First Road Trip In My $1600 Bus! Thomas International 3800

[@bus9331]

12:18 That's the noise that made me a bus enthusiast. That's what I heard every day when I was in school.

[@khtractors]

That’s the sound I remember the most as well. Appreciate you sharing that and for watching!

[@botabob]

Now that is what I call a grocery getter - You know how to enjoy the journey, keep it up Ben - Cheers

[@khtractors]

It will haul a load of grocery’s but I can’t afford to fill it up 😆! Appreciate you watching!

[@dannybaker4586]

You done a good job on the bus. I member your dad driving our school bus on Baker ridge when I growing up

[@khtractors]

Yes, he’s been at it for along time now! The end of April will be his official last day. I’ll miss passing him everyday. Thanks for watching!

[@justlooking4771]

She's a beauty!! Definitely makes me miss my school bus driving days!

[@khtractors]

Thanks! Appreciate you watching!

[@jacktfowler246]

Beautiful old bus. They sure don't build em like that anymore. The bus I drove my last 2 years of bus driving was a 1994 international, but with an automatic transmission. Same engine that your bus had though. It was everyone's favorite to drive and they all fought over who'd get it next when I retired. The other difference was that mine had a blue bird body and an air ride drivers seat. Hearing the engine of your old girl made me miss that familiar sound from my beloved old 1994.

[@khtractors]

They are great driving buses! I wish mine had an air ride seat. Thanks for watching

[@jacktfowler246]

@@khtractors let me tell you as a man of 6ft 1. The air ride seat was a life saver. I listened to your old girl hum up the road last night before I went to sleep. Took me back to my driving days. I don't care for IC'S international produces now. They just don't have the beauty or durability the old ones had.

[@terryhawkins5585]

I WOULDN'T MIND HAVING A BUS 🚍 LIKE THIS ONE ❤❤REMINDED ME OF MY HIGH SCHOOL 🚸 DAYS

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

Good evening Sir, that bus look brand new to me 👍👌😊 The last time that we had a Texaco stations in Canada, it was when the nationalize the fuel industry back in mid 70's ( so they buy Texaco, Gulf, BP, Sunoco ) to cut the real competition between them ( we had the same fuel quality than in Europe and we had British Gallon back then ) to create Petro-Canada and converting to US Gallon and keep the same price and then to litres and sell the Brand New Form Cie ( Petro Canada ) to foreigner country interested few years later,,, That is how half the fuel Refineries were shut down in Montreal and in the Maritimes too,,, Did you know that All the Petrol ( crud oil ) in Canada is not a part of the national strategic resources like you good folks ??? Ho boy, that we had an OUTSTANDING Prime Minister back then,,, what was is name,,, Pierre Elliot Trudeau,,, OH, wait a minute it is his own son now running the country 😤🙄🥴 Ho dear GOOD God, Save us all 🥴🤣🤭😂👌🍁✨🚀 WHAT you paid 1600 us fond for that bus,,, that just a little over 2040 cnd fond 🥴 Boy are we getting screw here, they still selling 20 yrs old rusty and beat up pick up truck more than 10k, it is so great to be a Canadian 😂🤣🥴🍁 I hope that I make you laugh a little about my not so great sence of humor 🤣😂👍 Great engine sound and fun to see that you have no more snow 👌👍😉 Yep you are doing very good double clutch 👍👌😉 You convert that bus into a very nice camper for traveling 😉👌👍 Very nice road seeing ( I did followed you in google maps ) 👍👌😉 Cheers 🍻

[@khtractors]

It sounds as if you like your Prime Minister about as well as we do our current President 😆! Really enjoyed the information in this comment Dave, you are a knowledgeable man for sure. Buses sell cheap just because most people don’t see the potential in them or to embarrassed to ride around in one. Not me, I enjoy it. Appreciate you watching and you have a great week!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@khtractors So Sorry Sir, We Canadian had some bad day's somtimes, and I have an OUTSTANDING MEMORY, Sadly many Canadien Citizen have not a good memory at all on real facts 🥴🙄🤣😂👌 I will be happy to drive an school buse 😉👍 Keep warm mon ami Cheers 🍻👍😉👌

[@khtractors]

@@RCAFpolarexpress I’m afraid all our leadership’s world wide is being controlled by greed and we suffer for it. Take care!

[@RCAFpolarexpress]

@@khtractors Have faith Sir, thing does improved with time Cheers

[@poweredbyrice5708]

I never was interested in buses till your videos now I am looking forward to getting mine and making a half camper/half heavy duty truck

[@khtractors]

Thanks for sharing that. I’ve seen them setup like your talking, that would be nice! Be sure to email me pictures when you get one. Thanks for watching!

[@OrangeismyNewGreen]

Nice fun ride with your bus 👍🏻. Have a great Sunday Ben 🙂🙋🏼‍♂️👍🏻

[@khtractors]

Thank you Luc! I sure enjoyed it!

[@MrPabco]

Morning Ben. I was wondering your thoughts while driving that bus on its familiar routes. Imagine you looking in the rear view mirror and seeing your younger self seating in a seat. Life can go by so fast and childhood memories are precious. A Nobel laureate once said that the one thing wisest among us can not do is draw up a list of things that would never occur to us. I imagine your trip, as much as we all enjoyed it, was much more meaningful for you. Thanks for bringing us all along my friend. Enjoy your Sunday.

[@khtractors]

You know thinking back to riding this bus as a kid it sure doesn’t seem like it’s been 18 years. I think this bus will bring me a lot of personal therapy. I hope eventually the family will start riding with me ever once and awhile. They kinda see it as embarrassing right now. Appreciate you watching!

[@MrPabco]

@@khtractors Ben just stick your head in the door and say “Who wants ice cream”, of course, arguably, it might have more impact when it warms up 😎

[@deanmoore420]

Runs pretty good for an old school bus 👍

[@khtractors]

I think so too! Thanks for watching!

[@deanmoore420]

@@khtractors no problem 👍

[@loggerjohn01]

Will Ben, I didn't see any kids waiting for the bus LOL. I love road trips. You could take a lot of friends with you! We have TSC up here, but they changed the name of them to Peavy for some reason. That's a smooth-running bus. I was just thinking, you could pick up a lot of part in that bus lol. Thanks for the road trip.

[@khtractors]

Definitely no shortage of cargo space when you take this shopping. I’d say Rural King going in here will put a hurt on TSC. The bus ran very well I thought. Thanks so much for watching!

[@harlonlantz4094]

Good morning Ben.The bus seems to be running great.The tree's even without leaves look very beautiful.The curves in the road was almost made me dizzy, but I surely enjoyed the ride and the beautiful scenery.Have a blessed day and stay Safe.Waiting on next video.,🚜💯👏👍❤️🙏

[@khtractors]

We should start seeing things green up here in a few weeks. I’m definitely ready for spring! Really appreciate you watching and hope you’ve had a good day!

[@kodymcpheron5619]

Didnt know your name was Ben, my bus drivers name is Ben, me and him are good buddies! Love your bus. - Kody

[@khtractors]

Thanks so much! Have a great week!

[@GrampiesWorkshop]

How's she goin'? Ben you must be pretty happy with how the bus worked. Seems to run nice and the brakes worked well too eh!!! I could tell you were in your happy place setting behind the wheel of this old family friend!!! Take care!!!

[@khtractors]

Pulls good and stops good, what else could you ask for! It is a joy to drive. Thanks so much for watching!

[@FabbedFun]

That black paint was a great idea. I like that bus so much! Rural King has more selection and often better prices, but my local RK does a horrible job at restocking farm supplies in the correct places. The restock people put top links with the trailer jacks, trailer jacks with the hydraulic cylinders, towing accessories in the wrong aisle, etc. Sometimes they give up and try to hide parts UNDER the gondola shelving or behind other products. Hydraulic rams are often hidden behind the pto shafts. It's frustrating, but I think it's just our local labor, not a company-wide RK issue. It looks like the Benmobile is running well and ready for a big road trip! What's the comfortable cruising speed on the interstate? You're knocking on 4K subs. Great job!

[@khtractors]

I fear the Rural King in Norton may end up that way as well, but I hope not. The one in Bristol is very nice and well stocked. Management and employees definitely can make or break a store. I think it would run 60-62 max. That’s normal though, my new bus will only run 62. Appreciate you watching old buddy!

[@tucksmith8300]

That was a nice road trip to downtown Norton and it’s definitely nice out in Southwestern Virginia

[@khtractors]

I think we do live in a beautiful place. Thanks so much for watching!

[@tucksmith8300]

@@khtractors you’re welcome bud

[@tucksmith8300]

@@khtractors you definitely got that right

[@terryhawkins5585]

I BET IT CAN HANDEL LOTS OF THINGS AND LOTS OF GROCERIES AND SUPPLIES ❤❤

[@khtractors]

Thanks for watching!

[@limegreenthecolor]

Awesome ride, and I love the sound of that big ol International. I had one of your videos playing, and my wife heard your accent and said "he sounds like one of us (we're from Arkansas)." We really like all of your videos.

[@khtractors]

I’ve never been to Arkansas, I’d like to one of these days. Appreciate you watching!

[@iriswaade3371]

I felt like I was traveling to Norton with you Ben...in your big black bus. Fun! Thanks for the ride.

[@khtractors]

Hey I’m glad you are able to comment now! It was a fun ride, just wish fuel prices would go down some. Thanks for watching!

[@donaldparkhurst3006]

Love you bus Ben! You all have done a great job on it. Have a great day and may God bless…

[@khtractors]

Thank you so much! Have a great weekend!

[@HeritageFarmsTexas]

Beautiful country up there. I would be inclined to turn it into a RV. Clean slate to work with. Just my two cents. Sure sounds good.

[@khtractors]

Once I’ve ran it enough to feel comfortable investing more time and money into it we may head that direction. Appreciate you watching!

[@arlisspropertyservicesllc5943]

Slap some #3 decals on the side and take the gang to Bristol!! 😉😉

[@khtractors]

Now there’s a good idea 👍 ! Thanks for watching!

[@PaleHorseOutdoors]

You and your family did a really amazing job masking and painting the bus, Ben. Seeing the original yellow under the hood reminded me a bit of the movie Used Cars for some reason LOL. That's such a beautiful drive on the hills and in the curves. Thanks for the ride!

[@khtractors]

My paint is a little rough just because I first starting trying to roll it on. We are about to finish up the other bus soon. It’s looking really good! Thanks for watching!

[@joutdoorsmen23]

Nice trip love ride along, can’t find them you grande them lol, did it take you back down memory lane.

[@khtractors]

Yes it was a joy to get out and go for a drive! I just wish fuel was cheaper, that would make it more fun! Appreciate you watching!

[@joutdoorsmen23]

@@khtractors I know what mean about the fuel

[@km4fsi827]

we use to have some of the Amtran Genesis International's that had that same motor in them. only problem they ever gave us was the kill solenoid and some starters in 15 years of service. one of the best motors International ever made. no matter how cold it would start.

[@khtractors]

You exactly right!

[@ABMFARM]

Good video of the bus, just curious, are they made heavy duty enough to make a flatbed out of them for hauling things like your tractors if you wanted to? Just curious, That would be a lot of work though, and probably cheaper, (labor and steel wise) to just buy a trailer....just thinking out loud...

[@khtractors]

Yes you could haul a pretty good load on one. The springs aren’t as heavy as my white truck but still plenty stout. Appreciate you watching!

[@davidray5653]

Good video Ben I was wondering what engine do I look for n those dump trucks

[@khtractors]

My preference is a mechanical DT466. The DT360 and DT408 are also good engines. The electronic DT466 is still a pretty dependable setup but the electronics make them slightly more finicky. Thanks for watching!

[@bladenrexroth2555]

That trans is like a 4 speed with a granny. Most spicer transmissions are like that. You get a crawl like gear in 1st for hills, take off and idling through the bus pickup line. Only need 1st for maybe 1500 rpms before you grab 2nd

[@khtractors]

I’ve got pretty good on it now! Thanks for the advice!

[@jacoboswald7779]

That’s a cool video, but it would be cool with the T444E since this bus that you’re driving is the mechanical DT466, but the T444E belongs to your mom and dad

[@user-yq8wc7dm4m]

My bus look like that bus

[@khtractors]

Thanks for watching!

[@christophercrafter2609]

13:10. That clutch and start out though.

[@khtractors]

I’ve quit trying to pull out in 2nd most places. The buses don’t seem to have as heavy of a clutch as the trucks.

[@crazydave.5.963]

Since this is my last year of high school. Can I buy some stuff to make it look a little bit better

[@khtractors]

What do you have in mind David? Thanks for watching!

[@crazydave.5.963]

@@khtractors I think the grill would look good Chrome And the front bumper and the back number

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

we have 28 coming up for bid....I can afford to buy one... can't decide. DT466 mechanical injection pump DT466 E T444 T444e Cummins.... I like the sound best of the T444E.."7.3".. all automatics bc of the hills here in Arkansas and none of the Women could drive a manual transmission bus. I do want an Amtran over the Bluebirds or Thomas.. all the Carpenters and Wards have been gone as of a few years ago.. no Waynes or Superiors left in years!!!

[@khtractors]

Sounds like a good lineup of buses being sold! Thanks for watching

[@larryholle7971]

i knew i recognized that first road you were on tacoma mountain im from over in appalachia

[@khtractors]

I was on Caney Ridge in the first segment of the video. Appreciate hearing from a local person watching the videos! Take care!

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

You are a long way from Richmond indeed

[@khtractors]

Yeah about 6 hours.

[@eddiemortontapman7252]

Y’all had your 1st snow yet in 2022 ?

[@LennoxAlexanderFrancisJr]

All my Tommy-Bus needs is a Turbo Upgrade.

[@khtractors]

This one does pretty good! Thanks for watching

[@JohnBraman413]

when looking at used buses, what should you be checking for? what do they normally sell for?

[@khtractors]

I have a video called What you need to know before buying a Bus/Schoolie. Look it up and if you still have questions let me know. Thanks

[@bikdav]

OH! That's a manual shift.

[@khtractors]

Yes it is! Thanks for watching!

[@bmeade1287]

Anytime I see the Blue Tube on KZbin earns a subscribe from me, lol. !!!

[@khtractors]

It took me a minute to catch what you were talking about, I had forgot about traveling under the blue tube in the video 🤣! Appreciate you subscribing!

[@iantyourmokeueueiw9]

How many money did you bought that thomas international 3800?

[@khtractors]

It was $1600, had 144,000 miles. Thanks for watching!

[@terryhawkins5585]

I LOVE TO HAVE A OLDER MODEL SCHOOL 🚸 BUS 🚍 ❤❤I LOVE THEM

[@infernoking7504]

How many mpg with the 5 speed?

[@khtractors]

It gets right at 11 mpg’s. Thanks for watching

[@terryhawkins5585]

I LIKE TO TURN MINE IN TO A R.V.CAMPER

[@Thiswhat22]

What is the bus at 2:24

[@khtractors]

That’s is one they bought to remove the engine out of.

[@Thiswhat22]

@@khtractors ok is it a Vista?

[@matthewgeorge7247]

Matthewgeorgesellscholbus😊

[@khtractors]

Thanks

[@terryhawkins5585]

I JUST LOVE ❤❤THOES OLD INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 🚸 BUS 🚍 ❤❤

[@khtractors]

Thank you!

[@johnfrank3642]

I would sure love to have that boss like internationals for 3800 in the Thomas built buses

[@khtractors]

They are the best ever built!