What are the available 35 foot buses that are good for conversions?
A 35 foot bus can go more places than 40′ or 45′. But it has less space inside and less space underneath. Most newer highway buses are 40′ or 45′. Most older highway buses have stick shift. Most older transits have automatic transmissions but may have trouble going highway speeds. Smaller buses and stick shift will typically get better fuel economy. For a heavy-duty bus, a big diesel engine, like a DD 8v71, will give good fuel economy and will have better hill climbing. A smaller engine, like a DD 6-71 or DD 6v71, will mean you go slower on hills. A transit bus will likely have lower gears, giving better climbing but poorer economy. Every coach make has points in its favor. However, all used mixed metals (steel and aluminum) in their construction, so weathering and road salt damage should influence your choice of a coach. Some coaches have a lot of use, so look for cracking bulkheads and worn parts. If you need an automatic in a highway coach, you will likely find it less expensive to
