1985 Chevy Bluebird school bus cold start at 8 degrees! 366 V8 Gas

1985 Chevy Bluebird school bus cold start at 8 degrees! 366 V8 Gas

[@TruckNTim80]

That door opening sound brought back many memories.

[@djdonmediagroup3340]

The sound of field trips as a wee youngster in the early 90s, topped off with coming home in the afternoon to watch Darkwing Duck while enjoying the leftover snacks from the trip!

[@BallistaBomber]

This was the sound of hundreds of children's mornings,

[@tristangardner3889]

I remember back in my elementary school days, a lot of the school buses I rode on were gasoline-powered Chevrolet Bluebirds with 366 V8 engines with the classic whine of the Allison AT-545 transmission in the first two gears. I could tell which bus had which transmission not just because of the numbers they had, but also because of how high the whine went, the position of the windshield wipers, the grilles, and the license plates.

[@isfeldt34]

the nostalgia of that Allison wine! I grew up on both series, the b series, and the GMT 530. That extremely loud fuel pump in that 366 big block, and there was also the CNG variant.

[@cj6017]

@@isfeldt34 We had late '70s and early '80s International 345s and 392s before my district went with a diesel fleet. Most were manual but there were a few Allisons. What a sweet whine those Allisons made!

[@nicholasmedovich6729]

@@cj6017lot of my old buses via 1997-2002 were Wayne GMC lifeguards and Ward GMCs. Also Thomas S1700 and 1800 internationals with a splash of Caroenter S3800 and Thomas S3600 internationals. Those days will forever be missed

[@jjlippolis]

So funny! I remember that whine all too well. Used to try and imitate it when riding on my "Kettler Kettcar". LOL

[@liamthemarchingbandguy4063]

I love the sound of those 366 Big Blocks

[@xdemonxboyx]

I have an 85' gmc bus that i am building into an rv with the 366cid and the 5 speed, and i love it, great to see others that share the love for the old iron machines. do wish mine had the splitter though. love the videos and always look forward to more.

[@tedpitts3201]

Now that is totally awesome video about your school bus Chevrolet 1988 .. Can't wait to see more videos

[@alexandergillingham2592]

Gotta love your Chevys that's for sure - Davidsfarm

[@bamaslamma1003]

We had a bus just like this one. Gas burner probably a 366, but with automatic tranny. Loved the sound of the tranny as it went through the gears and the roar of that big block.

[@lightsfansmore6619]

Gotta love that jackknife door

[@alex84896]

Thank you so much for doing this Tom

[@knightsgaming9620]

That sounds almost the same as my Dads 71' chevy bus when it starts

[@paully_s]

From watching your videos I'm guessing your kind of close to me. I am right outside of the Madison, WI area. Keep it up with the videos. If you ever do a meet and greet keep us posted! 👍

[@DUBMANS]

When I was in school this or something similar was the sub bus. When the international bus was in the shop

[@jeremiahsatterlee3940]

These old Bluebirds are sweet

[@ElectricSwordfish]

Lol reminded of starting up the old Cessnas ive been flying

[@MrJoshiej]

Nice cold start

[@SH00T_TH3PUMP]

Good runner! Very nice!

[@noah23617]

I love your buses

[@alanchandler4354]

We recently purchased an 84 identical bus, it hadn't been cranked in 12 years. I put a new manual fuel pump on it and swapped the holler for eldelbrock 600 added fresh has and drove her out of the weeds. However I couldnt get over 35 mph with out the front end shaking. I did have a brake caliper dragging on the front, it is still an hour from the house going to try to figure out the wobble so I can get it here to the house to start fixing her up. Any ideas on that heavy wobble/shake? I put 70 psi in the old tires they are dry but all holding air

[@mikekettner6995]

Do you usually have to pump the gas pedal to start it? Or were you pumping it at all? How many times if you do?

[@JFish5]

I have the same bus and I’m trying to start it , it has no ignition, I’m trying to find the starter solenoid to see if I can get it to crank , also what battery’s do you use ?

[@brandonsmith5506]

You should do a cold start of all your buses

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor7744]

Me gusta el autobús

[@gambeerSagr-ow2lj]

What that sound is like a electrical sound

[@walidcurious6922]

Does it run on gasoline

[@doughesson]

I sense a great disturbance in the Force,as if thousands of Snow Day dreams suddenly cried out in terror & were silenced.

[@DzHarryNuttz]

I have an 85 and I always wondered how you can get in with the door locked. Any help?

[@StalloneSiciliano]

climb in through the rear emergency door

[@DzHarryNuttz]

@@StalloneSiciliano oh man, I was afraid that that was the only way in. I have a queen size bed blocking the door but I guess if thats the only way then I'll have to make it work!

[@treybishop3557]

My mom used to drive one just like this when I was little, gas with manual transmission. Any idea where to find them? I’ve only seen one on marketplace over the last few months. Cheers from Alabama

[@isfeldt34]

I know a fella in wewoka, there's two of them a 1990, both Chevrolet b series, both with five speed manuals. The one they have running, but the other one, seems to have a problem with its prom.

[@chadsheppard3576]

She started on the first try

[@jefferyb304]

Can you tell me about what's buzzing along with the beeper?

[@TommyRetro]

jefferyb304 The buzzer you hear is the power brake warning since the engine isn’t running and the electric motor you hear is the back-up electric power brake booster.

[@tpnphoenix3367]

only thing i found out about school bus is they change the hood every few years (┬┬﹏┬┬)

[@itsJayden461]

Is it a gas or Diesel?

[@mrceleb2006]

This has hydraulic brakes!

[@mrceleb2006]

No.

[@worteldrie4980]

Gasoline? Are you sure?

[@stanleydaniels2185]

What r u asking for these buses???

[@kristoferkalinauskas5800]

Is that bus for sale

[@eriktenhag2022]

Why not diesel I don't get it

[@AaronCPalmer]

0:55

[@GalaxyS-zo6hl]

Is the bus for sale

[@urielhernandezT150]

No it's not

[@gambeersagar6838]

Why does this sound appear please let me know

[@zacheryburkhart8057]

In right South of Rockford. Want to sell it?

[@jmoneysgarage1507]

Have any for sale

[@MrWallyrooster]

3 six-tee-six

[@joserafaelgrangefuenmayor9238]

Así es uno de los autobuses de la Granja Genovia; modelo Blue Bird Convencional modelo Chevrolet B60 1986; chasis largo; dos puertas una de entrada y la otra de salida; incluyendo la salida de emergencia; tiene tres asientos largos individuales para evitar un mal movimiento en los pasajeros; dos tubos en el techo; Motor Isuzu turbo Diesel; Transmisión Manual de Cuatro velocidades; sistema de frenos de aire de alta potencia, cornetas gemelas de aire; dice Granja Genovia igual también dice en el porta rutas abajo de donde dice Granja Genovia dice Uso Oficial; así dice el autobús en los laterales; tambien dice; Granja Genovia; Uso Oficial; porque es el autobús de la Granja Genovia; porque la granja es propiedad privada de la reina Clarisse Renaldi; solamente van turistas y visitantes del país; porqué van la Reina Clarisse Renaldi y su nieta Amelia; en sus días libres; soy José Rafael saludos.

[@joshuapereira3787]

GOOD MORNING BEAST TOMMY Retro CANADA ONTARIO MISSISSAUG KZbin VIDEO 🇨🇦🇨🇦🍀🍀🌿🌿🌿

[@breddyrojas3516]

You should have a bus like this but with automatic transmission.

[@joelaplante9065]

Why automatic???

[@breddyrojas3516]

@@joelaplante9065 because of the sounds, but everyone have their transmission preferences✌️

[@matthewgeorge7247]

1985chevyokaybussell😅😅😅😅😅mr.george

[@md_randoms2429]

You should put a big block Chevy in there

[@cj6017]

It has a BBC. The 366 is a big block.

[@mattthegoanimator9457]

Blue Bird Will Defunct In 2040 To End Their Production Forever

[@ElectrickSoundz]

Lol

[@GMC6523]

It’s a 1985 dummy!!!

[@TommyRetro]

Cut me some slack! I've got 16 buses! lol Thanks for the heads up!