4106 info/advice

Eric · May 20, 2012, 04:08:05 PM

So a local fella has a 63' 4106 he'd like to part with for around scrap value..front and rear caps are rusty as are the engine bay doors 871 with a spicer 4spd.. How much better Other then bays is this to my skoolie?Seems to air up ok runs on the first hit haven't drove it yet and here's the big one..he doesnt know when it was rebuilt! That really must be a first lol at least he runs 40wt in it !

Eric

desi arnaz · May 20, 2012, 07:28:43 PM

It shouldent be rusty,a 4106 is aluminum all door pieces can be had at decent prices.
I would snap it up, it is a wonderful bus,at least mine is!

Utahclaimjumper · May 20, 2012, 07:32:01 PM

NOT SO FAST!! The front and rear caps are STEEL on an 06..(unless its been converted with fibre glass) Most all else is aluminium,<<<Dan

Eric · May 20, 2012, 11:04:56 PM

Odd the bay doors are good but the front rear and engine doors are have some blemishes

Have fun !

Eric

desi arnaz · May 21, 2012, 01:09:20 AM

Looks like surface rust to me, if you don't buy it I will?, the door looks a little bent but you can get a new skin or a take off door from one of the parts houses.

RJ · May 21, 2012, 07:48:45 AM

Eric -

What's the VIN on this 4106, that might be a clue to where it's spent a lot of it's service life. PD4106-XXXX.

If not on plaque on dash in entryway stairs, then stamped on frame rail inside exterior compartment under driver.

FWIW & HTH. . .

bigjohnkub · May 21, 2012, 10:45:30 AM

search the back /front corner for a rebuilt tag on engine. probably covererd with grease..
Big John

Kevinmc5 · May 21, 2012, 07:04:45 PM

We started out looking for a MCI5, but found a 4106 instead. It just seemed right. Had it for about a year. Love the way it drives and for a bus as that say it's the sports car of buses. If you don't need the room the 35' fit is perfect for us.

Kevin