Hello,:
Not sure if this is the correct place to post this?, But here we go.
Looking for a clean GM 4106 conversion with the Detroit engine to purchase in the very near future. Anyone have any leads?.
Kind regards.
Look on Facebook marketplace along with our classifieds section.
Craigslist Seattle in the city of Kirkland.. 1962 PD4106 8V71 with fresh automatic and blower. Engine recently overhauled out of frame by the city of Salt Lake transit district. New paint,, tires,, Penensula glass all around,, Sheppard power steering,,
Present owner has only owned the bus for three months, paid 20K ,, knows nothing about the bus,,and now asking 30K..
(It can be had for less) I owned and converted it for 14 years,, then another Western GM Coach club member owned it 10 years.. >>>Dan ( A western rust free bus)
Quote from: chessie4905 on May 25, 2019, 02:26:25 AM
Look on Facebook marketplace along with our classifieds section.
Thank you for your time and response. Never heard of Facebook market place, I'll give it a try.
Thank you kindly!.
Search on Facebook "GMC Parlor Diesel Coaches". Couple of 4106's among other GMC's listed or referenced at other sites there.
Quote from: Utahclaimjumper on May 25, 2019, 03:09:01 AM
Craigslist Seattle in the city of Kirkland.. 1962 PD4106 8V71 with fresh automatic and blower. Engine recently overhauled out of frame by the city of Salt Lake transit district. New paint,, tires,, Penensula glass all around,, Sheppard power steering,,
Present owner has only owned the bus for three months, paid 20K ,, knows nothing about the bus,,and now asking 30K..
(It can be had for less) I owned and converted it for 14 years,, then another Western GM Coach club member owned it 10 years.. >>>Dan ( A western rust free bus)
Thank you for your time and response. By chance could you provide me with a link?, I'am having troubles locating the ad.
Check out Facebook groups...
Bus Conversions for Sale
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1682004755384802/
and...
GM-PD-4106 Bus
https://www.facebook.com/groups/736082893088827/
And as noted before, our own Bus Classified here...
This is a beauty and has been very well maintained. This one is definitely ready to go anywhere you want to go.
https://www.busconversionmagazine.com/bcmclassifieds/
Gary
Thank you very much Gary for the links listed, I will most certainly take a look.
The picture above is a fine bus,, but has a Cummins 903 engine installed.>>>Dan
You want find a nicer or better maintained bus than the RAMBLING ROSE
Quote from: Utahclaimjumper on May 25, 2019, 08:58:27 AM
The picture above is a fine bus,, but has a Cummins 903 engine installed.>>>Dan
Hello Dan:
I agree with you regarding"The Rambling rose" but not very thrilled with the engine compliment.
Quote from: GM Junky on May 25, 2019, 09:28:11 AM
Hello Dan:
I agree with you regarding"The Rambling rose" but not very thrilled with the engine compliment.
The 903 are ok not a great engine for HP for it's size but they last longer than a 8v71,the 903 is still in production for military use so Cummins still supports the engine
Dan:
I have searched high and low for the GM 4106 located in the City of Kirkland (Washington) and have had no luck with finding the 62' GM. Any suggestions?
Kind regards.
I have also looked the list over and it's either dropped from the listing or sold.>>>D
I scratched around and found an ad for it on something called JLA forums. I googled GMC grayhound bus for sale in Kirkland, Wa. and found it,, but no phone number.>>>D
Try sellabus.com
I went to that site and it;s listed as sold with no info on when,, the picture is the bus and it could have been when the last owner bought it three months ago.>>>Dan
Thank you Dan for trying, I appreciate your efforts. I'll just keep looking around.
You looking for a specific 4106 conversion? There are many out there for sale. You just need to spend time searching. Also try busnutonline. They have a classified section. Also Craigslist and Adhuntr.
Quote from: chessie4905 on May 25, 2019, 07:00:30 PM
You looking for a specific 4106 conversion? There are many out there for sale. You just need to spend time searching. Also try busnutonline. They have a classified section. Also Craigslist and Adhuntr.
Hello Chessie;
Just looking for a clean reliable bus (4106) that's ready to go i'am disabled so doing major work and rebuilding is out, but I don't mind doing a little work to make it "mine" so to speak.
I've seen quite a few myself, there is one on "Ad huntr that is advertized on other sites, it's located in Sacramento and has been up for sale for well over a year, they are asking $59 g's for it ...I said good luck with that, they'll be lucky to get $32 g's, the seller also stated the Detroit has a blower on it...hhhmmm don't they all???🤔
Sellabus has three 4106's one is in Vegas and the ad said "Available soon" another one has old contact info, and a third one I've been trying to connect with the owner, but he travels alot.
I'll just keep plucking away at it hopefully I can find one sooner or later.
Boomers brother has the nicest 4106 around the 1st 4106 ever made ,I don't if it is for sale or not but I doubt 52k would touch it
There are nationwide Craigslist search applications. I use one called CSmart that I downloaded from the iPhone App store. While the app that I have is no longer listed, there are some others. I have saved searches for various things. PD4106 is one of them. There are three 4106 listings nationwide. Two are looking for parts, and there is one for sale on the Olympia craigslist. It looks rough. There is also a 4104 for sale in Tallahassee.
Thanks for sharing your information ABart. I have been searching like mad and have found many GM busses some as high as 69'gs.. pppffttt, I think the owner is as HIGH as his asking price.
I am slowly learning that many posted ads have never been deleted once the coach has been sold, do I've been sending emails to outer space.. lol 🤔
Ill just keep pounding the pavement until I find something.
Thanks again for your advice, I appreciate your help.
I have used searchtempest.com
Seb
Quote from: ABart on June 03, 2019, 07:58:01 PM
There are nationwide Craigslist search applications. I use one called CSmart that I downloaded from the iPhone App store. While the app that I have is no longer listed, there are some others. I have saved searches for various things. PD4106 is one of them. There are three 4106 listings nationwide. Two are looking for parts, and there is one for sale on the Olympia craigslist. It looks rough. There is also a 4104 for sale in Tallahassee.
GM Junky,,,I just contacted the previous owner of the bus I mentioned, and he located the present owners phone and name.. As of two days ago it was still available>>>>Name: Andy Skaggs Number: 425 825 3739
Good luck.>>>Dan
Hello Dan:
Thank you for your time and effort,I will give the number you listed and see what goes on.
Kind regards,Eric (GM Junky)
I have a 62 4106 that I will be putting up for sale in a couple of months. I purchased it in California, put six new Toyo tires on it, changed the oil and drive it 1600 miles back to Arkansas. I am working through some things not working like they should be. Have put two new air bags on the front. Right now I'm trying to get to the bottom of an air leak on the rear of the coach. It really needs a paint job but overall not to bad. A factory rebuilt 6V92TA was installed in 2004. If interested I can provide some info.
Dennis, have any pics to share?
I will soon as soon as we get it out of our shop and I can wash it. Here are a few of the inside.
Quote from: DennisDenison on February 02, 2020, 02:43:04 PM
I have a 62 4106 that I will be putting up for sale in a couple of months.
Dennis -You searched so hard to find a 4106, finally bought one and now are going to sell it less than a year later?
What changed you mind?
Well for one thing and maybe the most important is that my wife doesn't like it. We have a nice fifth wheel to travel in and she just doesn't get the bus thing. I've really enjoyed working on it and repairing all the stuff that was not working when I got it. I'm going to drive it a little not much but when I get all the stuff that needs fixed fixed I will put it out there for someone else to enjoy. That is unless she rides in it and really sees just how nice it is to travel in. I have been amazed by it.
The good thing about wives and their opinions is that they can change without any rhyme or reason. The bad thing is the same. Since it's mostly based on emotion anyway there's little we can do about it except wait and hope. Well, other than to make it nicer inside than the alternative. I think that right there is why we see so many very nice bus conversions. Left up to us guys they'd probably look more like a rustic camp inside, with weird adaptations that nobody else would comprehend. That probably wouldn't be a good thing.
Jim
Or the a seat up front maybe two and the back fill with engine and spare parts right?
If she has a sister or BFF, invite them along and play chauffeur though I think that would require a third captains seat LOL!!!
Could you post a pic or 2 of the driver/co pilot area and the bathroom and bedroom? Also an external pic or 2 if you get the time.
What are the mechanicals like? Motor/trans rebuilt? How old are tires? What's the water capacity?
The tires are new. Have 1500 miles on them. The engine is a factory rebuilt silver series 6V92TA that was done in 2004. It runs great. V730 trans.
Not sure about water size.
It's located in Bryant, AR
I have been working through some issues with it now. Have replaced two front air bags, a back relay brake valve that was leaking. Also replaced the fuel gauge, and transmission temp gauge and sender. Have worked on the speedometer but it still doesn't work right, looking at a GPS one in the near future. It has a 7KW Onan with a Kubota engine. The engine runs great but having issues with the electric output. Planning on working on that in a couple of weeks. The back AC doesn't work and chances are I will not replace it unless I keep it for a while. It has three stainless tanks but needs some plumbing repairs that I will get to also. The paint sucks but it is what it is. My intention is to have it very drive-able. It really is now but getting better. Currently working on the wipers. Me and my buddy have been doing all the work on it. Learning a lot about old buses.
It has an air shifter, air throttle, cruise control. I drove it from Calif in three days and it didn't use any oil at all. Ran really well. Got right at 7 MPG.
I don't know if the headlight assemblies on this bus are original or not, but they look identical to the quad lights on Model 15 Eagles. That might be handy information for someone. :o
They are not original.
Well, now you know where they came from!
It's a good looking bus. I realized I'd seen it on that zombie site sellabus.com.
I'll preface this to say I am tire kicking, but have you decided on an asking price?
I'm thinking about 20k. It has all new tires on it now. Two new airbags. Most if not all the air leaks have been fixed. The wipers motors and controls have been rebuilt and replaced. Next on my list is the generator. Kubota engine runs like a champ but no output. That will be fixed. The bus will be in great shape mechanically. The paint sucks but someone else will have to address that.