My Son's Scenicruiser adventure

mike802 · February 07, 2011, 05:28:23 PM

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

Scenicruiser pd4501-855 moves to Alabama 2011

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kyle4501 · February 07, 2011, 05:51:10 PM

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.

Hi yo silver · February 07, 2011, 06:02:28 PM

Ahh, youth!

Dennis

Chopper Scott · February 07, 2011, 06:56:48 PM

A ton of work ahead but eye candy for a nut!!! Thanks for taking the time to share it with us.

luvrbus · February 07, 2011, 06:59:20 PM

That one will keep the 2 out of trouble for a long time lol

DaveG · February 07, 2011, 07:03:41 PM

Not just a long time, but a LONG time!

Thanks for sharing your adventure

roadrunnertex · February 07, 2011, 07:11:20 PM

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.

jlv

rampeyboy · February 07, 2011, 07:16:42 PM

Great videos! Thanks for taking them and sharing with the group!

Boyce

DMoedave · February 07, 2011, 07:57:23 PM

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.

DMoedave · February 07, 2011, 08:25:58 PM

those were great. so bummed after all the work to see her on the hook, but she got home. great job,nice videos.

scenicruiser997 · February 07, 2011, 08:55:11 PM

Thanks for sharing these videos. Makes me want to get back to work on my two scenicruisers.
Aaron in Tulsa, OK.

Barn Owl · February 07, 2011, 09:00:50 PM

Scenics are so rare and iconic they are very worthy of restoration. You have a real treasure. Love the videos.

scanzel · February 08, 2011, 03:50:15 AM

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.

trucktramp · February 08, 2011, 06:08:27 AM

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.

rampeyboy · February 08, 2011, 06:32:17 AM

Loved the video filmed from inside the bus going down the road. Gives me hope for mine!

Boyce