My Son Nick, has a friend in Alabama who has a Scenicruiser. When they both started getting into buses they both wanted a Scenicruiser, Rob was the first to get one and Nick was able to get this one about a year or two after Rob got his. They both jointly own an MC 5 that they have been working on for about 4 years now. The videos below show their adventure in picking the Scenicruiser up in Arkansas and driving it to Alabama.
Scenicruiser pd4501-855 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlQczcA8XV8#ws)
Scenicruiser pd4501-855 moves to Alabama 2011 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wRH5HmL6AE#ws)
scenicruser pd4501-853 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBkPYYlUeIk#ws)
Wish I had taken videos of my Scenicruiser & Scenicruiser part retrieval trips.
At least I have pictures & friends that were there who won't let me forget some of the more forgetable moments. ;D :o ::)
Ahh, youth!
Dennis
A ton of work ahead but eye candy for a nut!!! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.
That one will keep the 2 out of trouble for a long time lol
Not just a long time, but a LONG time!
Thanks for sharing your adventure
Poor old Cruiser sure looks tired :'(
I can remember these old girls when they were in Greyhound service with the 2 -4/71's.
Where has the time gone? ???
I was a very young 12 year old kid in 1954 and my dad was driving for Greyhound back then so a lot of his trips were Scenicruiser service and it was a real neat deal to ride on the Scenicruisers with my dad behind the wheel.
Like I say thanks for the memories folks. ;D
jlv
Great videos! Thanks for taking them and sharing with the group!
Boyce
woohoo,welcome to west memphis! grew up 40m north. hard to cross river and not see a barge. thanks (only saw the first vid so far
but got so excited! thanks again.
those were great. so bummed after all the work to see her on the hook, but she got home. great job,nice videos.
Thanks for sharing these videos. Makes me want to get back to work on my two scenicruisers.
Aaron in Tulsa, OK.
Scenics are so rare and iconic they are very worthy of restoration. You have a real treasure. Love the videos.
Last summer we were heading back to Arizona from California and went through Ghila Bend, Arizona and there are three Scenicrusiers for sale at a used car and truck lot. They were closed on Sunday so we could not get in to check them out more closely. Right by the road so you can't miss them.
Looks like the adventure begins. Loved the video. Keep em coming. I could feel the excitement of getting the old girl back on the road again.
Loved the video filmed from inside the bus going down the road. Gives me hope for mine!
Boyce
Very cool indeed. I'm curious about the legality though - do vehicles there not need to have a roadworthiness certificate of some sort? Unfortunately such an adventure here would result in a ruined bank account and driving licence from all the ANPR cameras you'd passed on the way home.
Jeremy
looks like that bus needs a good "douche"....... where in Vermont dose it reside?
Quote from: desi arnaz on February 09, 2011, 04:06:41 AM
looks like that bus needs a good "douche"....... where in Vermont dose it reside?
I was literally amazed when they dropped the batteries in it and it fired up. That blew me away, I caught myself thinking, as they were installing the batteries .... "This dawg aint gonna hunt." ... But it started.
Man-Man, learn something everyday huh?
BCO
Excellent report!
as long as the engine is left alone, with all the parts in place....
Might not be pretty, but give it a spin, and off it goes.
Yes, Jeremy, the reason many from the old sod come running back there after a visit to North America, it is still the wild west.
Most everything commercial still comes out the factory gate with DRUM brakes!
Be afraid, be very afraid, get back to the airport, never to return...
happy coaching!
buswarrior
Quote from: buswarrior on February 09, 2011, 06:33:01 AM
Excellent report!
as long as the engine is left alone, with all the parts in place....
Might not be pretty, but give it a spin, and off it goes.
Yes, Jeremy, the reason many from the old sod come running back there after a visit to North America, it is still the wild west.
Most everything commercial still comes out the factory gate with DRUM brakes!
Be afraid, be very afraid, get back to the airport, never to return...
happy coaching!
buswarrior
BW,
While I agree about it still being a wild west. Not everything commercial still comes from the factory with drum breaks. My '95 Setra's have disc on the front and my '05's are disc all the way around.
Opps I'm sorry they were made in Europe not the US or Canada ;) (sorry couldn't resist)
;D BK ;D
Shh, don't tell him that the buses have lots of disc brakes, or word will spread and they'll start coming over here in droves again....
Of course, MCI, Prevost, Van Hool and the rest have lots of disc brake options for many years now, but not because they have to...
Braking standards and maintenance in North America, even the newest ones, are embarrassing, or dangerous, compared to Europe.
happy coaching!
buswarrior
I was thinking the same thing about legality, so honest question here - just trying to gain knowledge and understanding of our neighbours...
How does one legally run a bus like that with broken windshields, etc, on the road? Now, it wasn't mentioned in the videos so I have no idea, but presumably no license plate, no insurance, no road worthiness inspection, etc? Is there a way to do that? Here in Ontario we can get a temporary vehicle permit, but you need to have a safety inspection certificate and proof of insurance, and the vehicle has to be registered in your name.
Brian
Dealer plate carries insurance with it here in Ontario.
Popular way of rescuing wayward vehicles here.
As to the nitty gritty details as to the condition of the vehicle...
ain't no good way.
At the absolute minimum, be insured so that any mishaps may be made good on.
happy coaching!
buswarrior
Quotedo vehicles there not need to have a roadworthiness certificate of some sort?
The guys looked into it and apparently they had 15 or 30 days something like that to get it registered and inspected. They did have all the paperwork, bill of sale, title and insurance, they got pulled over in Mississippi, showed the cops all the paperwork and were allowed to continue on their way. Would have been cool to have gotten that on the video, but I guess they did not want to get tazed on the side of the road LOL.
Quotelooks like that bus needs a good "douche"....... where in Vermont dose it reside?
I think that bus will look a whole lot better after he gets the inside gutted and cleaned. Right now the bus is in Alabama, if the clutch had held up it would not surprise me if he had tried to drive it to Vermont. Guess he will have to get it fixed before it comes up north, we are centrally located in Vermont in Rutland county.
I must have been a bad influence on him, guess that's what happens when you hang around a bunch of old hoods LOL. I actually have a phobia of being stuck beside the road, but for Nick, I think that's the best part.
Just wondering what this was purchased for??
what are they worth?? Theirs one sitting down the road .been there for along time..
What are they worth? That is a loaded question for sure. It all depends on what a seller wants to get & a buyer is willing to give.
I've had 4 given to me - they didn't want them scrapped, but didn't want to pay storage either. . . . I also paid ~$10,000 for one that ended up being worse than one of the 'free' ones.
One of mine had sat for almost 5 years. We put 2 car batteries in it and checked the water & oil. We hit the starter & it fired right off! We couldn't believe it. But that motor fires off on the first revolution of the crank. Too bad the rest of it isn't as nice. :o
Towing one isn't cheap - $4.00+ per loaded mile will get you close to the minimum you should expect to pay. Most tow services charge by the hour the truck is away from the shop.
I liked their attitude towards fixing stuff - just get in there & do it!
I hope they have fun with the project!
BTW, there is a guy that is having the curved glass made in Mexico - so the upper & lower windshields & teardrop windows are now available at reasonable pricing. I believe he is also getting the rear glass made too.
Checkout the yahoo groups :
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Scenicruiserdepot/ (http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/Scenicruiserdepot/)
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Scenicruiser21/ (http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/Scenicruiser21/)
Mike
Please send congrats to your son Nick. I have talked to Rob before, but I do believe I know your son (yet). This bus PD4501-855 has been for sale for a while and has been in danger of the scrap heap. Glad to see another one saved. I keep a surviving scenicruiser owner registry. Could you send me Nick's contact info so I can update my registry. Please tell Nick and Rob about this years Scenicruiser gathering being held at Grand Canyon Caverns, AZ. May 13-15, 2011. Even if they can't bring a bus, it's a great chance to meet like-minded fools, and talk Scenics ! I loved the videos. Take care.
Tom McNally
Peoria, IL.
tbonemcnally@hotmail.com
Quote from: Jackling54 on February 09, 2011, 07:05:03 AM
Just wondering what this was purchased for??
what are they worth?? Theirs one sitting down the road .been there for along time..
Could you do me a favor and send me the info on this Scenic you speak about ? The last thing I need right now is another bus, (already have three too many) just looking to update my Scenicruiser registry. There is a good chance I already have it on my list, but you never know. Every so often, a new one pops up. Contact info, serial number, location & photos would really be appreciated. Thanks much.
Tom McNally
Peoria, IL.
tbonemcnally@hotmail.com
QuoteMike
Please send congrats to your son Nick. I have talked to Rob before, but I do believe I know your son (yet). This bus PD4501-855 has been for sale for a while and has been in danger of the scrap heap. Glad to see another one saved. I keep a surviving scenicruiser owner registry. Could you send me Nick's contact info so I can update my registry. Please tell Nick and Rob about this years Scenicruiser gathering being held at Grand Canyon Caverns, AZ. May 13-15, 2011. Even if they can't bring a bus, it's a great chance to meet like-minded fools, and talk Scenics ! I loved the videos. Take care.
Thanks Tom: Nick is not home for the next couple of days, but I will relay the into to him and let him know about your registry, I am sure he would love to be added.
Kyle4501:Thanks for the links, and as you can see in the video he is going to need lots of glass! :o
Quote from: mike802 on February 09, 2011, 12:34:23 PM
. . . . he is going to need lots of glass! :o
Don't we all! ;D
The view going down the road looking thru the upper windshields is awesome! I hope Nick & Rob can get their's useable again.
QuoteHow does one legally run a bus like that with broken windshields, etc, on the road?
In VA you can get a trip permit and it can be done on-line. Just need prof of ownership if you get pulled. My brother who lives in MD goes on-line and gets them from AZ for $1. No proof of residency required.
Restricted Use 3-Day Permit - AZ (https://servicearizona.com/webapp/permit3/)
QuoteJust wondering what this was purchased for??
He is not home for me to ask right now, but I think it was somewhere around three grand.
Quote from: bevans6 on February 09, 2011, 06:50:56 AM
How does one legally run a bus like that with broken windshields, etc, on the road? Brian
??? Its legal here as long as its not right in front of you. It wouldnt be for a commercial vehicle, but for your own use. I didnt see any glaring issue that needed state police to get involved in.
Quote from: artvonne on February 10, 2011, 09:55:31 AM
Quote from: bevans6 on February 09, 2011, 06:50:56 AM
How does one legally run a bus like that with broken windshields, etc, on the road? Brian
??? Its legal here as long as its not right in front of you. It wouldnt be for a commercial vehicle, but for your own use. I didnt see any glaring issue that needed state police to get involved in.
It's a glaring issue for me - both screen are clearly cracked across their whole area.
And would a vehicle of that age even be fitted with safely glass? If not the consequences of driving with the screens in that condition don't bear thinking about.
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Jeremy
Quote from: Jeremy on February 10, 2011, 01:13:18 PM
Quote from: artvonne on February 10, 2011, 09:55:31 AM
Quote from: bevans6 on February 09, 2011, 06:50:56 AM
How does one legally run a bus like that with broken windshields, etc, on the road? Brian
??? Its legal here as long as its not right in front of you. It wouldnt be for a commercial vehicle, but for your own use. I didnt see any glaring issue that needed state police to get involved in.
It's a glaring issue for me - both screen are clearly cracked across their whole area.
And would a vehicle of that age even be fitted with safely glass? If not the consequences of driving with the screens in that condition don't bear thinking about.
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Jeremy
I put my faith in the free man to decide for himself. Ive driven in raging snow storms that covered the glass with ice so fast the defroster couldnt deal with it, and which occluded and disrupted the visability far worse than those cracks. Seriously, that picture is worth a thousand words, I can see the road quite clearly enough to herd that beast down the road.
They're not really cracks, honest they look like spider webbs!
Boyce
Quote from: artvonne on February 10, 2011, 01:23:06 PM
I put my faith in the free man to decide for himself. Ive driven in raging snow storms that covered the glass with ice so fast the defroster couldnt deal with it, and which occluded and disrupted the visability far worse than those cracks. Seriously, that picture is worth a thousand words, I can see the road quite clearly enough to herd that beast down the road.
But that surely is to
COMPLETELY miss the point.
It's not about you - its about your responsibility to other road users Good grief.
Jeremy
Quote from: Jeremy on February 10, 2011, 01:50:01 PM
It's not about you -its about your responsibility to other road users
Good grief.
Jeremy
Lets agree to disagree. I have a lmuch, much bigger problem with drunks and incompetants in nice cars and trucks with nice shiney clean windshields. My hats off to these guys, we need many more like them, and I would proudly share the road with them any day.
Quote from: Jeremy on February 10, 2011, 01:13:18 PM
And would a vehicle of that age even be fitted with safely glass? If not the consequences of driving with the screens in that condition don't bear thinking about.
Jeremy
Glad to see someone raise the flag of caution. Risky to be sure, but that's not the riskiest part of the trip as far as I'm concerned. Additionally, that front windshield is shorter than almost any other buss. It is also curved which also helps add strength. Those guys seemed well prepared, I'm sure they would have been smart enough to replace the windshield with 'lexan' if the glass wasn't up for the trip.
BTW, yes, the windshields are safety glass which is actually 2 pieces of glass with a layer of tough plastic between them.
I have some broken glass like that on some of mine, but it is only one glass that is broken. I beat on the windshield pretty hard before I had the bus towed & it felt solid. Yep, it made the trip without any further damage.
So, it was safe enough as evidenced by the fact it was still in the bus when the tow truck left.
I can't say if it will make another trip as I haven't seen it in person.
I can say that if I was driving that, I'd definitely be wearing safety glasses! ;D
So, Jeremy, you see where my comments regarding the European/North American divide come from?
Just put the clock back about 50 years on your side of the Atlantic, you'll be fine.
happy coaching!
buswarrior
Back when the Scenicruisers were in Greyhound service the old cruisers operated trips with small cracks in the windshields.
As long as it did not obscure the drivers vision.
Note:I said small cracks!
jlv
I am sure the original poster, who was simply being a proud dad, is now wishing he hadnt posted anything.
I dont believe anyone here is saying that windshield is okay to run around with. The point of the whole thing is two guys were able to salvage the thing and get it running good enough to get it down the road a ways.
The difference between this land and any other, this side of the pond or the other, 50 years one way or the other, is we decided long ago to run our country as individuals, rather than have a form of government that dictates. Its changed a lot, we are sadly becoming less individuals and less free to make decisions, and more often reliant of the gonvernment to tell us what to do and how high to jump. Its all pretty confusing. You send your kids to school where they are told we are free, then slam them the first chance we get for not dotting every i and crossing every t.
Thankfully there are still a few young individuals around who didnt get the memo that they were helpless to do anything or to think for themselves. And its sad that more dont jump to their defense.
Each to his own viewpoint, but I think turning it into a discussion about 'freedom' and 'being an individual' is to deliberately sidestep the issues of 'responsibility' and 'having a duty to others'.
Perhaps a drunk driver is just being an individual? After all, if he thinks he's safe, who is anyone else to tell him otherwise?
It's all very macho to "run our country as individuals, rather than have a form of government that dictates". But this is the 21st Century, where people are supposed to act as though they are part of a civilized society, not cowboys in the Wild West. Societies require rules, and members with the moral courage to follow them - even if they think they know better.
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Apologies for going way off topic with this little rant. And - seriously - apologies if this comes across as a criticism of the original story, which is actually not what it is meant to be at all. For what it's worth I completely admire those guys too, and also wish there were more people like them - and from the sound of it they had done their research and were fully legal.
Jeremy
Ya'll showed a lot of ingenuity and git er done talent getting that bus going. You really made me want to get busy working on mine again. We lost mom and dad within weeks of each other before Christmas, and it really let the wind out of my sails. I loved seeing ya'll in action in the videos, and can't wait for some follow up news on this Scenicruiser.
Boyce
This was an interesting thread when it was about Scenic-cruisers.
Now it is just another yawner.
BCO
Quote from: boxcarOkie
This was an interesting thread when it was about Scenic-cruisers.
Now it is just another yawner.
BCO
;) Couldn't said it any better!
;D BK ;D
Ok, this might rescue the thread - a 1950's British Foden:
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Well, it does look a little bit like a Scenicruiser...
Jeremy
Transporting an old bus to a location where it can be worked on. I am certain that they were very careful and attentive to the condition of the bus and the safety of themselves and others. There is no intention of routinely operating this vehicle in this condition. It will be repaired and inspected before being put in routine operation. Lighten up!! Rod
cool looking bus Jeremy! ;D
Quote from: mike802 on February 07, 2011, 05:28:23 PM
My Son Nick, has a friend in Alabama who has a Scenicruiser. The videos below show their adventure in picking the Scenicruiser up in Arkansas and driving it to Alabama.
Mike~
Please accept my condolences. I know you just wanted to share your excitment for your son, and never expected anyone to find fault with their effort. Just remember that in Canada and all of Europe, that Bus would have been impounded and the boys charged with criminal acts, and everyone living in those countries knows it.
Just be glad they didnt see a portable air compressor anywhere, or some may have reached for their torches and pitchforks.
I found the videos fun and exciting. I appreciate anyone making the effort to save something historical or unique. Surely that Bus was headed for scrap had they not made the attempt. And thanks to their effort, and our freedoms that allowed it, another old Scenicruiser was saved.
Mike,
Get your son to contact me or Tom McNally (or almost any other Scenicruiser owner for that matter). We can likely help with sourcing items some 'expert birds' claim to be nonexistent. ;)
Besides, it is always good to know another Scenicruiser owner! ;D
I enjoyed the Videos. Reminded me of when I was in college doing something similar with motorcycles. From thoses unsafe college adventures I started building a sucessful powersports business. Two thumbs up from me. I love people that have a Get R done attitude.
I'll never forgot when the cops in our small town pulled up beside me and a friend asked what we were doing ( on the main street of town ). I told him " We got tired or tring to kick start this ole harley so we're pull starting it " . Cop asked " will the lawn mower ? will it go fast enough to do that? " ....... rolled up his window while laughing and drove off. Go have some fun!!
Bill
Mike, I second Kyle. I own two of these girls and 1/2 of another. There is so much knowledge out there these days as forums go for the Scenicruiser owners. We are a tight bunch of guys that only want to help as many others get what's left of these great girls back together and on the road again. Thank you for sharing your sons videos. Please keep up up to date with their progress. Aaron south of Tulsa, OK.
Thanks everybody for your support. If I knew anything in the videos was illegal, or dangerous, I would not have posted them, obviously I did not think there was any dangerous, or illegal activity taking place and I stand by that decision.
I am not offended by questions from people who live in different countries, where the laws are much different than ours, its a great way to learn about different cultures and expectations. Here in the states, laws considering motor vehicles differ from state to state and what is legal in the southern states could earn you a hefty fine here in Vermont. It has to do with the sovereignty of the states, but it gets muddy when states accept funding from the federal government, which always comes with strings attached. My congratulations to my Southern brothers and sisters for holding on to your freedoms.
I have full faith in my son and Rob's ability to properly asses the situation. Rob, is a mechanical engineer and currently employed in that capacity. Nick, just completed all his course requirements for a degree in computer science in digital media, he has also been by my side through countless auto restorations and hot rodding projects. I have probably taught him just about everything I know and I worked as a professional auto mechanic for the first ten years of my working life. He is a talented sheet metal fabricator and amateur machinist as well.
And yes, everything these young men did was legal in the states they traveled through, to the best of their knowledge. I asked Nick about the windshield issue and he said they checked it all out and it appeared to be quite solid, but just in case they were prepared if it was to give them problems. It is safety glass and that stuff is very tough and usually comes out in a sheet, it is not at all like window pain glass.
So, all that being said, was it possible that some unforeseen circumstance took place and caused disaster? Of course it was, every time we get behind the wheel we are courting possible disaster, even in a brand new vehicle, we put our lives in the hands of others and ourselves, but we accept the risk. What would a perfectly safe world look like, would we all be warped in bubble wrap, safety harnessed to our sofa, unable to venture out side our homes for fear of eminent destruction? Maybe that would be safe, but would we really be living? And don't forget that 90% of all personal injuries happen in the home.
Maybe it's true that Americans think different than people in other countries, I never really thought about it. But I think cowboys and the old west have mostly been romanticized by Hollywood. I don't think people have changed much since the frontier days, we all want the same things, a good life with enough money to live comfortably and to be able to watch our children grow and become who they want to be.
The freedom to become who they want to be and live the way they see fit, as Americans we have ancestors who died for that and maybe that is what sets us apart? I mean no offense to anyone reading this from another country, after all it is the British who gave the world the Magna Carta and at this moment it time I would proudly stand shoulder to shoulder with the Egyptians.
QuoteIf I knew anything in the videos was illegal, or dangerous, I would not have posted them, obviously I did not think there was any dangerous, or illegal activity taking place and I stand by that decision.
If I am correct, in VA you can go down the road with just about anything with a trip permit. The incentive to do it right is that if things go wrong your life will change in a very bad way. I didn't see anything wrong driving with those windshields. Without the ability to transport vehicles like that think of how many would just end up as scrap. The number of vehicles traveling with trip permits are so few it's a non-issue. I am amazed at how many get all wound up and spin out of control over something that has not been a problem, yet turn a blind eye to real problems that have proven extremely deadly, e.g. drunk driving.
At least once or twice a week, I come across some shell, some relic, and I think to myself, "that would make a cool project bus" and then I stop to consider the cost to transport it here to my shop and I snap back into reality.
I say ... Leave 'em alone, no harm no foul, leave "enforcement of traffic laws" up to the people who do it for a living. Every day in Oklahoma, if you look for it, you can find bigger infractions of the vech. safety code than this. I worry about all those wonderful folks who are driving around without insurance more than this.
BCO
I really enjoyed the three videos. I also liked seeing them take the time to check out brakes, lights, etc.
One question I have: Does that have the 13-speed RoadRanger tranny in it?
Mike -
What a great adventure your boy had!
Just think of the "war stories" he'll have to share around the campfire at a busnut rally!
Glad to see another Scenic saved from the Salvage Gods.
Jeremy -
Hey, I've got one of those Fodens in my Dinky Toys collection! Still with the original tyres, too (altho they're cracked nowadays)!
FWIW & HTH. . .
;)
It could be there trip was far safer than some trips in more prepared vehicles would have been. How often do we let our guard down when dirinvg? I bet these guys never let there gaurd down on this trip! Way to go guys, I loved it!
Boyce
Hi everybody, just wanted to jump on quick to say hi, and thanks for all the comments. I'm Rob, from the videos and the trip to get PD4501-855.
I heard from Nick the other day that he had put the videos up online and that Mike had posted them for everybody to see, so I figured I ought to be polite and log in to say hi. I'm glad you guys got a kick out of our little adventure, it turned into quite a weekend.
The time I get to spend on the internet usually works out to be few and far between, so I don't usually get the chance to dig into the forums too deep, but I'll do my best to get back on here soon and add some details to the story for anyone who's interested.
The videos inspired me enough to get off my tail and do some work to my own!
Boyce
QuoteHi everybody, just wanted to jump on quick to say hi, and thanks for all the comments. I'm Rob, from the videos and the trip to get PD4501-855.
I heard from Nick the other day that he had put the videos up online and that Mike had posted them for everybody to see, so I figured I ought to be polite and log in to say hi. I'm glad you guys got a kick out of our little adventure, it turned into quite a weekend.
The time I get to spend on the internet usually works out to be few and far between, so I don't usually get the chance to dig into the forums too deep, but I'll do my best to get back on here soon and add some details to the story for anyone who's interested.
Hi Rob Nice to see you jump in here and welcome to the forum. Maybe we can talk Nick into joining and then you two can explain all the details better then me trying to relay :P LOL
QuoteDoes that have the 13-speed RoadRanger tranny in it?
Yes it has the 13 speed.
Please more videos and rescue stories like this!!!! finally somebody that does what he wants and knows how!!!
i dont understand the people complaining about them or asking how could you take such a bus on the road!
i am sure these two , know more about the technical condition of this bus from preparing it for the trip in the days before the adventure, then some drivers in their new to them shiny conversion that gets on the road once a year while otherwise waiting all the time in the heated and tiled garage. and just because its waxed and stored inside they think its safe to drive it without knowing how to check for oil level , not to mention brakes or simple things like water in the air tanks.
my hat down to these two, that are hands on , and have done more work to have this bus road safe then most others on their converted rv.
as for rules in other countries. being from germany , it took some time to get adjusted to the different laws and rules here. but as these two did , we also found ways to bring home the dream car or truck (that was junk to others and we thought its a diamond). most people also complained that we couldnt have driven that one on red plates or towed this one as it is. but we did it and did it as safe as possible.
keep the hobby up, and restore some of the past for others to learn from!!!
Glad to see the old bus rescued, and glad to see the can-do attitude of these 2 guys. I enjoyed the video and the story. Thanks for sharing.
Rick
Really great videos. Looks like alot of labor of love coming up. Couple of things (that you probably already know)-while the tach works, it is not calibrated right-reading way low.
I would suggest you install the reinforcing plates between the windows-since it looks like some of the panels are wrinkled.
Also-great to have the 13spd! You don't have to use all the gears-you can skip shift anyway you want. When I was driving truck, when empty, I'd start in 4th, pull up the button and shift to 6th, then shift without the splitter until up to highway speed, then click the overdrive splitter. If it shifts backwards, Eaton makes an X shifter that will make the shifting back to regular. Good Luck, TomC
Sure wish i had a video of yesterday !!! I drove the crown down the highway with no windshield ,door or siding after raising the roof 13" ..
I DID HAVE A PERMIT .lol I'll try and post a picture i have though..Lots of funny confused onlookers that's for sure... 8) Had to get it to the fab shop some how !!!
Hay Jackling54 I would have loved to see that, would have caused quite an uproar here ;D Hope you had a good set of goggles, kind of like riding a really big motorcycle ;D