Blue Bird All American FE dimensions
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A flat-front Type D with five wheelbases, up to 90-passenger capacity and a low-profile front-engine layout. It offers more body efficiency than a conventional bus, but the engine cover affects the front conversion plan.
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Dimensions
| Overall length | 27–40 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| Buildable interior length | 18–30 ft | |
| Buildable floor area | 120–215 sq ft | |
| Standing volume | 720–1280 cu ft | |
| Interior width | 90.75 in | |
| Interior height | 77 in | |
| Exterior width | 96 in | |
| Overall height | 122–128 in | |
| Wheelbases | 141", 169", 190", 211", 232" | |
| GVWR | up to 36200 lb |
Drivetrain & chassis
| Engine | Cummins B6.7 200–300 hp, OEM calibration dependent | |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission | Allison 2500 PTS | |
| Transmission | Allison 3000 PTS | |
| Tires | 11R22.5 Load Range G | |
| Brakes | Hydraulic disc, air drum or air disc depending on configuration | |
| Suspension | Leaf spring; air suspension available | |
| Fuel | 60–100 gallons | |
| Axle ratio | Broad range available; verify axle tag/build sheet |
Cummins B6.7: The same engine family appears across several modern Type C and Type D buses. Confirm emissions year, rating plate, CPL and installed horsepower on the vehicle.
Configurations
| 141″ wheelbase | about 27–29 ft | |
|---|---|---|
| 190″ wheelbase | about 32–35 ft | |
| 232″ wheelbase | about 39–40 ft |
Strengths and cautions
Works in its favour
- Flat-front body uses overall length efficiently
- Up to 90-passenger body capacity
- Current Cummins and Allison component support
- Wide entrance door and 77-inch headroom
Check before you buy
- Front engine cover consumes or shapes usable floor area
- Engine heat and sound management matter in a conversion
- Wheelbase alone does not identify body length
- Air-brake and hydraulic-brake versions require different ownership planning
Will a bed fit crosswise?
Interior width is about 90.75 inches before framing and panelling.
| Twin crosswise (75″) | Fits, about 15.8″ spare | |
|---|---|---|
| Full / double crosswise (75″) | Fits, about 15.8″ spare | |
| Queen crosswise (80″) | Fits, about 10.8″ spare | |
| King crosswise (80″) | Fits, about 10.8″ spare |
Similar platforms
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Type ABlue Bird Micro Bird (2005-2020)
Type CBlue Bird CV200 Conventional (1988-2003)
Figures here come from manufacturer documentation, but bodies were ordered to spec, so two vehicles of the same model year can still differ. Measure before you buy materials.