Mc5a vintage bus rescue (full video) See description!

[@JRU1977]

My grandfather, Howard Rush and my dad Duane Rush were pioneers in the bus conversion scene...They started out in the 50’s with an old city bus and went on to bigger and better busses. It grew into a passion as well as a business (Howard Coach). They joined the FMCA with a 4 digit registration number that started with a two. My grandmother (Sara Rush) who went on to be national treasurer is still active at the conventions at age 88. I love watching these videos because it reminds of my childhood riding in the 4107 buffalo. You have to be god at so many things to work on those busses, like yourself! Keep up the awesome videos! Thank you for the content and for letting me brag on my my family!

[@antoniovillanueva8626]

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[@mapquestHs]

Had my wisdom teeth removed yesterday. Up in the middle of the night 4AM dealing with teeth and came across this video. I know nothing about busses but enjoyed watching the whole video lol! I’ve tackled random vehicle projects through the years similar to this project so I can totally appreciate what it takes to deal with all the little problems that pop up. Nice job guys! Glad there’s people out there preserving these vintage machines.

[@jerrycarpenello9307]

I am a retired bus mech l enjoy your videos makes a 70 year old man smile

[@chrisjohns7137]

Brilliant video. Lance seems a top bloke. Good friendship between you. Lovely to see.

[@darrenstewart7202]

Love your channel my dad drove bus for years from the old suburban, challengers, newer MCI'S and Setras. Watching your channel reminds me of going on the bus with him and hanging around the old repair garages.

[@akawireguy1197]

I think the remarkable thing about Scott's story is that he came from what was essentially an artistic endeavor to successfully undertake a mechanical and electrical endeavor. There are extremely few people who have natural artistic talent like Scott that can ever grasp mechanical things, and vice versa. I have strong electrical and mechanical skills and I can't even draw a stick man. I think Scott's ability to undertake that change is........remarkable!

[@AW-zy1kw]

How about those of us that are not artistic at all and all thumbs with a wrench?

[@richardg8651]

Nice to see Grease Monkey (Scott) going from 28 thousand KZbin subscribers just over 2 years ago to over 120 now . Deserved !

[@gscott.9609]

Just started watching,although an old retired Scottish engineer 74 still fixing things for folk,your doing a great genuine job young man,stay well,all the best to you and your lady from Scotland..

[@Dukemeistro]

1:40 reverse solenoid stuck you said, then you explained it. You are a genius!

[@SteveTheFordGuy985]

Hey Scott, I somehow missed this video. I sure enjoyed watching it.Loved the way two Men could work so well together to overcome all the problems that vehicles gather from sitting for over ten years, even more when left out in year round weather all those years. It is easy to see the friendship between Lance and yourself, truly a wonderful display of how us humans should treat each other.

[@frankyboy290]

Interior of that bus is in pretty good shape . A lot of work to get it going but well worth it , surprised those air bags didn't need to be replaced . Enjoyed watching you got me hooked .

[@BlueF350]

I don't even work on buses and this video really grabbed my attention. I have seen your talent which is insane. It must have taken a lifetime to acquire that experience. I really loved hearing about how this man first met you with his first bus, I want to say inspiring that there are real people in this world that you can be blessed to possibly come across some day when you need it the most.

[@jaystuard4336]

Thank you for your service Lance!

[@LanceDammeyer]

Great video - was great to spend 7 days with you while holding my coffee and grinding gears at the same time. Looking forward to more rescues in the future!! Safe travels !

[@fastyzzzff]

Lance loved your story on bud1 Keep up the good example sir

[@keith73z28]

Hey Scott, (and Kelly), After a re-watch of that Testimonial i just have to comment/compliment. What you do and have done deserves the utmost respect. Helping a guy for four months on your own time and turning around that living nightmare for him is just so awesome. If the world were more full of folks like you it would be a nicer place. I used to work on cars often years ago, and then noticed when working on an older 1 ton dump truck, how much harder I had to work to bust things loose. Also when you had you're back lock up I had to empathize. I am glad you bounced back some and really hope you have much success.

[@jontisdall6248]

Hey Scott, these longer videos are really great. Pulling all the different postings into one cohesive whole really makes the story gel. As a viewer I can feel the real respect you two have for each other. Regards from the UK.

[@jesusaguirre7317]

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[@lukewestrick3298]

Great video! I’m a transit bus mechanic, it cool to see videos on these old busses.

[@brentmcgillis]

Great video guys, nice to see that Old Iron rollin' down the Interstate. I bought a 92' Unihome Grand Villa with the 92V6 Detroit Diesel, there is not a sweeter sound than the old screaming 2 strokers. I had not anticipated climbing on top of a DD to fix it in my retirement, being disabled adds to the challenge. But hey, it either fix the DD or check into the oldie village and wait for another virus to arrive. There is an old sayin', something about necessity. Owning old iron makes you realize that every single repair before you, was hacked; sometimes hacked really badly. Keep them vids comin', great watching your hard work that turns into something really special.

[@Shane-Singleton]

This was a good series. Watched them all individually. Lance seems like a really cool guy,

[@JDLarge]

Whatta great adventure! Attitude is 90% of getting through any problems, and you guys all have a positive one! As a retired soldier the running gag was once we do get too old to run and gun, we can always be bus drivers LOL personally I welcomed that having recently ended my career in the army last fall and for the last couple of years I drove the white Bluebirds you may see in your travels and I’ve really come to love them. I’ve been thinking about making a camper out of a short school bus but this opens up a whole new world of possibilities for me. Overall this was quite enjoyable, so I thank you for taking us along. 👍🏼👍🏼 from this guy. You’ve got yourself a new sub😉✌🏼 stay safe my friends…

[@timmytool1231]

Really enjoyed this as a grease monkey shade tree type. I drove around a million miles in O4's 5's 06's 07's MCI 7's MCI 8's and 9's. Even though I worked on cars and trucks, had no interest in the buses inner workings at the time, have grown fond of the knowing more about the buses i drove for so many decades, thanks to you. I did learn one trick that was how to bust the seal off the governor housing and turn it up a little for extra power, the mechanics just shook their heads but didn't rat on us.

[@dennislancet]

Hi Scott, your sticky throttle linkage problem took me back 40 odd years ago when I worked as a bus mechanic here in the UK working on Leyland, AEC & Daimler buses. All had throttle pedals made of aluminon alloy but the pedal was hinged to the base casting which was bolted to the cab floor using a steel pin. Grit would fall off drivers shoes on to the hinge & during winter snow & salt would cause the pedal to seize on to the hinge pin. Often anti seize spray would not free the pedal in situ so I would remove the complete pedal & free it off in the vice often with heat !!! Bus cleaners would leave upper & lower saloons spotless but they never cleaned drivers cabs ?

[@spuzzum100]

Really nice to see an old Mc-5. Used to work on them about 25 years ago. Very cool 👍

[@joshuabrooks4907]

Man, it's so awesome watching these old, forgotten engines roar back to life.

[@matthewames3864]

I just found this channel yesterday . I really enjoy learning more about busses. Please keep the videos coming !!

[@NebukedNezzer]

You and the buss owner really worked hard on this and its nice to see it went well.

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

What a great group of guys! Love hearing the stories and seeing the adventures in these videos!!!

[@brasil10103]

Wow just when you think you can judge a person simply on the video I was wrong you deserve some Patreon for that that was incredible God bless you I may that come back to you 12 fold..!

[@ronbarnes7357]

I worked for Jean's Garage in Houston, Texas. This brings back a bunch of memories I'm not sure I wanted lol Just kidding, I had a good time working on the coaches. Met a few music stars too! Cheers brother - stay safe

[@johnnygann4554]

Love Watching Your Videos. I like the long one's, that way you can get the whole story at once. If you are ever around Birmingham Al or maybe Atlanta Ga, I'd love to come and get in the way. Y'all Be Safe & I look forward to each and every one of the Videos.. Johnny From East Alabama..

[@javaking1000]

Did anybody catch that beautiful Swiss made, Breitling Wakmann Model 618 aviation clock in the dash, to the right of the voltmeter at 1:48:07? These were found in some commercial aircraft back in the day. That's not something you see everyday in a bus - nice touch! Great bus rescue video, love the long format!

[@user-yj6jj9wv4t]

I love the bus and well done for saving it,I owned and drove trucks herein UK and had a Detroit diesel in an old Bedford truck, I soon found out the way to get smooth gear changes was to rev her high and double clutch, great sound to em

[@davidrobinson9275]

You have become great pals with loads of respect for each other, great to watch,excellent work lads🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@louk231]

Scott , that was very entertaining to watch. Lance , thanks for sharing the stories about your misfortune at the start with your 1st bus. I hope to see pictures of it at some point. This current MC5A project was a lot of fun to watch. The bus is a beauty and I would love to see it when all detailed and buffed to a high shine...Good luck with it...

[@cessnapilot8656]

That was a quick two hours, it was really good seeing the series all together, this stuff never gets old , thanks

[@terrisimmers9784]

I just love the buses. I am hooked. See what you guys did, now you have created another Bus Monster! ( I love the Red, White, Blue and Silver).

[@jimshaw7948]

I love the old busses . i have a 1969 GMC . she runs great and its all hand built inside . shes a retired city bus with a Detroit .

[@genourbanrain]

What an amazing story, a friendship built on buses. I want one now!!

[@thadmachia9873]

Nice job looking forward to seeing it run! Sounds really good. I have a new respect for bus owners and mechanics simply amazing the cost of getting one of those going compared to automobiles. As well as the work involved. You are a man worth your weight in gold. Happy New Year!

[@marvinl.herren811]

Hey, your video was very interesting. I have worked for a major transit co. in FL. for the past 20 years. Ive worked with MCI, NABI, GILLIG, and a few others.You guys did a great job. Good luck in your travels. Best regards.

[@Mike383HK]

Kroil is great. Works excellent. Just don't get it on your hands or clothes. You will find out why as soon as you use it. I used it in the military aircraft industry. Professional shooters mix it 50/50 with Hoppe's 9 to clean copper fouling from gun barrels. That's how well it works. I use brake fluid instead because you can heat brake fluid, leave it overnight and what was seized is free. Used it a lot on dissimilar metals.

[@bill8582]

That is such a cool bus, there is one similar down the road from me, it's an older home made conversion, like from the 70s, and it's been sitting for 15-20 years, but the body doesn't look bad, the paint could be removed and polish the stainless steel up, it would look real good, and I love the cockpit area, and the cool old steering wheel, but it would need everything that you guys did to this one, and maybe then some. I talked to the owner, and he said that he got it running for some prospective buyers, but they passed on it, so there it sits, poor old bus.

[@grady.stu.8300]

I am hooked on your channel. You dont over do it. So many channels try to hard with ridiculous music and acting all goofy n shit. You just film what you do and explain everything very well.

[@billbeck47]

Fantastic Videos of the bus. I'm learning stuff that I'll never use.

[@1776vtgmb]

A lot of the problem solving is useful everywhere!

[@craigmonteforte1478]

As a Boat owner for many years a crucial part of our tool boxes and emergency repairs was a. Wide amount of Conical Shaped and sized Wood pegs that could simply be hammered into a hole to either stop or slow down. A water leak many years ago i was onboard a private yacht and the husband. Was teaching his wife how to run the engines on their. Boat the wife punctured a. Big hole in the hull by slamming into a submerged piling she didnt see I ran below to assess the damage and stuffed the hole with pillows, linens , whatever I could. Grab that stopped us from sinking and allowed us to motor into a near by Marina where they could put. The boat into the straps. Of a Travel lift then eventually pulled out of the water for a proper repair watching you guys holding a finger on a air leak made me wonder if you could tuff those holes with something as simple as a handful of Golf Tees or something similar ? I was a Woodworker my entire Career. And used Wood Golf Tees to. Fill many Door hinge screw holes that were stripped out from years of abuse sure i heard all the jokes when people saw my stash in my tool box but sometimes those same people would ask me for a couple. For their project

[@Raggzzaug11]

Beautiful old bus.Would be a nice start to a conversion.

[@atribecalledcookies4]

Now that is a nice old challenger! Love that tin work. Love to see it going down the road.

[@jamesfrench7299]

Watched the whole thing. I'm normally much more into the sound of the 6 cylinder Detroit, but that 8 cylinder Detroit appealed to the senses in that coach. It looked majestic when it first rolled away and I like the two hole rims on the front. PS I collect those wheel meters and I have two of those Veeder Root brands.

[@lesmansom7817]

What a top story, You guys rock.

[@darrellbroomhall7020]

Scott not only has mad skills,he also stays upbeat.

[@dougd120]

scott these longer uk things were great

[@NebukedNezzer]

old john Deere tractors had a sometimes nasty failure. the fan shaft was long and would fatigue. then break letting the fan crash into the radiator. there is a precaution that can be made of fitting a bumper on the radiator to limit the fan travel so it does not destroy the radiator. john Deere radiators are not cheap.

[@justanoldman9762]

Great guys got to agree with cessna pilot very interesting Keep them posted.

[@garymacneil2484]

funny how friendships developed, love the detroits, 671 especially, great vedio guys, keep it up

[@icomeinpeace6875]

What a story, thanks guys

[@thereissomecoolstuff]

Tried to get here before the rain..I made it. Can't wait to see the rest of the video..

[@kazoosc]

I love the Art Deco lines of that other vintage bus to the left (as you approached the front of the Mc5a) .. the rounded back, two buses behind Lance at 12:24 . . . an early Flxible bus?

[@stevenrobinson2381]

Of all the old girls out there-the MC-5 is the most intriguing. Power up the wazoo-just need to put "N" series injectors in it & yeehaw, 24 volt electrics-but oh well-the Canucks felt that was the way to deal with the very large electrical load on those coaches-heck even GM used 24 volts on a bunch of Buffalos as well as some Fishbowls. Good comment to the owner to keep the revs up & also-DON'T GO ALL THE WAY TO THE FLOOR WITH THE CLUTCH ! Just need to push it enough to break torque-maybe a couple of inches of clutch. Just a touch as I say-it is all about feel.

[@Digital-Dan]

Hey, Lance, maybe you can convince Scott to get some short-range headsets for comms over the 40' from front to back of the buses. Ron Pratt (tow business in MO) has good experience with several brands.

[@midastouch9217]

I have a 93 Dynasty by Monaco it's amazing how you might hear a few bangs from lose things, like cabinets but never an annoying squeak, so much fun to drive I'm new to this motorhome business, wish I had the smarts you have for the grease monkey business guess that's going to take some time, great video thank

[@markemanuele1929]

I was waiting for a "Hey Lance"...

[@mooseteets]

i watched most of these but i must have missed a few, making them into 1 big movie is great

[@MarkRenkert]

Best video....impressive determination......

[@jaimereyes6850]

What a nice video, i can't keep on watching it repeatedly.

[@norcalray7182]

The whole story. Awesome

[@Innochamp]

Cool bus. Nice to see the saving progress

[@lakesideranch]

Great to watch this in a movie format Scott. 5 stars man! Doug@ the "ranch"

[@atribecalledcookies4]

More of these two hour episodes it was very enjoyable to watch . I had no idea the amount of shit that could go wrong on a bus excellent crash course .

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Yeah and that was like 1% of what could have needed to be fixed.

[@Sp3ctrum38]

Great idea putting it all together in one video.. I love watching these videos and I love the sound of that old detroit diesel.. I am learning a lot from you guys.. best regards from Denmark :)

[@groddy831]

What are the plans for the Eagle? It looks like a really solid start for a custom coach..... And it's great to see you rescuing and restoring these beauties!!!

[@96chevydually6.5L]

Great video from start to finish!

[@mikemayfield487]

Love this! Keep em comin Scott!

[@johnyhefner]

These videos make me want to own and maintain a bus.

[@GtrPknMama]

I sunk a Jack in gravel once, busted more than a couple pieces of plywood before deciding it best to invest in a couple jack plates. They do a great job even on soft ground.😎👍

[@irgski]

Beautiful bus! Nice job guys.

[@johndalzell5887]

Dude your bus is AWESOME!!

[@loriesdobes]

I must say you do good work

[@rontimber8566]

32:45 'The things that make me happy at 50.' Love it!

[@johndalzell5887]

Ha ha the things that make you happy at 56. F..k yeah!

[@buckyhurford3424]

I had a 67 VW bus with a built 2332. The muffler I had on it at the time sounds exactly like these Detroits. Hahaha

[@BruceBergman]

On motorcycles they have a Cable Lubrication tool that clamps onto the pull cable - aluminum bar stock and has slotted seals to sene Kroil or Wd40 through 1:34:25 down the pull cable. Works into the sheath and free ups the No idea if it was still being made. For brakes or throttle cable.

[@PA1207]

Hay Scott, I just subscribed and these are very informative and enlightening videos, one of your other videos dealt with the scenic/cruiser and your experience with 'Love tire center' and that is one that sticks in my mind. As a DIY mechanic, I know one thing, If you use a 1 inch air powered impact it will tighten till it can't, and a torque wrench set to say 150 pounds will only tell you the nut or bolt is at 150 pounds of torque, but it's not going to tell you it is actually tightened to 300 pound of torque, it won't tell you of straiched steel lugs or over tightened lugs. Over tightened lugs are as dangerous as under tightened lugs nuts. That is how people get killed in road accidents. But what bothers me the most, is how many 10 and 18 wheelers left that tire center with under or over installed lugnuts and other wheel related items ????????? These guys at "loves tire center would never be allowed near anything aircraft !

[@docsgearheadgaming2503]

those hubs arent supposed to be bar tight. (i mean tighter then they were sure lol) On 1 tons its usually 22ftlbs then back it off 30 degrees.

[@Rockinruffhouser]

Never thought I’d say it bu here it goes... that is a dam beautiful bus.

[@johndienst3194]

I want one. Can you give any recommendations on a particular model. I like the one in this video. I’m not familiar with buses at all. I have 32 years in the automotive repair as the ASE master with L1 cert. I will be retiring in 5 years and would love to travel in a cool old coach. Thanks for all the cool videos. 👍

[@vanzi2834]

Great job love the stories cheers from Florida

[@arissetiawan7037]

that was amazing bus ...icon bus for US , love that bus , Love from indonesia

[@bryangavin4946]

Wow great video, I jus love old buses from a kid riding greyhound hound, what a awesome sound I so want a old school bus.

[@terrygasnier7312]

man wished I lived in USA you guys have fun thanks for the videos

[@patrickwalls1407]

Maybe one day someone will get a guest bus workshop rescue project bus a group could come and do some hands on fixing. ?

[@jimmyduncan7650]

Yesterday I cleared paper wasps and their nest out of the right radiator access on my MC-5A. Nasty surprise.

[@kenreeve6549]

really enjoy your vids ,so informative and educational , thanks guys

[@bobd3330]

Tampa Florida check in love your work

[@nicholasbennett2358]

that was a great story. it s good to have such friends

[@Gadget0343]

Those KNipex pliers are amazing!

[@MegaViking00]

That thing sounds amazing 👍

[@silasmarner7586]

Note to self: All available work surfaces for Greyhounds east of the Rockies are quicksand, salt flats, mud, and wet grass. :)

[@wv02m]

i loved the shop walk through.

[@scottcol23]

Great video! But I would try using a wider lens so you can get more depth into the shot. I love these old busses. Subscribed!

[@NebukedNezzer]

thank you Emeralda, Goddess of green lights. when you get a good parking space you say. thank you Asphalta, Goddess of parking spaces.

[@sirloinofbeef3862]

Have to save this for the weekend.. Put it on the tv.. Lol. I got my shirts.. Wearing them proud!

[@Dukemeistro]

At 12:39 That's a nice rear end sticking out of a vintage bus about two vehicles behind fella with the coffee.🧐