer and Back up camera
The Rare Bus in itself is a find in this shape and then with the updates makes this Bus the ticket to haul your Street Rod , Bikes , or just camp in style . The Bus now has around 700 miles after the motor tranny change and Conversion was done I have many more pics , also has new exhaust and a new fuel system tank and all …. All works as should , and the workmanship that was done throughout is Supreme ! please ask questions … GOOD LUCK and HAPPY BIDDING ! !