ABOUT SWA

Our original 1963 bus is FOR SALE and this is definitely a one-of-a-kind custom bus. If you have ever considered....then do not delay as this is your chance!

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 nowhas 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

Drum roll.....and the asking price is....$24,500 OBO. This coach has twice that much in it and is in great working order, but we are under some pressure to make payments on our new bus. We do not know of anything that this bus currently needs. We drove this bus all over this summer - even in New York City!

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