We accidentally won two "Tow Away" buses at auction... will they make it 800 miles home?

[@MickeyBroverman]

I'm so thrilled you're buying buses for people to purchase . It takes the stress out of the purchase. Being a senior lady the bus purchase scares the hell out of me. Way to go!

[@andysbatten]

This is the Chuck i like to watch. Out there on the road, having adventures, showing us what’s out there and what to look for. Gold!

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

My favorite chuck too

[@dufrenesguideservice8398]

@@ChuckCassadyYT wife and I booked our flights, rooms and got our tickets for the bus fair in June. Looking forward to meeting you and everyone in the schoolie community. Although we are not ready to build our bus yet and still 5-7 years from retirement we are constantly researching and want to see and be well informed when we are ready. Thanks Chuck for all the videos and how to tutorials. We have seen 100’s and have been bing watching all kind of builders. We have come the the conclusion that we will build our bus one time, the right way, The Chuck Cassidy Way. See you in June.

[@favorflavor707]

Like a kid in the candy store 🍬 🍫 🍭 I have never seen Chuck more energized and beyond happy. Some pretty amazing equipment ✌️🤙

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Couldn't agree more!

[@colleenbalch328]

Mountain School District, overpowered, overgeared it how to do it! Damn, typed this in before you actually said it Charlie! I so share your delight in driving a well set up and well maintained machine in the mountains. Learned to drive (a bus) on an MCI in Yosemite and it ROCKED. Talk about instant and natural consequences if you don't learn how to track your rear axel in your lane, or use your engine brakes and gearing effectively, never mind where you find yourself looking for a fast turnout and park, if your pretrip gave a little more credit than the state of the vehicle deserved. SO MUCH FUN. I miss it. Sure also wish I had your mechanical knowledge, big respect to you, Charlie and always having fun learning from you.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I like it! Thanks for commenting. I love that people who are real bus folks appreciate my videos-it makes me day. I love mountain buses-they really spoil you! Thanks for tuning in

[@kensakamoto258]

That brings back memories! I was a firefighter in Oroville in the late 70's. At that time, most of the school busses were old B model Marks from the early 50's! They the drivers loved them.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

that is rad! ive actually worked on an old 59 Mack bus before. I bet there were a lot of Crowns up there too

[@BuckJones1909]

Thank you! I always learn a golden nugget of great information on your videos! Stay safe & be well!

[@MissMollee]

👏👏👏 This was so fun to watch! Way to go Chuck and Brianna!🎉 Those buses make mountain driving look a little less scary 😅😎Can't wait to see what's next! 💞

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

They really rock on the mountains, I was super impressed

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

Those new tires make the drive look safer, too.

[@busy_roaming]

Flippen, love how much you are nerding out. It's the best.

[@burly636]

Brianna is impressive. I just bought a 1989 Toyota dolphin, it’s a six cylinder. I’m looking for someone to do a few little changes in it. That’s not easy to do in small area in a small town. If I was physically able, I do it myself because it’s not much. On the spur of the moment, kind of thing after I looked at it. Made sure it had the right axle and no soft spots. It drove 50 miles no problems. I figured I could always resell it if I doesn’t work out for me. There were 2 interested parties waiting to see it. Those buses are going to be great, especially the Shorty. I had been looking for a van that I could stand up in for three years. Something I could afford, but I saw the RV on craigslist. It was redone inside in 2006 in and engine was partially rebuilt. And it was not real dirty, like I expect old campers to be. That would’ve made me turn around and walk away. I don’t want to mess with dirty carpet and such. It just had a little dusty smell, but that’s it. I get it back Saturday. It’s getting its brakes done. It passed the safety inspection, but I still wanted the brakes in great condition. I hope I can find someone without going on craigslist. Again.

[@thatalaskaguy1118]

Hey Chuck. This is That Alaska Guy. I love this video. I wanted to comment on finding bus insurance which has been something I’ve been trying to do. I ended up getting a policy from Allstate. My bus is a 2004 bluebird 40 footer 98,000 miles. Liability insurance only with roadside assistance total policy cost for one year $109 not a month but for the whole year. The other company that I found was good Sam and they write policies through progressive it was a similar price but when I was not driving, the bus they required that it be kept in a locked building , which was not obtainable for me. I hope this helps you or anybody else trying to get insurance. The pictures of the bus that Allstate wanted was only to prove that it had a RV title and that the seats had all been removed. I would be happy to one of these two buses that you just had here they both look great , keep up the good work

[@johnnytooby9980]

Waaaaay cute! Brianna not bad either ;)

[@episodicandfilmsy]

Come out to Stonehenge Signs in Quincy, CA And I’ll take some of those racks!?

[@JeffGray-f7w]

Good evening, I was just wondering if you knew any conversion shops in Arkansas or surrounding states. Please and thank you. And by the way, your the best educator on the skooli thingi.

[@frasertones8519]

You guys make a really beautiful couple!

[@johnnylightning1491]

They look like a couple of really clean busses. Good luck with them and keep the good stuff coming.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Thanks, will do!

[@iamunknowable]

First dibbs on the longer one! 😅 Friend wants the shorter one.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

That’s what she said!

[@lightningdemolition1964]

You can buy a small tool for less than $100 that lets you take off the lug nuts by hand with very little effort. It's a great reduction device that takes about half an hour to remove and put back 10 lugs but it's better than waiting on the side of the road for a service truck. Stop off at a harbor freight for a 10 ton bottle jack on the way home and you are better prepared for a flat. I used to go to Les Schwab because they had good prices but every time I went there recently the truck tires were breathtakingly high.

[@johnlundrgren6814]

Awesome platforms! I'm 6'6" I'm leaning towards a box truck conversion.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Good choice!

[@DAH1020]

Excellent job , great team.

[@car-toonnetwork7723]

wE WANNA SEE moRE CHUCK CASSIDY BUS CONVERSIONS!!!

[@FnAVanLife]

Great video I learned a lot in this one. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@SilverRosieM]

What a great video! My husband and I have watched everything on Chuck's channel. Great content! We're planning out own third act bus transformation. So excited to meet all the bus gurus irl in June!

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

Chuck, This is a question about whether you recommend not bothering to add some type of sealant around floor screws. Another poster quoted you as saying that “it’s okay if air leaks in around the screws because it helps prevent mold from growing.”

[@JKGEmslie]

It’s great to see you looking so happy as of late. I would like to know if we could have an in depth tour of the bus you’re staying in now.

[@mugen5204]

Virgin tires can flap, and recaps are not less reliable. 22.5 are pretty easy to change yourself if you have a golden buddy. The newer 926 is the smallest truck engine to have an optional compression brake AND exhaust brake, don't expect to sound like a logging truck Mercedes made it quiet.

[@bloodybonescomic]

My '98 Bruebird 8 window's solenoid died and I have a new one coming. But mine is under the right side electric console. Not so easy to jump but doable.

[@jamesmaccubbin7434]

I want a Chuck Bus!

[@colleenbalch328]

SAME

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

ME TOO!!!

[@Lynn7015hb]

Cool video. 👍 Thx for letting us experience that. It was helpful.

[@jimmyjohns-ro3sp]

that shorty is super cute and the buses look so clean, score

[@johningardia2088]

You are my favorite youtuber.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

That’s wayyyy too nice!

[@bennetfox]

I would look for buses with the Cummins DT466 engine in them because everything on that engine is manual, no electronic controls or parts, and you can get parts for it anywhere.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

They never made this model of bus with mechanical engines unfortunately!

[@PatriotPark]

Well gosh Chuck, we'd have put you up or made you breakfast! We live in Grants Pass. What a small world.

[@missstacie958]

I'd love a chuck approved bus. I'd even trade mine lol

[@terrybroyles1243]

Ford had firewall mounted starter relays for many years. My 2000 navigator has one.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

my econoline had one!

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

You mentioned different kinds of brakes-engine brakes, air brakes, etc-so I’m wondering which kind you think is best for a medium-large bus in mountain driving? Assume the bus has new tires.

[@johnnylightning1491]

You should have both. It's not an either/or proposition the engine brake is for the long downhill runs so you are not using your service (regular) brakes and the service brakes are to stop the bus at stoplights etc.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Bingo

[@colleenbalch328]

In this case, your air brakes are your service brakes, and your engine brakes are supplemental. Especially in the mountains, they are very very helpful.

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

@@johnnylightning1491 Okay, I know what a brake pedal does, and when driving in the mountains in Colorado as a teen, I was taught that one thing you NEVER do is ride the brakes all the way downhill. Big no-no! Burns out your brakes causing catastrophic falling off side of mountain, etc. Got it. ☺️ One other thing I was taught which can help is to down-shift when necessary into second gear, or Low gear, to slow down the engine, and just tap the brakes occasionally. This is how I was taught when driving down Pike’s Peak as a teen. (My Dad had faith.) Is the down-shifting what you mean by “engine brakes”? If so, most of us who aren’t as familiar with the lingo you speak would appreciate if you folks who know so much more than we do would just please explain things in civilian terms. Please and thank you. 😉 And thanks for helping us learn.

[@milesbartlett]

Perhaps you have one of those transmission based engine retarders based on the hydraulic sound you hear but it would be super weird to put one on such a small bus, they are not very common.

[@markrenfrow9873]

Glad Y'all made it home, with only buying tires you were gonna get anyway. I have a '09 Chevy Shuttle with Duramax and Allison drivetrain. I took the WA and MT mountains very cautiously, now I wonder if I could have dropped a gear and used a lot less braking. Do you know about this drivetrain combo? (It's got a Glaval bus body. Had a transmission interlock, that the Glaval bus folks were kind enough to tell me how to delete.) Thanks Chuck.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Not familiar with that make of bus, but yes, it’s always a good idea to drop a gear down when you’re descending, it will help save your brakes and give you more confidence as you descend

[@bigrollinghome2091]

another enjoyable video with some great tips hidden within!

[@Danielily1]

I would love to hear about the two short busses.

[@jeffreyjacobs6072]

New subscriber and possibly a future customer 👍🤠

[@IppiopaidFEEDBACK]

This makes me want to try and do another bus build! I spent three months on my first bus build just to give it away for free, because I didn’t have the heart to sell it. I figure if if I cook not complete the task, the next person would be happy to do so because they got it for free. I have the solar panels, the diesel power heater, a couch, bed, carpet, etc. I had to come my my own mechanic, because it’s $160 an hour for mechanic. I learn how to change my own brake lines, change the brake calliper that was sticking. the fillet I had when I was driving that 2004 27’ international bus was surreal! I have to go get license plates from Vermont, I think they stop doing that now.

[@rodneybalog4605]

Are the gas or diesel? They look great condition

[@AdventureBusLife]

his and her shirts? ;-)

[@FnAVanLife]

i like the cute size one. That is the size Alex and I are looking for.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Crossing over to the bus side?!

[@iillinn]

A small world indeed. I see you stopped for fuel at Three J's in Grenada, California, just off I-5. Siskiyou County loves your channel.

[@Bolthole_Studios]

Nice haul, I might be interested in the 7 window if the “price is right”

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Noted!

[@uncertainscientist]

You can take the man out of the bus, but you man the bus can't man.

[@FnAVanLife]

what auction did you use?

[@supersport1986]

I have a 2010 blue bird vision 71 passenger with the 6.7l cummins has the factory vgt turbo with the exhaust brake built in which is absolutely awsome and the pts 2500 allison it has cruise and doesn't seem to have a governor I have had it up to 70 mph and wasn't backing down never had to try to top it out yet I am in the process of converting it into a toter to pull my 34ft 5th wheel im cutting 14ft off the back of the frame andi will have an 8ft bed this will be vs 1 lol we are taking a trip to Wyoming from Ohio at the end of August and I'm stoked to get out on the road with it!!

[@Snarfimus]

"This could be yours" I am extremely interested but never experienced bus life. I dont know anyone with a bus so I am not sure if I would fall in love or not. What would you suggest me to try doing to see if I like it?

[@southernrebel159]

Cool y'all, thanks for the video. Hey Chuck, would my '86 Bluebird International short bus have that lock, no start thingy? Take care and may Father YHVH God bless y'all.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

It might, but it would be a very simple system. Is there a secondary deadbolt that can lock the back door? If so, that is probably your only interlock and it would keep it from starting if that lock is latched

[@57trainboy]

I tried to get ahold of your website and it said it no longer is available. Add some questions about solar on my skoolie build

[@brenthartman6713]

Brianna, you are stunning, just stunning!!❤😍😍

[@MrChocolateGiddyup]

What are the type/models of those two buses?

[@user-ln7of9gs4s]

I would take off those after market filters, if they were not required at the time of manufacture. If they fail, they will destroy the engine because of too much back pressure. Fuel economy will improve, power too.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

i like that idea, ill leave it up to the new owner, bc if they are in CA, they'll be glad to have them but I do agree

[@Danielily1]

Will you raise the roofs?

[@trivia.history]

On the video with Brianne floor build what he man did you hire to squeeze the loctite adhesive from the 28oz tube. Did you leave them in the sun or what?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

lol youre looking at him ;)

[@WolfDogBuses]

@@ChuckCassadyYT big tubes are for people trying to prove something 😂

[@rachelbosworth497]

Those watching flannel shirts 💕💕

[@melissahoffman4687]

You know Charlie you can always make this short bus your home. :) I mean why not?

[@buildthatbusnow]

What do you think about the purple sheathed wire?

[@spacesaverbob]

Many, many years ago one of my older brothers made a living buying and selling used school busses. This was in B.C., at a time when the mining and forestry industries were booming. The mines would use them as something called a "crummy" (I think?) to take the workers to the mine face, and that type of use was similar to the forestry folks as well. So, when I finished University, I offered to go out west for a couple weeks to help go fetch busses. The buying and locating wasn't the issue, it was having enough able bodies drivers to drive them back to the coast. Let's just say, it was an "adventure". We did laugh a lot because well, you may as well, or you'll just end up crying. This was a time when you could buy a really decent full sized school bus for 1,500 bucks! When I see some of the prices nowadays, I just have to scratch my head. But hey, I'm old. Good luck with the "new" purchases.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

thanks for the great story, i remember the end of those cheap bus days, cheaper is always funner

[@allynbroderick]

Hey Chuck, I have a 2004 Blue Bird, how do " you" go about unlockig your 6th gear without jumping through a bunch of hoops to get the code from the bus manufacturer? Apparently Bluebird denies the request alot..

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I’ll try and make a video about this for you!

[@allynbroderick]

@@ChuckCassadyYT Thank you in advance.....

[@mainerotor7171]

@@ChuckCassadyYT Yes, please. I also am having issues getting Allison and International to "allow" me to have 6th gear on my 3060. I even had an Allison transmission shop manager tell me it was because my driveline was too long... It's a rear engine bus. SMH!

[@bgtyhnmju7]

I might need a bus !!! ( but - Canada ) Though, the part of Canada right next to Washington state :o) Great score, cool video. Edit - long bus to live in. I need an upgrade.

[@brendaschoonover245]

I have started my Harley ( shovelhead) a time or two!😂 Good to know!

[@josephlango2526]

Is a 5.9 cummins too small for an 8 window bus?

[@alicia_anny]

Chuck you always have all the tips! Always learn something new from one of your videos - Thank you. Your videos have helped me with my van build so far so for that I thank you 😀🚐

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Glad to hear it! Gives this fella a sense of purpose!

[@jimmyjohns-ro3sp]

are those company shirts? lol

[@duckwacker8720]

Toss the dpf in the scrap pile.

[@Danielily1]

Hi Chuck, I don’t know anything about cars or busses. But I need to split. Is it better to take a short bus or a shuttle bus? Do I need a special license to drive this?

[@duckwacker8720]

Delete the emissions on every diesel

[@jjl499]

The engine brake actually is a brake in the motor

[@DYI_SEBASTIEN]

Yes, ok, those new tires do look good. But lets just say that's my gaze was more focused on Brianna... WOW 😍😍😍😍

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

Oh for pity sakes! Can’t you guys stop drooling for a 5-minute video?!!

[@DYI_SEBASTIEN]

@@EffieG-ez9tf Can't a guy say he finds a woman beautiful anymore ? Geez… 🙄 Also, I could have been a woman myself…what then ?

[@antblea96]

She is a natural beauty

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

@@DYI_SEBASTIEN If you want to tell a woman she is beautiful, well then just bring your best game and be respectful. As for whether you are a woman or not, what does it matter? My women pals from college days always told each other when they were looking beautiful! Heck, we all need praise, right? But did you mean what about when one female is flirting with another female? That is a topic best left to other forums, pal. 😊 Safe travels and have a sweet day!

[@stewartgorley2523]

As a truck driver who deals with three treads regularly she is right

[@paulsherman6450]

I'm interested in the 5 window bus #68 and very interested in Brianna if she is single. LOL

[@deborahjholliday]

Hey there! *new soon to be skoolie owner here. *Would you come to Jersey to make it😅 the traveling Treasure Hunter rig I need to teach kids how to find the 'gold' feelings in their own 'chest'.

[@eltrainlane]

What about the third one?

[@joerusso9990]

If it was me I'd be swapping my personal bus with the one with the engine braking system that's a awsome set up I wouldn't let it go

[@troyrea7286]

You should put a video on how to get the transmission unlocked so the 6th gear is operational. This did not make me feel good about me going to get a bus sight unseen.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

I’ll document that process as best I can!

[@charliebush5667]

How much would you want for after you build it out I need five people to sleep in it

[@retiredandroaming]

So give us a VERY rough price range for an average build based on that shorty bus? Just so I know whether I'm even thinking in the same ballpark, or not.......

[@williamhague2768]

Great road trip! You flipping a coin to see who goes back for the other one??….??🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Hahaha we both will

[@stewartgorley2523]

The break you're talking about is called a Jake break. If you've heard anything about jake brakes you'll understand

[@guillermodelatorre8]

I live an hour away from sac i could of drove the other bus for you

[@Billy-cs4cc]

When will you pick up the unicorn?

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Couple weeks!

[@paulsherman6450]

Seriously though. Please let me know when bus 68 is ready and hopefully I can get it.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Keep an eye out! Will be a little bit

[@michaellumpp4990]

Should have bupper pulled that other one. Would have saved you alot. All the way around

[@orvaroth1613]

I like to replace mine with 295/22.5 they are wider.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Interesting! Wider tires usually do worse in snow around here but sounds like more traction maybe

[@EffieG-ez9tf]

How much wider is the 295/22.5 bus?

[@cyoungso]

stick with 11r22.5 if you can. most common truck tire

[@hieptruong5222]

i think i am developing a man crush on Chuck

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

Me too

[@buildthatbusnow]

What's up Chuck?

[@hawkeyetec]

Recaps are junk. Get new and just check date codes and get a tire inflation monitoring system.

[@PavewayJDAM]

#shortbuslife

[@DaKine-xw4gn]

I have a 1990 37 foot international dt 466 bus from Tulare county CA I'm willing to sale in southern California area Chuck

[@Billy-cs4cc]

My bus doesn't look like those. Waaaaaa

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

lol

[@cycleoflife7331]

How cheap was cheap

[@cyoungso]

should be auction results listing around. I'd guess about $3k

[@Aussie_Trooper]

Bro as you did not mention the purchase price of the busses you only get 2minutes watch time and this interaction. Do better as we want to know prices as we may want to buy one too.

[@ChuckCassadyYT]

dont lie, you watched the whole video ;)

[@jillhominick6865]

If you aren't dating Brianna, you better start! What a perfect match. Bus power couple 😍🚍