old 4104's

[uncle ned]

I have found a 4104 setting in the woods of Western NC.

Been there long enough for the trees to pin it in.

So far I have not been able to find out who belongs to it.

It is about 100 ft. off the road in a steep place.

I think it was driven down the hill to a flat place.

Than tried to get it out and burnt the clutch out.

Will take pictures of it.

uncle ed

[Glennman]

Uncle Ned,

I appreciate your love for buses, especially those that are iconic and uselessly wasting away in the woods. I purchased a 4104 about 20 years ago that didn't run, and was parked in a storage facility that needed $40.00 a month to cover the fees. It was 500 miles away. I hoped to someday have it shipped to my property. Unfortunately, after paying the fees for a couple of years, I finally gave it to the owner of the facility, as I could not afford at the time to have it shipped. I know it needed a clutch, but in hindsight, I wish I would have taken the time to have it fixed and eventually have a running 4104. It was already nicely converted,  but probably not professionally. I really don't remember. However, I still kick myself, especially with it being a 4104. They are nice buses. I'll be looking forward to see the pictures. Glennman.

[Iceni John]

Does Siberyd (John Usle) know about this one?   He's BCM's resident 4104 archivist.

John

[siberyd]

Uncle Ned,

What the closest town to the bus in the woods. Someone recently posted on Facebook that they are getting a free 4104 in the woods of NC. Was the one you saw missing it's bay doors?

Siberyd

[uncle ned]

Siberyd

Lenoir NC is the closest town to the bus in the woods.

I believe all doors and most windows were there.

Also the engine looked complete.

From where it was setting i would bet thry burnt the clutch out try ing to get it out and just left it there.

Been there long enough that there is a tree growing so close to the drivers window that the lower door can be opened.

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