1951 GMC 3301 Bus Conversion Exhibit "A"
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1951 GMC 3301 Bus Conversion
This is a one of a kind beautiful example of American engineering and design! This 1951 GM Coach bus was originally
in the U.S. Army, transporting soldiers. There were only 1500 of these special buses made. It has the Flexible
style
rear, plus the front end of the previous years for GM. In 1971, it was discharged and sold as surplus.
(see picture in the magazine) . It was sold to a private individual who did most of the work, design, and
engineering. In the early 90's, the owner sold it to another private party, then I bought it in 2003. I have
updated the plumbing with current piping, installed a new commode, put in a new propane furnace, new refrigerator,
and maintained it well. I will try to list as many features as possible. This bus (The Blue Ghost) was featured
in the RV magazine as it's centerfold (see the picture). The Blue Ghost runs great and is road worthy! It can run
on the interstate and keep up with the flow of traffic. What a head turner and conversation piece - I can never
drive this ANYWHERE without someone wanting to check it out! It is a rare and beautiful bus that deserves
someone to take it, care for it, and enjoy it!
- 70 gallon fuel tank
- 100 gallon fresh water tank
- 100 gallon black water tank
- 391 Ford dump truck engine (late 1970's)
- dual systems of electricity - both ac and dc in rooms
- super insulated roof
- monocoque steel framing
- years of tread life on tires
- wired for 30 amp service
- wired for cable tv
- am/fm stereo with CD player
- some original spare parts such as windows, dash components included
- air brakes
- air horn (not working)
- 6 speed Allison automatic transmission
- Rear view camera
- Full to queen size rear master bed in bedroom
- Large couches in living room for sleeping comfort
- Lots of cabinet space
- Bathroom has built in shower
- RV Generator
- Built in charging system that runs from elec. or generator
- All connector water hoses, elec. cables, coaxial cable, sewer hose, etc.
There is some surface rust in places - mainly around some of the screws on the sides where panel were installed.
The paint job was last updated in the early 90's, so it is twenty years old and has some flaws, but this bus has
been stored mainly in a carport for the past several years. The
speedometer has not worked for the 10 years I have owned this bus, but I have put approximately 3000 miles on
it during this time.
Archived 6/27/2014
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** PHOTO GALLERY EXHIBIT **
This unit is a photo gallery exhibit only and is not currently for sale. The units for sale
are listed on the home page of this site and also tagged with blue for-sale banners.
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** PHOTO GALLERY EXHIBIT **
This unit is a photo gallery exhibit only and is not currently for sale. The units for sale
are listed on the home page of this site and also tagged with blue for-sale banners.
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