Great Video! I drove these at NJ Transit in New Jersey back in the 70s. These 4106s were like little rockets, and very scary on wet slippery surfaces. Back in the day they had recaps and regular ply tires; no radials. If you didn’t respect the vehicle, you could end up in a ditch! These were no joke. The engine is very powerful for these short 35 footers! The 8V-71s were suitable for 40 footers more less G.M. Deck and a Half’s and Fishbowl’s. I would dread being assigned one of these in incliment weather.
Love those old buses. I travelled many years and many miles in a 1960 4104 entertainer bus. That thing was bulletproof. That one had a 6 v 71 as I recall. I think this one had a stronger engine. But in any case that 6v71 was plenty. Be nice to have one of those brand new. That would be something.
Yes, this one had the 8v71 so it is basically the same engine with 2 more cylinders. But I've heard the 6v71 is the most reliable of them all. This was my first bus and was very impressed how solid these are! No leaks after decades, can cruise 80mph with no issues, 9-10mpg (manual transmission) no matter how much stuff you have loaded onboard. However, finding a qualified person to work on it was always a challenge. I had to drive over the mountains 2.5 hours away for someone knowledgeable.
Yes, governor, not limiter. You are right, my jargon was off, but you knew what I meant. ;-) Right after the double clutch demonstration, I demonstrated like you said, not using the clutch. I prefer to shift that way, too.
I don't recall you saying why you're selling it I'm just curious you had it for 3 years are you getting another old bus or just getting out of it all together. I was thinking of buying a 1975 PD 4905 but I live up in Canada and trying to get parts for it it's a lot more difficult, pretty much have to order everything from the USA then I get into duty the dollar exchange rate.
Hi Derek, this video was originally attached to a for sale ad with more information. So unfortunately, there are some things I wish I included in the video for after when the ad got pulled. I loooved this bus! But I live in Reno, NV and the closest bus-knowledgeable mechanic was 2.5 hours away in Sacramento, CA. (although I was starting to get competent on the smaller repairs I still had little room to work with). My wife didn't really want to learn to drive it. There is a large learning curve to the Spicer transmission and she's also not very skilled at driving long and heavy vehicles. Learning both at the same time would be challenging indeed. The final hurdle was my neighbor across the street finally got a sprinkler system. In order to get the bus into our side yard, we had to run over a bit of grass. She was okay until the system was installed and then she worried we'd break pipes. But honestly, I think she was just tired of us doing that and we certainly didn't want to be bad neighbors. So now it looks like we have to downsize at least 10ft and automatic. I miss the bus already!!!!
Ken, thanks for the video. I have 1964 4106. I live in Brentwood and it's hard to find a good mechanic to work on these coaches. Can you give me your mechanic's contact info who is in Sacramento? Thanks, Loki
Great Video! I drove these at NJ Transit in New Jersey back in the 70s. These 4106s were like little rockets, and very scary on wet slippery surfaces. Back in the day they had recaps and regular ply tires; no radials. If you didn’t respect the vehicle, you could end up in a ditch! These were no joke. The engine is very powerful for these short 35 footers! The 8V-71s were suitable for 40 footers more less G.M. Deck and a Half’s and Fishbowl’s. I would dread being assigned one of these in incliment weather.
Original exterior with a quality conversion, and a sweet vintage paint job to boot, perfect!
Love those old buses. I travelled many years and many miles in a 1960 4104 entertainer bus. That thing was bulletproof.
That one had a 6 v 71 as I recall. I think this one had a stronger engine. But in any case that 6v71 was plenty. Be nice to have one of those brand new. That would be something.
Yes, this one had the 8v71 so it is basically the same engine with 2 more cylinders. But I've heard the 6v71 is the most reliable of them all. This was my first bus and was very impressed how solid these are! No leaks after decades, can cruise 80mph with no issues, 9-10mpg (manual transmission) no matter how much stuff you have loaded onboard. However, finding a qualified person to work on it was always a challenge. I had to drive over the mountains 2.5 hours away for someone knowledgeable.
She's a beauty alright..
Manual transmission buses are so much fun to drive!
Once I got the hang of it, I loved it. Except at stoplights where I had to hold the clutch down.
@robertI153 somebody's trolling, lol. Who would've thought it would be on a vintage bus video? 😆 Glad we could help.
Great layout inside. Good luck w sale.
Rev to the governor not limiter... 4-speed crash box easy...drove a million of em! Or once out of first gear you can float em without the clutch.
Yes, governor, not limiter. You are right, my jargon was off, but you knew what I meant. ;-) Right after the double clutch demonstration, I demonstrated like you said, not using the clutch. I prefer to shift that way, too.
It's called double clutching. A lost art...
yes I need buy it
This still for sale ? How much did it sale for
I don't recall you saying why you're selling it I'm just curious you had it for 3 years are you getting another old bus or just getting out of it all together. I was thinking of buying a 1975 PD 4905 but I live up in Canada and trying to get parts for it it's a lot more difficult, pretty much have to order everything from the USA then I get into duty the dollar exchange rate.
Hi Derek, this video was originally attached to a for sale ad with more information. So unfortunately, there are some things I wish I included in the video for after when the ad got pulled. I loooved this bus! But I live in Reno, NV and the closest bus-knowledgeable mechanic was 2.5 hours away in Sacramento, CA. (although I was starting to get competent on the smaller repairs I still had little room to work with). My wife didn't really want to learn to drive it. There is a large learning curve to the Spicer transmission and she's also not very skilled at driving long and heavy vehicles. Learning both at the same time would be challenging indeed. The final hurdle was my neighbor across the street finally got a sprinkler system. In order to get the bus into our side yard, we had to run over a bit of grass. She was okay until the system was installed and then she worried we'd break pipes. But honestly, I think she was just tired of us doing that and we certainly didn't want to be bad neighbors. So now it looks like we have to downsize at least 10ft and automatic. I miss the bus already!!!!
Ken, thanks for the video. I have 1964 4106. I live in Brentwood and it's hard to find a good mechanic to work on these coaches. Can you give me your mechanic's contact info who is in Sacramento? Thanks, Loki
Sure, it is Don Zimmerman at Bus Tech. 9162478796. Hope that helps!
my name is Tony Neff how much are you asking for the bus where is the bus bus at
Hi Tony, not sure if you saw my earlier reply to your other comment. The bus was sold last year.
How much and contact info
Hi Don, this one sold soon after I posted the video. It sold for $13,500.
It is sold?
It is. Sold for $13,500
where is the bus at to see the bus
This bus has long since been sold. I miss it!
Where is she located now
Someone nearby to me in Reno, NV bought it. I see it every so often. I sometimes kick myself for selling it. ;-)
how much are you asking for the bus
Sold last year @ $13,500.
If you still have it and want to sell it I want it 💵
Hi Doug, it has been sold.