Matt Sprader and Sue DuBois, owners of “Sprader’s on the Lake,” a small, local bar located on Oxbow Lake in White Lake, Michigan, purchased their used bus from Midwest Transit Equipment/Used-Bus.com in December 2009. The bus is currently being used by the owners’ family and friends for various activities, including birthday parties, ice skating excursions, trips to the Hard Rock Café and “club hopping.”
Since its purchase, the bus underwent a massive overhaul. Sue DuBois describes the entire transformation: “After gutting the interior, except for the driver’s seat, new seating was designed, constructed and installed. The seat design allowed for a new sound and custom lighting system to be installed. A restroom, approximately 3’x5’, was added behind the driver’s seat.”
The interior is where function meets design with this unique makeover: “Interior design elements, such as wood flooring, black leather and animal print fabrics contribute to the interior ‘fun’ and comfort of the bus,” adds DuBois.
The two-week renovation also included an exterior paint job. The bus was painted a high-gloss black, complete with metallic silver rims and detailing.
“The response from our patrons and the community has been overwhelmingly positive,” says DuBois. “The service we have received from the staff at Midwest, notably Tim [Chamness], Dave [Lindsey], Liz [Ross] and Stan [Lambert], has made our experience with the bus one we will never forget.
From selecting the bus, to delivering it to White Lake, they all went out of their way to be helpful and make our experience with Midwest very positive. We look forward to our next bus being delivered in a few days.
Thanks to everyone at Midwest Transit for your amazing customer service! And a special thanks to [Tim Chamness] for his expertise and patience!”
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