1952 GMC Bus & 1940's Mack Bus (CTR-153)

#classictruckrescue #classictrucks #ctr Classic Truck Rescue finds a couple of Vintage American Iconic Buses that have been stashed away for over 30-years. A 1952 GMC PD-3103 "Silver-sides" and a Late-1940's Mack .

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

So the 4103 front glass in unobtainable but Lexan is an easy enough replacement until you can locate some. I know a 4103 owner that’s been looking for years. I have no doubt it will run. Don’t forget heck the air filters for water too, ontop of the obvious stuff like injectors etc. good luck

[@davesgarage3099]

! have also been watching a fella calls himself "bus grease monkey"...his name is scott he travels all around the country working on all these vintage busses and is a genuis when it comes to those old 2 stroke detroit diesels....he has one himself practically lives in it . that engine in there is a 6-71 detroit....beauty.

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

Bus Grease Monkey might be one of the best to rescue that old bus.

[@Woernify]

You guys are funny together, all three of you! Like watching positiv people!

[@staceykelly5343]

That old bus is just beautiful just the way it is I just love it .

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I agree!

[@ogr7771]

Oh good Lord.....I'm the kinda dude that can see myself cruzing down the highway in this rolling piece of American artwork with that Detroit 6-71 two stroke purring...….ahhhh………...BEAUTIFUL! (BTW Rick...……..thank you for all the kind words you comment about that camp I volunteer at and about the apple of my eye, my granddaughter shinning like a star in her first year as a summer camp staff member, your opinion ranks very high in my book. GOD BLISS!)

[@suzannedemos4665]

great fixer uppers. lots of work, but you look like the type who could really pull it off. Hard work pays off and the rewards are infinite. A godly man works with his hands. This is the best video I have ever seen on buses. Unbelievable. I cant believe it could all come together in such a professional way. Keep on truckin!

[@andrewvowles9312]

Rover TC British engineering at its best, they also made the Land Rover 😊 regards from the uk

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I really like that car it was quite unique

[@timsatori]

Yeah that radiator fill up on the back of that bus could certainly be for the bathroom that ain't in there hahaha LOL

[@STse33]

Rover TC 2000. Great cars very strong body.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I have heard that from several people. Thank you and thanks for watching. Welcome aboard.

[@iamrichrocker]

Rick..i have been following..Bus Grease Monkey..a self taught diesel mechanic, who mostly works on buses..i bet he would love the buses..You sound good..faith will do that..Rich

[@terryw.milburn8565]

Nice to take a lil time to look around, Love that ole Detroit, GMC. T.I.G. did a great job as always, Glad we tagget along, Thanks Rick - Jamie & Annabbella ! ATB T God Bless

[@deanbenson6879]

Careful, you're in BUS GREASE MONKEY territory! Enjoyed the field trip!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Oh no!

[@rosshemming1347]

The best moter ever made she is worth make her run you will see good luck

[@neil6212]

Aaah! When you went "bus" you woke up some of my memories of working on and converting buses! This bus was one of the last 4103s, being replaced by the PD4104 in 1953 or 54. Not a whole lot of mechanical changes, but huge body work changes. The aluminum siding by the way, is clear anodized aluminum, and should clean up nicely. While it can be stripped and polished, not many have ever undertaken this, as it represents a mess of work, leading to high maintenance in keeping it polished. STARTING THE ENGINE: Although you know a bunch about engines in general, there are some bus specific stuff to look out for. First, I would try to turn the engine over by hand with a socket and long bar. Assuming it is free, the next thing would be to check the oil for water. Then, it would be a good thing to take down the air cleaners, and clean the air intake of all debris. There are three or four oil bath air cleaners above the engine. When you loosen the clamping device, you will have the whole unit in your hands, so please beware! The large cast aluminum housing with the big GM logo, is the air intake coming from the air cleaners, going to the blower intake. Clean is important here, too! There is a flapper valve in this section, tripped by a solenoid, and actually closed by a spring. This is the emergency stop device, and it is very important that it be functional. After the above checks, remove the valve cover (four hand wheels on top) and make certain the rack tube (on top, probably 3/4" in diameter, and running the length of the had) is free to move through the travel. This controls the rack on each injector from full fuel to no fuel. Very important that it will work on the no fuel area, to prevent a run away engine. I used to always keep a good hold on the rack control lever (on the left end) when it was being started. Bus Monkey likes to clamp a pair of vise grips on the tube to allow easy control. I'll not go into this part any further, as it gets complicated from here. Another "must do" replace your fuel filters and oil filter element. The primary and secondary fuel filters are extremely important! Clean out the cans, install the new filter elements, then fill the filters with diesel fuel before buttoning them up. You will also want to put a pump on the fuel line from the tank, and pump it to make sure you don't have a tank full of water instead of fuel! Nice find, and thanks for awakening my "nostalgia genes!" Two things get my attention from the past...buses and Studebakers!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Wow....a lot of good stuff. Thank you, -Rick

[@ogr7771]

Ohhhh maaaaaannnn, that big ollll Stars and Stripes looks BEAUTIFUL!!!!

[@albertdehn8381]

Thanks for sharing 👍😀

[@darrinmerkley3333]

Thing. Would look awesome. Black. and polished aluminium tinted windows. 1 of 1

[@bobjoncas2814]

,,another spring cleaning session ,starting to look real good. great job..luck with your sale and relaxing on the hunt for old iron..

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thank you Bob and Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@fitzfitz2801]

I thought it was funny seeing anna going under that elderado her tail was wagging up a storm then at almost the end of the video she stood right up looked and was off the table and gone after something I just love that little dog she is hilarious !!

[@tomrausch7014]

Annabbella is sneaky too. On my visit to Classic Truck Ranch when Rick went into their RV to get my hat she jumped up on the chair, then table, ran across the table right into my face smothering me with doggie kisses.

[@graniteridgegreens6278]

Jamie really breaks up the mundane monotony of the day, no wonder you love Her Rick. Cheers Jamie we think you're great, even tired and exhausted you still got it Lol. Yes Bus Grease Monkey has a few on emergency shut down actuators and getting them freed up and operational. Peace Out

[@doug9066]

This old passenger Greyhound bus is in better shape than the modern Greyhound buses these days, least a few I've seen here in Lubbock that come through here. Enjoy seeing videos on old buses & the stories they could tell.

[@kilroysmith6539]

Rick that is a 671 Detroit Diesel 2 stroke inline 6-cylinder. One of the other commenters said to watch bus Grease Monkey and they are absolutely right he can tell you exactly how to safely wake up that motor. Take extra care not to let it run away. Good luck

[@michael7423]

Property is starting to look great thanks to your hard work, I love the old buses! I’d love to see the bus restored to It’s greyhound look from the fifty’s / Anna Bella looked so happy to be doing her job! I love my long distance therapy dog 🐕 I hope Jamie is doing well, she would love the 52 bus I bet. Check out (bus grease monkey) he’es a fellow youtubian that specializes with old buses. Good luck with the sale, I look forward to seeing your wedding video with the property all spruced up!

[@themichaelvortex4784]

Love the field trips Rick. 🚌 🌟 I’m also enjoying the picnic table chats with Jamie and Anna as well. Great video! Thank you!✌🏼👍🏼🤘🏼😎

[@DeanstuD]

I recognized that 4103 in the thumbnail WOW small world. Thanks for the video .

[@harrypotter4309]

Wow, that bus is the same age as me, Ha Ha. Can't wait to hear it run. Could be great with enough work in it.

[@ronmack1767]

Enjoyed the video Rick. Thank you for your time in producing it. Y'all take care and God bless.

[@wayneosgood3367]

Hi Ricky, Wayne in New Zealand, cool video's, that GMC bus has by the looks a 6 v 71 GM Detroit , good old engines , when you want to start that , make sure you take the intake hose to engine Off when you start it , and have something like a flat piece off metal or plywood to block off intake at blower on engine , that will stop air going into engine , good luck , thanks

[@VanaConn]

Massive undertaking on that GMC. Hope something becomes of it. I'm sure you'll make a lot of people happy selling your collection. Takes a fair amount of metal strength to let go of them all.

[@TheCrackerBox]

Thank you for the inspection sticker brother , God bless

[@ianpetherick4326]

Love the fact your truck has jamie steps

[@frankroberts1325]

You two are good together, talk about wildlife i was riding my tractor in the pasture yesterday, and saw a real live mountain lion going thru the grass and trees. You dont see these big cats in eastern iowa, soi was so excited i forgot about grabing my phone to get a picture.

[@tomrausch7014]

Frank Roberts, Cougars seem to be expanding their range here near CTR. Been spotted...(seen)...in 2 neighborhoods in Sandy OR just 40 miles north of Rick. Oregon...um Portland / Eugene passed a no hunting Cougars with dogs. (Wait until they start showing up in Portland/Eugene, then the law will change).

[@Teleman73]

Figured it would be a 671 Detroit diesel. 6v 71 was popular in Fire engines. They have that distinctive roar. If it ain't leaking oil, it ain't a Detroit!

[@fairlanefivehundred]

We had those 671’s on the world war 2 tank landing ships I was on in Viet Nam. As I remember there were CO2 fire extinguishers with the discharge hoses wired up to the air intakes so they could be shut down RIGHT NOW in case of a runaway!

[@danmay9728]

Thanks for the field trip, enjoyed it. Be safe. Peace.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I enjoyed the Field Trip too. Thanks Dan. -Rick

[@erwinpierce1136]

Looks to be a 671 detroit deisel , looks just like Bus Grease Monkey's bus that he is currently working on , redoing the head and fixing his clutch . He might know somebody who would be interested in it .

[@davegombash3116]

thanks rick jamie bless ur union love u David

[@harrisonhunter7512]

An old Rover twin carb 2litre my old man had a 3.5 V8 in his went great too in its day.

[@kc0lif]

anna really like the Cadillac Eldorado. i like the 60s suicide doors Lincolns. Annabelles fearless thats for sure old motorhomes are cool thanks.

[@douglasrdeaton]

Rick sipping his coffee, Hahahaha had to watch the a few times. So funny👏👏👏

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I had one of those Rovers way back when I left school...it was old then. Had no brakes, just handbrake and I was too poor to fix it. Nice ride though.

[@banjocantrell838]

The detroit came with an emergency shut down ,which starves the engine of air. No air,no run. Also, if there is an air leak which allows the engine to run,say near idle after tripping the emergency shut down, then try to get a rag and if possibe place the rag over the air entrance in addition to the emergency shut off. The rag sometimes will starve the engine enough to make a safe shut down. I too highly reccomend the Bus grease monkey page on you tube Thanks, great videos of all those rescues.

[@davekimbler2308]

Potential ! With a 6V71 in her the old Silversides could be fantastic ! BUT may be a money pit ! Might make more parting her out , it would be a shame but sometimes ya need parts !

[@doug9066]

Cute dog, I like dogs that stay small. Excellent video too.

[@alexhood9438]

love how you roasted portland LMAO

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I plead the 5th.

[@johnhopkins6658]

When I worked on diesels, I always had two tools in particular when firing up, the wrench for the fuel line into the fuel pump and a big hammer to flatten the line if it still wouldn't stop.

[@donniekadventures432]

Wish we had our museum in 2019. We'd have restored it to factory looks.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Its probably still sitting there.

[@improperbostonian6722]

Use to ride on Mack buses in the 1960's here in Boston.

[@bowslap]

Definitely a 6-71, pre-Detroit Diesel company GM Diesel. Same engine as was in that old GMC 950 you bought&sold a few years ago.

[@carrolannethompson3947]

Miss Annabelle is part Carin Terrier (sp) or 'ratters' from the old days. Extremely tenacious ratkillers from farm stock. She's pretty awesome!

[@claudecharland5091]

amazing ride

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

It will be Claude. I agree. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@robertlee9395]

That bus looks like a time bandit that will eat your wallet. Walk away Rick. You've got enough to do!

[@aslamb6489]

How you keep a Detroit from running away with it's self is you have to take the Injector System off & clean it throughly what makes them run away is the fact that 1 of the Injectors stick & this causes all of them to stick open & that is why they do this running away I have a best friend that is a Mechanic he has explained this to me several times but you have a great source of knowledge on here given to you already in BUS GREASE MONKEY he is very experienced with the old Buses like the one that you showed everyone I can say this I've watched several of his Videos

[@staceykelly5343]

That bus is just awesome. Love it can't wait to see what you do to it.

[@glebb215]

Great video.. Kool running board.

[@TengkuMedan]

Nice Vlog 👍

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Thank You!

[@siemenstraffic]

The car is a 1966-1973 Rover 2000 P6 TC = Twin SU Carburettors The power output of the 2000 TC engine was around 124 bhp (92 kW) The holes in the rocker panels are for the car jack..

[@arthurlangford5861]

6-71 DD with Spicer 4 spd. Good looking 4103.

[@marknewell7355]

I love looking round these old trucks and busses bus grease monkey would have it running in a breath

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Its not my bus.

[@tomrausch7014]

Wow...14 speed! 10 on the bicycle and 4 on the bus lol.

[@goofball3236]

That gmc bus would be awesome

[@old-man173]

Man a little grass cutting makes the place so much better

[@cats0182]

Remember the 1940's Mack Buses. Rode them on the Green Bus Line in NYC.

[@plymouthduster2252]

Love your videos and loved the old bus

[@jessefoster2960]

I think Jamie loves them trucks more then you nothing is for sale lol great video guys lol

[@drmengele6192]

i rember that bus frm the 70's as the green tortise..friend of mine took it, met a girl and got the crabs on it..those were the days

[@rusyroadtogreasygold]

Lol that's funny. Love them storys of old.

[@Daveinet]

You mentioned the Green Tortoise. I believe that was a group that offered cheap vacation tours. They would live commune style in the bus for the duration of the trip. Last I heard, they still had a huge inventory of bus parts they were trying to have help selling off.

[@dmathesonfvg]

Wow! That's incredible! I may have actually ridden on this Bus back when It was owned by "Green Tortoise!" I rode their west coast lines a couple of times up and down the Western States. Seattle to Redding and Chico! It was fun. They had mattresses in the back of some of the busses & would play Rock music while rollin' the miles away. Less expensive than Greyhound, friendlier, and their routes would zig zag because they would hit Hot Springs & campsites off of the main I-5 corridor.

[@AlexanderSmith21]

Bus grease monkey on KZbin saves and rescue them old Detroit greyhounds and goes and does mechanical fixing on them

[@stephenhunter70]

Ricky if i was going to get anyone to "assist" in getting it going, he'd be the one I'd use.

[@malikdigger4544]

Alexander Smith; You are right very true

[@wayneshancock2520]

Guess I was late on this one as I just sent them both info on each other , hopefully these 2 can make something happen.👍

[@kingkinosyt2945]

Motivationally

[@davefroman4700]

Yeah Scott is the one for that job for sure.

[@MrDexcars]

Hi Rick yes it's a rover made in Solihull England they also made a v8 version interesting fact every panel on them unbolts to leave a skeleton I used to work on them back in the seventies Regards Derrick

[@TheMrShinagami]

Hi Rick another great video, The car is a Rover P6 2000 TC and the TC stands for Twin Carb, There was also a 2000 SC (Single Carb) and it's a 4 cylinder 2.0 ltr engine. There was also a 2200 TC and a 2200 SC as well as a 3.5 V8 (the old Buick engine). They were made by Rover and then by British Leyland from 1966 to 1977 and were replaced by the Rover SD1. I hope that helped?

[@alanwbelcher]

Looks like you have some new truck inspectors there. Annabella can train them to stand in for her on holidays and sick days.

[@meanjoegreen4925]

Rick I worked at that Pontiac plant local 597 and at local 598 truck plant in flint mi. this bus was before my time though i started working there in 1977

[@WhiteTriForce]

Well it doesn't run, But it pulls real good ! 🎯😁 if you want an Annabella sticker, send your "snausages" 😉 to Classic truck rescue ! 👇😁👍 woof ! 🐾

[@PapaJ5667]

If you pick up the silver sides pull the rocker cover and check the rack and injectors make sure they ain't stuck before you start it have you an old detroit dr with you I promise it will help lol

[@kiddbrother3]

NICE 4103!

[@Kickinpony66]

OMG! Jamie making Slurping Sounds!!! Hilarious!

[@tommystearns3073]

that's a Detroit 6v71NA (Naturally Aspirated). in these days, diesel engines didn't have any modern cold start aids and the easiest way to wake a sleeping detroit is to crank it over for a few seconds, let it sit, crank it again (it should try to start) and let it sit about 5 seconds and on the third roll, it should start right up. the most awesome part is what it's in, if that bus could talk it would probably tell us quite a story. I don't remember exactly where but somewhere around here, someone has an old GM Scenicuiser that just happens to be an old Greyhound with a Detroit 8v71NA. if I come across it again, i'll take some pics for you

[@bryantripp8547]

That yellow and white square body Chevy I want it

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

[e-mail] if you are serious.

[@FrenkIgotOne]

You make verry good video's Rick, i love to watch them. Greetings from the netherlands, God bless you all three my friend!! Frenk

[@ariennelandry9207]

Looking good!

[@thomastyler4476]

Like your hat

[@thomastyler4476]

On the table

[@patricksmith5457]

Jamie looks tired! Prayers to you both!!

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

She had just gotten home from work on a very hot day in this video.

[@billschemel1413]

My dad worked at that plant and may have painted it. We lived in Pontiac.

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

Wow. You grew up surrounded by some pretty neat machines at an awesome time in our country's history.

[@MrFakit]

Love Jamie's sense of humour

[@johnlad1481]

The rover is British it's a rover p6 2000 tc..tc is twin carbs it's late 70s John from highlands of Scotland i enjoy your videos

[@chuckelliott258]

Great sound effects Jamie loved it LOL

[@jlletaw1954]

That bus looked good buddy... pretty sure with a little bit of time & money - you can drive it out of there & to wherever it needs to go...the glass is the only issue l see & l feel pretty certain there's replacement glass out there somewhere...also l like the nature clips at the end of your videos & l Sure Wish the macfly issue could get resolved - those we're some good videos when it was up & running...take care & peace out

[@bodge1489]

Hi Rick, the TC car is in fact a Rover P6 built in Britain around the 70`s and 80`s, unfortunately they were plagued with bad electrics, they also bought out a version with a larger engine, they are still a very desirable car here in blighty

[@truckstractorswildlifeguns6648]

love to have one of these pld buses,with a manual transmission. hate automatics.

[@allenthomas1738]

Hello rick..glad to see you more often..thanks..still want some honey..maybe the bee guy sells..thanks again..cowboy...

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

I have a lot on my plate right now Cowboy. I just got the decals and hats made for all the people who were asking for them....Not really wanting to add anything else to my "to do" list until I get my building up. Thanks Fer Watchin'. -Rick

[@beachlife1411]

Nice work bud ....

[@wayneshancock2520]

The ( Bus Grease Monkey) you tube channel is a man who can tell you everything about this bus, I have sent him a note on this vid as well. Hopefully between both of you and a new owner this will live again.

[@barrycarlisle8206]

Please keep us updated on this bus!!

[@grandprismatic]

Rick, if you grow a Fu Manchu that would be sweet. \m/ thanks for the field trip.

[@kayceegreer4418]

Of course there is no fear in that little dog they were originally bred to be ratters!

[@fuzzbeard1657]

"Your kitty stinks." ...HA! You should definitely check out the Gambler 500 one day, no doubt you'd have a blast. Some of those cars are absolutely HILARIOUS!

[@jimmyrogers2731]

Looks like a Ford v8 in the Mack. Water pump looks like one we just did on a 60 Thunderbird with a 352

[@ClassicTruckRescue]

It is a Ford. I could see it better in the video than I could while I was filming. Thanks, -Rick

[@jimmyrogers2731]

@@ClassicTruckRescue i bet that was a slow ride when it was still running because the old 352 wasnt exactly fast in the Thunderbird.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I like how you say "furrin" vehicles. lol

[@roblord7610]

The Rover also came out with a 215 cu 3500cc V8 Buick engine in Britain Australia and New Zealand so surprised to see this 4 cylinder land crab version in USA where V8 engines are so prevalent