WE BOUGHT A CHEAP FLOODED SCHOOL BUS IS IT RUN & DRIVE?

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Welcome Back to The Channel, Mike and Ivan did it. They bought a flood school bus oh boy. Mike gets to drive it all the way back to the shop, some problems come up. Thanks for Watching!
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[@sccarguy8242]

With the wasted campers/RV’s you have in your yard, I think an RV conversion would be neat. You have all the fixtures and stuff.

[@larrybe2900]

Perhaps sell a package deal to someone interested in building a schoolie using items on hand in the salvaged coaches.

[@BrianEBoyd]

Yes a build out of what’s only in the salvage yard.

[@brad9529]

Have you seen how dodgy their workmanship is, I don't think they should try doing a conversion, not if they don't want to lose money, just sell it as is.

[@michaelkallianidis3759]

They should totally

[@steveedwards1072]

I bet a church, senior center, private school,etc would buy that in a heartbeat! Peace

[@steveherr450]

Years ago the wife came home to find a school bus in our yard. Went to county auction that day and couldn't pass up the bus, I only paid $350 for it and drove it home. made good money on it.

[@madmatt2024]

Don't forget to check the front and rear wheel bearings for water contamination too.

[@squarefever4076]

as a huge school bus nerd this bus is actually very beautiful! also those couple buttons by the door switch are for your reds and ambers your bus has a warning light master switch which if it isnt turned on you cant activate your ambers! I cant wait to see more episodes on this beautiful bus!

[@garyammerman2153]

Get a sponsor, one of the big BBQ houses, and turn it into a portable BBQ smoker pit wagon to roam the country and hit all the fairs, concerts and such. In exchange you get all you can eat brisket and ribs for life...if you know where the next stop is for the school bus pit wagon. Have fun and save a rib or two for your fans!

[@sicily6740]

Michael and Ivan, that's a darn nice bus. You were fortunate to find one with relatively few things wrong. From what I've heard, Blue Bird makes a really good bus. You could put lots of hours into making a camper or you could bless a church, youth camp, or some such with a reasonably priced bus and not pour more money into this.

[@dmarn8258]

Ultimate toy hauler, leave couple rows of seats, then convert the rear to park the side by sides, some tools, mini kitchen etc

[@pedrodixon-queeman8631]

There should be many offers for that school bus. From Churches, private schools, recreation groups to scouting groups. Before you destroy it. Good luck.

[@edmo43]

Thanks guys for the new adventure, quite an odyssey. I consider that the best thing to do is to repair the small dents, leave it as it is and paint it for sale to a charity or congregation.👍👍

[@Masseyferguson65]

Make a NIKO BROTHERS CAFE/REATAURANT BUS INSIDE ...SELL SOME SNACKS AND NIKO BROTHERS T-SHIRTS ETC .....Drive around from state to state ...Wauv What a cool bus DANG .I like it a lot .. Michell. Norway ..👍😊😊

[@normie1338]

The big yellow school bus cleaned up pretty nice after your adventure getting it home. It will be interesting to see what you decide to do with it. Stay safe and God Bless.

[@stephenricketts7764]

A great adventure just getting it back to the shop! It cleaned up nicely too. I wouldn't worry about the mileage those engines are built to last, just recheck all the fluids and lubricants. I would do a camper conversion or as others have said see if a Church group want it for their choir perhaps. If you do a camper conversion think very carefully before you start and make a plan. There is a lot of work to do so a plan is essential. Thanks for sharing this video Brothers have a good weekend. 👍 👍

[@richardanderson6008]

wow i been in the trucking business for over 40 years one time up in mi north of Grand rapids had to put a clutch in my old white simi truck in a IGA parking lot you guys are fun to watch (Rich) in Indy KEEP UP THE GOOD VIDEOS I LIKE IT THAT YOUR KEEPING IT CLEAN CONTENT

[@markujcich4245]

Never a boring minute, you guys are very brave. Great viewing, been through the Smokeys on 40/26 and through that tunnel headed to S.C. myself. Beautiful part of the country.

[@franknavas3445]

Frank

[@Rod-bp8ow]

There is no room for perseverance, only success and victorious afterwards are the results and outcome.

[@victorrobinson9116]

School bus would make a perfect enclosed car carrier just remove a few seats and add a rail and a winch perfect !😁😁😁😁

[@paulnorman3135]

You should turn it into a workshop and side by side transporters for when you go on your trips

[@genesiesky3756]

The bus looks great. I love your positivity Michael and how favorably you respond to Ivan's comments. Brotherly love there.

[@robbiehagberg3515]

Robbie Hagberg was saying you are trying to help me know if you need help with the lights down low the number my name is most like a while but she is still

[@IeeIee778]

@@robbiehagberg3515 forgot to switch accounts

[@XuniqueLyEm0x]

I have to say seeing this bus is just such a throwback I miss when I use to ride in these buses as a kid. Love the way these sound too

[@carwashslayer4235]

The bus you guys found is an International Bluebird, the switches that you are referring to are the Warning Light Master when this worked on a route and the W/L Override to keep reds on in case of an emergency. The Light bulb was the strobe for the top at night and the engine this bus has is the DT466E which E is Electronic instead of a Mechanical one. Those had the Fuel switch that you push and pull to cut off and activate the fuel, beside the ignition so you had to manually cut off the fuel even when the key was off, If you need more information let me know

[@mikemizzi4711]

Cabin bus for those fishing/hunting trips

[@timmyvaughn7147]

Love watching your videos. So since having some to watch that don't cuss just good builds to watch. Thanks guys. Great work

[@litz13]

Blue Bird is one of the major school bus manufacturers, based in Ft Valley, GA

[@stevebryan7799]

Turn it into a mobile garage for when you go off roading , great show thanks

[@wendytimson6504]

Remove seats open up back door and some ramps toy carry 🎉💯👍

[@NoahDoane]

What a bargain! Those busses have one of the best diesel engines ever made, the DT466E!

[@JUST_ONE_ID10T]

I bet that was one of the back up buses. With how old it is.

[@tomfitzgibbons6947]

Maybe would make a good church activity bus. You could give them a good price on it and get heavenly rewards. What an adventure bring it home. You guys are definitely resourceful and talented mechanics.

[@rickinoakville1549]

Your positivity and enthusiasm are very inspiring!

[@britishcarfan9601]

Very nice bus!! That’s either a 2000-2004 Bluebird International 3800 with a good ole DT466E engine. Yes it does have a big turbo. Gives it tons of power.

[@jasonrodgers9063]

Likely a 2003. The number "2503" painted on the side usually indicates that it was the 25th bus purchased by the school district in 2003. In MY district, it's the reverse, it would be numbered "0325".

[@lostsouls7167]

What a beautiful bus such a bargain you should turn it in to an rv I'd love to see that happen peace and love guys can't wait to see what you decide either way it would be a great restoration

[@patriciashirley7095]

You bought it that is so awesome Just clean it up

[@vegasr8iders43]

Paint the bus with several different colors. Form a family band and tour the country.

[@rickinoakville1549]

🤣 Partridge Family 2.0....

[@scottchase8014]

I've been driving my 81 GMC Wayne 72 passenger School Bus for 16 years I've been living in it yours looks pretty new well enjoy it and the yellow Big Bird have fun in it

[@iandavies318]

I drove Bluebird busses at Qantas In Aus. They were never a power house and very noisy. Enjoy watching your content keep up the great work.

[@ryancornell5904]

"Skoolie" build for sure

[@happychappy5135]

i knew you would........look forward to the rebuild....love you both....

[@vognmandpedersen8144]

Want to what else you bought! Must have been a few good ones out of the 1000 flooded cars

[@brendonpartridge6362]

Hey Niko brother a nother great video on your channel u put out the best content u should trun that bus into a motorhome

[@Steven-sk6vm]

wow. what a gamble. Glad you guys are cool calm and collective. This happens all the time with auction cars, it's not easy and don't suggest anyone jumping into auctions

[@jasonrodgers9063]

At 1:26- That door is a storage compartment for emergency reflector triangles to set out in case the bus breaks down on the roadside. Some buses also have wheel chocks in there.

[@xxinsanitybomer4620]

Aye hammock sounds old school boys but looks gr8 project could use get ur side by sides in back?!wee garage but hot tub love it

[@garyhenry2546]

You Should Cut off half the roof and make it half Van half Pick up Work truck.Maybe evev an electric Dump insert

[@jojolive2583]

You guys are just the best, never a dull moment watching you 😂 I was just visiting my daughter in Greenville, next time I'd love to pop by and have a photo with you 😁📷

[@XqeDiosxqe]

That's one happy school bus.

[@cheesecake9336]

16:49 ahh cute puppy 😊

[@danakibby627]

Looks great! You may want to take a have transmission flush with equipment to get all old / water out of Torque converter.

[@bobmazzi7435]

That's what the long drive did. It probably did not have much to start with, but 6 hours at operating temp with a fluid change or two probably did a great job.

[@gilliegaitor]

Hi from the Bahamas Just love it when you Make it work

[@MazichMusic]

Turn it into a mobile vehicle repair bus. Like the cheese!

[@yonihales9133]

Raise the roof and do an RV conversion! ♥️

[@thomasmcgahey8536]

Great job on your purchase of the buss, I think after it’s cleaned up and if it’s running great maybe Donate to a church or boys or girls club it’s a great deduction!!

[@charleswidmore5458]

Skoolie for sure!

[@melvinthompson9635]

Nice bus looks like a 03 or 04 model you have a good engine right there dt 466 they run really good 👍

[@tylorevans]

Those 3800 buses my school district bus mechanic swears by it that they are the best bus make international ever made they loved them they do wish they could go back to them.

[@cheesestick8024]

Make it a party 🎉 bus with a bunch L.E.D lights and built in bar inside. We got those in Miami. Good business.

[@diaakamel80]

Wow 😄 non expected brothers 🤙

[@danlenox1430]

@15:28 flip up the W/L Master switch- this is the main power for the warning lights. Then press the silver button labeled W/L SW.. this should start the warning lights.. amber first, then when you open the door, they turn to red and the stop sign and crossing arm deploy. The W/L EMER button is for use in an emergency in case your warning lights don't activate when you press W/L SW.. it is an override switch that activates red lights immediately. The 2 black knobs with dots on the surround are for your mirrors.. driver and passenger, top and bottom side mirrors.. the front cross view ones are manually adjusted. @15:39 the switch in front of your thumb is for the strobe light on top of the bus.. C/ARM CANCEL cancels the cross arm in the front. The button above your knuckle is for the heated mirrors.. to the right, in the middle is for your defroster fan, and all the to the right is for your interior dome lights

[@markfoden765]

Wow what a long journey that was I don't know how you do it,I can't believe you didn't take just a few essential tools with you just incase but I'm sure you won't do that again,look forward to seeing what your going to do with it🤙👌👍

[@jeffcicale]

Good buy! Thanks for the awesome video!

[@laus7504]

Thank you! Very informative :)

[@allanwoodham9484]

Really love your channel respect from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@freddyhollingsworth5945]

great adventure!!! rule # 1 never shut off the vehicle until you get them home!!!

[@mrmotofy]

And if you know it was in a flood, drain all fluids immediately

[@XqeDiosxqe]

In Nicaragua they turn those babies into party buses.....they are damn good ass buses....build tough.

[@dankwearadministrator5061]

Would make a awesome tiny home to Rome awesome for the family ☺️ I would love one that's a steal of a deal

[@oliviahuber7990]

Dude I like your channel because it's so cool I love cars

[@loneric550]

I would turn it into a rugged RV looks good guys.

[@maxescamilla4597]

For sure use your multiple skills and turn this into a Skoolie bus conversion. Bluebirds are highly sought after for this purpose.

[@aloy1920]

Yes sir back with something 🆕

[@erichuggins09]

I definitely think you guys found a gem. There is a huge school bus to skoolie conversion going on. People are paying like 7 to 9k for what you just bought. Go over to bus life story. Great find.

[@davidmccormick1058]

I’d change the rear end oil and the transmission fluid and filter ,fuel filter ,and also the engine oil and filter.

[@filipwennergren2712]

Awesome!!! Greetings from Stockholm Sweden.

[@justinpuderbaugh4494]

that light you said for the top was that white light on the back of school bus

[@carparkinghoss411]

15:09 in my district we dont have those stop signs ours have the regular stop sign with to flashing red lights on the to and bottom

[@AlexWhyte901]

I will watch your videos no matter what you guys buy or do. You both are fantastic and I wish your channel well!

[@KENNEY1023]

Turn the bus into an RV. Have Ivan paint the yellow, leave the top white I'd be cheaper. Put in a kitchen, bathroom, big bed, table.

[@ezesrebuilds1174]

Literally to the 1% who's reading this, God bless you, and may your dreams come true, stay safe and have a wonderful day.

[@kybruce1]

Guess skoolie conversions are popular, especially with diesel engines. With your scrap, could covert to stand up roof and fix up mechanicals. Might flip for food profit

[@derekwilkinson7939]

It would make a super RV, and some great videos.

[@KA-qk4wg]

Looking good guys!!!

[@mike69papa]

donate it somewhere that would be cool......👍👍

[@veulmet]

RV conversion. Once you do it and understand the pitfalls you may be able to buy a 2nd bus with rear end body damage to convert into a toy hauler with a wider door for 4 wheelers or side-by-side and some space for a bed or two.

[@RobertShock]

Those Internatinal 3800s are fun to drive

[@dallass8665]

great buy guys love the bus 😉😉

[@100realtorah3]

I hope you know that stop Sign must come up with that 🚌

[@williamfenwick3867]

What a cool bus !! I'd imagine there's a church or school somewhere that would love a good deal on a nice bus. Maybe donate it and take the tax write off?

[@brandon19920]

Convert it into a shop on wheel take the seats out and put tool boxes and bench’s in to work on staters or carburetors or something would be really cool to see

[@SuperTomcatUk]

You can build an amazing RV with the bus!!!

[@Kingeggmangaminstuff]

I think you should convert it into an RV

[@richardgreene3460]

I bet your kids will go crazy with their own bus!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@woodboogers9608]

Build it into a hauler with a small living quarter.

[@countylinebandit5540]

That’s an old Letcher County bus, I have actually rode it before, this is surreal 😂

[@georgeborrero2783]

Nice video guys keep up the good work

[@timwhite8878]

This bus can be nice mobile home.

[@ianhodgetts8266]

convert it to a flat bed for your selves, many uses boys!

[@christianx7205]

I love this model of bus its so cool.

[@trentenfarmer8325]

I love the international school buses I ride a 1995 international bluebird 3800 I love the bus it sounds awesome and I just love old buses

[@wesleymonroejr4698]

The bus is cool if you are trying to swap it it into a party bus

[@stephenboow475]

Make a great rv build love video

[@jefnf]

Sell the engine and trans. Then use for a storage building