Got a new tailgating vehicle...

[yler4cy]

Got it for a pretty good price. May just leave the paint job. I will try and upload new pics as I work on it.

The steering wheel was a little beat up, so added the first ISU item.

[2forISU]

Nice!

[mustangcy]

What did you give for it?

[abe2010]

What did you give for it?

two oxen and a wheel of cheese

[yler4cy]

Well everyone that I kept finding like this was going for around $2,000 - $3,000. This has brand new tires (worth $900) and was owned by a church and still got it for $1,000. Drove it all the way home from Manchester as well.

[huntt26]

Wow what a steal!

[RING4CY]

Seeing how you got it from a church, I suggest painting in cardinal and gold something on it saying along the lines:

Ames, IA: God's Country.

[Wesley]

So you are saying you bought 4 tires and they threw in the vehicle for free....

[nb06]

If I were you going to paint it, I would design a graphic wrap for it. I mean, I figure you saved $1500 to $2000 purchasing it for $1000. So throw $1500 to $2000 into the decals and you have the ultimate machine.

These guys have done a racecar or two for a friend of mine and he's had really good luck. They are in Ames too.

Chase Signs & Graphics | Vehicle Wraps - Lettering - Signs - Banners - Stickers

Just my two cents, I'm just trying to live vicariously through your purchase of my dream vehicle!!

[HardcoreClone]

I'd love to get my own tailgating rig and customize it, but my biggest question is where do people store these things? Also, how much is insurance for a "bus" type vehicle? And are you required to have a specialized license to drive something like that?

[clone319]

I'd love to get my own tailgating rig and customize it, but my biggest question is where do people store these things? Also, how much is insurance for a "bus" type vehicle? And are you required to have a specialized license to drive something like that?

You need a CDL if it hauls more than 15 people or weighs more than something along the lines of 10 ton. And a vehicle like this falls into neither of those categories.

[Al_4_State]

$1000?

That's a damn steal. I thought I was pumped to get my hunk of junk for $400.


It has a gold roof now and is MUCH more faded.

[CYTruck]

Got it for a pretty good price. May just leave the paint job. I will try and upload new pics as I work on it.

The steering wheel was a little beat up, so added the first ISU item.

I have been looking at doing the same thing. I have all sort of plans for building a grill on the back.. and a bar.... built in stereo and tv... awnings and fridge.
I have access to place that crushes old trailers and campers... so I can strip the items I need to put on it. I also have grand plans for large flag poles and a great paint job.

Good luck and keep us updated.... building it is half the fun.

[ianoconnor]

Great deal! We bought an old 1977 military ambulance last summer and are excited to get going on that project. Welcome to the club!

[RING4CY]

Great deal! We bought an old 1977 military ambulance last summer and are excited to get going on that project. Welcome to the club!

I was just wondering how you were coming along on that project of yours.