Beautiful vintage bus rv conversion new purchase inspection.

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We are getting into the inspection on this vintage mc8 bus rv conversion. It’s a beau rv now with the raised roof and slide out but it’s in need of some maintenance. Several electrical problems are existing, lots of air leaks, the suspension is leaking air, and a few other problems are popping up.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

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[@donw3912]

That is a beautiful rig inside for sure. You guys are so great at finding and fixing air leaks..so many connections. As for that poor 15 amp fuse that went into nuclear meltdown...wow!!! It's very fortunate that there wasn't any kind of electrical fire. The owner is very fortunate to have you guys doing the work...ya never let bad stuff roll away. A great video as always Scott:-)

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Scott, Awesome looking bus. I could easily live in that the interior looks very classy. I understand sometimes it's not appropriate sharing the inside of a customers bus, but when you do it's always great viewing. So thanks for sharing ✌️ Peace from Melbourne Australia.

[@gwstonemason]

As like many other cool buses which come to you, the top is shiny and beautiful but underneath the faults are usually many and are well hidden. The bus community are very lucky to find someone like you to look after their conversions. Looking forward to seeing you back in Lenny on the road again as before. Miss the driving clips.

[@michigandon]

This particular coach is nowhere near as bad off as some others he's had in the barn. That said, it's still a 45 y/o running gear when all is said and done, so there will always be *something* that needs to be tended too. I too miss seeing Scott and Kelley traveling to interesting points all over the nation.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Shifting gears manually from the engine bay is not for the faint of heart. ;)

[@GaryMathews-qk8de]

to work on a Detroit ,you must be one with the Detroit

[@kenore4003]

That looked like a monkey (sidecar rider on a racing sidecar bike, they hang out on one side or hang over the tire whatever it takes to balance the bike) at speed. Could be 100 mph.

[@Charger1908]

We believe you that the airbags are bad, haha you are one of the few shops that I would trust implicitly to work on my equipment and I’m a mechanic. You guys are going to grow like hell as long as they don’t take buses and rv’s off the road. Take care and keep up the great vids!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Note for future only inspect airbags for dry rot and cracks while they are inflated. Because deflated they look great ;)

[@joseantoniocastrellonjr2568]

​@@BusGreaseMonkey Correct, video or stills of 🫧 bubbles are great.

[@michaelfinney2160]

Beautiful coach ! I’m sure it’ll be up to 100% when you guys are finished with the maintenance. Have a Blessed Day

[@coover65]

Your videos are great for owners to learn about their buses. We have a 1996 MAN 24-420 coach/motorhome conversion and you've helped the non mechanically minded me get an idea of what to inspect. Cheers from your new Australian subscriber.

[@DomingoDeSantaClara]

Nice! I've got a 7.5t MAN truck I converted and live in over here in the UK. I've driven nearly every European truck out there and find MAN the best for quality and comfort.

[@walkingthruyourdata-6019]

Love the cabinets! I wonder if it was done at an RV Cabinet Shop. Not so sure about wood grain cabs anymore. Everyone seems to be revitalizing with white, smooth, melamine cabs. kinda plain, but white is easy to clean and brightens up the coach a lot with the reflectivity of the white. I'm a paperback book guy. Coffee, comfy chair and a paperback to read and I'm good. I took the direct Tv dish off the coach. Broadband is the way. Verizon or whatever to get the news and KZbin. I don't do cable provider garbage anymore. Pay rediculous money and still have to watch commercials. All done with that.

[@gregkeller8372]

Is your Channel still up ?

[@jinglebells1238]

Tyler is a badass to shift the bus in the engine bay. I've had never seen that before. lol

[@flynlr]

one mans leaks are an-others bubble machine

[@pinwizz69]

Absolutely beautiful bus. Only thing I'd change is to replace that 12 foot couch for a shorter one and pit in a dintette to eat at when the slideout is in and use as a laptop work area. Many RV overnight lots won't let you extend a slideout.

[@uliwehner]

yeah, but then you have to work.... keep the sofa and go on vacation

[@shanehurenkamp50]

That is a very well done conversion. I'm glad they raised the roof up.

[@bobm2331]

Too bad the umbrella light is OUT OF STOCK. But I'm sure you had no idea. Another helpful video.

[@parker1ray]

I remember in the 70's when air bags on trucks were not the norm. Leaf springs ruled the day!

[@schizy]

*Beautiful coach! That said, the "sticks and staples" of the RV world is evident in that wiring. Hard to take all the RV out of even a $350K+ RV.*

[@rdembow]

Would it not be easier to change all the things shocks at this time ??? We’re they ever changed ? How long do they last mileage wise ?

[@silasmarner7586]

ARRRRGGGH! LAYDEEZ! INSPECT FIRRRRST WITH SCOTT, BUT LATER! D'oh! D'oh! D'oh.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

He could tell it was in great condition and expected pretty much everything we are doing. He already drove it 3,000 miles

[@silasmarner7586]

@@BusGreaseMonkey I meant to say buy later. I'd just think every individual would have you inspect first if at all practical, and if not, that all worst case scenario for that which was uninspected would be factored into a price discount. I realize not doing that is more business for you.. but.. maybe not, as if the inspect is compete, hey, you will do your usual amazing job of repair afterwards, but then with eyes wide open and no Hey Lance moments, or none you would have not already known. My 2c worth.

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

The back of your apartment patio area looks really nice.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Thank you. We have been enjoying some evenings out there for dinner etc. can’t wait for the real nice weather to come

[@peterbeyer5755]

Air bags should have a date stamp code just like tyres!

[@ronharrison1776]

What a nice bus inside for someone .

[@YoJayMC]

Hello, New to the channel. You have sparked my interest in vintage busses. May have changed my retirement plans :). Question that I am sure you get all the time. Which is the bus that you recommend after working on so many? Is there a possibility of a “top 5 busses and why” video in the near future?

[@maureenmillard4241]

Hope you guys weren’t affected by the big blow down you way!!

[@bill8by5]

Very nice bus/RV. Interestingly poor electrical anomalies.

[@miketheboatguy]

Fantastic videos, any chance you can disclose odometer readings ? Be nice to know at what point these parts reach the end of their life .

[@ralphballtrip2214]

I seen a little bit about your house. I bet it’s beautiful overlooking the mountain top. You deserve it you work your butt off

[@johndenchuk5553]

I want one like that for myself !!!!!

[@deweydodo6691]

Made in China fuse? Time for an amp clamp and see how much is going through that line.

[@lesbest2]

Do not use harbor freight fuses, ever. Many of them won't open until you get to 80 amps. GM has a bulletin about that issue.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Specifically about harbor freight fuses? Send me the link

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

I also have no way of knowing where that fuse is from. No identification marks on it except 15

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

images.harborfreight.com/cpi/recalls/fuse_sets.html

[@tedjar]

Harbor Freight recalled them because they are subject to US law, but there are tons of fuse kits sold by mystery Chinese sellers on Amazon or eBay that are exactly the same. They use stamped steel or other low cost metals as the fuse element and they have high resistance and don't blow when they should. They just melt the fuse holder and everything slowly. That replacement fuse holder with the clear red jacket wire is also junk. They are almost always copper clad aluminum wire. (as is most wire sold in the same places) At this point only Littelfuse or Cooper/Bussman fuses and holders are really trustworthy.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Or Ancor from the marine electrical marketplace

[@flir67man84]

Great video

[@jamiesuejeffery]

Shouldn't those lights on the outside of the coach between the drive and tag be yellow and not red? If I remember my CDL test (30 years ago), that is a ticket waiting to happen.

[@harleymemphis9190]

yay great weekend binge of nothing but Bus Grease Monkey 👍

[@thejackofalltravels8267]

Very nice when I lived in Las Vegas I cleaned a few Prevost that’s very similar.

[@garyharrington5300]

8v92ta? Wowser!😎❤️👍

[@GNX157]

Scott, did the brakes need much adjusting?

[@chickengnawer]

Was surprised to see Tyler hanging out the Side of the Bus... 😃 That Thing is Beautimous Inside!!! 🤤 That was Worrisome seeing about that Fuse... It's Good U Guys have the Bus, 'cause I Know a Lot of Small but Bad Things may have gone Overlooked! And WOW about all the Trees!!! Thanks for the Vid! 😎

[@siaripop7]

At first, I couldn't understand why they didn't have a stove and oven but later I realized that the slide-out was hiding them and a microwave! Nice RV....

[@adco]

Nice workmanship! Bus chassis seems pretty good for the age.

[@JimFinlayson]

Great video. It is obvious how much you care about the bus community. Camping isn’t my cup of tea, but I still watch most every video.

[@mitchmills8967]

Love the color of that wood maple or alder I’m guessing. Nice bus

[@just_some_internet_guy]

Excellent styling inside! I'm sure once you fix her up, she'll glide off into the sunset!

[@jorgennorrman4023]

What a nice buss/RV, and it seems to be good mechanical too !

[@danamarshall4502]

A very well done conversion. When you get everything repaired it will be adventure ready. Happy trails to the owner

[@ronsmith1364]

Automotive electrician overview required. Be great if there was some conversion literature stuck in a drawer someplace. The slide out might need TLC too. Hear a lot of stories about leaks & the first point of failure on a used unit. Be fun to see you guys spec out a schoolie conversion with a vanlife channel sometime. They will be happy campers at the end of the week for sure.

[@psr1868]

Hi guys. Love your videos.. I have a 1958 GM 1401 . I'm missing the correct tail-lights along with the rear roof lights above the rear window.. do you know anyone who has parts ? . Cheers.

[@KensHobbies409]

Very impressive Interior!!

[@sethtriggs]

Wow that's a gorgeous interior on that RV bus.

[@mahatma171]

The conversion was beautifully envisioned and executed. The vision to put that on a MCI frame was masterful. Only thing I would have done is a table instead of the super long sofa. Love the bathroom layout, headroom is nice… very liveable.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

I won’t argue. Sometimes more legroom for entertaining, weather is foul so we can’t have dinner outside. 🤷‍♂️

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Table mounts are in the floor but only when slide out is out.

[@bill8582]

Nice looking bus, very nice craftsmanship, and with a slide out too. Man I wish I had the chips to let you guys go over mine, and teach me a few things too.

[@pauldionne1665]

Watching this episode shows the quality of your work. No doubt the lose of air and missing electrical insulation came from the very poor air suspension and shocks. This bus vibrated down the road. Can't wait to see the performance after work done😊

[@charlescastle5566]

Scott that was one cool bus/RV. Someone has had that thing well designed to the Max.

[@davidtharaldson9253]

very nice bus ... I really like the north south bed in back ... like you said they did a very nice job.

[@christopherrasmussen8718]

Got a glimpse of a cannon connector in that wireing bay. I cannot count the times I taken them apart and found problems. Bent or corroded pins from water getting in. Broken wires on the back of a pin. I found one in my coach that was never seated right. It worked for 18 years till water got into it one day.

[@tomtheplummer7322]

OMG 😮. My almost second father-in-law had vintage Blue Bird Wander Lodge. His first tag he got to put on his $2.5 million bus. Met him at Albuquerque balloon fiesta. Side trip for him from Titusville Fl, then on to Alaska mining ⛏ places. He came back thru Colorado at a KOA. We put parts on for AC. Then vacuum all the luggage bays. Was dry camp for a month. The shower was big enough I could be in shower with his daughter 🤫🤭😎🤷‍♂️😏

[@gumbysenduro6546]

Yep thats a nice conversion i must say, the fuse reminds me of a 70's larva lamp lol.

[@ericheld4382]

That's a nice unit, very bright and inviting very homey.

[@GNX157]

My feedback on the bus would be that it’s very nice. But when I look on the left inside at that long couch, the first thing I think is “what a waste of space”. I can think of so many things to do with that space instead of that big couch.

[@rustymullins6623]

Looks like they would make a “ spray” to preserve the airbag rubber from deteriorating….

[@blackenigma1054]

looks pretty good!….. i was wondering, doesn’t the company that does the conversation have to give you a warranty with that type of work?

[@waynetellinghuisen6392]

Excellent blog. You never cease to amaze me with your videos. Great content. Your clients are fortunate to have you working on their bus.

[@dcallan812]

I think the long beige sofa could be space used for something else, how many times will you need seating for 15 people adding in the other sofa and the passenger chair? But it is a nice looking RV.

[@davidowen888]

Very nice coach 👌, all them Bubbles 🍾 Cha-Ching 💰 🤑 ☮️

[@geraldparker7008]

Really nice bus!

[@markallison2055]

That thing's making bubbles like Lawrence Welk. Gotta love air leaks.

[@Fellgla]

Scott it good things you all like 'em tight. You'll have to get into some tight spaces to get those air fittings. Specially tools and all.

[@billtodd6509]

ill bet it will have to a white knuckle job if a mechanic has to go through the bed room to engine compartment without getting detroit oil on anything. great bus.

[@bigburs1]

Want to definitely get my bus up to you soon.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

All scheduling is done through our Patreon so just reach out through there to schedule. www.patreon.com/busgreasemonkey

[@deanh7190]

What is the typical life of an air bag? Very solid conversion with functional interior. Nice bus!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Safely 8-10yrs in most areas. but I’ve seen them holding air 30 years. But this bus is way heavier than ever designed at 38,000 lbs. an airbag blow out would be disastrous on the highway.

[@1984shadow]

A spray can of paint for spraying a dab of colour on defective parts. Reminder for yourself and great for the viewer

[@daviddamico4288]

Beautiful looking bus Scott … wiring nightmare tho …

[@jeffbyrd7976]

I am looking forward to the engine brake video. Thanks Scott.

[@jeremybrown3506]

I work for a company where companies/people bring in new coaches and we build huge slidouts on them its cool to see. They strip them down to the bare skeleton.

[@marksmith-ew7ir]

Lots of work and air leaks no wounder the compressor was working hard

[@duanelundgren7985]

One word: SWEET!!

[@walkertexas8083]

MCI ?

[@robertlavoie4426]

Beautifull conversion. I love it !

[@michaelchamberlain4618]

May God bless all of you in the name of Jesus Christ Amen.

[@swmarb5236]

You'd think they'd date airbags like tires..........

[@matthewmccaskey]

Does anyone know who did the conversion of that bus??

[@wernerdanler2742]

That couch in the bus looks long enough to sleep two grown men end to end. 😅 Why are people so careless with electrical stuff? 😮

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Lets say women for a better visual in my mind.

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

@@BusGreaseMonkey haha. 😂

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@BusGreaseMonkey ha! The women get the bed. Or have you never been relegated to the couch? 😆 🤣 😂

[@bryancooper2699]

Great bus. Keep up the great work. On getting it back into top shape

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Very nice bus so well done 👍👍

[@walkertexas8083]

The bus has NO Kitchen?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Yes it does. Even the kitchen sink countertops slide out so it’s a big kitchen

[@tractorman007houge8]

That is a nice buss . I would love to find one like that.

[@reedmartin6614]

Curious about those parking stabalizer jacks. They look like pneumatic landing gear legs as used on truck semi trailers back in the late '70s early '80s. Very popular on Brown Mfg equipment So, if possible, could you show us his control setup? Thanks!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Hydraulic

[@jeffcooper5789]

Beautiful bus. Thanks for the tour.

[@martycorrado605]

I would like to have you look over my 1966 eagle model 01. How do I contact you all?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

www.patreon.com/busgreasemonkey join our Patreon. We only work on our Patreon members buses.

[@martycorrado605]

How do I become a patreon member ?

[@martycorrado605]

@@BusGreaseMonkey how do I become a Patreon member? Your videos are great.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

www.patreon.com/busgreasemonkey

[@garyharrington5300]

Ps ,that's a sweet conversion !

[@BobSweeney58]

With the bed over the engine area. How do you get access the engine? In one of your other videos, you said to leave an access door or something.

[@ShainAndrews]

In RV's you flip the bed up.... then you stand on your head to work on anything.

[@parker1ray]

Way to many amps for that fuse!

[@wdavem]

Speaker wire is a surprise here for sure.

[@fabiodriven]

The bad kingpin streak is broken

[@Gary-hi5xr]

That is one nice bus!

[@fcbrants]

Quick question: I've watched a LOT of your videos, but you have a Sh*t Ton of videos, so any suggestions on which videos might give me some guidance on lifting a 45' Monaco diesel pusher motorhome (no slides) with air leveling (so no leveling jacks) onto jack stands? I really want to lift it with jacks under the drive axle placed at the suspension mounts, but then I have no room to place the jack stands. I'm very hesitant to lift the entire motorhome using the differential casing on the drive axle... Thank you!!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Your manual should list jacking points. Under the axles is usually a great spot. I don’t think I’ve never worked in a Monaco

[@fcbrants]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Thank you!!

[@183charlesspiva]

That's nice!👍🤩!

[@lloydrobinson7081]

keep the clips coming

[@danjohnson7767]

I never see you replace brake can's. Do they last a long time? With being right there it seems as cheep as they are you would replace them also. Another great video.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

These are about $800 per brake can. They are not maxi brakes, DD3

[@danjohnson7767]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Wow I thought they were 2-300 each. Still would like to get my 2002 Beaver to you for a tune up

[@paulgilliland2992]

How on earth would you get a 20 year old fridge out of there?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Out the Windshield on most buses

[@here-i-am2316]

I’d rather have a silverside with the rustic look

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Tall people probably would prefer this though. If you’re looking for a new fancy rv this beats that for sure. But yes silversides are awesome