We Take This Vintage 1948 Ford F5 School Bus To a Classic Car Show and Cruise, Then We Break Down...

[@jasongross9458]

Oh man that el camino 😮❤

[@outoftheshed2112]

Nice bus! Good job getting her home!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@stevensilver1014]

love it I finally took my wife's 64 Corvair to a cruise last night 1 st time since covid had a nice time

[@zzydny]

When I was a kid, my folks had a Corvair (think it was a 62--was definitely a two door coupe). I vividly remember riding in the hot (so close to the engine!) uncomfortable back seat of that car across the US three times. No electronics back then. I had to be clever enough to entertain myself. It would surprise kids today to know that I survived, and I kinda had fun.

[@Awsom47Merc]

Fun to see the bus out . Great show and cruise. Cheers Man ! 👊😎👍

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Man! Cheers!

[@Mattypatty40]

That thing is gotta be one of the coolest rides around.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Matt!

[@zzydny]

The cruise kinda reminds me of a funny story: I live just outside a small Mississippi town. Well, one morning I drove off in my ridiculously dirty neglected old PT Cruiser to go to the grocery store. There were crowds of people along the road, and they were waving and honking at my yellow PT. People were loving it, and I was completely confused.....until I realized that I had driven right into a cruise line. 😆 My messy junker in the middle of the fancy cars. I had no idea. Oh my goodness.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Haha...😆 Nice!

[@dr.toxicgamingmadscientist]

I guess you could say the bus had one too many drinks at the bar.

[@handmadehooligan]

It was a Good day !!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yes it was! Can't wait for the Shakedown!

[@MrJeep75]

Love that old bus

[@adamssanchez7709]

Amazing video

[@CSXFan5496]

Nice video!

[@nelnova]

You got this ! The bus will not quit.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Haha Thanks! You're right!

[@robertburns3014]

Enjoyed the cruise footage! There were lots of really fabulous vehicles there, including your bus! Sorry you had the problem with the water pump. But, with something that old, its amazing that it performed as well as it has. The main thing is that you and your family made it home safely! God bless you each one. 😊

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

So many amazing cars! Thank You Robert! God Bless You and Yours.

[@Rob-Müller]

Jason, you have to be the calmest person I have ever seen. Makes me relax just watching your videos and listening to you. Your kids are very lucky to have you creating these experiences for them. Awesome!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Rob. That means alot. I really appreciate that

[@Awsom47Merc]

You should join a Y Block club. They'll help you find parts. There where water pumps on e*bay for that engine.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@stevensilver1014]

that's the kind of thing that makes the build worth all that we go through

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

That's right! Hey Thanks!

[@southernbustransportation]

Awesome video! Great to see that bus again 👍

[@wmw-hv5cx]

this is what it's all about, making memories and having fun.alot of people think their vehicle has to be perfect to enjoy it. Looks like you had a great time. Continue to enjoy it while you fix it. I tell people all the time you have to be built different to be in the old schools, because it't always something with them

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Oh man it was a Blast!

[@paulweigle6872]

Hopefully you can rebuild the water pump. Thanks for taking us along for the cruise. Great video.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You Paul!

[@HARRUMPH-SAL]

Take pride in still saying, “That old bus never stranded me...” The streak continues. (The VW bus and pickup were stunners)

[@knoester7714]

Looks like a lot of fun

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

It was a Blast!

[@lonniekiser3612]

Heck yeah that's was a good show, a lot of beautiful car's for sure. Yep the oh Bus wasn't going to go down it was determined to get home. Cool deal Bud 👍✌️

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks Lonnie! It was a blast!

[@normansandds757]

LOVE THE SEATES MAN

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks!

[@EYE_SPIDER]

Cool car show brotha!!

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks Man! It was a Blast!

[@Popeyes66]

Now Mortske is steaming from his earholes too 😂

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

😆

[@TheJstewart2010]

Looks like all your work on the fuel tank paid off. I didn't see or hear any problems connected to fuel delivery.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

It's working good! I did swap the first fuel filter with minimal rust in it.

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

I love how you limped it home and never gave up... Like Dan always says, "Thats Hot Rodding"!! Keep it up brother!! Look forward to seeing the bus back on the road...

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Dang Right! Hey Thanks Chaz! I'm working on the water pump now. It's putting up a fight...lol.

[@pugliesesspeedshop]

@CountryBoyGasGarage of course it is... Haha!!

[@phillipbouchard4197]

Hi Jason, I have had a water pump failure on my 1991 Ford Crown Victoria LX wagon when towing my 18'-0" Starcraft boat. It gave no advance warning of failure such as noise, it just started to leak. Even though I was one and one-half hours from home I made it back after only three stops to fill up coolant. Those Ford 302 V8's are easy to get parts for and have had the same thing happen to my 1987 Crown Vic wagon as well. Glad you and your family had a great bus trip and hope you are repaired in time for the next car show. Take care and good luck on the repairs.

[@alanstant9356]

I love seeing classic cars myself my friend. That was totally awesome to see and be in the cruise too. Thanks for sharing this video.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You! We had a blast that day!

[@evan._kumar]

This was the best cruise! Until it broke down

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

It was! I'll fix and it will be ready for the next cruise!

[@bobtucker8875]

I may have 🤕 said it before, but I really like that bus. What a great recovery 👍. Thanks 🙏 for sharing.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You Bob! She's a special bus!

[@tzinanechumah]

Shalom, Shalom. 💐 Wonderful to see you, and the family. 🥰🎉🌼 Looks like a great days fun. 😎 Hoping this water pump issue is easily fixed. 👏 Love and blessings from Israel 💙🇮🇱🙏

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You! I really appreciate that. It was great fun. I will try to rebuild the old water pump asap. God Bless! 🙏🏻

[@johnkranz4004]

Looked like a great day and Show and good turnout Glad you got Home That’s great Mortske part

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@gordonwalker8003]

Jumping in show car cruise Country Boy Garage 🎉

[@alan6832]

I like that the Camaro dragster was hauled by an equally vintage ramp truck. I wish you had filmed the vintage car hauler a bit more. I especially like classic car fans who use classic tools, especially a classic car hauler, or other classic work truck still working.

[@philgrimsey3637]

Id LOVE a show like that. Had an American carshow near me this weekend and had my own show on the way home from work. Notable spots include an amazing Fastback Mustang, 60s T-bird, 70s Cadillac Eldorado and the real interesting one was a Charger Daytona. Other carriageway had a variety of beautiful looking pick-ups and such. My little Chrysler crossfire Roadster was a real poor relative in that company! Cheers for sharing, mate. Really enjoyed it 😊

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@ABANDONEDCARREVIVALS]

couldent even make it through the cruise without stoping for gas!🤣

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

She's a thirsty pig...lol!

[@THEMOFODRIVER.]

Lots of nice cars. Man that looked like fun

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks! It was a Blast!

[@briankinnear7461]

Glad to see you guys got back home OK. Those were some pretty cool rides at the show and cruise. Be safe and stay well.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thanks Brian! We had alot of fun.

[@gordonwalker8003]

🎉

[@evan._kumar]

Hey did you get all the dome lights in the bus working???????? I can see them on!!!! 34:34

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Yes I did! Still need the covers for them but yes they are working

[@evan._kumar]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage GOOOOD!!!!!! Back on the wiring video, when I first heard bypassed, I was like😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 but now, 🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@Oregontrailblazin]

Sucks for breaking down Sucks you have to rebuilt it/Sorry we was not there It was going to be to hot Becky does not do well in hot .

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

I will fix it! We were looking for you! I owe you a ride on the bus...lol

[@Oregontrailblazin]

We both could tell and we saw the empty seat . Sorry man going to take it to OCF this year ? I would ! Lol if it rains...

[@SchneiderClassics]

lot of really cool builds and cars

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

So Many!

[@alan6832]

I have experimented with a small amount of graphite powder in the coolant to help lubricate the water pump, which at least has done no harm so far. I have also tried a teaspoon of oil or power steering fluid knowing this might confuse diagnostics, falsely indicating internal leaks, but leaking oil would be sooty and leaking trans fluid would be red, so if this teaspoon is neither sooty nor red, it shouldn't hurt and hasn't so far. Auto parts stores seem to no longer stock water pump lube, but Ebay still has it. Since you have an aluminum radiator, I hear high grade VW brand antifreeze is quite good at lubricating water pumps at some cost. but can't mix it with green antifreeze for copper radiators.

[@Арнольд-ж6ф]

Hello!! The problem with your water pump is that the flange on which the belt pulley is attached was not centered, and as a result the pulley got a strong runout when rotating, thereby breaking the bearings and deteriorating the oil seal. You just had to order a new flange from a turner to fit the water pump shaft. It would be cheaper than buying a new set again now. I'm sure your friends at hooligans have a lathe and can make a new flange. I'm from Ukraine.

[@bindig1]

Luckily you have the electric cooling fan. If you had the old mechanical fan you probably would have been stuck. The bus looked great in the car show

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hey Thanks!

[@garyjohnson4608]

Well that sucks that the water pump went out. Hope you can find a new that will fit.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Probably rebuild the one I have...hopefully

[@huerosantos7563]

We got plenty Low Rider's and vintage Car's and Trucks out here in Los Angeles 😎✌🏽

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Heck Yeah!

[@robertg3070]

I like these bus videos

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Thank You!

[@bikdav]

Now, I understand why a lot of older cars and trucks swap out the pump mounted fan for an electric fan.

[@donaldgiglio6501]

It seems like the set screws on the shaft got loose!

[@gordonwalker8003]

🤓👀👀🚥👀🍀😜put the cruise 🏆👍👍

[@jefflilyea4669]

Magic bus

[@henryescat1104]

I drove my van for four years with a leaking weep hole.. When I finally got it replaced..the shop said that was the most wornout waterpump they had ever seen.. I just kept jugs of water with me..

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Hahaha! Awesome!

[@bhoffman250]

Have you got any rat rods for sale. Put a price on your nova. Thanks Bill.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

No not at this time. I've owned the Nova for 32 years now

[@smithjones3548]

Maybe time to repower with a late 60's/early 70's 302/351/390 engine?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Totally!

[@michigandon]

Anyone know a good railfan channel that would feature some street running action in this town?

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Huh?

[@michigandon]

@@CountryBoyGasGarage I was trying to say I'd like to see some footage of trains operating on those tracks that run down the middle of the street.

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

@@michigandon oh ok! I wonder if they still run on those tracks? I'm not even sure.

[@alan6832]

What are these insurance reasons??? I have heard of insurance stopping you from taking money, but not stopping you from giving free rides. Or are there no empty seats after seating your family? You don't already have 15 aboard do you?

[@coltonupchurch4368]

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@huerosantos7563]

😎👑☝🏽☝🏽

[@diladada1960]

Our comments doesn’t care for you at all so no comments are necessary

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Huh?

[@diladada1960]

Our opinion don’t care

[@CountryBoyGasGarage]

Your opinion don't care?

[@diladada1960]

The job is well done but it’s still ugly