Vintage Welderup School Bus

One of my favorite builds at Welderup was the school bus. So much history goes back to building this classic beast of a bus. I'll share with you everything that went into creating this unique piece at Welderup.
Hope you enjoyed it and I'll see you on the next one!
-Steve
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0:00 Intro to Goodsprings, NV
1:30 intro to vintage Welderup school bus starts
2:38 the "goodies" of the school bus
4:43 story behind the look of the school bus
8:22 inside of the Welderup bus
17:17 putting a system in school bus
20:05 beauty shots and conclusion
#Welderup #ratrod #diesel

[@brucekiszely2995]

LOL, the cap gun memories!, Those were good times, I spent a lot of grass cutting money on those little red rolls of awesome!!!, Nice job on the bus!!👍🇺🇲

[@raymondcoggins297]

Absolutely LOVE the bus you rock Steve

[@Buses2Bikes]

The bus is awesome but what got me to like and subscribe was his nostalgia over the cap gun. " You can't even have cool stuff like this any more. Shit...everyone got cryin'.. " That is so true.

[@johnhardeck7697]

Hey I wanted to say you did a great job with the bus also Harry and the brothas at the beat clinic did a great job with bass 😃

[@donlandenberg8126]

My grandfather always had a buss when we were growing up. We spent many holidays and vacations on that bus. The older ones really were the best. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@WelderUpVegas]

Very Cool!

[@aslmx1918]

I could smell the caps every time you pulled the trigger. We used to double the paper cap rolls up and hit them with a hammer. It’s a wonder we still have any hearing left.

[@karenhollister4708]

That bus is rad!!! It would make such a cool schoolie to live in?

[@unclesquirrel6951]

Steve stunting around in a short bus 😀

[@thomasbailey8306]

I rode in an old Wayne bus back in the day alot. The oldest they had I believe was an early 60's bus. And yes we had a few Drivers that were drunk in the morning when we got picked up and even drunker when we was dropped off..LOL..HAHA.But they could drive a bus. Hell I would of too if I had to put up with us Back then too....LOLGreat People though..Great old bus you made. Love it. Brought back alot of great memories. Great video thank you for sharing... Hell I had a 1990 Toyota Pickup Regular cab 4x4 and I had 2- 15 in speakers behind the seats. And it had 14 speakers 4 amps a 6 disc CD changer and Cassette deck in dash with Equalizer . All remote. You need a couple more amps and a few more speakers in that bus...You couldnt see out of my back window because of the box...LOL..Haha...I think that may be why I cant hear today....LMAO....You think....lol Play Arron Tippin Aint Nothin Wrong With The Radio in it. It sounds AWESOME..LOL Great Build Guy...

[@flatbrokefrank6482]

Those round paper roll caps had a unique smell - i was right back there - stay safe

[@markthegunplumber8376]

and really loud when you hit a whole roll with Dads sledge hammer. my ears are still ringing.

[@johnsiders7819]

@@markthegunplumber8376 LOL did that too !!

[@johnsiders7819]

In the dark after you fired a roll did you notice a glow from the powder ?on the inside where the caps struck by the hammer always wondered about that .

[@tkskagen]

Needs a Mini Fridge for Passenger Beverages!

[@caldwellbrett6]

That's one sexy bus. I'm a sucker for a unique people mover. Buses can do or become anything. Great work Steve!

[@gsftom]

I had forgotten about my old cap gun. Those were the days. Super cool bus build. Love it!

[@MikeLoveBuns]

Amazing classic old bus! Mike from Missouri

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks Mike!

[@Fernando-my9cv]

Crazy man

[@gradyg369]

Great videos that the coolest school bus I have ever seen

[@keithwright7874]

The cap gun brought back some good memories,great looking bus

[@abeneufeld9690]

Steve,You nailed it!

[@ianmangham4570]

Outstanding, always loved me some welder up crew 👍🙏🇬🇧 especially DIAMOND T, like Steve I'm a massive diamond T fan 🙏💪

[@christianxzowner2958]

Almost as awesome as the big rig...man you use your gift well...god bless you and keep on sir!!!💓👍👆💪

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks so much, I appreciate your comment!

[@demadre]

Love the build! Cap gun brought back memories of when I was a kid. We used to take the whole red paper roll and smash it with a hammer, talk about loud😂

[@waveranger4974]

I thought I was the only one who did the hammer smash 🤣

[@russellmcknight7226]

My father had a 1952 international bus with a wayne body,hauled kids to school till 1969.

[@deeharris9635]

This bus would be cool to go to school in. What would be even cooler is if this bus was your first car to drive to school.

[@roberthubbard9259]

Bus looks great glad your back with the videos.

[@WelderUpVegas]

More to come!

[@williegibson2510]

Steve darnell ladies and gentlemen..... My idol..... love your work bro

[@WelderUpVegas]

That is nice of you to say Willie. I really appreciate it. Thanks so much and thanks for watching.

[@petehenderson]

Hey here's a great idea you and farm truck bus race. That be awesome.

[@stoolie10]

You never get tired of cool old stuff. Love all the creativity that your people put into stuff ✅

[@johnsiders7819]

I see almost daily a 1930s dodge school bus sitting in the excavating company down the street from my shop it all there !! I like a lot of things about this guy down to earth seems friendly and hes not covered up with too much ink !! Im in the metal fab biz too .

[@WelderUpVegas]

thanks! I appreciate that!

[@andrewkrueger9627]

Looks great 👍🏻

[@albertj2459]

It looks amazing because of all the historical details you put into it

[@lowandslowga]

Definitely my favorite build of yours! I just love how the fenders flow with the pointy grill and the big lights. So much cool history rolling right there. Hope I can someday come down and see it!

[@melcowrong5889]

Nice. Rustic. I like stuff like that.

[@fredrex1904]

I grew up in sandy valley and goodsprings in the 80s. Your content always brings the good years back for me so thank you brother. Anyways carry on lol

[@WelderUpVegas]

Love Sandy Valley and Goodsprings. One of my favorite places to visit. Thanks for your comment!

[@michaelguinn5736]

Cool Bus Steve, the paper caps for your Cap gun, I'm 63 years old, I still remember the spent Cap smell on those old Cap guns...

[@zacharyholbrook7930]

The fact the thermometer and the psi gauge work along with everything 100% respect!!

[@carambecks]

Very nice!

[@williamwoolcock]

Brace and Bit door opener, cool.

[@HotRodDave]

Cool Bus. Would make a cool RV

[@diyjeff1838]

Damn. I remember those cap guns. I can smell the smell. Those were good times. Nice work!!

[@GarnettM]

That`s gonna be Cherry Steve Looks Great I love the Nostalgia too ,My Motorhome is a 76 Ford Frontier 460 runs like a clock still factory numbers yet awesome shape yet .

[@monicap1717]

That just might be the coolest thing EVER!!

[@meenamalleshkumar575]

Love you all welder up team when I will come to Las Vegas I'll definitely come to your showroom and own a car biggest fan of your style and your crew

[@WelderUpVegas]

Come on in. it will be nice to see you.

[@meenamalleshkumar575]

@@WelderUpVegas but I'm still 14 I love your cars sooooo much

[@charlescroney2742]

Awesome great, looks good and keep up the good work Steve

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks for your support! 👍

[@davidr4332]

Here in Australia we had those cap guns too , i haven't seen one for agencies ... till i saws yours.

[@MaxxPainII]

Wow, that is so cool. Great Job.

[@moparme2733]

Super clean your killin it keep them rollin!!!!!

[@guywpacot754]

Man, that's sweet! I love the work you do, great job.

[@tommyhall350]

Good to see you buddy love the bus love your videos take care be safe out there

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks, you too Tommy and thanks for watching!

[@NotaMechanicJack]

Sick all that work

[@onthechip6739]

Badass bus, keep up the good work! Long live the 12v

[@lyndonhamby7432]

You make anything kool Steve 👍 keep videos rolling. Love it

[@shanewright6958]

This is such a cool Bus 👍👍🇨🇱

[@jakeofthenorth6283]

Nice bus!!!!

[@brianherron5400]

Nice old bus, great drone footage 👍. Coal roller .

[@zacharyholbrook7930]

So sick

[@trex9368]

The Ultimate Party Bus in Las Vegas! I'd rent that Jewel in a Minute for my Bride!

[@steveaguinaga3821]

Amazing.. Doing a good job with your brand.. Keep it going...

[@hotrodfarmer6308]

I’m with you Steve! I love big headlights myself!!! 😍lol

[@refugiolopez6194]

Sick vid!!!

[@StockyBaldman]

I love Nevada. I've been lucky enough to spend a lot of time down there. Us Canadians are supposed to be the polite ones but man are there ever a lot of good folks there. Awesome place.

[@watsisbuttndo829]

Uber cool rig. Perfection for me would be the back wall drops down to load race bikes into it. And some hammocks and a roll out awning!

[@richardkoontz8427]

I will definitely be doing a road trip in my hotrod this summer have a good day Steve

[@rajcam80]

Love that bus or shorty!!!

[@johniedavis9150]

For left over pieces those seats are awesome!!

[@jrsgarage7623]

Nice 35 international. I have a nice original half ton 125" wheelbase pickup truck

[@bdon42]

I grew up in the 80’s as well I wanted to hear the bass !!

[@caroleneill5973]

Brilliant video wish it lasted longer, this is one of the builds ave not seen yet, hopefully when I get back to Vegas and to Welderup I will get the opportunity to see it and hear the tunes in the school bus 😍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 xx.

[@joebaucom4537]

Great Job

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks!

[@keeganmyers7627]

I'm watching the bussing out episode right now

[@daapgaming]

Love the channel not only wicked cool cars but awesome history, now that’s prime viewing

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thats good to hear. I appreciate it

[@mikemullay5622]

I love Internationals anyway, but I love that old bus. Seriously cool!

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

AWESOME !! takes me back to 1970 when I was a kid with the reflectors cap gun and most defiantly the hand drill thanks cool A** bus Id ride in the back

[@crbrepairmotorcycles6608]

I remember the wood bits where uniquely made with the tapered end to fit the drill chuck.

[@danbedford5419]

Cool bus steve

[@Steve-cn9of]

Steve Darnell history 101 nothing gets better then that...All your shit is cool Steve.. hope all is well with you and yours....👍😎 The grill is epic...

[@aldoolivares4190]

Hell of a job on that bus

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Hey Steve! Glad to see a new video from you! The bus is from a time when just about everything was built to last. With what you have done with it, like all of the "hidden" gems adorning both in and out, shows just how passionate you are about your art. The door handle is actually called a brace. I have my Great Grandfather's brace and auger bit set, that I use all the time. If my wife and I can get back to Vegas, hopefully for Viva, (the wife does Pinup), we really want to ride in the bus! Plus bring some beautiful Pinup girls with us! The bus, along with everything that comes out of your mind and shop, is AWESOME!!! Stay safe 'n WELDER' UP!!!

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks much for your comment George. Yes, come on in and see us!

[@gregraymond428]

Sign on the back says, “Careful, Nervous Mother Driving.”👍🇦🇺😁🤪☮️

[@framezg]

Remember the episodes when that bus was building

[@JP-iu4vz]

Yes I do

[@danielwartham554]

Doc Mitchell’s new ride looks great. And the school has mantises!

[@burtzum4253]

Such a badass bus. you guys at welderup put together the narlyiest most creative builds in hotrod history. you guys are legends making the dream happen🤘

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks for your comment George! Appreciate it.

[@user-ti3dr2py6p]

На Дискавери смотре все ваши выпуски. Мне понравилось. Ваши дизайны авто интересные.

[@vency27team]

Good work 🔝💪👌👍❤️

[@muhammednizammuddeenkhan8756]

As usual..... Awesome build nothing less than that comes out of welderup... I remember donna lee crying when she saw it.... Keep up the good work stevil kanevil.... Inspiration......

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks so much for your kind words, I appreciate them. I make my sister cry all the time but it is because I drive her crazy. LOL I like the Stevil Kanevil. I need to use that. LOL

[@trevortreat4483]

Badass 🤘

[@mathewkorn5008]

It’s the Galloping Gooses cousin!!!!! I would recognize a Wayne’s body anywhere.

[@bigbear5510]

Now that's a skoool bus! I just keep seeing more stuff in there as I'm watchin'! I like a lot of bass in my music too! I believe that we are about the same age, I was born in 1970. Best wishes from Buford, GA. Stay safe and healthy. Spoke to ya later, I'll be 10-10 on the side.😎

[@andrewflores3923]

Beautiful build and the way you went over every single detail and the fact that the gauges work on the turbos and water temperature gauge. You Keep building rat rods and posting up more videos. Ant wait to go to Vegas and go check out these masterpieces

[@ratman4130]

That bus is very cool 😎

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

Love this bus absolutely blown away by the details amazing job brother cheers KC Tasmania Australia 😎👍🇦🇺

[@WelderUpVegas]

Hey Australia, Thanks for your comment, I appreciate It!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

@@WelderUpVegas anytime, my friend, by the way I'm a panel beater fabricator by trade old school 44yrs, really appreciate your work, I also do custom builds on real cars and toy cars cheers stay safe take care over there cheers KC Tasmania Australia 😎👍🇦🇺

[@McDonaldSonsSalvage]

Love the bus Steve, the craftsmanship and attention to detail that you use on everything you touch is just amazing, great stuff.

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks so much for your comment. I appreciate it! Thanks for watching

[@BUILTDIESELMAFIA]

I want to get back out to vegas just to take a ride on the bus!!!!

[@richardkoontz8427]

Such a cool bus enjoy your talent hope someday I'll get to do a tour of ur shop

[@WelderUpVegas]

Yes, come on in to Welderup, I would enjoy giving you a tour. Thanks for watching!

[@yousefalobaidly3917]

What a nice bus

[@SchneiderClassics]

awesome bus mate, keep it driving. love that everything works.

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks 👍

[@SchneiderClassics]

@@WelderUpVegas I love the old gauges the most, for my 67 custom it has a lot of old mechanal and pressure gauges I trying to make work for it.

[@sandrapoyner1353]

A cordless drill to open and close the door, how cool is that👍👍

[@ruubguus4321]

This is passion 💙💙💙💙💯

[@ironhead2447]

That would be a kick ass party bus!! You got everything in that but...... I didn't hear you mention a cooler though for the beer lol

[@garyslentzii2796]

I love everything you build Steve, I'm so glad I found your channel since you're not on Discovery any longer. Gary from PA.

[@WelderUpVegas]

Thanks Gary, nice of you to say, I appreciate it!

[@bigskycrane6950]

You inspire me man

[@tugmountianroadcampers5582]

H.G. Vogel made fire sprinkler equipment. They started in 1904 in New York