Will it start, run, & drive? Gm bus 4104 rescue

[@johnspurling1269]

Just discovered your channel. I am 71 years old and a retired professional bus driver. I started out driving a 4104 many many years ago. Definitely wasn't a new one! It was a retired Greyhound with probably a million miles on it LOL! I was driving for a small 6 bus company back then. I'm a member of the million mile club. Let's just say at least twice, A lot of miles in bunch of years and a lot of enjoyable charter tour miles, seeing most of the U.S. and eastern Canada! You are bringing back a bunch of good memories. I subscribed and will be following you. Good luck on your restoration projects and work. Very respectfully JOHN.

[@richdiscoveries]

My dad was a bus driver when I was growing up. I rode a lot of these old buses throughout the early and mid 80s taking trips around the country with him. A lot of great memories as a kid riding with him!!

[@johnspurling1269]

YES THEY ARE GOOD MEMORIES! Lots of miles and lots of sights to see. JOHN@@richdiscoveries

[@carryclass6807]

from what i have seen professionalism is no longer important in that industry, the groups that charter buses simply want everything as cheap as they can get. it is a cut throat business.

[@mikecarignan7002]

wow that engine running must be like music to you.

[@johnspurling1269]

@@carryclass6807 Your right!

[@tommykelly2375]

I retired from Marta in Atlanta, ga...in 1972 I was driving a worn out ‘58 GMC ...in Atlanta ...the 6-71 was knocking..called dispatch..said it was knocking..he said it is suppose to...I said not like this..he said..keep on and we will check it out when I got back downtown...on Auburn Ave...it went boom...threw a rod..what a racket till it quit...but like I said it had no telling how many stop and go and idling time on it...they are long life engines...it was time for that one...I am 72 years old myself!! Lots of memories..glad this one is running...

[@michelbrodeur6055]

Just watched this video for the first time and how your channel has improved since then. Was nice to see that old timer come to life under you care. Thanks Scott.

[@servicarrider]

I do love that sound. Getting to be rare as hens teeth though. You have a unique skill my friend. Bring as many back to life as you can.

[@RustOnWheels]

I ain’t no mechanic and don’t like diesel but what I do love is people that have a love for old mechanical things resurrecting them and knowing what they are doing. That kept me watching and loving every second of it. Keep them rolling!

[@jamesmoore3346]

Never thought about it much before subbing up to your channel. This is growing on me, now I'm hooked on these old buses. I've been a mechanic all my life in one form or another, I have had the pleasure of working on a few detroits, now wish I would have gotten into the buses, lol.....your approach to diagnostics and repairs show many years of on the job experience. You found your niche and you've made it work for you, congradulations.

[@edgufler1122]

Love to see these older Buses come back to life.. Thank you very much for giving them a second chance.

[@TheSmreeder]

An old friend of mine owns Bill Monroe's Original Bluegrass Breakdown Tour Bus a (i think ) 1953 GM w/ a Detroit Diesel... She was still on the road as of 2015... All stock except the windshields which had shattered in memphis in the early 2000 and they had to fab a frame out of angle iron and install flat safety glass... Now she looks like she is wearing a pair of goggles ...Lol Thank you for saving these old beauties . Many blessings , SMR

[@DoughboyPathyUSA]

One of my favorite memories is my family moving from Northern NY to MN, in a PD4104. It was cheaper for my dad to rescue someones project and drive it across the country than it was to rent a uhaul, with the added benefits of having lodging, a kitchen and a bathroom no matter where we were. Filled the underbays and back half with our belongings, threw the van on a car dolly with more of our stuff in it, and moved the whole family and all of our pets comfortably.

[@hpt08]

That's just me my day! 😀

[@LJT7907]

Give you props for actually taking and looking at the engine making sure they were not going to be too many problems when you started it. Seen too many videos were people just put a new battery in and then put some fresh fuel in there and then try and start the thing without looking over much of anything because they figure it’s just going to be a short trip. Good luck with the restoration.

[@matthewcallahan1503]

I've learned some I was a mechanic in the military 35 years ago I was a butcher for 30 years after and I've learned so much especially on top ends I can do my own top ends just by watching you and your son Tyler and your wife is like awesome just let you know man you're the greatest

[@kenarnold9132]

Man, that thing cranked up like it just left the factory!!!! Love the styling of those old buses!

[@richdiscoveries]

They may have hit that switch at the shop when money was still owed on it so that it could not be driven out of there. A few years go by, this gentleman pays it off and now they don't remember that switch was tripped. Doesn't get noticed and this man gets a non-running bus back. Quite a shame. I dropped a like to show support for the excellent job you do with these videos. I noticed you had 38 thousand views and only 700 likes. Great video, I think I'm going to subscribe

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

That’s a good theory.

[@MrGreatness412]

Yeah and then the original mechanic that worked on it is no longer employed at that shop so the others have no idea or intrest.

[@carlstclair9920]

When I was a kid I had a ride in a GMC Crackerbox that my dad drove, this was my experience with Detroit Diesels as the Crackerbox had a 6-71 with the 10 speed RoadRanger trans

[@grumpyg9350]

Clutch then throttle. It's amazing that you aren't having to do more clutch jobs than you already do for these folks. Good job though!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheHermitHacker]

I really love seeing old vehicles brought back to life. I cannot describe it.

[@banjocantrell838]

Great channel, I just ran upon it as I was surfing about. I have a 4104, been sitting about 4 or 5 years. It is a 671 with a 3 spd manual . That was a great video you made. I have this one in Ky, actually my cousin neighbor.He passed away about 5 years ago and had intentions of making a traveler to have fun in. But, Vietnam plays some bad tricks on many out there. I will be looking in on your videos regularly. many Thanks,God Bless all. Banjo Greg.

[@sal3060]

This is excellent. Love seeing and hearing the Detroit Diesel run

[@GraiggNeff]

Wife and I owned PD4104-2108 for 22 years. Loved the Old Girl. She was built in late '53 with all '54 parts for Grey Hound Atlantic City NJ. She was a casino airporter and tour bus , so no bathroom and was kept indoors until sold in 1978 to a Doctor who converted her. Next to an Alaskan who drove the AlCan Hwy. from Chico to Ancorage. I got her in 86' and our adventure began. Retired at 50 and spent 5 years with wife and our '04 on the road. The last 17 years she was a weekender in Oregon. I converted her interior 3 times. Sold her to a postman from a little town in Washinton and to my knowlege he and his wife still enjoy old 2108!! ....

[@MechanicsHubdotCom]

Go GM ! Interesting job getting the old girl going again. I appreciate your patience and enthusiasm!

Another beautiful old bus brought back. Man, I could watch this stuff all night. Hope she found / finds a good home; she's just too nice to part out. Thanks for these vids. Great fun.

[@wildcoyote34]

i love seeing these buses getting reclaimed and not scrapped ,,I'd love to have that Scenicruiser , one of the most beautiful buses GM ever made

[@ravaun505]

Scenicruser at: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pYrGdmiOoZuto7s

[@markusgarvey]

I liked that split level bus that was there. Old Continental Trailways I think.

[@KutWrite]

I don't know you, but I'm proud of your ability to diagnose and fix such machinery. It was fun to watch. I love those old buses. Just the engine sound brings back great memories. As a kid, they gave me mobility. Seems like some musical group "Runaway Train" used that for their mobility.

[@robinlind6576]

Good afternoon. I live in Palmerston North, New Zealand. I was in road transport over here for about 35 years. I drove what I believe you people call an 18 wheeler semi as well as a couple of buses. I am intrigued with the column shift on your bus which I think is very unusual. Thanks for your videos.

[@neil6212]

Neat to see that someone is still rescuing old buses and converting them! I've worked on more in the past than I like to recall, and don't believe I've done a 4104 for 30 years! Here's a couple of things I can remember...,there is a company who makes fiberglass back windows for many older buses, which I would suggest. Last one I installed was about 1985, and it replaced all three pieces at once. As for the moisture trap lug nut covers...OUCH! I don't envy you! If you have to replace the studs, I would suggest using right hand thread all around, just to catch up with the world if nothing else! The rubber for the door hinges is widely available, and fairly cheap. Hardest part is cleaning out the grooves, and a bit of silicone grease helps in the install. Can be time consuming, but the work is at a comfortable height, at least!

[@obsoleteprofessor2034]

Friend of mine built up an old 1 ton Dodge pickup with a 4-53. We drove it to Phoenix from Central California topped out at 65mph. I think it turned 2400 rpm at that speed. It gave us about 25mpg the whole way. We had a 100 gallon fuel tank in the back and never fueled up in 2 weeks we were down there. It would fire up with just a tap of the key. Good EMP/Zombie pocktolips vehicle.

[@rustyaxelrod]

She’s a stylish old gal, from the window lay out to the roof line I think it looks great. My wife and I are considering a motor home. We’ve been through tents, pop-ups, travel trailers, and now have a 5th wheel and a diesel crew cab pick up. I’m kinda itching for something like this as a new motor home is out of our price range if I want to retire someday lol. We see a lot of these in the campgrounds and most are very nicely done and the TLC and pride the owners take in them is evident.

[@bk14nyc]

WOW, you guys really know what your doing with those beautiful Vintage Buses! Great 👍 WORK!!!

[@vdubing01]

Now I want a bus. Great, another hobby in my already junky yard. Lol. Thanks for sharing guys.

[@foresterp.l3502]

I just love theese old GM Couch busses... They have such a great look. (I tried to import one from California, some years ago, but the shipping and import in to Europe, where to expansive for me).. This one sure has potential to be restored. Succes with the busses and your great channel... Greetz from Europe.NL

[@matt82654]

Dude...you steely eyed diesel dude, this just proves further that you are incredible! Love the old modes of transportation, I fly a 1954 Tri Pacer.

[@aceautonewportky]

I too love hearing the detroit engine run. Great video!!

[@wallacegrommet9343]

While merging on to the highway, the frantic driving by everyone trying not to get stuck behind you was hilarious

[@maldo72]

It's just shows you how bullet proof these engines are amazing how this old motor come back to life after sitting for a long time. ...

[@gcrauwels941]

Somebody loved on that 6-71 at one time in it's life. It has a new style valve cover. It wouldn't overspeed (or even run) if the plungers didn't free up but could with a fuel rod stuck and that old style two screw rack. Cool stuff.

[@codered9576]

Nice, love the sound of those old diesels. They certainly don't build things like they used to.

[@edgufler1122]

And she roars to life and sounded good also. Very nice video guys. Love the way you cover all the mechanical details to get the Buses running.

[@tomt6040]

What a beautiful old girl!! I'm sure that these (and the EMD loco engine) are the best things that GMC ever built!!

[@bobferranti5222]

It absolutely needs to be restored!

[@ROTAXD]

Bob Ferranti I’d have to agree with you. Unfortunately, the owner seems to be a hoarder with no money to put into his “collection”. This video will likely be the last time she ever sees the road.

[@JeffinTD]

Yeah it would be cool to see it restored but... tires $$$, suspension $$$, wheel bearings and seals $$$, brakes and air lines $$$, interior $$$, rust and corrosion $$$$.

[@GLICKMIRE]

Drove a 4104 in commuter service between Washington, DC, and Fredericksburg, VA, back in 1983. Brings back memories.

[@JimTheZombieHunter]

Just found you by accident .. subscribed. Dude here with a weird bus fetish. Life long dream to own a GM TDH-53xx, finally settled last year for an "04 Blue Bird TCF 13 row, the frame to coachwork support so far gone as to require a full stem to stern rebuild which I'm 1/3 the way through in only 71 days with $200 worth of hand tools on the side of the lawn. I

[@quadpit]

For a first start in a while it sure purred to life. Love the sound and beauty of the old GM busses.

[@steveheiser7111]

Another cool bus video....keep saving the old girls Scott....

[@boycerampey9973]

Awesome video. I used to own 4501-227. Good to see it again!

[@MrOdinF]

This was really cool, awesome fix!. I'd imagine majority of these old busses end up scrapped or already have been scrapped so its great to see one living on.

[@jackkreighbaum783]

After seeing a nicely converted 4104 in Cheyenne, WY, in 1978, I dreamed of converting one, Even had plans I carted around for 20 years, keeping the dream "alive". Unfortunately, life interfered. Nice to seeing someone keeping them alive.

[@chrisreed26]

New subscriber here..Tampa area..wow..Can't believe those lug nuts!! scary! I had a 1983 Wanderlodge that kept getting air in the fuel system somehow and we could not figure out where..It stalled at a busy intersection and had to crack open a few injectors to bleed it out then kept the throttle high to avoid stalling..luckily it was a Forward control model with a 3208 CAT up front so easy to do this...since then I would be too worried to dare to drive an old sitting bus like you did!! You had to be sweating bullets the whole 200 miles drive home!! Great videos!! Makes me miss my old bus!! (The one pictured in my profile on here actually)

[@simple6608]

What an exciting ride. I had to do it twice with my coaches. I absolutely loved this video, thanks for posting.

[@mikecarignan7002]

great vidio.i am 50 years shadetree mechanic.i love old (reliable)mechanical systems.to much electronics and gremlins in new stuff!!he has no problem!saving this old bus(motorhome/(fixable by many).i enjoyed slow video all those diff. systems brakes ect.that diesal my be too noisy to some but not mee!cast iron parts great!for sitting most parts and sub systems seemed not to be frozenup.

[@thejerseyj1636]

This is going to sound weird, but I think I'm in love with the "Bus Grease Monkey". I know, it's weird. But seriously, I really respect this guy. To have this much knowledge about busses twice as old as he is really is very cool.

[@aaronmiller112]

NIce video. Thanks for sharing with us. I like the part where you said you'd rather the engine doesn't run away.

[@blaquejew]

I look forward to seeing the finished product. Good luck.

[@OdySlim]

I love those old buses. I wish I had the time and money to have one. It looks like you have a winner.

[@earlgateman3755]

Drove these GM buses back in the early 80s...They were good in their day, aluminum body, much lighter than the MCI buses I drove later. Drove 4106, 4905...once had a baby hump (2 baggage doors) that would go 90mph.

[@rickdurrett644]

Learned how to drive a coach on a 4104. Special place in my heart.

[@kevthebusman4768]

Beautiful buses your doing a fine job ,

[@jqzIII]

8:10 Don't thank the lord dude. Thank the mechanic. He actually exists. :) Another great bus resurrection and video. Thanks Bus Grease Monkey.

[@ROTAXD]

zian z really ? Why is it that you atheist tools can’t let people alone about what you believe ? You’re worse than the lgbt & antifa communities combined. Smh

[@jqzIII]

​@@ROTAXD As I said... Because the bus mechanic actually exists. That man fixed that bus. God didn't. These are simply facts.

[@ROTAXD]

zian z the fact is, it’s a figure of speech that doesn’t warrant you getting your panties in a bunch over.

[@ronaldmorrison6013]

@@ROTAXD play nice children

[@nzsaltflatsracer8054]

A stuck injector won't make them run away, it'll just kill that cylinder but a stuck rack or governor sure will so it's wise to start one that's been sitting a long time with a pair of vice grips on the end of the rack so you have a hand throttle. It was also wise to check the air door operation as you did. I spent 20yrs working on those old Driptroits!

[@GnonplussedGnome]

People thing it's the fuel system that makes a 2 stroke Detroit run away but nearly always when they do it they are sucking oil and not fuel. Used to drive an old worn out 12V-71 that if you didn't come off the clutch clean some times it would kick back and run backwards too

[@m.d.grimes1622]

Drove one of these as a charter/tour driver in the 70's....fun video, thanks. :)

[@1980bwc]

These buses are awesome. Glad to see you are saving them.

[@marcijunebug]

Loved the open valve cover shot! Love this channel! Just discovered! 👍

[@Eduarditooo]

I remember the adrenaline flowing through my veins the first time when a drive a 30 foot panel truck, I can imagine how great most be the feeling of rescue and drive one of that amazings bus!!!

[@clearwater3d]

I got a nice steal on my 86 MCI102A3 for 3800 CAD, Drove it 9 hrs home and it still working great! Needs a rebuild the old 6v92 is smokey unless you are driving on the highway it clears right up haha

[@stevecraig3004]

What a rush hearing that Detroit come back to life! Best of luck!

[@keepontruckin7135]

Man Your a genuine automotive legend man keep them alive ❤👍

[@anniemalloy8208]

I'm so glad I stumbled upon this channel! One day, I'd love to have 2 converted buses (living/kitchen/bath in one, with sleeping quarters in the other), with a greenhouse type of walkway between them (all stationary, of course), as my final home :)

[@GUIMOZIRI]

All my life was around heavy equipment, I'm 55 years old living on a foreign country, I woul love to live my last day restoring those big monuments of engineering, I would work for free if I have the chance to get there, I lost all my money because a foreign company scam me out of my money. I've use to travel all over the world in business, best regards my friends and keep up with the good work.

[@pdx650]

Adrian has a beautiful collection!!

[@fuzzymcuppets6167]

I absolutely love finding your channel. I'm a 2 stroke enthusiast looking for any 1960-1970 Fishbowl to restore with my boys, if you know where I can find one. I began driving for Transit in Windsor, Ontario back in 2010 and they still had a T6H-5307N bus #912 on the property that had just come off the road. It now sits outside on a museum property just outside of Windsor rotting away in the tall grass. Terrible way to treat an industry workhorse!. I bugged and bugged to drive it but they would't let me. I grew up riding Fishbowls in Edmonton in the mid 80's and then in Welland, Ontario in the early 90's. I believe there is nothing sweeter sounding on the road. My boys and I would love to restore one and drive it in parades and stuff and wondered if you fine gentlemen came across any along your journeys. Take Care

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

Lorin Joplin Peris California gm bus search that on google and contact him. He’s got seated fishbowls for sale

[@craigbeaumont5224]

great video, bit of humor, well done, but those lug nut, fun fun fun!!!

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

The owner's brother must be a saint, My brother almost did a similar thing by parking his broken Bedford Midi van on my driveway, which he did get back on the road (new cylinder head gasket, cam belt, water pump and new valves). Only for him to replace it with a badly damaged Citroen CX GTi which blocked up my garage, so my Honda CX500 ended being parked on my drive. At least that one ended up being driven back down to London.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

They brother was the one celebrating that the “piece of shit” was finally out of there. Yes he was long over it being there.

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

They brother was the one celebrating that the “piece of shit” was finally out of there. Yes he was long over it being there.

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing always very interesting 👍

[@adamskikijowski9139]

Lovely to see this classic piece of Americana resurrected.

[@donaldswink6259]

Great looking bus. Love that Detroit Diesel.

[@mikeoffutt3843]

Actually drove these buses for a charter bus company.. they were a great bus.

[@markavery3660]

This is a 57 or 58 I assume because the bones look so much like mine did. I owned mine for 42 years and just sold it last year to a guy that guaranteed me he would keep it on the road. My running gear and cassis were perfect. It just needed some freshening up. These are great and I know them Inside and out.

[@BuddyCoopers]

I love these video's I just sold my 1957 4104

[@JeffMunson]

I saw that Scenicruiser in the final moments of the video and my heart dropped. Looked very rough! Have you ever dug into one of those old beauties? One of my favorites!

[@andygaynor8347]

Absolutely amazing. I love watching these

[@nerktwins7023]

That power knock Detroit sounds healthy !

[@dvdru]

I worked on many of those during my years as a bus mechanic.

[@lizhaydon2250]

Such nice lines on this bus.

[@scottbeekman321]

In the mid 1970's I drove a 4104 for a rock band, if that old girl could talk the stories she would tell ... dam we had fun!

[@pablocruise678]

Scott Beekman -- oh I bet you did!!! 🕺🕺

[@chuckster3629]

7:20 ............................ Gotta love that "Runaway Train" destination sign.

[@MrMauserb]

Good one. This is gold.

[@pinkamenadianepie8609]

a beautiful piece of craftsman ship

[@scottwallace4928]

Just found your channel and love the videos! I love old busses but am not familiar with the models and specifics. What is the bus at the end with the raised roof? My best friend had a late 60's maybe early 70's GMC bus that was used as a tour bus for a gospel band. We gutted it and converted it into a camper type ride for towing his race car. He had someone convert it over with a newer style turbo diesel from a newer bus that had more power, that thing was a beast! We could easily run 85 towing his car hauler. Thanks for the memories!!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

4501 Scenicruiser

[@davidk6271]

Man, those wheel nuts looked crispy

[@nigelcharlton-wright1747]

I love these iconic buses, they rank to my mind one of the best classic buses ever made, not as wonderful as the AEC Routemaster and Regent London Transport buses and Bristol Lodeka of Eastern National fame (the one that was used on 'On The Buses', but hey they were the buses from my childhood. But these GM buses were a classic design that to my mind is timeless.

[@LoneWolf0648]

this is the first "its been sitting for ___ years, lets start it" where someone took the time to check the engine out before they started it. i remember watching one where they found a 49 pickup, threw a battery on it and tried to start it... turns out the oil had dried out, the radiator was dry and the transmission was full of water... they let it idle till it seized

[@maxiethefoxxie]

Wish I had one of those to live in. Beautiful.

[@misterbojangles6205]

You guys make it look eazy. Motor sounded so tight then you put her in R and a minor' knock started. Oil shlosh? Miss my wrenching days, thanks for bringing them back - well somewhat. Gets in the blood don't it?

[@sixtyfiveford]

Wow, those are some rusted lug nuts!

[@BusGreaseMonkey]

They were fun to remove....

[@SuperDataSafe]

Never seen nuts that bad. Must have been a nightmare to remove. :-/

[@whitneyclark2484]

@@BusGreaseMonkey innnjjjkkkkjj;&68)):

[@PC4USE1]

Rode on many of these buses in my youth(and beyond) The CTA (Chicago Transit Authority) had hundreds of these buses in the day.

[@FreiGuy329]

Fun video, thanks for sharing that with us.

[@SuperDataSafe]

Just love that engine sound. :-P

[@SchnelleKat]

finally i find a decent bus only youtube channel!

[@brendonarnold8896]

jeez just look at tho darn caps thats brutal expencive damage ,would you have to replace studs ? thats a heavy price to pay just to look good ,we used to get em on cars too so id take them off an thro them as far as i could .good on you guys inspiring

[@wb2194]

I used to work on Detroit engines in heavy equipment. That emergency shut off is also used to thwart would be thieves who can defeat an ignition switch. In some engines we would close the blower door. Either way the engine wont start if these are closed. Now we have computers where each operator enters his or her personal code to start the equipment.

[@dhyde9207]

I'm always amazed at the amount of corrosion on some of these buses. At what point to you just admit that there's too much damage and walk away from a unit?

[@jsb5188]

@D Hyde, When you are left with only ignition keys

[@CADDALLO]

IM FASCINATE WITH ALL YOUR VIDEOS

[@jimbedrosian1506]

What year is the PD4104? I worked in a heavy duty truck body shop right out of high school. The owners bought a wrecked 1959, PD4104 to get a practice vehicle for us to work on. I removed the air cleaner and got covered in water. great video.