£ American Bus Sales can perform full-scale refurbs of up to 10 full-length school buses at its facility. At right: A reconditioned 2010 model-year Thomas Built activity bus. On page 60: A rebuilt 2007 IC Bus CE Series and a 2008 Blue Bird Vision.


“When you do (refurbs), you can’t just make it look good. You


have to add new equipment,” Flatt advised. Used school bus dealer American Bus Sales, located northwest


of Tulsa, Okla., in Collinsville, operates one of the largest refur- bishing programs in the U.S. While a simple paint job can run as low as $1,500, American Bus specializes in full-scale projects out of its state-of-the-art facilities that can do everything from installing new engines and transmissions to repairing and replacing seat foam and upholstery for up to 10 full-size buses at a time. American Bus also has a blast station and full-service paint booth. For $30,000, a


district can receive back what looks and operates like a brand-new bus but at a fraction of the brand-new sticker price. And the district can buy another 10 years of service life. “A refurb can mean anything to anybody,” said Eric Edwards, Jr., the senior sales coordinator for American Bus Sales. “What we offer is a turnkey solution for clients who are trying to maximize the life of their buses with the limited money they have on hand.” American Bus Sales has an extensive national network of dealers,


contractors and other organizations across North America that the company purchases used buses from and then restores them


Interior:


 New Seat Covers  Fully Detail Ceiling To Floor


 Paint Seat Legs & Stairwell


 Paint Interior  Service Heaters & Evaporators


Custom Paint


New Seats


105 Point Inspection:


 Change Oil Filters


 Flush Radiator  Service Brakes, Shocks, Exhaust


 Preventative Maintenance


 Wash/Buff/Wax  Paint White Roof  Custom Paint & Graphics


Fresh Undercarriage


 Inspect Engine: Electrical, Cooling System, Fluids, Batteries, Fan, AC, Belts, Alignment


 Service Suspension & Linkage


Paint & Body


Call About Our Full Service Package


 Custom Paint Bumper, Wheels, Exterior Parts


 Body Work/Repair Chassis &


Undercarriage


 Inspect Frame & Underbody


 Sandblast: Remove Paint & Rust


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 A/C Repair & Install  Lift Repair & Install  Parts & Service


 Underbody & Overhead Storage


 Tint Windows


 Drop Down DVD Monitors


 Upgrade: LED Lights, Strobe, Crossing Gate, etc.


 Apply Fresh Undercoat


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