uvo sale

Ho Bus for Sale

I know, it’s hard to believe. It is time for us to say a fond farewell to a friend.

This sale will give us the dinero to upgrade a newer van to run on veggie oil- this time one with a few more amenities such as A/C and a gas gauge. If you’re interested in the Ho Bus, or know anyone else who is, let me know via comment here or email: jordan [at] achachay.com It’s running better than ever! Here’s the craigslist ad I just posted.

Veggie Oil Powered 1989 Ford E-350 short bus (“Ho Bus”) – $4400

I absolutely love this bus. I’m sure you will too. It’s been a part of my band’s identity (achachay!) for the past year and we’ve driven it thousands of miles (even to and from New Orleans a few times), on diesel and veggie oil. We even made it a bio page on our website. I’m only selling it because my band mate’s family got us a newer van to travel in.

wvo/svo vegetable oil conversion details:
When I bought the Ho Bus (named because the letters from “s” “c” “o” and “l” from “school” were painted over) fifteen months ago I teamed up with a sweet local mechanic and we rebuilt the whole conversion. By the end of our work we fixed the selector switch, replaced a bunch of the electrical wires, replaced all the old lines and hoses (which we’re leaking and drawing air) with top of the line products that can withstand the heat from the oil, changed out the tank (which was leaking and not vaccuum sealed – it was also in the back, now it’s underneath the bus), improved the flow of coolant, improved the insulation (keeping the oil hotter), and generally made it work very well. I put in at least $1000 to making the system work flawlessly, not including my personal labor. Included in the sale is one 55 gallon drum which you can store veggie oil in (it’s in one of the pics). I can also show you my filtration system for used oil and help you set one up on your own.

New Transmission!
- I replaced the transmission in August at an AAMCO so it should last for another twenty years or 300k miles.
- Plus it is still under warranty for a year.
- That’s actually a crazy story I can tell you

New batteries!
- Just replaced the two batteries about three months ago

Mileage/Engine:
- I’m not sure how many miles it has because there’s no 100s digit on the odometer so I think it’s around 250k. The transmission guys and the mechanic I work with say it should last for another 300k miles, being a diesel and all.
- This mechanic I mentioned loves the Ho Bus as well and is happy to tell you his assessment of it. Let me know and I’ll give you his name and number.
- Has a new fuel filter
- Recently changed the oil, trans fluid, fan belts, etc. etc.

Interior:
- Used to be a 15 passenger (short bus)
- The seats have all been removed
- We separated out the back for equipment storage (easily removed)
- We customized the inside with bench seating and cushions. (also easily removed)
- Check out the pics for an idea of what I’m talking about

Basically this a great vehicle for a band, anyone looking to help the environment and save money with the veggie-oil, someone looking to make a camper, someone wanting to make a party vehicle, tailgater, sell food from, or just get people’s attention. It’s so fun to drive. Btw because of it’s small size and Ford “E” series classification you need no special license or insurance to drive it. We’ve even had it towed (when the trans went out) with a regular tow truck, using a regular AAA card. I can send pics of this if you want. I have a lot more pics – of the engine, outside, one of the on-board veggie oil pre-filters, etc. that I can email you.

Let me know if you have any questions. Holler when you’re available to come check it out and give it a spin!
Jordan
www.achachay.com