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mr.bluebird
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United States
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 Posted - 08/25/2010 : 7:31:48 PM
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| do maine school districts buy more ic, thomas or blue bird busses?? and what brand hold the market share in the state and what do you prefer to buy . any body can reply not just maine people. |
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IBTMech
Top Member
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Posted - 08/27/2010 : 5:33:07 PM
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In Cape Elizabeth we've been buying ICs for the past 5 years. I don't know which brand dominates the state but I'm happy with Navistar and their service/parts/support network.
Let's face it. All bus bodies are really cheap. We've had many Thomas and Bluebirds in the past. The ICs have done okay so far but they're not too old yet. Time will tell.
But I'm a Navistar man. Between the buses and Public Works you won't see too many other brands there. Mostly my doing I guess. And the only way to get a Navistar is to go with IC.
Question: Why did you choose Maine and not any other State? |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
Edited by - IBTMech on 08/27/2010 5:34:22 PM |
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
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Posted - 09/02/2010 : 6:33:04 PM
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Originally posted by IBTMech
In Cape Elizabeth we've been buying ICs for the past 5 years. I don't know which brand dominates the state but I'm happy with Navistar and their service/parts/support network.
Let's face it. All bus bodies are really cheap. We've had many Thomas and Bluebirds in the past. The ICs have done okay so far but they're not too old yet. Time will tell.
But I'm a Navistar man. Between the buses and Public Works you won't see too many other brands there. Mostly my doing I guess. And the only way to get a Navistar is to go with IC.
Question: Why did you choose Maine and not any other State?
beacuse i plan to move to your great state of maine and be a schoool bus diriver / start my own school bus contracting company or be come a director for a district i prefer ic my self what would you recomend to me if need to buy busses for my company when i start it ?? |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 09/03/2010 : 5:39:18 PM
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| Service and availability of parts should be a factor in what you buy. My preference happen to be IC but I'm not going to knock the other brands. They all have their good and bad points. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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bus724
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 09/03/2010 : 6:05:00 PM
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| O'Connor GMC / Blue Bird is one of the better dealers in the area. One of the salesmen out of their Portland location has been picking up a lot of customers lately, even outside of his territory. I've heard several operators here in CT say he does a good job of standing by his buses. |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 09/04/2010 : 4:57:43 PM
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| Where in Maine are you moving to? |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
44 Posts |
Posted - 09/05/2010 : 3:04:05 PM
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any where around portland /freeport me and or sourounding towns
with the new 2010 emision engines i hear ic has a good set up vs scr like blue bird and thomas?? |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 09/09/2010 : 3:49:41 PM
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We have a '10 IC being delivered soon. The jury is still out.
Cape needs a good bus super. I'm just a mechanic/ garage foreman of Public works. I see a lot of confusion/disarray/bad scheduling but it's not my problem.
For some bureaucratic reason Community Services is in charge of Student Transportation and they are clueless. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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bcressey
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 09/09/2010 : 7:06:33 PM
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We're in Kennebunk, not too far off. Have had zero issues with the SCR motors so far. Only half a dozen on the road so far. The State is a pretty good mix.
Us and O'Connor both sold most of the bodies historically. Then once everyone went integrated, things leveled out. BB has lost some presence and IC has gained some.
Our market share dropped when the C2 first came out, slowly increasing since. I think Maine customers tend to be loyal and keep what they know and are comfortable with no matter what the brand. |
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
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Posted - 09/13/2010 : 3:46:05 PM
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| thanks you bouth i will keep that in mind |
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mr.thomas
Senior Member
USA
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Posted - 09/13/2010 : 3:47:14 PM
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| iam mr bluebird btw i lost my old login info i just recovered it |
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mr.thomas
Senior Member
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 3:59:17 PM
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| thank you mr cressey and ibt mech keep in touch |
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Edited by - mr.thomas on 09/13/2010 3:59:49 PM |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
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Posted - 09/13/2010 : 6:24:52 PM
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To my understanding, Maine is a mix. From photos I have seen a lot of Thomas but also some Blue Birds and IC mixed into it, if I am in correct.
Hey ricky IM me when you get a chance.
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mr.thomas
Senior Member
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - 09/13/2010 : 8:59:38 PM
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| thank you jake can i see some of those pictures please |
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bwest
Administrator
United States
3820 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2010 : 08:37:30 AM
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| Mr. BlueBird/ Thomas, You ever think you might have an identitey crysis? LOL!! Just kidding, I just thought that was interesting to use both brands of buses in your handle. |
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Jake
Top Member
USA
3528 Posts |
Posted - 09/14/2010 : 09:51:40 AM
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Originally posted by mr.thomas
jake email me
What email ya using now-a-days? |
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mr.thomas
Senior Member
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - 10/19/2010 : 7:19:17 PM
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| at least maine does not make school bus speed be mandated at only 45 mph like north carolina i think thats needs to be up dated to min of 55 max of 60 on highway what do you think about this issue |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 10/20/2010 : 3:45:27 PM
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| Our buses do 65 mph. It's safer to keep up with traffic than have somebody ram you on the Interstate. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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mr.thomas
Senior Member
USA
92 Posts |
Posted - 10/22/2010 : 4:40:47 PM
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Originally posted by IBTMech
Our buses do 65 mph. It's safer to keep up with traffic than have somebody ram you on the Interstate.
i totaly agree i think north carolina needs to get with the times.
do you know where i can get a copy of the maine school bus specs for type c d, and a school busses thanks |
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bcressey
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
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Posted - 01/05/2011 : 8:40:01 PM
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| thank you mr cressey and ibt mech keep in touch |
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
44 Posts |
Posted - 01/05/2011 : 8:42:22 PM
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Originally posted by IBTMech
Our buses do 65 mph. It's safer to keep up with traffic than have somebody ram you on the Interstate.
i totaly agree i think north carolina needs to get with the times.
do you know where i can get a copy of the maine school bus specs for type c d, and a school busses thanks
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Jake
Top Member
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Posted - 01/05/2011 : 10:02:18 PM
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@Ricky: Probably on Maines' Transportation website, it can be found on google if they have one.
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 5:30:36 PM
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| Brian Cressy gave the correct link. I don't see anything in there limiting top speed. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
44 Posts |
Posted - 01/06/2011 : 6:59:38 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by IBTMech
Brian Cressy gave the correct link. I don't see anything in there limiting top speed.
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what are the speed limits in maine for your school busses etc ?? |
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IBTMech
Top Member
USA
973 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2011 : 2:24:56 PM
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Originally posted by mr.bluebird
[quote]Originally posted by IBTMech
Brian Cressy gave the correct link. I don't see anything in there limiting top speed.
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what are the speed limits in maine for your school busses etc ??
The posted speed limit as far as I know. |
If it doesn't fit, FORCE it.
If it breaks, well, it needed replacing anyway.
Pullin' wrenches for 45 years. |
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mr.bluebird
Active Member
United States
44 Posts |
Posted - 01/07/2011 : 6:12:18 PM
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do you have any pictures of your fleet and thanks for answering my questions .quote:
Originally posted by IBTMech
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Originally posted by mr.bluebird
[quote]Originally posted by IBTMech
Brian Cressy gave the correct link. I don't see anything in there limiting top speed.
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what are the speed limits in maine for your school busses etc ??
The posted speed limit as far as I know.
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