GREYHOUND SCENICRUISER WORK CONTINUES SLOWLY

I am helping and volunteering my time to help Saldanha and Valeria get their bus to Brazil.
It's no easy task.
Time is running out, with limited daylight and weather conditions adding to the challenge.
It's my understanding they need to sell their Volkswagen bus to help fund this project?
The shift solenoid is on its way from Brazil because they want $1100 USD for one here. It's like a $30 part down there.
So, in the meantime, he's waiting on that.
25days away.
I came unprepared on this trip. I forgot to bring supplies to work on the electrical, I assumed he had stuff. Unfortunately tools, supplies and time are limited.
I did not wire in the new alternator, because we need a multimeter and wire and connectors.
There are some things backwards that need correction before wiring new alternator.
Snow and cold weather have arrived.
I'm not sure if I will be able to make another trip this year. With Christmas coming, I am kinda busy for the holidays.
I am willing to completely go through the suspension and brakes on the bus to make it safe, but we don't have any parts or supplies, so there is really no reason to take it apart.
So we just aired up the tires and corrected small things.
As soon as I am able, I will do an update.
I'm sure Saldanha will be continuing work on the bus.
Go follow them here @karnegaolilikarabina856
Thank you everyone.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
#aaca #bus #buses #coach #busconversion #greyhound #greasemonkey #scenicruiser #busrepair #buslife

[@ruinmcdickpants8412]

It’s been there for a couple years that I can remember. Gorgeous old classic.

[@ScottDLR]

It's nice to see this old girl getting so much attention. Can't imagine the adventure they're in for driving it south.

[@route050]

Estamos aguardando eles, pra conhecer essa maravilha SPECTRUM! Vai ser uma aventura essa viagem. 🇧🇷

[@islandnightowl]

It has been in Spence's Bridge for about 40 years. It was parked across the street until a few years ago. Could you put up a list of things this bus requires so us scavengers can source these items if possible. Thank you!

[@vancouverundergroundcarsce9231]

I will do that, great idea. Thanks

[@74amodel]

Good day I drove past that bus going up to hundred mile beginnng of November good to see it getting worked on i have some wheels with tires that hold air if they need them I'm in Abbotsford

[@vancouverundergroundcarsce9231]

Thank you. Could you please send me a quick message or email so I can contact you. I'd like to take you up on that offer. Thank you

[@74amodel]

Yeah for sure. What’s your email address?

[@g-man7938]

You are to be commended helping these folks, I take it you are volunteering your time. I have been watching this saga over the past two or three weeks. I don't think they were quite financially prepared for the undertaking but on a positive note I don't think they'd have a chance if you wasn't lending your knowledge. Hats off to you sir.👍

[@vancouverundergroundcarsce9231]

Thank you. I appreciate your comment.

[@kevinducharme1263]

YES! I like how this has kinda turned into a community effort, James. looking forward to updates on this project.

[@strayhound61]

Has anyone mentioned to you that the pre-1960's buses had a positive ground? The positive side of the battery was connected to the body, just as a modern day negative side would have been. They were wired the opposite of common modern day wiring. So the body had a positive charge and the electrical features on the bus were wired back to the negative side of the battery.

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

If you don't have a Bud nut wrench & socket, tighten down the nuts either side of the stuck one to hold the inner in place so you can run the outer nut off. Check locally for some 22.5 take-offs, most of the OTR guys change them out when there's still meat on the bone.

[@vancouverundergroundcarsce9231]

Thanks for the tip. Will definitely try that.

[@user-lg7dw7ze8j]

That answers my question on the alternator, is that the only one it has? I had to change one on a musicians bus, in the 80s on the rear direct drives. White shag carpet, I had plastic all over that bedroom, wasn’t too long afterwards Greyhound stopped working on tour buses. I rode on a SC in the early 60s, I was young. 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 the front cover, 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, got to drive it and another older one. One Saturday the head cleaner came in the office to get me, some genius had brought a stolen 102 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, I guess the terminal helped get the 47 passengers to where they were going. Good times, I still have a 6’ half of the Trailways sign that had been on the maintenance building when Greyhound took over.

[@route050]

Essas imagens de drone são ótimos! Obrigado por trazer imagens diferentes! 🇧🇷

[@vancouverundergroundcarsce9231]

❤

[@timklassen421]

New sub thankyou for helping these people you are a God send to them .

[@mayconjhony_]

I'm from Maringá PR Brasil

[@cristianodasilva5115]

Pós mais vídeos aqui .assisto pela tv

[@brentlance2379]

Voltage regulator is right next to batteries.. if its still there..also the cutoff switch

[@brentlance2379]

Take that 22.5 .. get a steer tire and use as steer.. find a big truck shop..many times u can get used rims..get another 22.5 for other side steer rather then using 20 inch ones.. i can get used rims from a local guy in nc from $40 used steel to like a $100 for alum

[@chuckeelhart1746]

Going to take bus to Brazil? Cool. How are you going to cross the Darian Gap?

[@megalomotors]

I had the same thought, because one doesn’t traverse the Darien Gap without significant logistical support! I am assuming they will take a ferry at some point to continue the journey in Colombia.

[@chuckeelhart1746]

@@megalomotors yes I’m continually surprised how many people are unaware that there isn’t a continuous North/South American road link. Some Alaska to Argentina KZbin travel bloggers seem totally unprepared as they approach Panama and discover there ain’t no road. This old bus they’re fixing is cool but the fuel costs alone and an added ferry ride makes me wonder if it is worth it? The adventure will be fun but this also seems to be a very limited funds project?? Good luck to all!

[@megalomotors]

@@chuckeelhart1746 I want these folks to succeed, but there are many big hurdles to overcome, and I wish they will be able to overcome all encountered! But the ferry route around the gap is the only tenable choice here. The Darien Gap is pretty much undoable without professional guidance, logistics and significant money and resources.

[@brentlance2379]

That lug on generator should go to positive side of starter.. or positove terminal.. how mine is if i were him. Unhook generator and put a big truck alternator off front crank pulleys. Far more reliable

[@robertpeters9438]

Can't you use a co2 tank to quickly fill all the tires on a bus?

[@brentlance2379]

So whats his time line for taking it back to brazil??