New Bus Nut Here

coz · October 28, 2009, 07:50:02 AM

Hello,

We just recently purchased our first bus, a 1963 GM PD-4106. We are hooked! It is an old band bus, with no plumbing and an older remodel, but will be a great use-as-we-fix type of project.

I was wondering if anyone on the board might know it's original history (seems some of you have some records on these). It is # 1734.

We only had it for a few days before we took it to the mechanic for getting the basics taken care of, and we'll start to post more as we do more, I imagine. I drove it from Indianapolis, IN to our home in the Akron, OH area, and it was as much fun as I've ever had in a vehicle, even in its current peeling paint, 70's decor state!

Thanks,
-Tim

grantgoold · October 28, 2009, 08:13:32 AM

Welcome and good luck! You may want to contact those on the GMC busnuts site as well. I am sure someone can give you the basic history of the bus. Sure would be nice to see some photos!

Grant

busshawg · October 28, 2009, 08:14:54 AM

Congads on your new toy, and welcome to the board. There are alot of people on here with a wealth of knowledge, I'm sure someone can answer you question

Grant

busshawg · October 28, 2009, 08:16:10 AM

I'm with you Grant, pics would be nice !!

Grant

coz · October 28, 2009, 10:04:04 AM

Here are a couple from our trip home, definitely an ugly duckling.

Nick Badame Refrig/ACC · October 28, 2009, 10:38:13 AM

Hi Tim,

Welcome!

I can't wait to see your progress...

Good Luck with your new status! Bus Nut!
Nick-

Greg Smith · October 28, 2009, 11:36:09 AM

That's no ugly duckling, That's a diamond in the rough.

Greg

roadrunnertex · October 28, 2009, 12:42:32 PM

PD-4106-1734

From GMC to Carolina Coach Company (Raleigh,NC)
This coach was one in a order of serial numbers PD4106-1730 through PD4106-1749.
Fleet numbers C-6301 through C-6320
Date 02-03/1963

jlv

coz · October 28, 2009, 12:56:54 PM

Thanks you.

-Tim

D+C4106 · October 28, 2009, 08:12:52 PM

Welcome Tim,
Ours also came through Carolina Coach! We are about 80 miles west of you, and one of our sons lives in Green.
Good thing about the '06, they look good no matter what! Again, Welcome, Denis

Barn Owl · October 28, 2009, 08:24:33 PM

Looks Good. I am a big fan of the 4106 myself.

Welcome

busshawg · October 29, 2009, 09:16:44 AM

well yuor on your way, a fairly big project is already done, it has roof tops! Looks good to me.
Have fun!

Grant

FloridaCliff · October 29, 2009, 09:36:16 AM

Quote from: coz on October 28, 2009, 10:04:04 AM
Here are a couple from our trip home, definitely an ugly duckling.

Coz,

First, Welcome to the FUN!

Second, That's NO ugly duckling.

When I first brought ours home, (I had told the kids that I was getting a bus and getting rid of the class "C")
my daughter walked out to take a look at OUR new RV. Well, after we figured out why she was crying, I tried to convince here the pumpkin would turn into a golden carriage....Didn't help much, but today she loves it...

Cliff

thejumpsuitman · October 29, 2009, 10:09:55 AM

Quote from: coz on October 28, 2009, 10:04:04 AM
Here are a couple from our trip home, definitely an ugly duckling.

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Looks great to me!

steve5B · October 29, 2009, 05:55:14 PM

Coz,

Did you buy that bus from Kenny?

Steve 5B.......