12v71 detroit diesel mc6 bus test drive

We get to go for a test drive with this 12v71 buzzin dozen in this MC6 bus. He’s got a lot of work ahead of him, but thanks for the test drive. 18:23 we get on the road and turn up the volume.

[@lendavidhart9710]

1969, it's as old as me! Boy that thing sounds good.

[@TSi99999]

Watching again and the sounds are amazing. At <a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1035">17:15</a> the power steering and idling engine sound to me like he is waking up not quite up for a run and was complaining, but once out on the road is feeling great! Also those kids and and rhe lady in the crosswalk probably thought the world was ending as you all passed by, great stuff!

[@l92375]

That 12v71 alone is worth what he gave for the whole bus.

[@briananderson9398]

You know people get the hell out of the way of a screaming jimmy! Awesome

[@klavierguy2000]

In 1973-74 I drove these Greyhound coaches from San Luis Obispo to San Francisco. The schedule originated in LA. They had the V-12 in them and would climb Cuesta grade in 3rd gear at 45MPH. The best speed you could get out of a Scenic was 32MPH in 2nd gear. I loved driving these MC-6's:):):) Another thing I found about driving these, is you don't have any sensation of speed. you'll be driving 65 MPH, it feels like you are barely moving. I had a local run, lots of freight, easy on the back. You didn't have to bend over much, like doing freight in a Scenicruiser.

[@enwri]

"My first bus" gets the widest bus with the biggest engine, he's not messing around this guy. Nice. Swung it out of that park no worries either.

[@zackreuter6344]

And, as others have noted, he wheels it like a boss. Once he gets the throttle fixed, he'll be shifting it like he's been doing it for 30 years. I'll bet he gets it made into a nice house, too. It's in great shape on the outside, so he can concentrate on the interior. Most of those old Sixes look like they've been through a couple of wars.

[@pablocruise678]

enwri ... I wanna see him park it

[@enwri]

@@pablocruise678 Yep, swinging it back in backwards is another thing altogether..I'd probably have to find somewhere else to put it every time I moved it.

[@jerryvandyke9216]

@@zackreuter6344 Zack we Canadians look after our equipment,🇨🇦😎

[@maniyan_wanagi]

12V71 problems = "The speed limit was 80, so when it hit 80, I kinda backed it down"

[@wesm3915]

How is the conversion coming? I have a Scenicruiser, I tried to find a MCI 6 first.

[@mrelmachete68]

80 is enough speed to go anywhere

[@robertclark9705]

That isn't a Detroit 12V71 it's 6 cylinder 2 stroke engine making at most 225 bhp. 12V71 no way.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

@@robertclark9705 Sorry, but it really IS a 12V71. Look again. Trust me, I'm a mechanic ;-)

[@wallyfronzaglio372]

@@robertclark9705 look at the two superchargers on the intake it's a 12

[@Mercmad]

Yep, the bus version of a 1969 Big block Chevelle ,A genuine Muscle bus.

[@Romans--bo7br]

Mercmad..... and these are "castrated" in these applications.... the sky was the limit (within reason of course) in On-Highway truck and marine applications. The 2 cycle Detroits (especially the Series 53 and 71 engines -this V12 is a Series71-or-71ci per cylinder) are very easy to make lots of power with, like "mouse motor" Chevy's are. The Series71 Detroits (like this engine) only have a 4.25" bore.. the same as a 400ci sm. block Chevy.... and a Total stroke length of only 5"...Total - keep in mind that these are 2 cycle, so from the total stroke of 5" you have to deduct 1" for intake port uncovering approaching BDC, plus (I forget the actual, exact amount at the moment) "approximately" another 18-20 degrees of crankshaft rotation for exhaust valve opening before the ports are "uncovered" by the piston, so these engines are actually producing the hp and torque they do, with Less than 4" of piston travel, and "Only" (small compared to the 4 cycle Cummins, Cat. & even the Mack, truck engines) 4.25" bore.

[@photonole61]

Mercmad I’m a Mopar guy, and since it is a Challenger, .....

[@thegodblogger3812]

1st time I've heard the term MUSCLE BUS! Lol

[@Dieselboy246]

This is why I follow this channel, because stuff like this. This bus is amazing, sounds great !!

[@Dieselboy246]

Yeah I think we did. The engine was cold.

[@scdevon]

Solid bus and rare! That 12V71 sounds great. Love the cold loping idle.

[@The_Lincoln_Penny]

More exciting at idle than any modern engine at full power

[@donaldswink6259]

That Detroit is one sweet sounding motor.

[@nicklikesradio]

Its definitely intoxicating

[@steveheiser7111]

Dang I bet that bus can bust through the mountains with no issue with that 12 cylinder engine......Wow

[@deborahchesser7375]

@SSS Dias no ECU on that ol girl, all mechanical

[@NGHmusic]

​@SSS Dias all low end torque not a whole lotta giddy up.

[@fsnissen]

I love the MC-6. Rode a couple when they were in US 'Hound service. They hoped for them to be the replacement for the Scenicruiser, but they couldn't get operating permits for the 102" width everywhere. Ended up running them on oddball routes where they were permitted. When they got overhauled, they got 8V71 and Alison automatics. They also (stupidly, IMO) lowered the suspension a few inches to clear the roof at the LA terminal. They should have put in a switch to allow lowering in and out and restore normal ride height underway. The lowering was not good for the ride and handling. The Canadians didn't have those issues. Theirs stayed 12V71 and manual trans.

[@johnhull6363]

A 102" ancient bus...imagine the looks from swift drivers screaming by uphill at 80

[@DrFruikenstein]

Imagine the looks from the Swift drivers when he slides the bus in and out of parking spots without hitting anything.

[@lorneclark7741]

Wow! Started with Greyhound Canada in June of 1969. President of greyhound Canada was Bob Borden. He was so proud of the MC6. Us guys on the “spare board” did not get to drive them as they were usually on “regular” routes Calgary to Vancouver. I got lucky one day and was asked to drive one from Calgary to Vancouver that had brake problems! Taking it there for mechanical and break work for sure. Drove west through the Rockies, Rogers pass and the dangerous Fraser Canyon! Remember at that time very new exciting coaches. Needless to say. The trip through the Rockies with poor brakes was exciting. But empty with no passengers no problem. Stopped just west of Kamloops at a fruit stand and bought a big basket of fresh bing cherries to munch on as I drove the Fraser canyon. A trip I will never forget!! Would love to drive one again! Any in Western Canada?

[@cyrilhudak4568]

Highway through Hell. Pre-Coq days.

[@rodmpugh226]

Drivers hounded the "hound" to put jakes on BC & AB buses,... Never happened! Most of the MC6's were converted to freighters in last years of service.

[@kc2dhu]

Now that is a screaming oiler for ya. Drove a 12v71 once many moons ago in a Brockway dump. Had a 13 speed road ranger coupled to it. You coulden't shift the o'l gal fast enough. Awesome Vid. Thanks.

[@andypittman9850]

My heart was a flutter during the driving portion, what an amazing experience especially with headphones!! Sounds like the accelerator return spring was very weak as the rpm's remained high between shifts. Thanks to the internet and KZbin, the MC-6 has gone from urban legend to a firebreathing beast of a bus!!

[@Shane-Singleton]

Good base for a conversion. That 12v71 really winds out good. Bet it pulls pretty hard compared to some of the others. Part of me would love to have the 12v71 but part of me would almost rather have a 6 or 8 for the increased mileage. But there is a tipping point in weight where the 12v would be more efficient. although I wonder where that would be. almost everything I see for sale is 8v71 either normal or turbo. Thanks to the owner for letting us ride along on that rare beast.

[@erikneland8632]

It could haul a trailer full of power toys or a large boat along.

[@photonole61]

It only gets 2-3 mpg less than most 6 or 8v71’s.

[@Shane-Singleton]

@@photonole61 That's like a 30% difference, though. :p

[@photonole61]

Shane Singleton true, but I can tackle the mountains without any loss in speed or power. I’ve read MANY posts from people whose buses may cruise 65 on flat ground, but drop to 20 when they hit any grades.

[@arthurlangford5861]

Brings back great memories of riding these when I was a child. I am a bus driver by profession because of my experience riding and loving these back then. I began my career in '88, but unfortunately I just missed the classic bus era. I'm pissed that I didn't get to drive any of my favorites. I have designs on a 4104, but the wife says if I buy it I'll be living in it..............although that doesn't sound bad to me! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@Romans--bo7br]

Arthur Langford.... WHAT?!!??... your wife doesn't love the soul-stirring, Sweet Music of a well tuned, good running. high winding (2,100 - 2,350 is "about right") 6-71 Jimmy?!!!?.... what's "wrong" with her, anyway!??!..... Some People's Children!!!! lol : ) I would Gladly "live in it".... and if I live in it, then I can drive off in it at any time as well...... See Yahh!!!.... A'Dios!!.... Sayonara!!!.... auf Wiedersehen!!.... and last, but not least - - - Gooood - Riddance!!! : )

[@arthurlangford5861]

@@Romans--bo7br 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂👍 My mother is more adventurous. She said she'd hit the road with me and would love to learn to drive it. By the way, my mother is 72 and refuses to own a car with an automatic transmission! Even with an unassisted clutch and manual steering, I think Mom's could handle it! She's pretty strong and really tough!

[@chrisreed26]

@@arthurlangford5861 MGTOW! Tell the wife to deal with it or you are cutting up her bank cards and she can make her own money!!! Remember a Mother will always be a man's best friend!!! She will always be on your side unlike a wife..who has the nerve to try to tell the husband what to buy or threaten him but when in all actuality, the husband made all the money yet the old nag thinks she controls it!! Buy the bus and tell her to move out!!

[@arthurlangford5861]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 🚌💨💨💨💨

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@arthurlangford5861.... Sorry for answering just now, I missed your reply.... a Year ago!!... Where, has the time gone?!!? Anyway.. your "mom" sounds like "my kind of gal".... and I'm 71, so we're pretty close in age. lol

[@Nah9_77]

Made when gas was 29 cents per gallon?

[@PatrickBaptist]

Now a V12 might make me want a detroit.... That would feel awesome to drive no doubt.

[@siaripop7]

When the remodeling is done it will be so much quieter. I can't wait to see the results. Did I hear him correctly or not, near the end of the video, that he only paid $2,100 for that bus?

[@Romans--bo7br]

Marc Del.... unless we Both have a hearing problem... you heard him correctly, $2,100.!!!.... currently, "runner" take-out 12V71NA's are averaging $7.500 - $9,000.... again, that's for a "runner".... Not even a rebuilt, and definitely Not a fully Re-manufactured engine... and Not a T, TA or TI.... which are a lot more.. even for a good "runner".

[@johnhull6363]

I know right

[@kblackav8or]

A 13 speed in that would be fantastic. Bumping it up even to a 7 speed OD transmission would be good.

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Hard to do with limited space

[@deborahchesser7375]

A 5 spd Mack with a Brownie is about the smallest option for that bus.

[@marshalllhiepler]

@@deborahchesser7375, A brownie would be cool, but a bit of modification might even make room for a girl scout. 😉

[@thud9797]

Don't know about the 13-speed or if it's longer but knew a guy in the 90's that put a 9-speed truck transmission in an MC8 with the 8V71 and had no issues. He swapped the injectors to the truck spec "318" injectors and that bus would smoke about anything on the road. 😀

[@100pyatt]

The v12 sound is intoxicating 😎👍

[@ratman5727]

Man, that sticky go-pedal needs to be addressed, that would make shifting 100% better!! Love that 12V sound!!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

For sure. That was not good. If someone took the time to make a pedal return foot wrap but they didn’t take the time to fix the issue??? That would be on my list behind air leaks

[@ratman5727]

@@BusGreaseMonkey EXACTLY my thoughts!! Oh man, the air leaks! Yeah, the air leaks competed with the sound of the 12V, -definitely in need of some attention. As always, I really appreciate what you do and your videos, you will ALWAYS get a thumbs up from this guy! -I would give two or three if I could!

[@sageotime]

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[@matthewanderson7766]

An a buzzin dozen gotta love it

[@user-gf3mu5uc8j]

That v12 sounds sweet..

[@68air]

Holy crap--that bus is the next level. Wow.

[@marty0715yt]

That is an AIRCRAFT CARRIER!! What a HOOT. Thanks so much for this!!!!

[@charlescrisp2814]

Love the sound of a 12v71..Good luck with what ever you choose to do with it.Best wishes from the UK

[@prevost8686]

I never will forget driving an 82 Eagle through Charlotte NC(I-85). It had a 6V92T that belched so much black smoke that it’d make the noontime sun disappear. The bus was owned by a Christian ministry so the phone # was on the side & back of it. I had at least six people cuss me out going up the interstate plus the ministry ‘s office phone was lit up with nasty messages. It was a pre- computer 92 and the bus had been in the shop for a Diesel tech to address all the black smoke . He claimed it was normal. The 92 mated to a 740 Allison was a total pig. I think it would have been faster with a 6hp Briggs motor in it.

[@jamespn]

Wow 12 cylinder, that’s a sweet ride.

[@AJmx2702001]

That thing has to be a rocket on the road lol i know what my old brockway truck does with a 12v71 and a 15 speed lol

[@Vfh........y]

God bless this guy. Love that 12 cylinder Detroit. I don't have the enthusiasm nor the skill set to make one of these buses whole again. But if I was into a project like this. My wife would definitely have to be on board. Which I'm questioning that as I typed this........

[@SchnelleKat]

Sure is a really neat and extremely rare bus! Is only 100 made I doubt more than 20 are driveable but that's just my o2. Btw hope you do keep in contact with him maybe help him with the engine or the bus. You seem very experinced.

[@LILORIONVDIESEL]

12v71 Beast

[@AMStationEngineer]

Not only rare because it's an MC6, but with a 12v71, no less, definitely hen's teeth here!! He handles that MC6, as if he was born to drive it!, no 'coffee' ground, jogged that thing around the park, and in traffic as good as any seasoned pro could. I'm impressed! Locating windshields for an MC6??, yikes!!

[@erikneland8632]

Only shifting is lacking, but with a sticking throttle linkage that keeps the revs high, it's hard to get a clean and quick upshift.

[@AMStationEngineer]

Wait 'til you get hold of one, that you have to stop, and shut the engine down to get it into gear!! I've always loved those MC6's, their "eyebrow" exudes class! Only drove one 'around the block'; there used to be an outfit in Winter Haven, FL, which started out refurbishing MC7's and MC8's, as they were released by Greyhound (I remember the "headlight - starter sequence" as being hell on even fresh 8D battery pairs). They visited the charter operation which my friends family owned, and arrived in a nicely refurbed MC6. (around 1983??) Did you know about the "keep a Skinner valve bolt, and hose clamps in the first aid kit" trick??

[@marty0715yt]

I am thoroughly enjoying this ride!!! Just like being a kid and riding with Grandma to the Fox theater in St. Louis!!

[@larrym6019]

That thing sounds totally awesome. Just idling it sounds like it's itching to unleash massive power. What hp and peak torque does that thing have? Please post some videos of your conversation as you do it. I'm coverting a skoolie but these old DD 2 strokes are awesome.

[@MrRafa1919]

12V-71 (non Turbo): Max Torque: 1,200 lb⋅ft @ 1600rpm and Max HP: 456hp @ 2100rpm

[@j-man6001]

"The speed limit was 80, so when it hit 80, I kinda backed it down" HAHA

[@neil6212]

Awesome! I've seen a few MC6s, but never one with the 12-71. Aside from the hunting when cold, it sounds great! I've had throttle problems myself, but would highly recommend an air throttle. Also that really simplifies the linkage if you go to an automatic. Have you ever converted bus air to R134a? I've done Model 05 and 10 Eagles, by simply tightening up the leaks...mostly with new hoses to the evaporator and new O rings, then loading in a jug of 134a. Works really well! If you wish, a dab of Permatex HVAC Blue on the flare works great! Brings back stories of my own conversions, and going to work for a bus company to learn from the "old timers" about maintenance...not dreaming at the time that I would become a serial bus owner/converter!

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

The ones you saw probably had 8V92s in place of the original Buzzin' Dozens.

[@shreddder999]

Nice, but that's a *very* long time to build air pressure. Those speed bumps really suck.

[@bryantyoung7197]

Engine sounds fantastic.

[@jamesharmon5963]

I love that bus. The V12 is over the top. Very cool 😎

[@stacyboots1818]

Didn't know they built a bus with the buzzin dozen! Very cool.

[@ETBX1]

COOL! Had heard about the MC-6 originally having a 12V-71, but I think all the ones in the US got replaced with 8V-71's, and it didn't seem there was one with a 12 anywhere. Had been long hoping to see/hear one! Interesting to hear an MCI in that pre-MC9 design with something other than an 8. (and 12 sounds for the most part like a 6, and the only pre-MC9's using 6's were the MC 1 and 2 -which no one seems to have even a picture of anywhere, and the MC-5c, which is really a contemporary of the MC-9.

[@Romans--bo7br]

Eric B.... All the US MC-6's Did have the V12.... while they were in the eastern portion of the US, then later they were all transferred to the west coast (CA.) and were subsequently all repowered with 8V92T's.... I have all the data on them, but not in front of me at the moment, and I'm not remembering accurately at the moment, all the exact details... it's been "a while" since I've had occasion to even need to think about them. Sorry.

[@jerryvandyke9216]

@@Romans--bo7br did the MC 6 originally not have 2 four cylinder engines ,but synchronization was a problem and than they changed to the V12🇨🇦😎

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@jerryvandyke9216... Hi Jerry, thanks for your reply / question. The MCI / MC6 "SuperCruiser's" were All powered with the V12 (Series 71 - NA / Naturally Aspirated) right from the beginning, Except for... one of the Two prototypes, which had a Mercedes V8 (was later, scrapped). Both of the two prototypes had sheet-metal (body panels) covering the Non-powered tag axle.... the production units of course, did not cover them. As far as the use of twin Detroit 4-71N's for power.... you're thinking of the GM PD-4501 Scenicruisers (built between 1954 & 1956). The twin 4-71N's were used because the 6-71 was not powerful enough (at the time) with approximately 165hp with the HV7 injectors, for a coach of that size and it wasn't until 1957 that DD released the first "V" blocked engines, including the 8V71. The two prototypes (GX-1 and GX-2) for the PD 4501's were powered with 6-71N's. Personally, I don't know why GM didn't use the 6-110... it weighed about the same as the two 4-71N's that they used in the production units starting in 1954... about 4000+ lbs, had 275 hp and more torque than the 8V71N had. After the 8V71 was released in 57 and proved themselves, all the PD 4501's were converted to 8-71N's. Back to the MC6.. there were 100 built, 15 remained in Canada and 85 came south to the US. When they were shipped to the west coast, around 1977, they were all converted from the V12, to the 8V92TA (in production from 1974), which probably were rated at 435hp which was only 1 hp more than the rated 434 hp for the 12-71 (with N60 injectors), and the original Spicer and Fuller manual transmissions, were replaced with Allison slush pumpers (automatics). All 15 MC6's that remained in Canada retained their original power trains until retired, so if you see an MC6 anywhere with the V12, it's one of the 15 that remained in Canada.

[@thud9797]

​@@jerryvandyke9216 Thought that was the Scenicruiser in the 50's.

[@rickjohnson1632]

I would like to drive it. Sounds like a beast . I like Detroit’s 👍

[@timosha21]

Chuga Choo Choo! I'm a train and I approve this video!

[@cliffewert9690]

Buzzin dozen 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@Detroit8V92tta]

Beautiful vehicle! The 12V behind it❤️😊 Wow!

[@wittemanadrian]

First thing to do: lube up that throttle linkage! Not only dangerous but makes it impossible to time shifts....

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Really? First?? I saw the bus up close that can easily be 10th. ;)

[@zetordaft]

Bus Grease Monkey hi Scott, great video as always! this guy scares me with how little he knows about his bus! haha. What’s the squealing sound as he pulls away from standing each time? Keep up the good work, we love following along! Chris in the UK 👍🏻

[@38911bytefree]

I want this thing roaring in he highway !!!

[@BrodieBr0]

What a beautiful bus and he only paid $2100 for it, the 12v71 alone is worth that! Thanks for sharing!

[@maverickdallas1004]

When that rig is completed, it will outlast any production motorhome out there. As far as fuel economy goes, it couldn't be worse than most other Class A motorhomes of comparable size and chances are, it might even be somewhat better than especially, the gasoline powered ones. If you can upgrade the steering system, it would really be a dream to drive, although the steering system these buses came with from the factory was not all that bad. I bet she'll be a beauty when she's finished!

[@BrodieBr0]

@@maverickdallas1004 I agree 100%, I definitely would love a bus like this myself.

[@timundheim9323]

Quite a beast! I drove an MC6 V12 for several years in the early 80s for a charter company in the LA area. Much of it was interstate and across country. Top RPM for 3rd gear was around 62 mph. 65 mph seemed like 50 mph in other coaches. And, you sat higher than any other coach on the road. A bygone era!

[@sonshinelight]

Boy I loved riding on the Greyhound MC-6s in BC as a pup. There was one for sale in Sicamous and when i tried to buy it, my wife went nuts on me. Therefore, I left it alone.

[@mrpaws2953]

12v71 " EXCELLENT MOTOR " 👍👍 GOOD LUCK IN RESTORING IT DOESN'T WANT TO SLOW DOWN,, GREAT GET UP AN GO POWER..

[@williamrobinson5773]

Mr Paws. Very true

[@williamrobinson5773]

I wish i had one.. I love the sound of the detroit diesel

[@tpearl209]

I got lucky with one bus I bought 16 years ago for $100 no joke ran and drove it was an 87 chevy bluebird but it was gas the reason I got it so cheap was because the church who owned it was given a new one.

[@Jerry-hh4ri]

Used to drive one in a astro cabover..called it the dirty dozen...

[@daveluttinen2547]

It sounds like the power steering pump is moaning. Boy howdy this is a dream machine. Have fun and share your progress! (Where in Washington was this buggy located? You got a real deal!)

[@photonole61]

Dave Luttinen Clarkston, WA

[@MrAmk3rd]

So I'm seeing this 4 yrs after. Can you give us an update on what he did with it? Did he finish it out? Does he still have it? Thanks! 👍👍👊👊🤘🤘

[@theunknownkeyboardist6154]

Four years after this video was posted, I really would like to know what became of this bus. It would take a huge commitment, both financially and otherwise, to bring this bus back to its former glory. At the time I didn't have a good feeling about it (paying $135/month to park it) and I still don't.

[@kleetus92]

Shit, yank that 4 speed and grab a 4 or 5 speed Allison from a fire truck, plant it and forget it. Then put your Jake in.

[@DrFruikenstein]

I was hooked at 12v71. But I still hold onto my dream of shoving an 8v92 twin turbo in the back of a Scenic. I got to drive a Kenworth with a twin turbo 8v92 under the hood in the late 90's, and was impressed with how well mannered the engine was as compared to its older little brother. It also got better fuel mileage than the 8v71, actually breaking over 6. I wonder how easy it would be to replace the 4 speed with a 10 speed.

[@johnhull6363]

2nd gear starts great for smoking out testy toll attendants

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I made a whole toll plaza disappear on accident once. Forgot i was at altitude and accelerated out of the toll booth only to look back and say (oh shit) non turbos roll lots of coal up high.

[@JimBronson]

Love the sound of the motor but the conditions this drive were made under were totally sketchy.

[@darrylhuculak4996]

<a href="#" class="seekto" data-time="1258">20:58</a> funny to hear the 12V screaming in one direction while the ambulance siren screams by in the other direction.

[@davidbell1676]

Sometimes I don't think people know how lucky they are see 2 find a coach that has a 12V in it from the factory

[@brendacrane2811]

The reason greyhound couldn’t run them they,at the time were to wide for most surface roads but they could be ran on interstates. And the cranks would break in the middle journal. J.Crane

[@jamesshanks2614]

First rule of driving a coach is when ready to go do a last walk around looking for anything left open, unlocked or not ready for the road. By doing this you don't see supplies falling out on the road creating headaches for you. Nice coach and may you finish her the way you want. Cheers!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

He closed everything outside. The door that came open was the air entry door next to me.

[@timothyhays1817]

Screaming Jimmie. Now that's a project.

[@Mullay2]

Big dreams, but dreams, ambition and money all have to exist in equal proportion. I don't know if this guy has the chops for it.

[@jamiebone6886]

Wow... around 1200 lb ft of torque there and maybe 450hp.

[@brancarr1]

Wow what a sweet bus. And got it for a steal too. That 12v71 sounds like it means business. Great video!

[@MeetJoeBlack55]

Love the oldies, but I'm amazed at how many people buy them without having much mechanical knowledge or experience, and just bumble their way around. This ol' boy definitely has good luck on his side, because buying this bus and showing up without even a screwdriver to drive it 1000 miles home is just asking for trouble. It makes me cringe when people think they have to run it up to top governed speed before shifting. Really enjoy listening to that big ol' 12 …. just wish it got better treatment.

[@nikograham8964]

Joe Black Jimmies run better, longer when you drive em like you stole em. They prefer high rpm’s and sound like they’re spinning twice as fast as they actually are because there’s twice as many power strokes per revolution.

[@TheMetalButcher]

@@nikograham8964 He's got 4 gears, and these engines don't like pulling below 1400 and don't go over 2100. Yeah, I'd say you need to rev it all the way out or you could do more damage. It's not like Detroit don't love to rev anyway.

[@maniyan_wanagi]

Not only a tour, but a ride, too? Dang, Scott - that's fam-dancy! Monster chainsaw!

[@erikj.2066]

Cool bus! Was just within rock throwing distance of you guys at about the same time. Was staying at my FILs place in Pompano.

[@larryceaser1706]

Many years ago now actually road one of these from Toronto, Ontario to Winnipeg, Manitoba It was going back to the factory for some reason Actually was a really quick trip The one I got to ride really moved along

[@Romans--bo7br]

That's interesting, Larry..... what year would that have been, about? Most, if not all the MC6's were on scheduled run's between Cow Town (Calgary) and Vancouver, until they were retired.

[@davidevans6528]

You're going to miss the loud song of the 12v when you get it finished. Awesome Detroits!

[@ronaldbertin9455]

Turbo that buzzing dozen , and hang on

[@sinfoneura]

Enough slow. I have seen buses with small engines doing 120.

[@richardturner8630]

Driving it like he stole it. And at that price he kinda did.

[@tomster70]

Great guy and bus but I fear he will not get anything done with this muscle bus.

[@shemreed]

Fourth gears will be smooth 80 mph that's for sure.

[@KauaiMike1000]

Love that power!

[@2000freefuel]

I'd be tempted to install computer room raised floor tiles for the floor, so you can pluck them out to access the under floor storage.

[@techmaven5900]

I never thought any coach bus used a "Dirty Dozen"..This is one evil sounding bus!

[@prevost8686]

All it needs is a turbo or maybe two.

[@Romans--bo7br]

@@prevost8686.... if your going to turbocharge it... you need to do a lot more than just add a turbo (or two).

[@saifulazri433]

The engine sound good.bolih jalan ke tu

[@jerrykinnin7941]

He's gotta keep up with them Montfort trucks and the Left lane Chain gang. And them Bull haulers out west. Cool find.

[@whodahellru8124]

I’m listening to this on two Apple HomePods and the rumble and roar of the 12V71 from behind me makes me feel like I’m actually on the bus! I’ve got a grin plastered on my face right now like a kid at Christmas! This is going to be a true Dreamliner when he’s finished! Thanks for the upload!

[@brianzmick1178]

lubricate that throttle pedal where it hinges on floor

[@girth84]

GLC 349 .. My dad drove this one and the rest of them in revenue service out of Vancouver and Cache Creek, and he was in the group that deadheaded the whole set south out of Vancouver when they were sold ..

[@VanaConn]

Leaning towards an MCI-7 two stroke bus over a Eagle Series 60 four stroke based on your vids. Makita 7" cutoff will trip them rails down in no time .Massive undertaking building one out so it looks pro , good luck though !

[@soillife1]

Wowwww Wonderful Thanks

[@yamahonkawazuki]

Ohhh that sound. his first bus with the famous buzzin dozen. thank you both for taking me along for the ride. he handled it like a champ.

[@ClassicTVMan1981X]

These 12V71s were replaced by 8V92TAs when rehabbed in the 1980s.

[@photonole61]

ClassicTVMan1981X actually the US versions were re-powered with 8v71Ts & Alison automatics.

[@jmjfanss]

Man i miss broward county period, i will see it in june when i move back to south florida for good.

[@thegodblogger3812]

Never rode an MC-6. Saw them traveling out west by bus for the 1st time in 1972. Always wondered why they didn't run in my native southern Louisiana. Found out why many years later.

[@ArmedAndIndigenous]

The captions say Applause after it started up. I agree. 🎉