Will it Start & Drive Detroit Diesel 671 Vintage Bus
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- Опубликовано: 8 фев 2025
- Day two of this bus rescue. Bringing back a detroit diesel that’s been sleeping for over a decade and digging it out of the deep holes the bus had sunk into. 1st start of the detroit diesel and working out the braking and air systems to get the bus ready for the road.
As an ex-Detroit Diesel mechanic I can't get enough of your content videos. Thank you so much. Did anybody else worry that those roof AC units on the bus were not going to clear the garage door opening...😳
My Dad would have loved this channel. Drove for Greyhound approx. 1955 to 1990 and loved working on motors.
It never ceases to amaze me how willing these things come back to life more times than not.
They want nothing more than the opportunity to live and work again!
Mechanical simplicity,
Agree 100% on these busses that have been sitting for many years. Amazing that the engine comes to life, and just as amazing that the fuel system is not one clotted up mess. Everything I know about Detroits I've learned from Scott's videos. As a motorhead, I've gained new respect for these two stroke engines. I'd like to see Scott use a few more safe techniques on the heavy lifts - hopefully with the subscriber base building he'll be able to purchase some more rigging tackle, etc.
@@allgonquin diesel doesn't deteriorate like Gasoline does. Old diesel will still burn but will smoke like hell. that and It will actually grow mold.
agree, i rescued a 1952 allice chalmers wd45 from a barn that fell in, it had set under the fallen building for 20 years.took us 3 days to cut away the barn too pull it out, within 3 hours we had it started, price was free, they just wanted gone.have driven it in three tractor rides over the last two years, each tractor ride is between 50 to 70 miles a day.
Right on point, checking those hub temps at the 1st stop. you can't miss those things, so luckily there's people (like you and I) who don't. 🏁
you brought that magnificent machine from the graveyard back to life in the cold of winter. Very impressive save.
This man is absolutely a MASTER tech on these Detroit's.
Kelly is an excellent co-pilot. Calling out clear intersection and 4 way stops.
She was waiting for him to ask if she was warm enough in the bus while they worked 27:17. I know women now, it took me a long time to figure that out.
How often in the 21st Century does one get to see TWO Silversides travelling together?
Good save!
LOL, VERY nice to see.
If he keeps at it then he could have himself a time period bus station which would make for a cool housing if he wanted to do it.
I was thinking the same thing . So cool to see .
I think the most likley place to do this is in the U.S.A ! (we salute you) (Sweden)
For heat for your bus you really need to consider a Chinese diesel heater! They are absolutely fabulous and only $200 or less. The tap right into your diesel fuel tank and use little electricity from your battery.
Congratulations to you and your helpers in bringing this old girl back to life, out of the woods, and into a new home for the winter. Your work ethic and willingness to give it a try when presented with a chance to save another piece of history is truly inspirational. Thanks for all the efforts to share and teach via your many adventures... it's awesome to be able to come along for the ride.
MY family started Greyhound there in hibbing with a Hupmobile ( Mosaba Transportation) Great to see you guys rescue these old buses. Thanks. ( Carl Eric Wickman was my great uncle )
i want to thank you for what you to to bring us videos, and I want to thank your wife for filming and working with you to make it all happen, keep up the awesome work and Hello to Mr. Phil!
Hello northstar2007. Glad to have you along with us.
@@philepstein524 How are you doing today? How goes the PA fixing?
@@northstar2007 Project completed.
@@philepstein524 awesome!
Well I've lived in MN 31 years and never knew that was in Hibbing. Might have to travel up there to see it sometime. Thanks for sharing this experience with us Scoot. And by the way, you handled that yellow light like a natural born Minnesotan :-). Safe travels.
Where to start, Phil still going strong, that bus start, leaving the forest, bring a big smile on everyone's face. The sound of both buses unbelievable, torchier over the last two weeks came to an end. Thank for bringing us along.
Every thing about this video was amazing. Never in my wildest dreams if I drove past that bus sinking into the mud would I have thought there was life left in it. You guys saved that bus from the graveyard. What a beautiful bus and what great work you guys are doing saving it and others.
Watch some of our other bus stuff on bus old man phil.
I like your co pilot, its like your naughty boy things are being kept in check..perfect partners then...Must say i admire you both, your working relationship, your travels and frustrations but getting the job done....Lots more adventures to be seen, done, and told us all about... thanks.. (ian) UK.
Scott- My fingers occasionally go to sleep because of my neck. Isn't growing old fun!!! When Phil was sitting on the floor with his dog I kept thinking (if that was me you wouldn't want to see how I have to get up) I roll around for awhile and then lean my way vertical. Pretty amusing!! Augh sweet Silver and Golden years!!
What a sweetheart of a bus. Have to love those oldies when they try so hard to do what you ask.
WOW what a day you folks had great you got the bus on the road and to her new home. Also glad you pulled off into the rest area, driving on those roads at night not so good better safe than sorry. Easier to drive when you can see. Hope things are better tomorrow. Take Care
It's amazing how quickly this old vintage bus starts! A really nice rescue. Well done!
You are amazing and your wife is a Saint! Keep up your great work.
Crazy that you can just hop into something that sat that long and drive it down the road like that, good job
I love BGM for his honesty, integrity and how he helps and goes above and beyond for every single one of his customer. The best guy for these buses, love every video he puts out. Considering becoming a franchise on my pay day
Glad to finally see your pretty face on the other side of the camera again Kelly. Y'all stay warm and safe travels.
Boy, nothing sounds better than a 671, I loved driving for Twin City Lines in the 70s. Keep up the great work you all do for these buses. I'm livin g in Amarillo TX, for the past 26 yrs. Whish I could be there with you all. Have a safe trip to the cities... Chuck.
Thanks for sharing and the two silver sides rolling down the highway was very cool 😎
Good work Scott nice to see these old buses coming back to life I was a bus mechanic for 35 years in Scotland uk
That's so weird, I found that strangely Nostalgic & relaxing at the same time, sitting here in the warm. I'm glad you went to save that old Beast. And I've never seen one of those old buses with a Column shift before, here Down Under (Australia) our old Greyhounds were all floor shift Road Rangers like trucks without the Diff splitter, 8 speed if memory serves, oh and they were either commonly V6 or sometimes V8's. I always had a soft spot for a good Old GM.
I have lots of respect for early GM engines. Lenny sure tracks well on the hiway.Very enjoyable video.
Another bus saved and sheltered! The road video helps get my mind ready for winter driving.
G'day Kevin from Australia.
I'm glad you stopped for the night. You rescued a beautiful bus almost as beautiful as Lenny. ✌
I LOVED THAT!!!! What an adventure. Great team. Great patience. I'm now addicted to this channel.
Thanks for letting me be part of this! I was looking for a high five when the old girl roared to life ! Long may she run !!!
Love the sound of that engine going thru the gears-beautiful music for the soul!
Amen, brother.
One thing is for sure !!! Nothing beats American old buses, they are so beautiful. Wish we in Sweden had such beautiful old buses, and trucks, so big, and really powerful engines. Hope you save as many buses as possible, there is so much history behind them. Big greetings from Sweden to you.
I’ve been waiting all day for this video! Thanks Scott
Lived in Mn for 45years... its a special Skill Set to drive in the winter in MN and Wi. i now live in Utah and i cant help but laugh at the people who literally cant drive on ice, or in a snowstorm and they disregard the tire chain requirements. And then they endanger everyone else because they drive way to slow and somehow they loose control.. Great video Scott i loved it.
Did my heart good to hear that old Detroit come to life!
Very nice project. Good to see the old bus restored. Bus represents simpler and in many ways better times in America
That is a very cool bus. Amazing that the diesel engine started so fast. Keep those buses rolling.
I have to say very impressive, I was an auto mechanic a few years ago and remember having to go out in the cold to a customers home to try and get a no start running during a NY winter on LI, but they where not diesel just gas operated cars, and never buses so mega kudos to you and your guys not just getting that old girl running but driving a good distance with her as well in frigid temps. and it is great to see someone putting these old buses back on the road again, every time I see one of your buses I think of Jacki Gleason as the Bus driver in one of his olé buses Great work and dedication specially getting out there in the cold as you did, you breathed life back into that great olé girl and put a smile back her .
I swear when that thing started I got goosebumps.
Me too bro, me too
All the bus is cool!
Yeah but no one else did in the video, anticlimactic.
Amen.
For dozer 1642
Was impressed with how that silverside came right back to life like it was just ran recently - and it just wanted to go, go and go. Was cool to watch. Stay warm, looks cold in MN!
I do have to admit that big STOP light on rear is cool...
Only down side is it replaces the rear round Greyhound sign
It does not replace anything. The stop glass is original. The greyhound pieces go over and under the stop sign.
@@MrMauserb Is it Neon?
It is red glass with incandescent bulbs behind it. The STOP letters are generally painted black for contrast.
Yes I would like it just as an ornament for the shed
Thank you for the video
These buses were imported to peru from a traveling company that my grandfather worked for. He drove them for years and he loved them, it brings a very sentimental feeling
Thank you again
Built back when things were built to last, gotta love the sound of a two stroke diesel. Maybe not too economical, but very nice sound.
Ah. I know nothing about these beautiful buses but I generally know engines well enough. I could not pick the number of cylinders from the sound and it being 2-stroke did not even occur to me! Glorious.
@@DiscoFang 1
What would one of these behemoths get for mileage these days?
10mpg on the hwy
@@BusGreaseMonkey Thats exactly what I get out of my 2006 F250 5.4 gasser. I'd rather have a diesel .
great to see you taking care of your history and culture in this age of throw away and different people changing AMERICA god bless AMERICA from England
That’s an amazing bus. Great save!
Stay warm if you can. 🥶
Congratulations and job well done. Take it from someone who has fought NY winters and old, cold diesels for the last 40 years, you did good! You've convinced me to start looking for a bus of my own!
love everything about this story thank you guys
Watched from WA State.
I'm an old Bus But also.
Done the Detroit Rescue resurection many times.
Love your video documentation.
Buses I've owned:
1st I was 16 yo in Chelan WA 1947 White Brothers 72 passengers.
2nd 1947 Fageol Retired Seattle Metro Transit. 25yo.
3rd 1947 GM PD 2933 . Unusual 33' Bread loaf design, 471DD short deck DD, 4 Speed manual. Long story one this one.
Had a Scenic Cruiser and a Buffalo both given to me in 2007. I had no where for them and tried to give them away in order to save them, I couldn't get anyone.
2009 I traded a Motorhome for a 1964 GM Fish Bowl Conversion. V671 DD 2 speed Auto.
2011 1947 Ford Superior Short School Bus.
2017 1977Crown School bus. 671DD mid engine, 5 speed Fuller Manual.
Always wanted a 47 Silversides. I've ran across 3 over the years, getting older now but still love em.
Save them all.
I dont know if you use to watch the A team, But I love it when a plan comes together!
This is the first time I have seen your videos. I also live in Minnesota. It is amazing that you were able to get this thing running in just a couple days after its been sitting for over 15 years. I have a huge love for old buses like this and others. I learned about the Bus Museum after watching both of these videos and I just wanted to reach out and say thank you for sharing. Can't wait to visit the museum.
I used to drive a forklift at a factory and one of the other drivers asked me why the people would not walk out in front of me when they would walk out in front of him all the time which slowed down his production. I told him it was because people did not think I would stop for him. Phil is absolutely correct!
That bus is an awesome find. It looks like good bones and suitable for an update. Good for you for getting it out of the woods and back in circulation. Thanks for rescuing another one.
We don't update, we backdate. Restoration is our game.
Great move stopping there. Safe travels.
PS: Congratulations on another job well done.
I second that.
Big well done from Melbourne Australia,thank you for saving these big road giants from yesteryear,they are living history,they served the public for many a year,now its time to repay there work,just fantastic guys,regards Leigh from down under
wish i had the money to get one of those older buses ....would love for me my wife and dog to just travel and i work where ever ....i am a mechanic for over 30 years but was hard years and just cant afford it....coodles to you guys livin and lovin on da road TOGETHER....good job
Those silver sides are so beautiful! A real design classic another one saved. Bravo
Hey Scott, that engine sounds almost as good as yours. Keep it up guys!!!
Built to last as long as people care to use and enjoy the bus. Great video
Love the sound of that engine 👍
I am so amazed and impressed that you guys got that bus running and all the parts went back in. I would have lost all of them. Great job everyone.
I literally love watching you with these machines. A fabulous blend of incredible dexterity and brute force. Great video. 👍🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
I'm not a bus guy but absolutely loved these videos. y'all are my kinda people. I live in East Texas and hardly ever see snow much he less go do that stuff in it. good luck guys.
Amusing that a bus sitting in the woods for a dozen years fired and drove off more easily than the previous patient :)
Provenance makes a huge difference, I suspect that the older Low block unit at BusBoys had been cobbled and messed with to keep her running where as THIS bus was loved and consistently improved.
Part of why I try buy buses just out of service too
It looks a lot like it was *very* well maintained, and when it was mothballed, it wasn't just put in a field and forgot about.
@James Mara What seems like BS? The fact that they got a vehicle to run that's been sitting for 12 years? Nothing magical going on here ... just old school diesel common sense. The tires would have been the only thing I would be sketched about. Try a 20+ year dug in backyard find that's a gasoline engine (gasoline is harsher on lines and components). Had a Tri-Five that had to of been sitting for at least 20 years: Cleaned the points on the ignition, hooked terminals to jump box and ground, starter fluid in the carb, bump over for about 10 to 15 seconds, started firing ... I took the carb off and cleaned it up as best as possible without rebuilding it and with a new fuel filter and some fresh gas she was running enough for a small video to sell the engine before we did a LS swap and that was my first rodeo of the sort. I remember being amazed how easily we got that rust bucket to run without rebuilding the carb or replacing plugs/wires, oil/filter, coolant etc All original under the hood, 265 sbc and including the 20+ year old buildup of dirt, leaves, animal stuff ...
@@PapaSmurf337 I bought a gasoline car that had been sitting for >40 years and the gas actually turned into a solid chunk of charcoal...
It wanted to live!
Now ,that is a resurrection . When this bus goes back on the road , it should carry the name "Lazarus" . You guys sure won't let style die or rot away ! What a great job of work you do . All power to you.
Wow, that rescued bus sure had a great exhaust note at idle. But lenny sounded awesome going through downtown Hibbing.
Beautiful bus! Wish it was mine. Good job on bringing this old girl back to life! :)
I was sure impressed with whoever backed that bus into the garage next to the other one. That requires experience and a lot of confidence. We get to see that now and then when we watch this bunch of bus nuts, eh? 😊👍
Pretty sure that was the guy from the Hibbing museum whose bus was in the other side that Scott showed you. He should know his own garage
Where I work, if we didn't reverse park the buses, we'd never fit them all in the yard. That said, we don't usually reverse into spots like that unless there are bump stops, or someone standing at the back of the bus directing.
Another great save. You are very hard working person I tip my hat to you.
You need to get a large tarp to hang off the roof or doors of the bus and blow the torpedo heater into as well as a few halogen work lights and you will have a relatively warm work area. As for the ground check with a local carpet installer for a used piece of carpet or a remnant sometimes they will give you piece sometimes you have to pay for it but it beats kneeling or laying on the ground. Almost forgot a 6 to 8 inch wooden dowels down slightly tapered is great to plug the oil returns. I liked using the dowels instead of rags because the stick up and you have to remove them instead of remembering to remove the rag before putting on the rocker cover and yes I have found pieces of rags caught up in the rocker arms when diagnosing a loss of power and engine smoking.
PS It was neat to see the two silversides going down the road in convoy. Along with Phil’s advice about not making eye contact did he tell you about when changing lanes let your turn signal blink three times and just start moving over into the other lane.
Stumbled across this series looking for content to watch. Never thought I'd find myself rapt with Coach maintenance videos. Thanks for braving the cold and sharing this interesting series.
Your wife don't like being on camera but she's right there with ya !!! Your a lucky guy Scott !! You've done pretty good in life !!
ALL THE BEST SIR.
Yes. I noticed the support for her husband. ❤
Awesome cant believe the brakes didn't give you problems. I have saved 7 from scrapyard deaths and all are still going I've lived on em. Used one as a daily driver for over a yr. Froze my ass off in the winter but would do it all just the same way again if I wasn't getting a few yrs on me lol. Glad u saved it. Keep it up
A lot of water came out of the air compressor muffler. The torpedo heater melted it. I figured we were in trouble for sure with freezing lines
Aaah hand and back issues , I have had them for 30+ years 😥 I final caved and went to a message physiotherapist and within three weeks I was mostly pain free but completely mobile !!! The first session was very painfully BUT I walked out of there feeling ten years younger 😁😀😄 I am 70 and feel and can do more now than when I was 55 !!!
Great video......I love busses and own a land yacht myself. I dug one of these silver sides out of a junk yard many years ago. I had it running in less than a day after 20+ years waiting to be rescued. Great work!
That’s awesome!
@@BusGreaseMonkey Thank you for the reply. My land yacht is a MCI 102DL3 and it's 45 feet long.
It has a Detroit Diesel 12.7 liter series 60...... 450hp
Thank God for cruise control.......lol 😎
What happened to your silversides?
@@busoldmanphil7293 Hi...... It got sold years ago. It was in rough shape. I had a 4905 until it got stolen. I now have a MCI 102 DL 3
Now THAT'S my kind of come-back.
"Wuh, why didn't ya?"
"Cuz I DIDN'T."
This is one of the coolest things I have seen in a while, you folks need to make this a cable T.V. show. Thanks for the bus ride !
Another Silversides comes to life! 🤘🤘🚌🔧👍
I drive charter bus over-the-road...and, I love these videos! I do get a bit anxious when you don't stop at the rail-road crossings...but...all-in-all a nice video. In my 20's I drove a Silversides for real doing a ski charter once.
I just love the sound of those 6-71's.
Excellent work, thanks for saving these classic transport vehicles.
Hibbing is a city in Saint Louis County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 16,361 at the 2010 census. The city was built on the rich iron ore of the Mesabi Iron Range. At the edge of town is the largest open-pit iron mine in the world, the Hull-Rust-Mahoning Open Pit Iron Mine
Bill23799 no, compasses work fine up here
@@Bill23799 Depending on where you are mag north may vary up to.20 degrees or so either way from true north at ground level. The section lines are all screwed up in spots.
Sounds a little like Butte, Montana.
And they now mine what is called taconite, a low grade iron ore, that is refined at or near the mine and made into round pellets. It is then shipped by train to Lake Superior (Duluth or Two Harbors) and then loaded onto an ore boat for the trip to steel plants in the eastern part of the US.
What an amazing thing to do,rescue the old bus,
Take my hat off to you all,
Started off at sixteen in the coach industry and worked for vanhool in the UK for 22 years,
Drive a fuel tanker now but still love the coaches.
great adventure caught on video - well done everyone
Way to go Scott that bus fired right up I’m glad u cleared up the heat question I really like that stop sign on the outher bus Art Deco to the max
Never thought I’d see you in that many cold weather clothes ! ☺️
Me either
Amazing. Great watching , folks who love and respect old warriors!
Phil is a cool guy.
Thanx. Cool I was. 26 degrees cool.
This channel has given me a solid goal. Own a Detroit Diesel engine. The dedication here is amazing and inspiring.
Great video! I really like the bus rescu vids best. I am really surprised at how well that Silversides came back to life.
Have you thought about installing diesel hydronic heat? You can get that, a REAL defroster unit, and a couple of heater units from some place like Sure Marine Service in Seattle. If you have a water heater with a coolant heating loop, the hydronic unit can also heat that loop. Just install a fuel pickup in your fuel tank that is well short of the bottom so there is no chance that the furnace can leave you stranded with an empty tank.
Great video of the snow covered countryside Kelly. Fascinating for us in sunny Australia to see the USA as it really is from your touring videos.
G"day Scott. Well it is 93f here at the moment (Brisbane Australia). I have a beautifully cold can in my hand. Life sucks sometimes. : )
Me too, even had to start the air con last night ..
In the 90's here too in southern California.
AWESOME !! Thank you...
Nothing sounds sweeter than a Detroit !!
"You can't back that huge thing into that tiny parking space!"
"Hold my sno-cone..."
Super video! Love Detroit diesels! Had a 466 in an International dump truck. What a work horse!
Thanks again!
Wow that started fast ..... dang !!!!
And almost smokeless...
Kudos to you and the team getting the bus up and running. Now at Hibbing minnesota I wonder what has happened to that silversides since 3 years ago. I thoroughly enjoy watching your videos on fixing these old buses. Keep on trucking.....
That Jimmy sounds good. Better than the last one.
It does sound healthy doesn't it, much later engine with 4 valve heads? The fuel is much fresher as well.
I just want to say thank you for what you doing in restoring these old buses these silver sides are so great I become a fan of yours because I love buses and I come across your RUclips channel and I just enjoy your videos so much thank you for what you're doing in restoring these beautiful old buses