Will it Start & Drive Detroit Diesel 671 Vintage Bus

Day two of this bus rescue. Bringing back a detroit diesel that’s been sleeping for over a decade and digging it out of the deep holes the bus had sunk into. 1st start of the detroit diesel and working out the braking and air systems to get the bus ready for the road.

[@stevekirby6034]

As an ex-Detroit Diesel mechanic I can't get enough of your content videos. Thank you so much. Did anybody else worry that those roof AC units on the bus were not going to clear the garage door opening...😳

[@michigandon]

How often in the 21st Century does one get to see TWO Silversides travelling together? Good save!

[@ronbumgarner3589]

LOL, VERY nice to see.

[@jmd1743]

If he keeps at it then he could have himself a time period bus station which would make for a cool housing if he wanted to do it.

[@DT-hi3dm]

I was thinking the same thing . So cool to see .

[@jannegustavsson4177]

I think the most likley place to do this is in the U.S.A ! (we salute you) (Sweden)

[@brianasamuels]

For heat for your bus you really need to consider a Chinese diesel heater! They are absolutely fabulous and only $200 or less. The tap right into your diesel fuel tank and use little electricity from your battery.

[@Shane-Singleton]

It never ceases to amaze me how willing these things come back to life more times than not.

[@michigandon]

They want nothing more than the opportunity to live and work again!

[@vector6977]

Mechanical simplicity,

[@allgonquin]

Agree 100% on these busses that have been sitting for many years. Amazing that the engine comes to life, and just as amazing that the fuel system is not one clotted up mess. Everything I know about Detroits I've learned from Scott's videos. As a motorhead, I've gained new respect for these two stroke engines. I'd like to see Scott use a few more safe techniques on the heavy lifts - hopefully with the subscriber base building he'll be able to purchase some more rigging tackle, etc.

[@vector6977]

@@allgonquin diesel doesn't deteriorate like Gasoline does. Old diesel will still burn but will smoke like hell. that and It will actually grow mold.

[@karlhutson8821]

agree, i rescued a 1952 allice chalmers wd45 from a barn that fell in, it had set under the fallen building for 20 years.took us 3 days to cut away the barn too pull it out, within 3 hours we had it started, price was free, they just wanted gone.have driven it in three tractor rides over the last two years, each tractor ride is between 50 to 70 miles a day.

[@LogonBob]

My Dad would have loved this channel. Drove for Greyhound approx. 1955 to 1990 and loved working on motors.

[@Dave-in-MD]

Kelly is an excellent co-pilot. Calling out clear intersection and 4 way stops.

[@rpicard6741]

She was waiting for him to ask if she was warm enough in the bus while they worked 27:17. I know women now, it took me a long time to figure that out.

great to see you taking care of your history and culture in this age of throw away and different people changing AMERICA god bless AMERICA from England

[@TUMBLINJEST]

I like your co pilot, its like your naughty boy things are being kept in check..perfect partners then...Must say i admire you both, your working relationship, your travels and frustrations but getting the job done....Lots more adventures to be seen, done, and told us all about... thanks.. (ian) UK.

[@johnbuckles3300]

This man is absolutely a MASTER tech on these Detroit's.

[@FB-tq5ln]

Where to start, Phil still going strong, that bus start, leaving the forest, bring a big smile on everyone's face. The sound of both buses unbelievable, torchier over the last two weeks came to an end. Thank for bringing us along.

[@dbspecials1200]

Right on point, checking those hub temps at the 1st stop. you can't miss those things, so luckily there's people (like you and I) who don't. 🏁

[@pjdmiller]

you brought that magnificent machine from the graveyard back to life in the cold of winter. Very impressive save.

[@jamesollick4413]

You are amazing and your wife is a Saint! Keep up your great work.

[@HandyManDM]

Congratulations to you and your helpers in bringing this old girl back to life, out of the woods, and into a new home for the winter. Your work ethic and willingness to give it a try when presented with a chance to save another piece of history is truly inspirational. Thanks for all the efforts to share and teach via your many adventures... it's awesome to be able to come along for the ride.

[@galerae947]

What a sweetheart of a bus. Have to love those oldies when they try so hard to do what you ask.

[@ridinfree55]

Wow! I will always be amased by people like you! True genius! No way I could of done this! You truly have real heart in your craft! I love it! I also have to give props to our elders that made good shit back In the day!

[@jmstew642]

I do have to admit that big STOP light on rear is cool...

[@LittleWapiti]

Only down side is it replaces the rear round Greyhound sign

[@MrMauserb]

It does not replace anything. The stop glass is original. The greyhound pieces go over and under the stop sign.

[@Mercmad]

@@MrMauserb Is it Neon?

[@MrMauserb]

It is red glass with incandescent bulbs behind it. The STOP letters are generally painted black for contrast.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

Yes I would like it just as an ornament for the shed

[@dozer1642]

I swear when that thing started I got goosebumps.

[@brandonwls6032]

Me too bro, me too

[@victormartin9841]

All the bus is cool!

[@rpicard6741]

Yeah but no one else did in the video, anticlimactic.

[@frankbrunner9360]

Amen.

[@frankbrunner9360]

For dozer 1642

[@victon4408]

MY family started Greyhound there in hibbing with a Hupmobile ( Mosaba Transportation) Great to see you guys rescue these old buses. Thanks. ( Carl Eric Wickman was my great uncle )

[@macg9940]

It's amazing how quickly this old vintage bus starts! A really nice rescue. Well done!

[@jamesjohnson6239]

Thanks for letting me be part of this! I was looking for a high five when the old girl roared to life ! Long may she run !!!

[@drewhall4553]

Well I've lived in MN 31 years and never knew that was in Hibbing. Might have to travel up there to see it sometime. Thanks for sharing this experience with us Scoot. And by the way, you handled that yellow light like a natural born Minnesotan :-). Safe travels.

[@adventure002006]

Every thing about this video was amazing. Never in my wildest dreams if I drove past that bus sinking into the mud would I have thought there was life left in it. You guys saved that bus from the graveyard. What a beautiful bus and what great work you guys are doing saving it and others.

[@busoldmanphil7293]

Watch some of our other bus stuff on bus old man phil.

[@roadweary5252]

Love the sound of that engine 👍

[@rovacab1]

I love BGM for his honesty, integrity and how he helps and goes above and beyond for every single one of his customer. The best guy for these buses, love every video he puts out. Considering becoming a franchise on my pay day

[@snuffysmiff]

Love the sound of that engine going thru the gears-beautiful music for the soul!

[@alfredfeagins1886]

Amen, brother.

[@jamesharmon5963]

Thanks for sharing and the two silver sides rolling down the highway was very cool 😎

[@sal3060]

Amusing that a bus sitting in the woods for a dozen years fired and drove off more easily than the previous patient :)

[@tony66au]

Provenance makes a huge difference, I suspect that the older Low block unit at BusBoys had been cobbled and messed with to keep her running where as THIS bus was loved and consistently improved. Part of why I try buy buses just out of service too

[@spodula]

It looks a lot like it was *very* well maintained, and when it was mothballed, it wasn't just put in a field and forgot about.

[@drewnashty]

​@James Mara What seems like BS? The fact that they got a vehicle to run that's been sitting for 12 years? Nothing magical going on here ... just old school diesel common sense. The tires would have been the only thing I would be sketched about. Try a 20+ year dug in backyard find that's a gasoline engine (gasoline is harsher on lines and components). Had a Tri-Five that had to of been sitting for at least 20 years: Cleaned the points on the ignition, hooked terminals to jump box and ground, starter fluid in the carb, bump over for about 10 to 15 seconds, started firing ... I took the carb off and cleaned it up as best as possible without rebuilding it and with a new fuel filter and some fresh gas she was running enough for a small video to sell the engine before we did a LS swap and that was my first rodeo of the sort. I remember being amazed how easily we got that rust bucket to run without rebuilding the carb or replacing plugs/wires, oil/filter, coolant etc All original under the hood, 265 sbc and including the 20+ year old buildup of dirt, leaves, animal stuff ...

[@castirondude]

@@drewnashty I bought a gasoline car that had been sitting for >40 years and the gas actually turned into a solid chunk of charcoal...

[@nightlightabcd]

It wanted to live!

[@swwimmingwaterpolo]

Thank you for the video These buses were imported to peru from a traveling company that my grandfather worked for. He drove them for years and he loved them, it brings a very sentimental feeling Thank you again

[@gilbertfranklin1537]

I was sure impressed with whoever backed that bus into the garage next to the other one. That requires experience and a lot of confidence. We get to see that now and then when we watch this bunch of bus nuts, eh? 😊👍

[@LittleWapiti]

Pretty sure that was the guy from the Hibbing museum whose bus was in the other side that Scott showed you. He should know his own garage

[@vk4vsp]

Where I work, if we didn't reverse park the buses, we'd never fit them all in the yard. That said, we don't usually reverse into spots like that unless there are bump stops, or someone standing at the back of the bus directing.

[@marilynnoakes1429]

WOW what a day you folks had great you got the bus on the road and to her new home. Also glad you pulled off into the rest area, driving on those roads at night not so good better safe than sorry. Easier to drive when you can see. Hope things are better tomorrow. Take Care

[@johnhutsenpillerjr1785]

Your wife don't like being on camera but she's right there with ya !!! Your a lucky guy Scott !! You've done pretty good in life !! ALL THE BEST SIR.

[@gregoryquint7653]

Yes. I noticed the support for her husband. ❤

[@xozindustries7451]

Crazy that you can just hop into something that sat that long and drive it down the road like that, good job

[@hiteck007]

That's so weird, I found that strangely Nostalgic & relaxing at the same time, sitting here in the warm. I'm glad you went to save that old Beast. And I've never seen one of those old buses with a Column shift before, here Down Under (Australia) our old Greyhounds were all floor shift Road Rangers like trucks without the Diff splitter, 8 speed if memory serves, oh and they were either commonly V6 or sometimes V8's. I always had a soft spot for a good Old GM.

[@bardee1]

Boy, nothing sounds better than a 671, I loved driving for Twin City Lines in the 70s. Keep up the great work you all do for these buses. I'm livin g in Amarillo TX, for the past 26 yrs. Whish I could be there with you all. Have a safe trip to the cities... Chuck.

[@NebukedNezzer]

the bad looking tires don't blow. the ones that look good blow. I grew up in minnesota my grandfather had an expression. "cold enough to freeze the nuts of a brass monkey"

[@2flyabove]

I've witnessed plenty of bad looking tires blow.

[@NebukedNezzer]

@@2flyabove you missed the point. which is you can not always tell by looking at a tire if its going to blow out.

[@leighjohnson1001]

Big well done from Melbourne Australia,thank you for saving these big road giants from yesteryear,they are living history,they served the public for many a year,now its time to repay there work,just fantastic guys,regards Leigh from down under

[@paintnamer6403]

Another bus saved and sheltered! The road video helps get my mind ready for winter driving.

[@PaulWannenburg]

I have lots of respect for early GM engines. Lenny sure tracks well on the hiway.Very enjoyable video.

[@michaelhrpufnstuf1078]

I LOVED THAT!!!! What an adventure. Great team. Great patience. I'm now addicted to this channel.

[@jm1551701]

I have to say very impressive, I was an auto mechanic a few years ago and remember having to go out in the cold to a customers home to try and get a no start running during a NY winter on LI, but they where not diesel just gas operated cars, and never buses so mega kudos to you and your guys not just getting that old girl running but driving a good distance with her as well in frigid temps. and it is great to see someone putting these old buses back on the road again, every time I see one of your buses I think of Jacki Gleason as the Bus driver in one of his olé buses Great work and dedication specially getting out there in the cold as you did, you breathed life back into that great olé girl and put a smile back her .

[@tbirdracefan]

I used to drive a forklift at a factory and one of the other drivers asked me why the people would not walk out in front of me when they would walk out in front of him all the time which slowed down his production. I told him it was because people did not think I would stop for him. Phil is absolutely correct!

[@eastendphotographer428]

Very nice project. Good to see the old bus restored. Bus represents simpler and in many ways better times in America

[@dannygriffin3530]

Glad to finally see your pretty face on the other side of the camera again Kelly. Y'all stay warm and safe travels.

[@Huskiedrive361]

Congratulations and job well done. Take it from someone who has fought NY winters and old, cold diesels for the last 40 years, you did good! You've convinced me to start looking for a bus of my own!

[@bigmac965]

Did my heart good to hear that old Detroit come to life!

[@rayclarine793]

Good work Scott nice to see these old buses coming back to life I was a bus mechanic for 35 years in Scotland uk

[@jonhunt5408]

Built back when things were built to last, gotta love the sound of a two stroke diesel. Maybe not too economical, but very nice sound.

[@DiscoFang]

Ah. I know nothing about these beautiful buses but I generally know engines well enough. I could not pick the number of cylinders from the sound and it being 2-stroke did not even occur to me! Glorious.

[@billdavidson3177]

@@DiscoFang 1

[@dante04srt]

What would one of these behemoths get for mileage these days?

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

10mpg on the hwy

[@spudthegreaterusa8386]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Thats exactly what I get out of my 2006 F250 5.4 gasser. I'd rather have a diesel .

[@maxx21147]

AWESOME !! Thank you... Nothing sounds sweeter than a Detroit !!

[@northstar2007]

i want to thank you for what you to to bring us videos, and I want to thank your wife for filming and working with you to make it all happen, keep up the awesome work and Hello to Mr. Phil!

[@philepstein524]

Hello northstar2007. Glad to have you along with us.

[@northstar2007]

@@philepstein524 How are you doing today? How goes the PA fixing?

[@philepstein524]

@@northstar2007 Project completed.

[@northstar2007]

@@philepstein524 awesome!

[@astront917]

What an amazing thing to do,rescue the old bus, Take my hat off to you all, Started off at sixteen in the coach industry and worked for vanhool in the UK for 22 years, Drive a fuel tanker now but still love the coaches.

[@fabian1324]

love everything about this story thank you guys

[@marine43]

Amazing. Great watching , folks who love and respect old warriors!

[@hydrothunder49028]

wish i had the money to get one of those older buses ....would love for me my wife and dog to just travel and i work where ever ....i am a mechanic for over 30 years but was hard years and just cant afford it....coodles to you guys livin and lovin on da road TOGETHER....good job

[@conan6329]

Lived in Mn for 45years... its a special Skill Set to drive in the winter in MN and Wi. i now live in Utah and i cant help but laugh at the people who literally cant drive on ice, or in a snowstorm and they disregard the tire chain requirements. And then they endanger everyone else because they drive way to slow and somehow they loose control.. Great video Scott i loved it.

[@bnkwupt]

That’s an amazing bus. Great save! Stay warm if you can. 🥶

[@bluzslyder1]

Watched from WA State. I'm an old Bus But also. Done the Detroit Rescue resurection many times. Love your video documentation. Buses I've owned: 1st I was 16 yo in Chelan WA 1947 White Brothers 72 passengers. 2nd 1947 Fageol Retired Seattle Metro Transit. 25yo. 3rd 1947 GM PD 2933 . Unusual 33' Bread loaf design, 471DD short deck DD, 4 Speed manual. Long story one this one. Had a Scenic Cruiser and a Buffalo both given to me in 2007. I had no where for them and tried to give them away in order to save them, I couldn't get anyone. 2009 I traded a Motorhome for a 1964 GM Fish Bowl Conversion. V671 DD 2 speed Auto. 2011 1947 Ford Superior Short School Bus. 2017 1977Crown School bus. 671DD mid engine, 5 speed Fuller Manual. Always wanted a 47 Silversides. I've ran across 3 over the years, getting older now but still love em. Save them all.

[@josephpetree5253]

You gotta wear the hat next time you pump your septic off just so you can say “Shitters Full”

[@kevinhamling1963]

G'day Kevin from Australia. I'm glad you stopped for the night. You rescued a beautiful bus almost as beautiful as Lenny. ✌

[@mikeyd5969]

I’ve been waiting all day for this video! Thanks Scott

[@DruranAuto]

One thing is for sure !!! Nothing beats American old buses, they are so beautiful. Wish we in Sweden had such beautiful old buses, and trucks, so big, and really powerful engines. Hope you save as many buses as possible, there is so much history behind them. Big greetings from Sweden to you.

[@RODALCO2007]

That is a very cool bus. Amazing that the diesel engine started so fast. Keep those buses rolling.

[@marty0715yt]

Scott- My fingers occasionally go to sleep because of my neck. Isn't growing old fun!!! When Phil was sitting on the floor with his dog I kept thinking (if that was me you wouldn't want to see how I have to get up) I roll around for awhile and then lean my way vertical. Pretty amusing!! Augh sweet Silver and Golden years!!

[@nozmoking1]

Now THAT'S my kind of come-back. "Wuh, why didn't ya?" "Cuz I DIDN'T."

[@MrRonan3]

Imagine seeing these two going past you down the road.Its like a wet dream.Stunning!.well saved,

[@philipspencer1834]

I literally love watching you with these machines. A fabulous blend of incredible dexterity and brute force. Great video. 👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@kennolte5801]

That bus is an awesome find. It looks like good bones and suitable for an update. Good for you for getting it out of the woods and back in circulation. Thanks for rescuing another one.

[@busoldmanphil7293]

We don't update, we backdate. Restoration is our game.

[@amascia8327]

Great move stopping there. Safe travels. PS: Congratulations on another job well done.

[@zephyrold2478]

I second that.

[@UncaDave]

Super video! Love Detroit diesels! Had a 466 in an International dump truck. What a work horse! Thanks again!

[@bricology]

"You can't back that huge thing into that tiny parking space!" "Hold my sno-cone..."

[@andythrasher5789]

Was impressed with how that silverside came right back to life like it was just ran recently - and it just wanted to go, go and go. Was cool to watch. Stay warm, looks cold in MN!

[@vancemarin8022]

Aaah hand and back issues , I have had them for 30+ years 😥 I final caved and went to a message physiotherapist and within three weeks I was mostly pain free but completely mobile !!! The first session was very painfully BUT I walked out of there feeling ten years younger 😁😀😄 I am 70 and feel and can do more now than when I was 55 !!!

[@lizhaydon2250]

Built to last as long as people care to use and enjoy the bus. Great video

[@charlesc.6767]

I dont know if you use to watch the A team, But I love it when a plan comes together!

[@marc1553]

I am so amazed and impressed that you guys got that bus running and all the parts went back in. I would have lost all of them. Great job everyone.

[@buddylight2191]

I just love the sound of those 6-71's.

[@tubalooney]

Those silver sides are so beautiful! A real design classic another one saved. Bravo

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Another Silversides comes to life! 🤘🤘🚌🔧👍

[@ausi14u]

Excellent work, thanks for saving these classic transport vehicles.

[@barryfoster8491]

great adventure caught on video - well done everyone

[@mustang04ism]

Absolutely beautiful to see this! Thank you for sharing.

[@gullreefclub]

You need to get a large tarp to hang off the roof or doors of the bus and blow the torpedo heater into as well as a few halogen work lights and you will have a relatively warm work area. As for the ground check with a local carpet installer for a used piece of carpet or a remnant sometimes they will give you piece sometimes you have to pay for it but it beats kneeling or laying on the ground. Almost forgot a 6 to 8 inch wooden dowels down slightly tapered is great to plug the oil returns. I liked using the dowels instead of rags because the stick up and you have to remove them instead of remembering to remove the rag before putting on the rocker cover and yes I have found pieces of rags caught up in the rocker arms when diagnosing a loss of power and engine smoking. PS It was neat to see the two silversides going down the road in convoy. Along with Phil’s advice about not making eye contact did he tell you about when changing lanes let your turn signal blink three times and just start moving over into the other lane.

[@heriquimarti6679]

Hello! I am from Brazil and I love the American culture! Congratulations on rescuing such a beautiful classic ... this is a gem on wheels ... here we have a look like this cma blue arrow scania beautiful too ... wonderful video like👏👏👏👍

[@KPearce57]

Hibbing is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16,361 at the 2010 census. The city was built on the rich iron ore of the Mesabi Iron Range. At the edge of town is the largest open-pit iron mine in the world, the Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine

[@rexkramer4938]

Bill23799 no, compasses work fine up here

[@lowercherty]

@@Bill23799 Depending on where you are mag north may vary up to.20 degrees or so either way from true north at ground level. The section lines are all screwed up in spots.

[@paulm.6437]

Sounds a little like Butte, Montana.

[@markpeterson5479]

And they now mine what is called taconite, a low grade iron ore, that is refined at or near the mine and made into round pellets. It is then shipped by train to Lake Superior (Duluth or Two Harbors) and then loaded onto an ore boat for the trip to steel plants in the eastern part of the US.

[@KlipschHead281]

Watching you bring these old rigs back to life and driving through small town USA, amazing, I love it.

[@GardenonTube]

Altogether for me as watching from Russia looks like fixing UFO. It’s beautiful 😍

[@GardenonTube]

robert retka 😆🤟🏻

[@bills6093]

Started right up and drove right out. Nice job. That bus wants to get back to work. It's wondering where the passengers are.

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

Wow, that rescued bus sure had a great exhaust note at idle. But lenny sounded awesome going through downtown Hibbing.

[@Chris-2-of-3]

Stumbled across this series looking for content to watch. Never thought I'd find myself rapt with Coach maintenance videos. Thanks for braving the cold and sharing this interesting series.

[@michaelwright1927]

Wow that started fast ..... dang !!!!

[@22fret]

And almost smokeless...

[@tomrunning357]

This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a while, you folks need to make this a cable T.V. show. Thanks for the bus ride !

[@jackkreighbaum783]

Phil is a cool guy.

[@philepstein524]

Thanx. Cool I was. 26 degrees cool.

[@thomaspigg306]

I'll tell ya, I almost froze to death just watching this video!!! And it's been "for ever" since I've seen a column shift four speed! For what it's worth, I'd like to "Thank Y'all" for saving part of American heritage.

[@busoldmanphil7293]

Stay tuned, there's more. bus old man phil.

[@hedatguy]

Hey Scott, that engine sounds almost as good as yours. Keep it up guys!!!

[@mrhearse777]

Now ,that is a resurrection . When this bus goes back on the road , it should carry the name "Lazarus" . You guys sure won't let style die or rot away ! What a great job of work you do . All power to you.

[@garyrobinson8991]

Never thought I’d see you in that many cold weather clothes ! ☺️

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Me either

[@davidbarnsley8486]

I think that bus is a beauty and would make a great camper bus 🚎

[@alejandromoranrusso3529]

this bus is for the history , congrats.

[@jeffstewart3614]

I'm not a bus guy but absolutely loved these videos. y'all are my kinda people. I live in East Texas and hardly ever see snow much he less go do that stuff in it. good luck guys.

[@bnkwupt]

The pucker factor is strong on those dark snowy roads.

[@tonymabe545]

Need a drivers seat recovering after that. Gonna leave a hole lolol

[@a1ar127]

I felt like I was watching a rerun of "Fargo"

[@paullewis5920]

Great video......I love busses and own a land yacht myself. I dug one of these silver sides out of a junk yard many years ago. I had it running in less than a day after 20+ years waiting to be rescued. Great work!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

That’s awesome!

[@paullewis5920]

@@BusGreaseMonkey Thank you for the reply. My land yacht is a MCI 102DL3 and it's 45 feet long. It has a Detroit Diesel 12.7 liter series 60...... 450hp Thank God for cruise control.......lol 😎

[@busoldmanphil7293]

What happened to your silversides?

[@paullewis5920]

@@busoldmanphil7293 Hi...... It got sold years ago. It was in rough shape. I had a 4905 until it got stolen. I now have a MCI 102 DL 3