This Greyhound coach must be preserved for generations to remind people of a better time in history when human beings were more civil to one another. What a fantastic renovation!
I am the owner of this piece of transportation history. Currently working on one final video to be named Silverside Project 5. It will cover the history, restoration, technical information including drive train, suspension/brakes, chassis and house electrical. Will be very technical. Stay tuned, and thank you for the kind comments. 47busguy
Mark Renner QUE GRANSES RECUERDOS ME ANGUSTIA MUCHO EL CIERRE DE ONDA YO INGRECE EN EL AÑO 1969 LA MEJOR EMPRESA R O U LOS MEJORES COCHES TUVIMOS EN ESTA EMPRESA Y EL MEJOR PERSONAL UN OPTIMO TALLERES GRAN DOLOR PARA TODO EL PERSONAL
What can I say I'm breathless and so envious of this man's wonderful machine. I love the older cars with the running boards and their classy designs. Machines that were not only functional but beautiful as well. When a person's passion and soul was transferred to steel. Such passion was put into a bus or car. I miss that today so much. Thank you so much for sharing something so amazing. 😉👍👌🙏
What a fabulous job this man has done to show his grand children, and the world! Wonderful work and the interior is amazing, a great legacy in the making! Well done sir.
Look at those little monsters = Priceless. This Bus is just the definition of the word =" Wow" . At the end of our life, nothing really matters. Just live happily & die happily. Great work by the way. 💯
I’ve seen a lot of trucks and old buses. This has to be the greatest I’ve ever seen. It’s a work of art, you have done the most spectacular job. I’m sure some of the old time original drivers would be amazed at this bus. Well done, it’s a credit to you.
Sir just watching this venerable old lady is a pleasure. We do not have such buses back in the UK but if we did she would make an absolute stir. She is a complete tribute to the American dream and as such should be preserved for all to see.
5 лет назад
Evidently you don't know much about British buses! Back when this Greyhound bus was manufactured, there were many bus manufacturers in Britain, probably as many if not more than in the USA. Just like the American manufacturers, the British bus and coach builders have all gone. UK Buses are now all imported.
What a wonderful restoration job on this classic. I remember these running down the road for Greyhound in the 50's and 60's and that big stoplight in the rear looked so cool. Great job on the story and thanks for sharing!
I used to ride Greyhound, my father and I rode from San Antonio to Hubbard Ohio in the sixties, a Scenic Cruiser no less. His fathers funeral but a memory of times long gone by. Even in the mid-70's I rode from Lubbock to Wichita Falls (Texas) while in the military. I'm 69 now but the memory's remain.
I don't know how people gonna react. These buses were the real buses and still beats many buses of these days. I love this sprit of American people they still love their gold era vehicles. Love you guy's. An American mussel car lover from India 🇮🇳
It's AWESOME to see people restore old pieces back to their glory days. So many people rode that bus. So many drivers made a living driving that and other buses. Beautiful STORY.
Mr Renner, I believe that every complimentary adjective in the English language has been used in the comments about your 47 Silversides. May God bless you with good health for you to share and enjoy your beautiful bus for many years to come.
Well, now. This is just too cool. Takes me back to about 1969, Mom's high school friend arrived with her new husband for a visit. They had a 1949 SilverSide motorhome conversion. Tom had done it all himself, after he retired from trucking. It was gorgeous, and he'd buffed the outside like a mirror. He took me for a ride, and I remember the funky column shifter. Drove it like a veteran, which of course after a million plus miles in all kinds of nasty old trucks, he was.
@@mikemerrill175 That is the same thought process that has brought us all of this internet mumbo jumbo. Writing incorrectly takes the joy out of reading and is very distracting. Just my thoughts but each to his own.
Fantastic. Saw one of these sitting on blocks by Country's on Broadway in Columbus GA when we were over seeing or daughter, I think it had been a diner itself at some point in the past. But the one in the video - absolutely fantastic restoration and the interior is fabulous. What a great grandad!
It's true America is certainly not Disneyland nor 5star resorts.america is the decommissioned route 66.america is the grand canyon, Niagara falls, the Rockies, the Florida keys, new England in the fall, the redwood Forest, the great Lakes, the Mississippi River, the whole great state of Alaska and so much more.what a beautiful way to see this beautiful country.be proud to be an American.
My father came to the United States in 1961, from Holland. He taught us of his love for this country, and what it really means to be an American. I have the fondest memories from childhood, we toured most every park and state over the years. As often as possible, he left the interstates and we spent our summers in small towns across the country. I learned first hand what a wonderful country this really is, and what the people are really like in many places here. With this love of country in mind, my brothers served in the Navy and the Air Force. In the 80s, I had an appointment to Annapolis, but it didn't work out...I chose to serve in the Fire Service. Boy, I'm here to tell ya, I love my country and the good people that make it the greatest nation in the world! God bless you all.
Oh man I forgot about the Trailways buses. I worked at Greyhound in the northwest for about ten years starting in ‘92 after the strike was over. The red interiors always threw me off.
My grandpa travelled to the States in 60's as an exchange athlete from India. Out of all his photographs during his time i always remember the one with a bus he would refer as " Soul of America ". Great work appreciate it sir. Your grand kids will be proud
Ohhh, how I relate to that long work load! I restored and re-purposed a 1950 Leyland double-deck London bus as the first 'bustaurant' and I can truly appreciate even the fine details in ever corner, from floor to ceiling. Thanks, so much for sharing.
God bless this gentleman... Wow! This should eventually end up in a museum where vintage railroad equipment from same era has been lovingly restored. Union Pacific #4014 and "Doc" the WW II B-29 Super Fortress have also been receiving similar Love.
Beautiful idea, workmanship, and the final product is an absolute perfect melding of the old and the new. You and your family are so lucky to get on the road with it!!
I'm an old bus driver who actually drove these in revenue service for a charter company. Few things like driving a Silversides! Thank you. Beautiful rig!!
Asome, thanks reminds me when I first road a old bus in the 1985 had a different time but stuck in time is a reminder of how men built them buses back then thank you for sharing .
What a great thing this man has done! Here are the contributions he made: 1. Gave us a look at a superb restoration job with no compromises. 2. Gave this vintage Greyhound Bus a new life and its dignity back! 3. Kept real craftsmanship alive and well, and gave jobs to others in the same line. 4. Provided so many people around the country a glimpse into the past and joy. 5. Gave his grand kids some incredible memories of time spent with grandpa. 6. Gave his grand kids an appreciation of fine old things not to be discarded. 7. Taught his grand kids how to do a quality restoraton job on vintage things, and car mechanics. 8. Showed his grand kids a slice of America, and increased their general knowledge, art awareness, history, adventures, understanding and appreciation of diversity and life. Truly awesome human being. Wish I had you as my grandpa!
My grandfather was a Greyhound bus driver in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. I had quite a few ride alongs with him as a young boy during my summer vacations. I have his uniform hat, the same as the one in this video, on display in my living room. I still remember standing next to him as he greeted passengers at the terminal in Richmond, Virginia. I would say to them with a big smile, “ That’s my granddaddy, he’s the driver ! “.
Just looking at the video of the passengers and the driver back in the 40's, where did we go wrong? lol . Don't get me wrong I like the modern era with it's advancements BUT man what a contrast in our style and civility.
Those were advertisements with actors & actresses. It's just like the TV ads you see now for United Airlines portraying stylish travel with well heeled folks. But on your real trip from NYC to say... Las Vegas, you get screaming babies, people with BO problems, obnoxious frat boys, and a fistfight with airport security.
People try to keep up with Hollywood. Hollywood used to portray itself with style and dignity. Look at it now. Kardiasians, Paris Hilton. Whores and more. Every young actress tries to show more of her boobs than the next one "Look at me." When people stop modeling themselves after the so-called stars, we may return to something that resembles decent human beings.
As an aircraft engineer I appreciate old machinery, vehicles and aircraft. What a superb restoration and beautiful job, does it still have the 2 stroke diesel engine back there? - I want to find one now! I have never ridden one of these how I wish I had :((
Great work ! - we had the honour of restoring three 1954 double decker London buses in Oregon USA in 2007/2009 great fun, even had them in the 4th July celebrations.
charlenepyle, Jesus Christ was jewish. He is the only way to Heaven.God gave us all the free gift to choose Heaven, or Hell. Most of us will not humble ourselves to admit we are sinner. Most important decision where will you spend eternity?? Do you know, and love Jesus? Make the right choice while you are still able to do so.
My Dad used to drive for Pacific Greyhound when I was a kid, and I rode these buses a lot. This brings me back to those days, but that interior is in no way like it was. Beautifully done!!
@@wwbdwwbd best you look up how close cousins we are my friend, and I think you will find the war of independence was started by British soldiers... So you can also thank your British cousins for your independence
Que belleza !! Es maravilloso encontrar à los amantes de estas maquinas historicas, el trabajo de restauracion es perfecto ; gracias por regalarnos estas sublimes imagenes...
I work for greyhound and we stil have 1920 ,1947,1962,1970,and others in good condition I will post Pics if you tell me how. If you and Los Angeles go to our shop and ask for Sam ..he is our manager. He will show you our collections of buses you won't regret it
this is beautiful - imagine all the people that road this bus from one place to another & what this man has done with it, i'm glad it's still out there in the world.
Buses came about because our rail system degraded so much people couldn't use them for transportation. The buses stopped where the rails refused service. Had the airlines not became so big, the buses would still be king. Then again what is an airliner? It's a bus with wings, so nothing has really improved. I've used Greyhound in my life and the experience was always good. Sit down, relax, and eventually go to sleep. That's as good as it gets.
When did buses (especially Greyhound and Trailways) become the inter-city transport system for winos and other degenerates? I took one bus trip in the 1980's, and it was a miserable experience. Lots of my fellow bus riders looked and smelled like they'd been homeless for a long time...there was lots of wine in paper bags on the bus!
I’m a retired bus driver and when I was young, I used to work for a transit agency with former “old timer” Greyhound bus drivers. They are all passed away now. When I was working, they would reminisce of the “good old days” and tell me of their adventures in driving the GMC Silversides buses. 👍
One of the best I've ever seen. The interior is a perfect blend of old and new. It exudes warmth and comfort. Grandkids must just love it, and the memories will last their whole lives.
This is wonderful! I'm 41 so I'm far too young to remember when these buses were in operation but I'm a history buff and there's no question we've lost some of the great nuances of America in her past. The 1960s seem to have really changed this country and not all for the better. This is an exquisite restoration and it's fantastic that you are teaching your grandchildren about America's past they may never read in history books in school. On a side note - looks like you kept the original manual transmission drivetrain, as I see the big old GMC stamped clutch pedal! Bravo for not converting it to an automatic!!! Am I correct to assume that you've kept the manual steering box too? Or did you add power steering? If you did that is ok, I can understand why!
Hey Mark! This is just the sort of thing that makes my day. I get more excited seeing an old vehicle sitting out in a field than anyone I know. Its probably why I got into automotive repair instead of medicine. Keep it up, and many thinks for the great video!
What a beautiful restoration! I just watched this video I know it's 6 years old but I wanted to post and tell you how wonderful this is! The best part of it: with all the investments you made for the modern upgrades and technology, you kept the original manual transmission!! That big GMC clutch on the floor gave it away! Great job! Congrats and I hope you're enjoying it well with your grandkids!
This Greyhound coach must be preserved for generations to remind people of a better time in history when human beings were more civil to one another. What a fantastic renovation!
Exactly
I am the owner of this piece of transportation history. Currently working on one final video to be named Silverside Project 5. It will cover the history, restoration, technical information including drive train, suspension/brakes, chassis and house electrical. Will be very technical. Stay tuned, and thank you for the kind comments.
47busguy
Mark Renner QUE GRANSES RECUERDOS ME ANGUSTIA MUCHO EL CIERRE DE ONDA YO INGRECE EN EL AÑO 1969 LA MEJOR EMPRESA R O U LOS MEJORES COCHES TUVIMOS EN ESTA EMPRESA Y EL MEJOR PERSONAL UN OPTIMO TALLERES GRAN DOLOR PARA TODO EL PERSONAL
Man, your work on this bus left me speechless. I can't imagine any conversion topping this...absolutely stunning!
Mark Renner Very very good video grandpa keep America Bright 👍👍👍
Mark Renner , First of all the work was spot on Excellent!!! Did this year bus have a pancake engine?
Very interested in engine / transmission info.... like 8V-71 Detroit Diesel mated to standard trans.... Road Ranger...
What can I say I'm breathless and so envious of this man's wonderful machine. I love the older cars with the running boards and their classy designs. Machines that were not only functional but beautiful as well. When a person's passion and soul was transferred to steel. Such passion was put into a bus or car. I miss that today so much. Thank you so much for sharing something so amazing. 😉👍👌🙏
What a fabulous job this man has done to show his grand children, and the world!
Wonderful work and the interior is amazing, a great legacy in the making!
Well done sir.
What a beautiful picture of family in America
Call me old-school. But this is what I think a bus should be. 🙂
+Jason Carpp Yeah I hate it when people remove the windows and fill the spots in with metal.
+Mark Muffs I agree. I'm too young to remember when this bus was used, so it's hardly a nostalgic thing for me. I don't know what it is. 🙂
Me too !
Gotta love the sound of Detroit ddiesel
This bus is decades out of my time but I still think that it’s better than any bus I’ve ever ridden on or seen.
Look at those little monsters = Priceless. This Bus is just the definition of the word =" Wow" . At the end of our life, nothing really matters. Just live happily & die happily. Great work by the way. 💯
Touhid it’s beautiful
I’ve seen a lot of trucks and old buses. This has to be the greatest I’ve ever seen. It’s a work of art, you have done the most spectacular job. I’m sure some of the old time original drivers would be amazed at this bus. Well done, it’s a credit to you.
A truly awesome restoration. Can I be your grandkid for a day and ride in the top bunk? Im only 67..........
If you believe enough you can be 16😂
Lololol
Sure thing sport.
@@brutus696 oh if that were only true!! But I think I'd be younger maybe 10 or 11
Great times...
Mr. Renner, (Grandpa) Your sentiments and your craftsmanship are par excellence. I am inspired and humbled by both. Thank you for sharing.
I'm speechless, absolutely beautiful.
Sir just watching this venerable old lady is a pleasure. We do not have such buses back in the UK but if we did she would make an absolute stir. She is a complete tribute to the American dream and as such should be preserved for all to see.
Evidently you don't know much about British buses! Back when this Greyhound bus was manufactured, there were many bus manufacturers in Britain, probably as many if not more than in the USA. Just like the American manufacturers, the British bus and coach builders have all gone. UK Buses are now all imported.
David M US still makes busses. BlueBird and Daimler mostly
What an amazing ride....and so special to go traveling with your grandchildren.......hope you can enjoy many years from now!
The worlds best bus and the worlds best grandpa. Greetings from Ireland. 😎
What a wonderful restoration job on this classic. I remember these running down the road for Greyhound in the 50's and 60's and that big stoplight in the rear looked so cool. Great job on the story and thanks for sharing!
i was a transit driver for a time, this is a gorgeous re-imagined bus and i can't imagine a more desirable, unique touring coach. fabulous.
Simply amazing, and a tribute to an era long past.
I used to ride Greyhound, my father and I rode from San Antonio to Hubbard Ohio in the sixties, a Scenic Cruiser no less. His fathers funeral but a memory of times long gone by. Even in the mid-70's I rode from Lubbock to Wichita Falls (Texas) while in the military. I'm 69 now but the memory's remain.
Awesome work ! These GM Pds Silver Side coaches are the most beautiful buses of all time.
I was always partial to the Fishbowl myself.
I don't know how people gonna react.
These buses were the real buses and still beats many buses of these days.
I love this sprit of American people they still love their gold era vehicles.
Love you guy's.
An American mussel car lover from India 🇮🇳
What a beautiful bus im glad he kept it close to original as he could
It's AWESOME to see people restore old pieces back to their glory days. So many people rode that bus. So many drivers made a living driving that and other buses. Beautiful STORY.
WOW! WOW! I hope this beautiful bus makes it to some car shows so the public can see it! :)
Mr Renner, I believe that every complimentary adjective in the English language has been used in the comments about your 47 Silversides.
May God bless you with good health for you to share and enjoy your beautiful bus for many years to come.
Well, now. This is just too cool. Takes me back to about 1969, Mom's high school friend arrived with her new husband for a visit. They had a 1949 SilverSide motorhome conversion. Tom had done it all himself, after he retired from trucking. It was gorgeous, and he'd buffed the outside like a mirror. He took me for a ride, and I remember the funky column shifter. Drove it like a veteran, which of course after a million plus miles in all kinds of nasty old trucks, he was.
I travelled in Greyhounds when I was a kid. They were fantastic!
I road in these when I was a kid That was when everything had class and Americans took pride in themselves and their work
@@billybob042665 Drives on* ;)
@@truslew8089
*rides on
A person does the driving, while the car "rides on" the road.
“Road”. Lol you ignorant fuck 🤣🤣🤣 I think you mean “rode.”
@@mikemerrill175 That is the same thought process that has brought us all of this internet mumbo jumbo. Writing incorrectly takes the joy out of reading and is very distracting. Just my thoughts but each to his own.
Not to worry,.......TRUMP 2020!
Fantastic. Saw one of these sitting on blocks by Country's on Broadway in Columbus GA when we were over seeing or daughter, I think it had been a diner itself at some point in the past. But the one in the video - absolutely fantastic restoration and the interior is fabulous. What a great grandad!
It's true America is certainly not Disneyland nor 5star resorts.america is the decommissioned route 66.america is the grand canyon, Niagara falls, the Rockies, the Florida keys, new England in the fall, the redwood Forest, the great Lakes, the Mississippi River, the whole great state of Alaska and so much more.what a beautiful way to see this beautiful country.be proud to be an American.
Bill Tsirtsis
Oh brother.
Yes, you are right. And also the people met everywhere, especially at local non-chain places.
My father came to the United States in 1961, from Holland. He taught us of his love for this country, and what it really means to be an American. I have the fondest memories from childhood, we toured most every park and state over the years.
As often as possible, he left the interstates and we spent our summers in small towns across the country. I learned first hand what a wonderful country this really is, and what the people are really like in many places here.
With this love of country in mind, my brothers served in the Navy and the Air Force. In the 80s, I had an appointment to Annapolis, but it didn't work out...I chose to serve in the Fire Service.
Boy, I'm here to tell ya, I love my country and the good people that make it the greatest nation in the world! God bless you all.
its nothing to do with america, its part of the great earth which no one owns
The Hindu Nationalist
FIRST NATION FOREVER 🔥
... this is a Jewel, so Beautiful, excellent review... fantastic background Music. 👍
FROM AN OLD TRAILWAYS MAN,
NICE JOB. ON THAT OLD HOUND.
Oh man I forgot about the Trailways buses. I worked at Greyhound in the northwest for about ten years starting in ‘92 after the strike was over. The red interiors always threw me off.
My grandpa travelled to the States in 60's as an exchange athlete from India. Out of all his photographs during his time i always remember the one with a bus he would refer as " Soul of America ". Great work appreciate it sir. Your grand kids will be proud
That is one clean ride, I am the owner of a 1941 (same body) and love driving it, definitely get some looks everyone 8 to 80 loves it
Ohhh, how I relate to that long work load! I restored and re-purposed a 1950 Leyland double-deck London bus as the first 'bustaurant' and I can truly appreciate even the fine details in ever corner, from floor to ceiling. Thanks, so much for sharing.
I was born in 1947, so lm sure if this lady could talk, she would have one heck of a story to tell. Great job on an American icon.
*Да ты прямо мои мысли читаешь)*
I was also born in '47 .
And I agree, she could probably tell some stories.
Great job on an American icon.Big Amen!
Beautiful job. So nice to bring this bus to better than new after sitting in the weeds for so long.
What a great job on the restoration and the interior i call that living the dream
God bless this gentleman... Wow! This should eventually end up in a museum where vintage railroad equipment from same era has been lovingly restored. Union Pacific #4014 and "Doc" the WW II B-29 Super Fortress have also been receiving similar Love.
Hats off to him. Very meticulous restoration job.
Beautiful idea, workmanship, and the final product is an absolute perfect melding of the old and the new. You and your family are so lucky to get on the road with it!!
I'm an old bus driver who actually drove these in revenue service for a charter company. Few things like driving a Silversides! Thank you. Beautiful rig!!
Beautiful. Well done sir. …and great piece Bill Cortez.
When woman were classy and men were like gentlemen.
But the men and women sure smoked a lot.
Asome, thanks reminds me when I first road a old bus in the 1985 had a different time but stuck in time is a reminder of how men built them buses back then thank you for sharing .
Absolutely spectacular! What a hoot it must be to own and drive this piece of American motor history! Well done!!
Mike McNevin hoot??..it’s 2019 buddy . Sounds like your smart Dictionary needs updating 😒
@@dailyhoodnewsreport6888 we still say "hoot" where I'm from
Daily Hood News Report shut up
i really hope his grandkids appreciate the time and effort there grandfather put into restoring this bus and they could go on a roadtrip together
What a great thing this man has done! Here are the contributions he made:
1. Gave us a look at a superb restoration job with no compromises.
2. Gave this vintage Greyhound Bus a new life and its dignity back!
3. Kept real craftsmanship alive and well, and gave jobs to others in the same line.
4. Provided so many people around the country a glimpse into the past and joy.
5. Gave his grand kids some incredible memories of time spent with grandpa.
6. Gave his grand kids an appreciation of fine old things not to be discarded.
7. Taught his grand kids how to do a quality restoraton job on vintage things, and car mechanics.
8. Showed his grand kids a slice of America, and increased their general knowledge, art awareness, history, adventures, understanding and appreciation of diversity and life.
Truly awesome human being. Wish I had you as my grandpa!
Absolutely magnificent work ❤
Theres Buses, then theres This......Hope you have a Wonderful time in it..as a Brit Im green with envy..A great Legacy.
My grandfather was a Greyhound bus driver in the fifties, sixties, and seventies. I had quite a few ride alongs with him as a young boy during my summer vacations. I have his uniform hat, the same as the one in this video, on display in my living room. I still remember standing next to him as he greeted passengers at the terminal in Richmond, Virginia. I would say to them with a big smile, “ That’s my granddaddy, he’s the driver ! “.
Just looking at the video of the passengers and the driver back in the 40's, where did we go wrong? lol . Don't get me wrong I like the modern era with it's advancements BUT man what a contrast in our style and civility.
Personally I'll trade some of the 'advancements' for civility.
Those were advertisements with actors & actresses. It's just like the TV ads you see now for United Airlines portraying stylish travel with well heeled folks. But on your real trip from NYC to say... Las Vegas, you get screaming babies, people with BO problems, obnoxious frat boys, and a fistfight with airport security.
We went full on Walmart. Never go full on Walmart.
People try to keep up with Hollywood. Hollywood used to portray itself with style and dignity. Look at it now. Kardiasians, Paris Hilton. Whores and more. Every young actress tries to show more of her boobs than the next one "Look at me." When people stop modeling themselves after the so-called stars, we may return to something that resembles decent human beings.
Well, this bus is strong compared to buses of today. The buses of today are just big and weak whare a car can go right through a bus, not cool at all.
Hats off great job on the restoration. They sure don't make em like that anymore. I wish there were more people like you trying to bring the 40s back
As an aircraft engineer I appreciate old machinery, vehicles and aircraft. What a superb restoration and beautiful job, does it still have the 2 stroke diesel engine back there? - I want to find one now! I have never ridden one of these how I wish I had :((
Great work ! - we had the honour of restoring three 1954 double decker London buses in Oregon USA in 2007/2009 great fun, even had them in the 4th July celebrations.
I've always been a lover of old black and white movies, menus and buses. Don't know why, and no questions asked. Keep sending.
A truly nostalgic story of the good old days I still have a miniature model of the beautiful greyhound bus Thank you for the story !
As a greyhound bus driver from Salt Lake City Utah. I love what you have done with this bus.
Watching this video gave me goose bumps. What a great job. Congratulations
Beautiful. To go back to when days were so much simple.
Unless you were African-American or a Japanese-American.
charlenepyle, Jesus Christ was jewish. He is the only way to Heaven.God gave us all the free gift to choose Heaven, or Hell. Most of us will not humble ourselves to admit we are sinner. Most important decision where will you spend eternity?? Do you know, and love Jesus? Make the right choice while you are still able to do so.
nowadays everyone over complicates everything
we need to go back and go down a different route to the future. we went down the wrong path. we need to back track, try again!
WOW!!!! Such jaw dropping style!!!!!! That's the kinda bus RV I would love!!!!!!!! We will never have anything that looks this good ever again!
Wow! I'm stunned at it's beauty. A wonderful relic with a modern touch. Thank you Mark, for bring this old girl back to life.
Wow, absolutely beautiful!! I can only imagine the cost to restore and convert it to this majestic coach!
Great restoration job! Awesome Bus
man this is straight up beautiful, well done
My Dad used to drive for Pacific Greyhound when I was a kid, and I rode these buses a lot. This brings me back to those days, but that interior is in no way like it was. Beautifully done!!
Awesome video....took Greyhounds from Detroit to Ann arbor, MI all the time
Total respect to you my American cousin, enjoy your grandchildren and your bus, and time you spend with both, God bless, from the uk
We do not accept as cousins those whose oppressive shackles we threw off with blood and sacrifice.
@@wwbdwwbd Nice comment douche bag.
@@wwbdwwbd best you look up how close cousins we are my friend, and I think you will find the war of independence was started by British soldiers... So you can also thank your British cousins for your independence
@@wwbdwwbd Oppressive shackles? Unless you are African-American or Native American, you did not wear oppressive shackles.
Que belleza !! Es maravilloso encontrar à los amantes de estas maquinas historicas, el trabajo de restauracion es perfecto ; gracias por regalarnos estas sublimes imagenes...
I work for greyhound and we stil
have 1920 ,1947,1962,1970,and others in good condition
I will post Pics if you tell me how. If you and Los Angeles go to our shop and ask for Sam ..he is our manager. He will show you our collections of buses you won't regret it
shang-chi covarrubias I'd like to see pictures of those buses
yes,I want to see colum-bus!!!!
Upload the images to imgur (imgur.com/) with "new post", then copy and paste the link
I`d like to see those , too .
I would love to see these old buses. !
this is beautiful - imagine all the people that road this bus from one place to another & what this man has done with it, i'm glad it's still out there in the world.
Buses came about because our rail system degraded so much people couldn't use them for transportation. The buses stopped where the rails refused service. Had the airlines not became so big, the buses would still be king. Then again what is an airliner? It's a bus with wings, so nothing has really improved. I've used Greyhound in my life and the experience was always good. Sit down, relax, and eventually go to sleep. That's as good as it gets.
When did buses (especially Greyhound and Trailways) become the inter-city transport system for winos and other degenerates? I took one bus trip in the 1980's, and it was a miserable experience. Lots of my fellow bus riders looked and smelled like they'd been homeless for a long time...there was lots of wine in paper bags on the bus!
Beautiful work, timeless style.
Such a beautiful piece of history!
thanks for preserving it !
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Fantastic restoration and then "some". And then some? He made a palace on wheels, amazing job!
"Go Greyhound and Leave the Driving to Us"
Wow! Amazing restoration!
One year before the invention of the television.
like i said they have a in dash LCD screen
I’m a retired bus driver and when I was young, I used to work for a transit agency with former “old timer” Greyhound bus drivers. They are all passed away now. When I was working, they would reminisce of the “good old days” and tell me of their adventures in driving the GMC Silversides buses. 👍
Priceless....amazing....thanks for sharing
What a Gorgeous Beautiful Bus
I love these old busses
I'm from Manchester England and totally love this bus. Superb job, please adopt me lol
This is AWESOME. As someone who has ridden Greyhound a few times in the 90's and 2000's - times have changed! Bee-u-tee-full.
I go to bed and can still hear the two-stroke Detroit Diesel. What an awesome simple machine.
One of the best I've ever seen. The interior is a perfect blend of old and new. It exudes warmth and comfort. Grandkids must just love it, and the memories will last their whole lives.
As a bus driver here in Vegas, I love what you did to the interior!!! I just hope you still have some money for retirement. VERR NIIICE!!!
For anyone wondering, the song in the background is “Sentimental Journey” by Doris Day I believe.
yeah, i think we got that
Great. How did you guess? Was it the part of the song when she sang "Sentimental Journey"??
There's always 100 or so weirdos who dislike any thing. Even the best things out there.
Beautiful in so many ways! Congrats Grandpa Amazing job !
Fantastic! simply an act of love. I appreciate your effort
This is wonderful! I'm 41 so I'm far too young to remember when these buses were in operation but I'm a history buff and there's no question we've lost some of the great nuances of America in her past. The 1960s seem to have really changed this country and not all for the better. This is an exquisite restoration and it's fantastic that you are teaching your grandchildren about America's past they may never read in history books in school.
On a side note - looks like you kept the original manual transmission drivetrain, as I see the big old GMC stamped clutch pedal! Bravo for not converting it to an automatic!!! Am I correct to assume that you've kept the manual steering box too? Or did you add power steering? If you did that is ok, I can understand why!
Hey Mark! This is just the sort of thing that makes my day. I get more excited seeing an old vehicle sitting out in a field than anyone I know. Its probably why I got into automotive repair instead of medicine. Keep it up, and many thinks for the great video!
What a beautiful restoration! I just watched this video I know it's 6 years old but I wanted to post and tell you how wonderful this is! The best part of it: with all the investments you made for the modern upgrades and technology, you kept the original manual transmission!! That big GMC clutch on the floor gave it away! Great job! Congrats and I hope you're enjoying it well with your grandkids!
Beautiful! My dad used to drive these, I've seen pics of these.He retired after 35yrs
Beautiful bus!! Your interior is spectacular!!!
Absolutely Beautiful!!!
thats absolutely beautiful!
I want to see more of these back on the road. We need to return to more simpler time. These busses are just wonderful
Awesome restoration!
What a beautiful job you have great taste