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Before creating the Vanabode travel style I ran a motorcoach website. This page is one of many bus articles I wrote for coach buyers before closing that website.

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Used GMC Bus for Sale Model Chart

GMC Parlor Bus 4102 - H8H649    1953 - 1979
Advantages - all aluminum rust proof body, light weight means better fuel mileage, typically inexpensive compared to MCI's or Prevost conversion shells, over 13,800 built so there are lots of parts buses available to cannibalize, 4106 known as the sports car of coaches because it is light, 35 foot, has a reasonable height mated to a strong 8V71 engine
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations, no longer manufactured
Notes - Transverse mounted left hand rotating engine in the rear, conversions have been repowered with larger engines and automatic transmissions

Conversion Issues = Monocoque construction, built like aluminum aircraft, frameless, the skin is the frame, RV conversion owners often modify the air suspension to double as a leveling system when stationary also.
Specifications - Length: feet, Width: inches, Height: inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: Detroit Diesel 6-71, 8V71, Seating: , Typical Transmission: Manual 4 speed, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Front Door Width: , Fuel Tank: Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual

SAMPLE ONLY FOR REFERENCE - GMC Used Bus for Sale

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You may also find the GMC page helpful. GMC Bus for Sale: 1978 GMC Entertainer, Customized, Price: $19500, Model 4905-A Forty Foot, 871 Detroit Automatic, Power Steering 4 Bunks, Kitchen Area, 90% on the tires, Great for singing group. Bus needs Paint.

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