Let's Drive This Abandoned Rat Infested Vintage School Bus Out of The Forest! Will It Run and Drive?

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  • I found a rat Infested vintage 1948 Ford F5 School Bus Abandoned in the forest for over 25 years! Let's get it running and clean it up, then drive it out and back to the Church it used to reside! This is a compilation of all the videos from over a year period of time. I re-edited them all down into one epic revival video. This was such a great journey and an amazing ending! Must Watch!
    Check out the full videos of the abandoned bus series here:
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    Into song: Splasher!= We All Bleed The Same, Son
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    Drive out the Forest song: Splasher!= Terrain
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    First Wash Family song: Splasher!= Wildside
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    Driving to Church song: Northside= Busted
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    Approaching the Church song: Northside= Second Wind
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    Leaving Church Final song: Will Harrison= Hear Her Calling
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  • @CountryBoyGasGarage
    @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +183

    Thank You Everyone! This is an edited down version of the abandoned bus series, so I could get it all in one video. Please watch the full videos in the complete series of videos in the abandoned bus series. Thank You!
    th-cam.com/play/PLc8aa7G6Z0CaxOgvH41adAnQFB-fm6dZB.html&si=cL8BiIdcARIlSEpa

    • @ddivincenzo1194
      @ddivincenzo1194 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

      That bumper sticker was part of a PSA campaign from the seventies. I would be watching Saturday AM cartoons and their ads would come on during commercial breaks.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      @@ddivincenzo1194 I remember!

    • @joshuasjericho3915
      @joshuasjericho3915 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      ❤❤❤ #MerryChristmas brother! I totally love ❤️ your positive attitude brother! Such an awesome find! I would turn it into a camper bus 🚌 for the family 👪 & travel to a ZZ Top & Lynard Synard Concert brother!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @joshuasjericho3915 Heck Yeah! Would be Awesome! Merry Christmas! 🎄

    • @johnelliott7375
      @johnelliott7375 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      God bless you and your family this weekend and enjoy your Christmas 🎄! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

  • @TheSilverShadow17
    @TheSilverShadow17 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +77

    These old historical relics represent the very best of how America used to be until the build quality went down under. I've always had a much stronger affinity towards the classic and vintage machines that once roamed the roads back when they were in their prime. Bringing the bus back to life was perhaps one of your best life decisions made yet thus far. Mad props for waking up the beast that spent far too long in silence and neglect.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Hey Thanks! I completely agree!

    • @shibalegend3982
      @shibalegend3982 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Most stuff is made in China now and the build quality sucks

    • @guameldestruir6239
      @guameldestruir6239 27 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

      Your glasses are a little rose tinted there aye?

    • @gahsommichael1183
      @gahsommichael1183 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I wonder what happened to the church that owned it ?

    • @TheSilverShadow17
      @TheSilverShadow17 20 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@gahsommichael1183 The church is still there and exists from what I know

  • @videodudeX
    @videodudeX 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +209

    This has to be the best vehicle restoration video I've ever watched! Thought " over 2 hours I'll never watch the whole thing! " I was captivated! So well done!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Hey Thank You! I do appreciate that!

    • @notoriousbigdog
      @notoriousbigdog 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CountryBoyGasGarage best info on it en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_B_series

    • @Focusfury05
      @Focusfury05 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      I just noticed this cool bus build, looks great 👍 can't wait to see what happens 😀

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      @Focusfury05 Thank You!

    • @DScaglione.
      @DScaglione. 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      AMEN!!!

  • @toryasd.3256
    @toryasd.3256 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +29

    Ol’ girl resurrected and got to see her home again. Love it

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You!

    • @MysterBlu
      @MysterBlu หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Fitting for a Baptist school bus if you think about it.

  • @dersammler9733
    @dersammler9733 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Дорогой Друг! Я передаю тебе привет из далекой России! Хочу поблагодарить тебя за эту замечательную и добрую историю. Нет слов, чтобы выразить тебе благодарность, за те эмоции, которые подарил всем нам. Храни Господь тебя и твою семью! Крепко обнимаю тебя.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank You so much! I really appreciate that. It really means alot to me. This has been such a wonderful journey and experience. Take care my friend!

  • @jonoffensend7519
    @jonoffensend7519 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +97

    This is a great story, these old vehicles have so much more character than anything new. 👍👍👍😁🎩

  • @askburlefot2645
    @askburlefot2645 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +67

    What a heartwarming story. Nice to see this piece of history brought back to life. Big surprise how good condition it was despite being parked for many, many years and almost completely overgrown. Thanks a lot!!!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's been an amazing journey!

    • @michigandon
      @michigandon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      The Papa November Whiskey seems to be kind to abandoned vehicles.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@michigandon it was on this one!

  • @Itsmehi456
    @Itsmehi456 18 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I’m a 47 year old mom of 3 that found this completely fascinating! You’re a wiz!! Can’t believe you got this engine running. Well done.

  • @4everfree
    @4everfree 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +50

    This restoration video was incredibly AWESOME. What got me all watery eyes was how that older lady said her dad use to drive the bus and how she recreated the way she would sit right behind him. What an amazing video. The drone shots and the editing with all the great music...... It had me captivated!!!! Never thought I would watch an over 2 hours long video about an old church bus being "resurrected" but here I was and I enjoyed the journey all the way through. Merry Christmas 🎄 y'all!!!!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! This has been a labor of love and an amazing journey!

    • @debraperkins4448
      @debraperkins4448 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey, Ol' School Bus Driver in New Mexico, Here, ....I Have a White 2 door hardtop 1970 Chevrolet Impala, I'll Trade ya' for your Bus-Straight Across😂😂
      Can't hurt ta' ask ...❤

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@debraperkins4448 Nice! Let me think about it...lol

    • @debraperkins4448
      @debraperkins4448 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@CountryBoyGasGarage 😂hahaha 😆
      Love it, Yah Bless You, and ALL Whom You 💕 Love

  • @rollerdavem
    @rollerdavem 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +108

    Man, I wasn't really prepared to commit to a Two and a half hour video tonight... But I couldn't stop watching. I loved the journey, both figuratively and literally. The little nuggets of history and the anticipation of the reunion at the end really have a way of investing the viewer. Yeah, I'll sub and see what else you got.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's definitely been an amazing journey!

    • @debraperkins4448
      @debraperkins4448 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@CountryBoyGasGarageSure Hope you wore a face mask, Sweeping Up that Rat Shite😂

  • @johnnyh409
    @johnnyh409 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +34

    What a great feeling it must have been to bring back such a great memory for one special lady!
    I honestly have to say it brought tears to my eyes.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank You! It's been such an amazing experience! I feel blessed to be the one to do this and share it with everyone!

  • @dibbins1979
    @dibbins1979 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    This has to be the most heart warming incredible story about a restoration on TH-cam to be ever made .Truly great job 👏 👍

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It means alot to me. It was such a great journey and experience and I'm glad you all enjoyed it!

  • @BartoloFRodriquez-cl7nz
    @BartoloFRodriquez-cl7nz 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Thanks.For Shearing

  • @jackdavis8616
    @jackdavis8616 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    I absolutely love seeing these old transporters back on the road and admired once again. Great job and I really hope to see more of its improvements in the near future. We are all connected to something in this world no matter what it is...

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Thank You! I knew the bus was special and had history to share as soon as I saw it the first time!

    • @taur86466
      @taur86466 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I just subscribed@@CountryBoyGasGarage You never mentioned when was the motor(312) installed?How long was it a school bus,when did the church buy it and sell it?Was the diff fluid changed?I was impressed and really happy watching this,you are an inspiration! Old Fords never die!Very good job.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      @taur86466 Hey Thanks! I currently out alot to get everything into one video but you can see all the full length videos showing all the work! Check out the "Abandoned Bus Series" playlist on my channel!

  • @6petrolhead6
    @6petrolhead6 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +38

    I'm super impressed with your determination to rescue that old bus and she now has a new lease of life after a long rest in the forest
    Well impressed with all your hard work and all the modern upgrades
    And for $60 that machine shop did a really good job of refurbishing that flywheel
    Looking forward to seeing what you do with her
    I'm here in Bedfordshire in the UK 🇬🇧
    Love how you can still find these old vehicles and put them back on the road your parts stores seem to have a good supply of parts for older vehicles on the shelf
    I've had to subscribe to your channel now as I love what you do !!!
    Thank you for such a fantastic journey

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Hey Thank You! I really appreciate that! It's definitely been a great journey and I feel blessed to be the one who saved this old bus. Cheers!

    • @erniepenny221
      @erniepenny221 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Well done, a brilliant watch, regards from N.Z

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @erniepenny221 Hey Thanks!

  • @JamesNelms-tg4xl
    @JamesNelms-tg4xl 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    This is one of the most enjoyable videos that I have seen in quite some time. You are really dedicated to do the job the way it is supposed to be done, and you hit it right out of the ballpark . Congratulations and I might add, the coachwork was done by Superior Coachwork in Detroit Michigan after after the rolling chassis was finished. Originally, it was fitted with a cab, and Superior cut the back of the cab off. And they fabricated the bus bodywork to the cab. The rest, is history.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! It's been such a great journey! Thanks for the information also!

  • @stevenknopf9341
    @stevenknopf9341 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    I love the way you take your time, I enjoyed every minute of video. Keep God first and say prayer for my dear sweet friend Kim please!!!!!😊🙏😇😁

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! God Bless and prayers for your sweet friend Kim 🙏🏻 ❤️

  • @MrDiplomata
    @MrDiplomata 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    What a story! I loved watching this baby leaving its grave by its own power! So cool, dude! 👏👏👏 Greetings from Brazil!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! I really appreciate it!

  • @normanbuchanan9710
    @normanbuchanan9710 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +13

    This is definitely one of the best restoration projects I've ever seen, the whole work up to it was interesting but the reunion and story was very touching, and that by itself is worth my subscription, great job Sir.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! This has been such a wonderful journey!

    • @Patrick-yh5yd
      @Patrick-yh5yd 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Reminds me of the movie Jeepers Creepers.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@Patrick-yh5yd Totally!

  • @Graham_lee
    @Graham_lee 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Truly loved watching this brilliant journey. Faith brings surprises, aluminium and friends

  • @2dogsf-ing
    @2dogsf-ing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    After the wash. She looked like she was smiling. 😊
    She's happy to not be the creepy bus in the woods anymore.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! 😃 😊 I truly and completely agree with you! 😊

    • @2dogsf-ing
      @2dogsf-ing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​@CountryBoyGasGarage .
      I've seen more of this video and She's a happy yellow girl.
      She's still lighter then my truck. Lol
      04' gmc sierra 2500hd duramax lb7 4x4.
      My fat pig is around 300lbs more. 😉
      Oh, what is fuel mileage like?

  • @MrLBPug
    @MrLBPug 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +42

    This is a great compilation so I'm glad I found it in my recommendations. The bus turned out great and it was good to see that the people at the Church really appreciated seeing it there. Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year, from some random dude halfway across the globe 😁

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's been a great journey!

  • @mustafaalaoglu6671
    @mustafaalaoglu6671 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    What you are doing is real work. It requires mastery and patience. Thanks for sharing with us.

  • @greyhairedphantom4038
    @greyhairedphantom4038 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What a wonderful journey that old bus has had. Sitting overgrown in the bush as she was, to find someone like you to bring her home to her people for a special reunion.
    This old guy had a few tears at the end.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! It was definitely a wonderful journey and experience! I feel blessed to be the one who got to save it and learn it's history!

  • @duncan5mcleod
    @duncan5mcleod 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Great adventure, well done and thank you!
    I'm impressed with the condition of the paint with all that foam !! 👍👍
    Congratulations from France !
    And may Jesus accompany you on the road !

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I'm still amazed myself...lol!

  • @Presley126
    @Presley126 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am a school bus for 35 years and what you are doing is so great. Thank you for rescuing her. She is so cute. They do not make them like that anymore. Thank you for this beautiful story. Bless you and your family.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I really do appreciate that! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience. God Bless!

    • @lukewilkins1190
      @lukewilkins1190 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Didn’t know school busses could type comments lol

    • @vampiric4real
      @vampiric4real หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      what is it like being a school bus for 35yrs hehe

  • @maxwiz71
    @maxwiz71 12 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    So much dignity in seeing that old girl drive herself out of the woods that she drove in to a quarter of a century earlier. It would have been so much easier to drag her out with a tractor, stick her on a flatbed and take her to a shop to fix her up but so much more fitting the way you did it. Bringing the story full circle with her returning to where she used to work when in her prime was beautiful.

  • @MikeBeam-mi8jo
    @MikeBeam-mi8jo 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    couldn't stop watching... awesome restoration and the best part was sharing it with those who remember it from so many years ago. Thank you!

  • @1973mre
    @1973mre 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Even though I can’t work on equipment anymore, due to health reasons, I love living through others that do so. Great video and thank you.

  • @DaKayH
    @DaKayH 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This video made me smile. This is how i travel these days, Thanks I watch the whole 2 hours and 36 minutes of it.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been a great journey!

  • @SoCal_Jerry
    @SoCal_Jerry 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Jason, I got to tell you how hooked I was on your 2+ hour video story of the rescue of this kool ‘48 Ford Bus!! What an amazing tale of dedication, skill and patience! Looking forward to further adventures with the restoration of this amazing piece of history!! Jerry

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks Jerry! I really appreciate that! It's been an amazing journey!

  • @davidgriffith3504
    @davidgriffith3504 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Hi I'm 81 years old and I rode one of these buses when I was in grade school. You could hear by the wine in the transmission. I lived in the hills of Pennsylvania. It was a great find for you. And I love how your family are willing to put their hands on this project. Have a blessed time restoring it.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You David! I appreciate that. God Bless!

  • @arthuroldale-ki2ev
    @arthuroldale-ki2ev 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    That bus of yours is just 2 years younger than my self, as an Englishman, in Cornwall England, I found your video , heart warming. Thank you !

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @johnelliott7375
    @johnelliott7375 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I would love to see you and your pictures go to that church if it is still around and show it to the elders and see if anyone remembers this one and give someone who probably needs a lift some great memories 😊 1:19:23

    • @KrisDouglas
      @KrisDouglas 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      As long as the "C**t hair free zone" sticker is gone lol

  • @burnie773
    @burnie773 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Sound track at the end was perfect . This was a wonderful story . Thank you from the bottom of my heart .

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! It means alot to me. It was a wonderful experience and journey

  • @badzfax21
    @badzfax21 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Super like ur restoring that old bus. Thank you for making this video so very inspiring. God bless more videos and subscribers.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I appreciate that! God Bless!

  • @donaldhalls2189
    @donaldhalls2189 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Our Bedford bus was a cool caravan for some years, glad you revived it so well, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones

  • @michaeldickes9727
    @michaeldickes9727 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Just a fantastic job on this restoration. You brought that bus back to life and added even more memories. Great work sir!

  • @preciousmemories6890
    @preciousmemories6890 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    From start to finish .... an Amazing Adventure! I love the Scripture message on the back door. I was born in 1948 but I think the ole bus is in way better shape than me. You did a great job getting it road worthy. I reckon I'll have to wait until I crossover before the Master ✝Mechanic gets me completely restored! 😉 Keep up the good work, my friend.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that. It's been an Amazing Journey! I feel blessed to be the one who saved the bus and had this great adventure!

  • @user-wz5ie2ed5h
    @user-wz5ie2ed5h 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    THANK YOU for taking me back to a BETTER time , looking at that BUS brought back great memories , and i look forward to your next one.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thank You! I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Shadetreejr1967
    @Shadetreejr1967 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What really draws me in to watching and enjoying these TH-camrs are the ones that don't have a curse word flying out of their mouths every time they open it! Much respect! New subscriber here and really enjoying your content! The reunion had me in tears!!!

  • @moisesfreitas9756
    @moisesfreitas9756 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Parabéns Pelo Vídeo e pela história... Very Very good...! Congratulations...!

  • @aaronspratt267
    @aaronspratt267 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to chronicle all the work you put into this old classic bus. I greatly enjoyed watching it all.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed it!

  • @ShiVolv
    @ShiVolv 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I'm so glad I clicked this video. First time seeing this bus, wish I found it sooner! Amazing job! And what a beautiful ending. I can't say enough about that. Huge respect for getting in contact with the church and driving there for the reunion! Brings a tear to a feller.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been a great journey and experience!

  • @Big88Country
    @Big88Country 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    AWESOME job getting the old girl back on the road! I know it took over a year but I also know it was well worth it, especially to Mary! I'm sure it brought back a lot of memories for her, riding on the bus as a child with her Daddy driving. You did a good thing man!!!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I was such a great journey and experience for all of us. I'm so glad I was able to save this bus and meet with Mary and learn the history.

  • @MrsAlmaTrumble
    @MrsAlmaTrumble 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    I'm usually not into restoration videos, but I really liked this one. You did an amazing job on the bus.

  • @karenfyhr2363
    @karenfyhr2363 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Congratulations on getting it going and back on the road. I'm amazed at how well it cleaned up

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I'm amazed also...lol! She's a gem!

  • @user-gt8wd2qh6w
    @user-gt8wd2qh6w 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Love your restart. I would have loved to have been there with you and cleaned this bus while you were working so hard and deluging to restart this old but fabulous lady. I can’t say how much I enjoyed seeing your happiness when you got her running. I wish I could have an old bus like this.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I appreciate that! It was a great journey and experience!

  • @dannyboy6754
    @dannyboy6754 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I drove School Buses fir 30 years. Drove all types. This little bus is the coolest one I've ever seen. I would love to get something like it someday soon. My life of being a Nomad is starting this year. Great job in rescuing her.
    Be safe out there every one.

  • @deej7783
    @deej7783 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    What an amazing watch, seeing you save her and pull that bus out of the woods after decades of sitting is a testament to how thing's used to be built, and your skill wonderful job and just such a cool bus. Id make that a tiny home and drive it everywhere

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! That really means alot to me. It's been such a great journey!

  • @juliebrannan2682
    @juliebrannan2682 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I was so excited to see you drive that bus out of the forest! 🎉 I was so proud of you!!

  • @stevecampbell4956
    @stevecampbell4956 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    God bless Mary. My parents also drove a school bus every Sunday to pick up children from the inner city of Minneapolis to take them to church. My mother was a Sunday school teacher and dad drove the bus and I was in the front seat every Sunday. Brings back so many memories. Thanks for this video.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! That is so great! This has been such a wonderful journey and experience. God Bless!

  • @beatrizospina2818
    @beatrizospina2818 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Cuando yo era niña, viajaba en bus muy parecido al tuyo. Me trajo muy gratos recuerdos y me emocioné muchísimo. Te felicito por tu hermoso trabajo, resiliencia y por tu hermosa esposa que te acompañó en el proceso. Dios los bendiga y un fuerte abrazo 🤗

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thank You Very Much! I really appreciate that!

  • @johnbrett8788
    @johnbrett8788 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    What a great restoration was intrigued for the whole three hours. The reunion at the end was amazing.

  • @thisiserich
    @thisiserich 26 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    What an amazing story. It’s people like you that give others hope. Over a year long journey that enabled a sweet old lady the chance to relive happy memories with her dad and to give a group of people a truly great reunion.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that. It was such a great journey and experience. Glad you enjoyed it.

  • @munawargondal9318
    @munawargondal9318 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    A BIG HARD WORK DONE ....... SO LOVELY.........

  • @jamesmoffett
    @jamesmoffett 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This is absolutely great God bless you man it is absolutely amazing how the condition was when you drove it out of the woods home and how you brought it back to life to take it back to the church I'm absolutely impressed and I'll be continuing to watch all your videos 👍👌🙏♥️😎🇺🇲

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! It's been such an Amazing Adventure! I feel blessed for how everything turned out!

  • @joserosario7130
    @joserosario7130 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    This is because everything use for God never dies and always came back to live that it period.👍🙏

  • @samuelhadley5556
    @samuelhadley5556 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you for the video and the journey. God bless you and your family.🤠👍⭐🇺🇲

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that. God Bless!

  • @jamesg6792
    @jamesg6792 9 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Love this level of backyard mechanic skill. Doing all that work with so little equipment now thats impressive. Keep the videos rolling!

  • @strings1955
    @strings1955 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    Well done, sir. I imagine bringing that bus back to Stafford Baptist for a reunion was full of emotion for everyone involved. Kudos to your lovely bride for supporting your efforts, as well as others that have helped.
    My other fave is Derek Bieri and Vice Grip Garage. He's been at it a while (over 400 vids) and has a lot of fun with the videos and the abandoned cars he finds a way to bring 'em home.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! I Love Derek over at Vice Grip Garage!

  • @cindysarver2483
    @cindysarver2483 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I really enjoyed watching your video. Two of my friends were watching and at first I thought I'd better find something else to do till this is over, but I couldn't tear myself away! Watched the entire video! I don't believe I've ever seen a man work on an engine and not once get frustrated and curse at it! Well done! Learned a few tjhings and enjoyed the entire journey. Thank you very much!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate it! It's definitely been a amazing journey! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

  • @johnhicks1969
    @johnhicks1969 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Great job on the old bus .your time taking it home to the old church I'm sure it was a blessing to the older church people

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience!

  • @ClaraBBrown
    @ClaraBBrown 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This young man has done a great job on this bus I didn't think it could be done😊❤

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! I wasn't sure it could be done myself...lol!

  • @Sulfuron41
    @Sulfuron41 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    What an absolutely wonderful video. I loved every minute from the rat poo tea to your brother's secret message at the end. It was all so heartwarming, and I'm so glad you were able to share it! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this special project! You're the man!!!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been such a wonderful journey!

  • @evanchapmanfanman
    @evanchapmanfanman 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Those old ford y blocks were pretty damn tough engines, the only major issues are the upper oiling hole on the cam bearing clogging which starved the rocker shaft and valve train of oil and very skinny pushrods that bend very easily if a valve sticks a bit. As long as a high zinc oil is used, these motors will keep on going. I recommend 10w-40 viscosity especially if the motor is high mileage. I’m working on a 54 ford with a 292 y block in it. Keep the rpms below 4500 and the motor will happily keep going for years. These engines make torque down low like a big block. The valves will need periodic adjustments and oil changes every 3000 miles but otherwise these motors don’t usually need much. Take care of them and they will take care of you.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! It's been a learning lesson for me. I've always delt with small block Chevys. Chuck at Chuck's Trucks has been a big help. Thanks for the information!

  • @photosrain4351
    @photosrain4351 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Its feb 17th. I WATCHED this awesome video!
    Thank you.
    After my wife died I bought a 1986 chevy bus and made an R.V.
    Its still needing tlc but it runs and drives great!
    Camped at the lake twice. Had a great thunderstorm pass over while there!
    I camp in my driveway and back yard at least a dozen times!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! Oh that's great. I'm thinking of camping in ours.

    • @photosrain4351
      @photosrain4351 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@CountryBoyGasGarage I have an old camper frame under an old trailer I put together.
      Thought Pulling my Harley behind my bus or my 69 chevy van!

  • @SweatyWelder68
    @SweatyWelder68 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WOW!!!!Beautiful story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!God Bless yall!!We Love ya'll!!!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! God Bless!

  • @michaeljoseph9881
    @michaeljoseph9881 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Looks like you had an awesome time? I used to work on buses and trucks and everything like that. But I'm retired now but some of those things you did brought back murmurs.

  • @dannyoutlaw8001
    @dannyoutlaw8001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    A little tip for you and you may already know is to always crank an engine like that.. that has been setting for alit of years is to use 2 cycle oil so that the valve guides and valve face...it just helps not to have such a dry start

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks!

    • @dannyoutlaw8001
      @dannyoutlaw8001 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CountryBoyGasGarage anytime brother....that was an awesome job you did on the old bus....I'd love to have one of those old buses to make a camper out of and pull drag car and motorcycle to the track or just travel in... Merry Christmas to you and your family....

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@dannyoutlaw8001 Merry Christmas!

  • @michaelweary4662
    @michaelweary4662 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Nice job ! Great video ! Great work effort ! My tips: Dip/clean/seal/paint tank (POR-15). Use rot hole for access to upper tank components (build custom door). Maybe install back-up tank for additional (cheap) fuel. Bathtub replace with fiberglas for weight, excellent idea with bed over the top. Change diif, and trans fluid to synthetic (Amsoil). Solar panels, luggage rack, and roof access. Insulate all 6-sides. Wall between drivers area and rear (secondary security to rear area). Replace all bulbs with LED. Repaint all white with black trim (to include ugly green interior). Remove/reseal all windows before painting. Scrub, wire brush entire bottom, then undercoat. Make custom (hollow) bumpers to store sewage and water hoses. Rain catchment from roof with valves (if you have drip rails). I may have missed this (chemical flush of water passages in block)... and to top it off... what all my buddies yell at me.. "turbo and nitros"... LOL !

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! Now that's a great plan!

  • @thesmokydig
    @thesmokydig 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    loved it what a great reunion and story blessing's to all involved sweet history and saving some vintage iron

  • @yesitreallyisme
    @yesitreallyisme 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    She sure is in good condition considering her age and where she's been sleeping all these years. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours.

  • @carlcarvalho269
    @carlcarvalho269 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I am absolutely amazed at how much you have been able to get done on that bus! I love it and hope it serves you and your family well for many years thru many adventures! Job well done sir! 👍🏼👏💐😎

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! It's been a great journey!

  • @user-kv7jj6gt4f
    @user-kv7jj6gt4f 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WoW...!! Just happened across this channel and watched the latest video and had to see the Old Bus and Church Folk reunion. It was a heart warming story... That sign on the back door of the bus simply Say's it all... for He is the Way, He is the Truth and is The Life... Amen

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been a wonderful journey and experience. I believe Godcwas helping the whole time. God Bless!

  • @user-tu1qe6ub5w
    @user-tu1qe6ub5w 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thanks for the ride from the bigning up to the Church. I really enjoyed the trip.

  • @joethanks3745
    @joethanks3745 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That bus is my favorite ✌️

  • @redeyetkr
    @redeyetkr 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    I've watched a lot of vehicle restorations, this is the best one yet. I wish you and your family merry Christmas, God bless.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! Merry Christmas!

  • @headrushindi
    @headrushindi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That was VERY cool. I am sure the memories for the church were unforgettable . And the restoration was nothing short of miraculous . Great Job.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience

  • @sambojambo9448
    @sambojambo9448 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    WELL, after watching the first hour, i must say, IM IMPRESSED!!!! I was a doubter, but you proved me wrong.
    Good Job!!!👍

  • @timothykraus7654
    @timothykraus7654 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

    I so appreciate your time in putting this together as a single video . I waited all week to have the time dedicated to watch without interrupted ! I want to wish you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas Sir . A fantastic rebuild so far ! May the New Year bring continued success in all your lives endeavors ! A faithful subscriber . God Bless !

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks Timothy! I really appreciate that! It's all been a huge blessing! God Bless!

    • @daleficklin1607
      @daleficklin1607 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@CountryBoyGasGarage Trying to find your second channel. Title? Link?

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @daleficklin1607 Thanks! It's still called "CBGG 2" but soon changing it to "Country Family Forest Homestead"

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@daleficklin1607 youtube.com/@CBGG2?si=5KZlPqOxiZ2ZLBQg

  • @carllaforte9588
    @carllaforte9588 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Bro, I have to say...Great job! I am an old school motor head, loved watching this resurrection, and the fact that you went to the church to show the people of the church, on a side note, are you going to do more and what's next? I also noticed the Nova and the rat rod pick up, I had a 69' Nova and I'm huge into rat rods, keep up the good work bro, I'll keep following!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! Yeah I've had the Nova for 32 years now. I'm also starting to work on a 59 El Camino!

  • @andrewlawrance3751
    @andrewlawrance3751 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a beautiful heart felt story the bus lives for many more adventures. Well done from MELBOURNE Australia.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! It's been a wonderful journey! Cheers!

  • @Steve_BigBoyzToyz69
    @Steve_BigBoyzToyz69 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is a REAL will it run video! great work and determination.

  • @edfrazee3051
    @edfrazee3051 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Enjoyed your video. Thankfully you didn’t go into too much detail when showing the solutions to each and every problem you encountered. You showed just enough to keep me interested / entertained.
    It’s 12/23 and I am in isolation due to Covid. Thanks for your efforts!
    Happy Holidays!
    Ed

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks Ed! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope you feel better soon!

  • @richardrobinson601
    @richardrobinson601 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you .

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank You! It really means alot to me!

    • @wileycoyote19
      @wileycoyote19 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same here. Happy and joyful tears 🥲 Music is Amazing throughout whole video!

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wileycoyote19 Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one...lol

  • @3clubforever
    @3clubforever 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I’m also an oregon local that enjoys fixing dead vehicles while lying in the mud in the rain. This was a really cool one. Loved watching you work

  • @rshutterbug47
    @rshutterbug47 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What A NICE CHURCH, BEAUTIFUL, Just Down Home How Great is GOD iS & How Good Was That & That's Something Money Can't BUY, & All Of Them & You All Won't Never Forget !!! 🙂😜

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience!

  • @archiebunker6059
    @archiebunker6059 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Super cool bus, I like how the rear wheel wells are stamped to mimic the fenders of the pickup, great job and done right and safe, only thing I'd done differently would be to have painted the wheels the school bus color to make it pop like it did when you first showed it in the woods. Really neat bus you got and great job getting it back on the road. 👍

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hey Thanks! It's been a great journey. The rear fenders really sets it apart from others and gives it a classic look. I'm still thinking of painting the wheels back to yellow.

  • @Focusfury05
    @Focusfury05 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Great content! Love these American buses, can't wait to see how she looks.. you got a new sub😊 The reunion was great, lots of people who travelled in her as children loved seeing her again!! Brilliant 👏 😊

  • @JohnHonda101
    @JohnHonda101 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    From the UK here, this popped up earlier and I've spent an enjoyable 2.5 hours watching this, great work Sir.

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! Cheers!

  • @lillianzybarra6405
    @lillianzybarra6405 20 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    First of all-I'm proud of you young man you did a great job! This video brought tears out as you restored the old engine, memories of working with my Daddy on his cars. Not many women nowadays that can say they miss the smell of gasoline on their hands from rebuilding a carburetor, or watching dad pour gasoline in the carburetor with a coffee can.
    Thank you for this beautiful video. God bless and stay safe ❤

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank You! I really appreciate that! God Bless!

  • @philmoore71
    @philmoore71 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    really interesting. of course you had to clean the roof but it looked so great before! i am always surprised people have to pay to buy these wrecked, abandoned and not wanted ruins... the owners should be glad to have it removed for free.
    i enjoyed a lot of the music too and the subtitles were useful

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's such a cool bus!

  • @hoobsgarage
    @hoobsgarage 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My day instantly gets better when i get a notification that you posted a new video. I freaking love this channel.

  • @johnnymack9600
    @johnnymack9600 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I owned one the same year same model. I got mine in Beulah Colorado in the 80s loved that old bus . My wife and 6 kids lived out of it for almost a year. Stretched a large truck tarp off the side for a porch. Had a stove. Icebox, sink , and table, and a set of bunk beds. I wish I still had that thing. Love the video!

  • @bigchevy350boy
    @bigchevy350boy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Can't wait! 🤘

  • @Johnshaft1970
    @Johnshaft1970 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Why Would Anybody ....... Park That Beautiful Rig Down There, And Just Leave It ?

  • @param802
    @param802 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful Video i enjoyed so much....Well done Brother...So Much LOVE, RESPECT for you and your family..❤❤❤

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank You! I really appreciate that. ✌🏻

  • @lauralee5313
    @lauralee5313 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super cool story bro....thank God for those old church buses I rode the bus to church when I was a kid and thank the good Lord

    • @CountryBoyGasGarage
      @CountryBoyGasGarage  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Thanks! It's been such a wonderful journey!

  • @renoflames
    @renoflames 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I watched this along time ago and I would still love to own the bus and do a complete restoration on it just because. It would be costly.