Finishing up the Scenicruiser. What a challenge

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

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[@davefroman4700]

Yeah some times the best thing about a job is seeing the tail lights disappear as its leaving.

[@keitiumeki2151]

thanks man im brazilian man living in japan like old bus

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[@94668]

Memories! I served my apprenticeship at the Greyhound Maintenance Center in San Francisco from 1959 - 1963 and went on to become VP of Maintenance. I worked on this coach many times during my 30 yr. career. Good to see her again.Thanks for making this video.Our shop was down the street from the terminal and the platform dispatchers and drivers regaled us with stories of passengers boarding their bus and then getting off again because a second section was added and it was a Scenicruiser; even though by then the "Scenic" as we called it was nearly 50 years old. Beauty is forever. Thanks for the memories!

[@gstevens6948]

Excellent comment ✨

[@leop9021]

I used to arrive at that terminal from san jose to visit my grandparents.

[@seamusmcshean260]

It’s serious amount of work and commitment to keep this lady on the road. Best of luck!

[@jimsteinway695]

My dad drove for Trailways in Dallas. Similar setup there. Maintenance facilities were a couple blocks down from where Kennedy was shot. I rode a scenic cruiser as a child , then later dad went to work forTrailways . Loved riding the bus in the old days

[@lelandthomosoniii4743]

Good man recycled and has a bit of History

[@rickyboy1947]

what a beautiful Greyhound Scenicruiser.....I am 76 and my grandmother came on a scenicruiser all the way from Toronto, thru Chicago, Minneapolis to Winnipeg Manitoba......being a little kid at the time in the late 50's, this bus was huge and the driver let me step aboard to look at the inside and I have never forgotten the experience

[@charlesfehl1551]

Hello. I just came across your video of the 55 grayhound sceniccruiser. I'm retired driver and this was the first bus i learned to drive in school. It was a bus that passengers waited for to travel on. It was the very best riding coach of its day. I'm 82 now and have many many miles under me. Great job. From Ohio.

[@Richard-c9i2j]

I rode on one in the early 60s, I was young. I can’t believe the dog is still on the front cover! I worked for a Greyhound for 5 years and was in line to run the Houston maintenance shop. Anyway buses would come through the tails were always broken off, finally one came in complete. It’s laying on the table next to me along with a Trailways eagle. The service manager and I were in the local paper when the 1931 came to to town. One Saturday the head cleaner came in the office to get me, some genius had brought a stolen bus to us to service, they didn’t even bother removing the the rear dog, just painted over it! I of course impounded it and called the police. When we still worked on musicians tour buses, I had to replace the alternator in the main bedroom with white shag carpeting. Not sure if it would be the same on the SC, as the batteries are in a different place? Good times, I have a 6’ half of the Trailways sign that had been on the maintenance building when Greyhound took over.

[@doesthisfacemakemelooklike535]

mad props! my bus needs your help!...no one seems able to workon these in n nevada thanks for this video! im searching high and low for a doctor for my coach...im encouraged to see theres people who will share knowlege and not give up on these old greyhouds....i adore these old coaches n love seeing them brought back to life!

[@DerwoodBones]

I would be honored to work with this guy, Its a privilege to keep these icons rolling

[@DerwoodBones]

Ive been a Mechanic/Jack of all Master of None since the age of 16, Now approaching 50, If you ever find yourself in Central Florida Area look me up Cold beer and Steaks come to mind !

[@reubenjames333]

I remember the first time I saw a scenicruser on the road I was amazed and excited simply about the way it looked. I was 12 or 13 years old when I actually got to take a trip on one. I am 79 years old now and I really enjoy watching you repair and restore these wonderful old Greyhound Buses. I am a fan and thank you for the sites and sounds of this magnificent piece of Greyhound History.

[@jamesmorrell2901]

When I was in college from 1967 to 1971 I rode these buses home many times during the school year. I spent a lot of time on them between Bloomington, IL and Chicago. I usually caught the 3:30 PM bus on Friday afternoons, and it was almost always the same driver.

[@josefdobes2901]

Díky za Vaši práci, tyto autobusy si zaslouží péči a další roky ježdění. Nádhera. Srdcová záležitost.Thanks for your work, these buses deserve care and years of riding. Splendor. Heart issue.

[@jeffcarruthers2605]

In the 90's , Greyhound Canada was looking drivers so I applied of course and won a spot for training. We had to have experience on every model of coach they had in the fleet and there were some old ones. I wish a Scenicruiser had been one of them. I'd love to tell the story of my experience with the "Hound" but that's for another place and time.

[@caspaabriel4794]

Even with your incredible knowledge and skill, you gotta have big kahuna's to breath life on this project. If anyone can do it, clearly, your the man. I've always loved the Scenicruiser, and it's just inspiring to see it been brought back. I take my hat off bud. Kind Regards

[@Bobtowngarden]

In 1927 Grey hound was known as the Giliad Bus Company of Yonkers New York. Amel Nitrade was considering the purchase of the company and was taking a test ride with Harold Filmockler to see if the buses were in good shape. During the ride the driver ran over a gray dog and they both exited the bus to see if the dog was still alive. Finding that it was dead Harold asked Amel if he was going to change the name and Amel thought for awhile and said, in honer of this dog, I think I will call it Gray Hound. Thus the name.

[@alanschwartz1157]

I've put more than a few miles inside a Greyhound bus. When I had chances to ride in a Super Scenicruiser, I always liked to ride in the very front just at the top of the stairs and look out that window at the top where it steps up. There was just "something" about that. Like an Olds Vistacruiser. I liked travelling in a bus at night especially when the driver could switch on his brights. You could see everything. Just something about riding down the hiway at night looking out into the darkness.

[@stevensolway1054]

Hi. I am planning to work on a diesel locomotive from the 1950s', an E.M.D. F7A Streamliner, and I have to convert all 8 axle journals from Hyatt, to Timken A.P.E.E. style roller bearings, in order to be F.R.A. compliant with Amtrak, then at least 3 passenger coaches, in order to recreate the C&NW RR "400". And they have 6 inch nuts and bolts, and even Larger!!

[@imchris5000]

keeping the bearing nut buried in grease actually seems like a good idea. it keeps the water that creeps in off everything so it will always come apart easy

[@leomele1369]

Dude you're are blessed I was amazed how quiet and nice the place that you have no Neighbors no haters amen

[@ericmowrey6872]

Nothin' more American than these beautiful old Greyhound Scenicruisers. I'm nearly 70 now but remember going from Columbus, OH to Melbourne, FL in a Scenic back in '67 to spend a few weeks with my cousins.

[@jimlotspeich7117]

I'm glad I found this you tube site. I'm seeing the maintenance part of the bus. My job was driving for Greyhound. The Scenicruiser I drove was used for carrying oil well equipment to Abilene Odessa, TX area usually from El Paso or Amarillo, TX. I also drove the Greyhound Buffalo, MC-5 & MC-7 buses for charter and regular passenger routes in the 1970s. Worst experience I had with the Scenicruiser was driving through a sandstorm with high winds blowing the bus back and forth like a little toy. We also had one of the inside dual tires blow out on the trip. I arrived almost three hours late to the station where I was told they were getting ready to send out a search party. It wasn't a fun drive for sure!

[@bruceknowling415]

Pouring tip, esp when container is full. Make sure that the cap hole is at the highest point of the container. That means that the greatest angle of pour compared to the liguid level is achieved. It is an old army trick.

[@gerardoreyesgonzalez4667]

Me gusta mucho ver tus trabajos pero no tengo idea con tu idioma pero soy fanático de lo que ases soy de Chile te felicito Gerardo

[@DanTheManIOM]

Anyone else find the sound of the diesel start up and idle, peaceful, re-assuring ? Guess it is from my days when I traveled on Greyhound.

[@jimksa67]

When I saw the Greyhound poster depicting a greyhound pissing on a greyhound's plane tires I knew it was the end of an era for Greyhound! I heard that Greyhound started in Canada, the Kootenays town Nelson north of Spokane Wa. Rode across Canada on the dog in the late 60's- what a trip!

[@JalopyTechnology]

Greyhound ran many ScenicCruise "freighters" across US30/I-90 from Chicago to LA and San Francisco during the 60's/70's. The only seats they had were the ones behind the driver. The upper deck and belly compartments were all for freight. They moved lots if different products in all of their busses until Covid shutting down the service in 2021 (?). Nebraska went so far as to weigh the busses at their highway weigh stations They had a seperate " busses weigh" sign they would hang out when they were weighing busses that day. I shopped a lot of auto parts, tires etc with the Grey Dog over the years.

[@seadragon3350]

I would get shipped all over in one of those. As a kid with two homes. Remember my little greyhound pillow and people telling me their adventures. There was always a woman with fried chicken in a paper bag. There was nothing like that sound of the engine. A work of art. 😎

[@The_Smith]

Good deal, few things make a customer appreciate the economy of hiring a professional than them doing the job them self.

[@michaelb.42112]

I just found this channel. What a cool idea and I'm SURE this is a HUGE market now with RV's being so popular. It's as customizable as one wants it. Imagination is the only barrier.

[@johnl455]

You guys do good work! Taking the time to get all the fittings to take grease and replacing bad parts is something a lot of shops just gloss over. I have a distant younger cousin, a 77 GMC Motorhome. I was rough at first but now everything works and it can go cross country at any time.

[@hudsonvalleyrailandriverandair]

Scott, TIDE POWDER DETERGENT WORKS BEST FOR LUBE CLEANUP

[@tigerspook1]

Those lovely old buses do indeed look like they can be a real pain to work on, but Scott/Tyler doesn't it make you feel real satisfaction & such pride to have saved another one...??

[@sillygoose2508]

Really and much respect for saving the old girl you guys are the greatest in a world that most would be thinking how much money can I get for scrap so I can get that next bottle or hit

[@cecilwilson5442]

That's one awesome vehicle,,was watching a TV show here in northern Ireland,, one part was 1, million pound campers ,, not only could I not buy one,,but one you build is your own thing ☘️☘️☘️ what a motorhome this would make ☘️☘️☘️ from northern Ireland and it would be reliable because it is a bus ,, and a big old drive America bus ☘️☘️

[@rwrws8318]

A trick I learned many years ago, is to take your used and dirty parts cleaner (I used 30 gallon drums) and scrape grease into old cans then put them to soak in the parts cleaner. A lot of recycles would take that because of the high petroleum content. Leave the world a little cleaner afterward.

[@davidstueve931]

Back in the early 70s in California I was fortunate enough to be a bus driver and got to drive scenic cruisers great ride beautiful would love to have one

[@andykeyes7616]

It appears you guys are the only ones to work on that bus in a long time. Amazing how much work that bus needed.

[@dax8476]

And will continue to need, in the future! Until you have found all those problems....

[@waynebuzzell2483]

Pour with the spout on top instead of the bottom of the can. Old timer taught me that. Much more control

[@robertbrouillette6767]

Correct me if I am wrong, but the 4105 has tandem axels or did. I was told years ago by a Greyhound driver, they had two 4-71 Detroit’s, one for each axel. You started the left one first, then the right one. In theory, it was supposed to work. However, one engine would take more of the load and overheat. In 1954-59, they were broke down along every milepost. Then they tried a 6-71 but not enough power. In 1958 GM came out with the V8-71. Greyhound had Marmon re-engine all of them, then they had a winning combination. Greyhound and GM had legal battles, and from what I have been told, started Motor Coach Industries to build their busses.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Only one drive axle. Yes they originally had 2 471’s bit they had a combiner that joined their single output.

[@BW12149]

In the 1950s and 60s, this is how we travelled cross country. My mom and siblings would get on a Greyhound bus and go from one place to another. Once we were in Washington DC and I think got off for a rest stop. Got back on and after a while mom realized we had left my younger brother at the terminal. She yelled at the driver so much he turned around and headed back to the terminal where they found my brother sleeping on a bench.

[@BJo4230]

That thing purrs like a kitten ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@marinablueGS]

While you were backing the Scenicruiser around the big rock, it was as if it was on a nature trail....unpaved road, mountain scenery, trees and shrubs all around. Your driveway with the hill and curves is just about as tough as it can get for a bus. You could put up a sign....Lenny's Nature Trail, lol.

[@bigd835]

That is a very cool machine. The designers of that era new how to make vehicles with style. You guys are out of my league fixing that bus. everything is so heavy and takes so much torque to break free. I give you every credit in the world for being able to complete the repairs. Thanks for an excellent video.

[@curtekstrom9531]

One of the Best Motor Coaches built. But I had no luck finding one. So I bought Hank Williams Jr's 1983 Silver Eagle from him when he sold it in 1989.

[@ronrodgers6531]

Earned every penny and worth every penny. What perfectionists!

[@edwardsilva895]

So true!

[@darrylroberson151]

I had one of these back in Tulsa OK in the late 70th. Also had a 4106 Love these Busses.

[@davidlilly3514]

I really love old bus like that one.

[@peterhendry2154]

To loosen a drum, or a ball joint, take two equal sized hammers and hit it from both sides at once and circles become oval for a second.

[@ralfie8801]

I always liked those buses when I was a kid. I had an original Lesney Matchbox Scenic Cruiser in my collection in the late 60's.

[@donjones3192]

Hats off to Scott and Tyler for their dedication in keeping these old hounds on the road. I have worked on these beasts and trust me, it’s not easy work, heavy and greasy. Takes a strong back and weak mind. Lol. This kind of expertise and attention to detail is an art, which these guys definitely have.

[@philswann1912]

Great show guys just found the channel, retired uk mechanic ,not the heavy stuff but still miss those messy but satisfiying jobs.

[@daviddowling9830]

Loved riding the Scenicruiser between DC and Florida in the 60’s,they were the days.

[@ToomasTelling]

it fights you hard but man is it worth it when its sorted an moving down the road.

[@johnswan9123]

Beautiful bus with that design. Thanks for all your hard work.

[@CaptainNero]

I'm sure all the hours are expensive, but totally worth it in the end to have all of your safety systems up and running 100%👍👍

[@richardsisk1770]

Interesting! I ran away from home at 16 on one of these. That was from Canton Ohio where they make Timpkin Roller Bearings. Went as far as I could get. Los Angeles. Thank you. Be well.

[@rubenbraekman4515]

These are so cool, I can't imagine what it must have been like to live in the time when these were new

[@lildeli3rddimention]

Not like today! The busses you see on the roads now are driven recklessly and too fast !! That kinda ride is meant to be enjoyable!

[@herrkiwi3110]

Total respect for you guys , hard physical work and on the ground makes it even harder. Subscribed.

[@caseyjones466]

That is the coolest bus. Wish I had your knowledge. So cool.

[@raythackston1960]

I have always loved this style bus. I wanted one to tour in when I was one the road back in the 1980's. Never found one that was in great condition that was cheap enough to buy.

[@solonutiket564]

Reminds me of the 1948 trailways bus I had, great day when I sold it too.

[@charles6771]

In the 80's I drove commuter trips to NYPort Authority, in a Secenicruser. Later in a MCI. May I ask what you initially paid for it? You are doing an amazing restoration, the integrity of the engine, speaks volumes for overall integrity, that and the aluminum body.

[@phillipdean9879]

Love your work Scott. Old stuff can be real frustrating to work on! That’s why beer was invented! Cheers! 🇦🇺🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@luislaplume8261]

I remember these buses in Times Square in the 1960s. Wanted to ride them but I was a boy.

[@newfic2290]

Очень красивый автобус! 👍 И сенбернар милаха)

[@fundacat4089]

Super show thank you for sharing your stories

[@jeffherdzina6716]

I had to laugh when Tyler was scooping the grease out. It reminded me of the John Wayne movie "The Three Godfathers", and the wagon grease they used on the baby. Robert William Pedro Hightower...

[@jonathansparks7558]

Detroit engines are like Harley Davidson motorcycles. They don’t leak oil. They just leave their mark

[@PeteJacksonPapasVlogs]

They don’t leak, they mark their territory.

[@angusnz7910]

I thought that was only old English cars

[@TommyboyGTP]

It's just sweat from all that power!

[@jon-christiankaczor5384]

Like an sr71 blackbird they say they leaked like a pig sitting still and get moving and seal up tighter than a popcorn fart

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

With Brit cars (and motorcycles) its an important, proven service function: Does she NOT mark her territory anymore all over the place, it would be highest time to top up (or downright refill ...) oil.

[@musicauthority7828]

The old ones are especially hard to make right to pass DOT inspections. I'm sure it's somewhat different for buses than it is for trucks. I had a 1964 Ford F850 three axle tractor. (an old gaspot) it had wedge brakes on the steer axle that had to be replaced with cam brakes. both spring cans on the front drive axle had to replaced. and the diaphragms on the rear drive axle had to be replaced. the copper tubing had to be replaced. and last but not least the slide controls on the dashboard. had to be replaced with push controls. it was quite a bit of work but I got it to where it would pass DOT inspection. however that was some time ago when I was younger and could do the work a lot easier. I'm amazed that this bus for it's age had outboard drums on it.

[@akalksander9184]

I had no idea that these rigs had airbags bags back in the 70s.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

50’s

[@1planenut62]

I always loved those buses since I was a kid. That one seems to run exceptionally good. Quiet, and no smoke.

[@lynnwood7205]

Long ago in the drive by the Bombardier shops in St. Cloud Minnesota where they would rebuild busses, taking them all the way down to the frames and rebuilding by each rivet and screw. ( mid 1970's ) I did not know what I was seeing and so little appreciated..

[@toddalexander5517]

You got to be kidding me a ST BERNARD??? WOW man I’m SUBSCRIBED!!!!

[@Rlotpir1972]

Beethoven.

[@paulm.6437]

U sure did. It was another Hey Lance bus. Basic renovation and maintenance is no simple or easy thing, when you’re dealing with replacing wheel bearings, seals, air bags, spring brakes, s cams, air leaks, and doing the bearing adjustment correctly. It’s really smart for other bus owners to first have an hands on experience, by helping you with your projects, so they won’t make expensive mistakes on their own buses.

[@shawnreed9016]

Definitely the people I want to work on my bus. Great job fellas. 🤠

[@natevanlandingham1945]

Need some of your Super Clean sprayed on that pad and then pressure wash it. If you care, but It will be constantly leaked on so I wouldn't worry too much.

[@Wayoutthere]

Seeing you fight airbags that often I'm GLAD my bus just has spring leaves..

[@imchris5000]

you should invest in a lead hammer mold off ebay and make a few soft hammers they are very handy if you dig around you can find them fairly cheap

[@natevanlandingham1945]

You can buy a pretty big dead blow from Harbor Freight for about $20 and then you don't have to fool with melting and pouring lead.

[@Uneedhelp91]

@@natevanlandingham1945 I got my dead blow for $6

[@natevanlandingham1945]

@@Uneedhelp91 I'm talking the HUGE one

[@marcwert9791]

@@natevanlandingham1945 sometimes the lead beats the plastic dead blow. lots of mass in a small space and no bounce back

[@edwinleach7401]

I would love to own a bus like this. It would be so cool to drive it around and visit parks.

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

" 100 % proctologist proved ....." I'm stealing this hilarious remark! We used "gynecologist proved" for work in Citroën engine rooms and some yacht gear boxes.

[@RobertSanders-mp2ef]

That is absolutely beautiful. I remember seeing them as a kid.

[@toddalexander5517]

Man. Mind blown. I wish TO GOD I could do this shit. You better PRAISE the GOD of HEAVEN AND EARTH that you have the drive and the knowledge and the skill to do this. Because I PROMISE YOU, you didn’t get it from ANYWHERE ELSE!

[@tweed532]

Slightly off topic but got new neighbours across the road? Noticed the mail box and also when you mentioned the 'donuts in the gravel' in a previous video. Shame we can't have buses like this in the UK for RV work on a car license.(Or the space needed!)..👍😃

[@carlv8168]

Excellent work on this, Scott and Tyler!

[@dcallan812]

Bloody glad I dont change tires for a living 2x👍

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Amen

[@anthonyyoung7344]

All you need to dry up oil is Kitty litter works like oil dry and cheaper.

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

U got to get the cheaper non clumping

[@lesbest2]

Kitty litter has a chemical to keep door down.....it reacts with petroleum and will spontaneously combust. Grocery store dumpster fires are after kitty litter is used in isle 7. Use oil dry.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

Tried cat clay, but diatomaceous earth works way better. It’s asbestos’ cousin, so be warned. Best are those oilsorb whatchamacalit products. Amazing to the point of miraculous. Reserve those for when you spill oil on the Persian rug. Keeps your gal from waving heavy blunt objects near your head. When she’s exercising...you know

[@ebutuoyebutouy]

@@wallacegrommet9343 Wow. Thanks for sharing. Diatomaceous nearly as bad as asbestos? I live in the boonies and the local town trash dump pregnant felines at my gate. So many in bad state full of fleas. Many die. For some of the tamer ones I tried rubbing them w diatomaceous earth. Initial improvement but sky hi mortality. Thanks for sharing. Hope I never suffered any damage.

[@wallacegrommet9343]

It’s silica, so it stays in the lungs and can lead to silicosis, but a little bit once in a while isn’t very risky. People who grind and cut concrete and stone for a living need to wear good hepa dust masks or respirators to protect their lungs

[@jamesharmon5963]

Y’all did a good job on that bus Scott. I know the owner will be very happy. I just hope they follow through with the restoration. Great piece of history.

[@briamhess9865]

I love you guys I was doing that 40 years ago when that bus was only 10 years old or whatever I don't know

[@briamhess9865]

The only reason that happened is because they refused to change the gear oil

[@cliffw6084]

Great work again!!! Nothing is ever easy or happens quickly when working on these jokers!

[@dennisistenes5949]

I really like the styling off these modals, it will never go out of style, worth restoring.

[@Torsee]

Ya need a bigger Tanya Harding to get that drum off!

[@DoubleDeckerAnton]

What a lovely old bus conversion. Super.

[@theunknownkeyboardist6154]

I wonder if there are any Scenicruisers left that still have the twin 4/71's....???

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

None

[@DISOPtv]

Labor of love! Great job!

[@18robsmith]

11 mins - Tyler uses a proper-size hammer........

[@jamieschultz6664]

I am currently working on one a 1956 used to belong to Bob Wills and the Country Playboys.

[@rstephens049]

I once played pedal steel guitar for a gospel group that had a scenic cruiser. We climbed lookout, mt hwy 431, and that bus had a 318 diesel engine in it, and we passed almost everyone in that bus . That mountain didn't slow it down a bit. It was paint midnight black with gold letters that read Valleyaires.

[@RubikoNN-34]

Шикарный аппарат! Первый раз такой вижу.

[@dcm12388]

I don't understand why you didn't wire brush the old paint off the center cover

[@jurgenkuhlmann9194]

This ribbed aluminium body looks great. Somewhat reminds me of the Junkers JU 52 WWII airplane...

[@brianoregan1216]

My Dad drove for Greyhound, for 34 years. My brothers and I used to play hide n seek on a scenic cruiser.

[@Алешкакакойто]

Шикарный лайнер!!! Классика!!!

[@johnquilter7620]

It's a testament to great parts supply that the suspension air bags are still available new. Maybe they are somewhat universal and fit a number of newer buses as well?

[@johnbolt665]

When I worked at Greyhound in the 70's we would rebuild a bus, engine, brakes, steering and interior in a day even the massive MC6!

[@patrickflohe7427]

Damn!