M.A.N. 10.180 - Busy BEEs

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M.A.N. 10.180 - Busy BEEs

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Metro M.A.N. 10.180 Ansair VOVII in Busy BEE livery
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I WAS going to put the lonnie busy bees up but you've already done it neil :lol:
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Post by leyland clippers »

I have fond memories of the "Busy Bees" when I lived in Sandy Bay :D :D .Got to know quite a few drivers who were onthe "Busy Bee" roster. Used to catch the one that came along near Caltex Regent Street at about 7.25am and catch the 5.50pm outward home :D :D :D
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The ONE PROFITABLE service Metro operated (Hobart anyway) and what happened :?: THEY DISBANDED THE SERVICE :roll: :roll:
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i started on the busy bee roster.... it was great "buzzing" round in these buses all day all bar two of the hobart bees i drove them being 501 and 502... id love to get 501
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What were these like to drive?

Judging by that awkward little wheelbase underneath that boxy body, were they a little roly-poly? lol
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STA 1440 wrote:What were these like to drive?

Judging by that awkward little wheelbase underneath that boxy body, were they a little roly-poly? lol
Very bouncy, some were jerky through the gears, very stiff suspension. Some liked them, but majority HATED driving them. Not good if you have a bad back
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i love thos buses
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Same as the Adelaide Buckets, they are the worst buses for passenger and drivers ride.
They are like Jelly on a plate.
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I wonder if yoda has ever taken 504 to work if the Ford ever broke down. :mrgreen:
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Driver in #504 being helpful to the young lady by giving her directions.
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Bedford-29 wrote:I wonder if yoda has ever taken 504 to work if the Ford ever broke down. :mrgreen:
My Ford's don't break down.

To prevent you from wondering, yes 504 has done the work shuttle.
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:shock: Ford's don't break down.
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Hi all,
Would anyone happen to have a workshop or parts manual for a MAN 10.180 (1991)?
Original or even a good photocopy (or scanned pdf version) would be fine.
Happy to pay a fair price.
Also, I realise these MAN Midis operated in Tas... and I'm on the Gold Coast... but can anyone advise any good places to obtain parts from? (e.g. head and manifold gaskets, fuel pump kit, etc.)
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