12/23/2009 07:01 PM
What DO I DO Now ?
If
you are still researching,
Look at "Buying a MCI Bus" for more
information on what to look for on MCI buses
Below is
a list of suggestions to help be a guide on what to do after you have
purchased your first Bus,....
Also we have included links to construction images of a few of our
coaches under construction too.
Free PDF Downloadable
MCI 9 Maintenance Manual
Has all 17 sections
Stripping the BUS
Don't forget,
Cut your MAIN Battery switch off...if you don't and you leave a
luggage bay door open for
over a few hours you will loose your batteries ...
They are not DEEP
Cycle Batteries.
Remove seats
Strip interior walls, ceilings
Remove A/C Ducting beneath windows
Take down & remove overhead luggage racks
Remove bathroom
Remove windows and window
frames
$1.500.
Now, Start building
Prices are more of a suggestive budget to go
by.....
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Blank out window openings to create new wall, $7,000. in one
piece, or using smaller panels |
$4,500.
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Insulating Foam board with spray foam 3-1/2" layers, sealed
in corners wit liquid foam |
$1,500. |
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Plywood paneling
$3,000. see work under construction |
$3,000. |
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Plumbing
package Complete includes functioning bathroom-shower when
finished |
$6,000. |
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PLumbing parts
Holding tanks |
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Electrical Main wiring package,
50amp panel, 20amp inverter panel with 12Volt
fuse panel |
$3,200. |
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50 Amp 220 volt 2 leg (2-120v)
system,. |
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Inverter
wiring package
All battery DC Cables, Wiring, Main Fuses and switches
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$1,500. |
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Inverter |
$2,000. |
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Batteries
-10 approximately $75.each at Sams Club 10 X $75.ea =
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$750. |
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Generator 12KW, Quite pack, Kubota Diesel, installed
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$8,900. |
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Install Generator |
$1,000. |
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Heating
Electric, Toe kick, 3-15,000 BTU's heaters each at
$400.ea. = |
$1,200. |
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Heating –gas Pick from selection |
$2,500. |
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Heating - Diesel airtop3500 Webasto 22,000 BTU
unit installed |
$4,000. |
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Cooling Remote thermostats, low profile, heat strip,14,000
BTU, installed |
$1,000. |
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RV windows Dbl Pane, T-slider design, heavy duty, dark tint
$550. each X7 = |
$3,850. |
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Install single salon entrance door |
$3,000. |
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MCI Hitch
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$375. |
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Interiors |
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Interior Depending on taste $10,000. to $100,000. |
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Interior "Galley" Cabinet Kit now available |
$1,495. |
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Cabinetry in
process of installing in other coaches |
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Examples |
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Model: 3336
This is a coach we did and has over 300 small thumbnails |
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Exterior |
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MCI 9 “E” model front end Installed is |
$6,000. |
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Rear cap with new turn signals |
$4,000. |
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Flat
skins |
$10,000. |
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Structural Changes
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Raise Roof 8"-12" Incudes window Blank outs, two caps
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$12,000. |
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Stretch to 45' |
$10,000. |
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MCI
"E" or "G" Upgrades Installed |
$6,000. |
MCI 9
Stripped out Curb Weight...
With seats out completely empty and 60 gal of fuel
A 1981 MCI 9 weighs 24,686 The GVW is
still 36,500
Other
company websites
www.LuxuryDoubleDeckers.com
www.Buses101.com
www.SlideOutPros.com
www.OpenTopCruiser.com
www.BusRVparts.com
www.BusLimo101.com
www.Buscustomer.com
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