This has GOT to be the only bus shop in the country....maybe in the world....where the buses have to thread their way to the garage through a forest and perform a hill climb. Very unique, and I love that. This is a really genius idea, Scott.
I am loving this channel!! Im an old dude now, but grew up riding in these old buses. Learned to drive in a 4104, and had been everywhere by the time I was12. My dad drove for Greyhound and Trailways, and I still have his 2 million mile pin Greyhound gave him. In the 70's he started his own charter business, and man learned a lot about buses then. One of my biggest gripes was lugging......it was expensive to fix back then too, and a real pain when you just fixed that bus, and a driver would lug it over a grade and back. I just want to thank you for putting up these videos, as they bring back fond memories for me.....like riding 100's of miles sitting on a briefcase in the stair well of every bus, and many I havent seen yet on your channel. My all time favorites are the superscenics, and golden eagles. Keep bringing the videos! I love every one of them!!
Original owner made a great decor choice on that wonderlodge. I wouldn't change a thing on the inside decor wise. It's a very timeless look. Love the outside too, very impressive.
I worked 15 years for a Bluebird school bus dealership and toured the factory in Ft Valley. I got to see Wanderlodges being made before Volvo shut that down. They were all custom units. So no two are identical. They built one for a Saudi prince that was able to self contain for 7 days in the desert. The unit had marble though out a real water fountain and 24kt gold faucets. The company that insured the building of the Wanderlodge hired 24/7 security to guard the gold fixtures so that no one would steal them. These were made in their own workshop on the office side of Blue Bird Blvd. Opposite the school bus factory. These were all hand built starting with an AARE Chassis modified to suite.
I previously owned a prevost with the 8v92ta and it was a very happy day when I ripped that gutless leaky pile of crap out and put in a 600hp 12.7 series 60 that I built for it. That re-power increased the value of the coach by probably 30k and I was able to do it for half of that.
Makes me think of the movie “Field of Dreams”. Build it, and they will come, wow are they ever. It seems non stop. You might have to create a paved parking pad as a staging area. Some place mud free so people can come and get minor repairs and oil changes.
I owned a prevost with a 8v92ta and the happiest day of my life was when I ripped that boat anchor out and installed a 12.7 series 60 in it. I built it for a conservative 600hp and it really moved.
This is such a cool shop, the arches actually make me think of the Hollywood Bowl. The lighting in there just makes it so dramatic. It's so fascinating to see all these cool buses.
we have had our 90 Wanderlodge SP 36 for almost 5 years.. i bought it sight unseen and flew to AR to get it and then drove it back to NC.. we love it !!
Now that you have a Fixed Base Operation, Lenny's getting less attention and fewer wonderful cross country trips. Maybe time to hire a full time mechanic?
You just about need to put in traffic lights on your drive you are getting so much business 😁, good for you, you have been at it long enough you deserve the rewards, Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
Did you convert those steer axle hubs from grease over to oil-fed? I started my career as a heavy-duty truck mechanic in the mid-seventies, and one of the first jobs I did after hiring in to a large midwestern company was to convert all the steers from grease-packed to oil. They were experiencing a lot of bearing failures at around 60,000-plus, and the oil conversions pretty-much took care of that. If I were that owner, I would have had you change 'em over! enjoy your videos!!!! 😊
The “Tone” / reluctor wheel is part of wheel speed sensor that is used as part of anti-lock brake system and also can be used as part of speedometer. The most common ways for those wheels to be damaged outside of the hub being dropped or something coming loose inside the brake drum and hitting it is from a wheel stud being replaced. All that said unless the warning light on the dash has been disabled the ABS warning light should be illuminated on the dash indicating a system malfunction because of the damaged tone/reluctor wheel
Wow you really cut the minimum trees down for the road!! I'd cut all those off the sides of it to not worry but also daylight the road, unless there zero issues in wet weather
Considering how bad of shape that reluctor ring was in, with the speedo was still working, that ring was most likely for the ABS. Or possibly for another wheel speed dependent system like stability control. Although differential wheel speed dependent stability control seems like it would be a strange choice for a forty thousand pound coach ALSO: this is the most gorgeous 22 year old coach i have ever seen. Buses like this were a major motivation for me starting my business so that i can eventually afford opulent luxuries of this caliber
@@BusGreaseMonkey very, very peculiar. I suppose if it wasn't throwing a system error light then the only thing it possibly could have been is speedo. But I just don't see how that ring could have possibly hung on to rotate at the same velocity as the hub, being snapped clean like that. Those things basically just jangle around once they're that loose. Hhmmph, I suppose stranger things have happened
@@BusGreaseMonkey I would assume the speed sensor is in the transmission, that is the seemingly industry standard placement for that sensor, which I would assume since it is well shielded. If not there then on the driveshaft. The ABS sensors though, are required to be on the hub, since they have to monitor very specific wheel velocity in order to sense any minute differences of speed between the wheels
Maybe get some wands from Amazon for night ops. Just an idea. I have some and they help when I'm backing my trailer up in the dark. Then you could marshal them out of the shop.
Scott, do you think there was something up with the back brakes maybe not working fully and causing the fronts to get hot, heat check, and get those seals leaking?
Speaking of ABS tone rings. Does anyone know where I can get drive hubs for my 2001 MCI 102DL3 with Meritor axle? The hubs are fine but the tone rings are messed up and are fixed in the hub.
I would love an LXI. I built my garage, I only had 41 feet so my LX just fits. LXI never fit so I love my LX. I think 'On the Road Again' is song #1 on the musical horn. 2 weeks to the big WOG gathering in Pine Mountain GA anyone want to see a park full of them open to tour (most). Come on by. Trying to get mine ready.
How much long term success have you had with Goodyear air bags? I no longer buy Goodyear because their rubber is poop, had many bad experiences with their tires.
Hi Scott, how can I get a hold of you need to have a ballpark estimate on having some airbags replace down the road on our 1995 country coach can you reach out to me thanks, Paul
It’s hard to tell. I believe it goes in 1st and then the torque converter locks, and then it goes into second…I don’t think it did to be honest. The hill was steep, and he didn’t get up that fast.
This S60 has been hopped up. It shifted to second when I let off. I will give it the beans next time, especially if there is not a bus parked where Robbie's was with project supplies on both sides of the drive.
@@jimreynolds7380 jakes on it? How much hp? I believe that’s a Gen 3 with the Allison, and they went with the shifter that doesn’t show what gear you’re in, unlike Gen 2 and Gen 4.
@@user-ln7of9gs4s 3 stage Jakes with activation from brake treadle or letting off the go pedal. I need to find the paperwork from the tune. The exhaust has been modified as well. It will get out of its own way. Allison shifter panel has been replaced with a new unit and silverleaf is installed to display engine/trans data on TV above driver.
Damn, are you really as far off the beaten path as it looks on cam? I travel down your way by bike all the time, I would stop by and visit, as long as I don"t have to work.
This has GOT to be the only bus shop in the country....maybe in the world....where the buses have to thread their way to the garage through a forest and perform a hill climb. Very unique, and I love that. This is a really genius idea, Scott.
I am loving this channel!!
Im an old dude now, but grew up riding in these old buses. Learned to drive in a 4104, and had been everywhere by the time I was12. My dad drove for Greyhound and Trailways, and I still have his 2 million mile pin Greyhound gave him. In the 70's he started his own charter business, and man learned a lot about buses then. One of my biggest gripes was lugging......it was expensive to fix back then too, and a real pain when you just fixed that bus, and a driver would lug it over a grade and back.
I just want to thank you for putting up these videos, as they bring back fond memories for me.....like riding 100's of miles sitting on a briefcase in the stair well of every bus, and many I havent seen yet on your channel.
My all time favorites are the superscenics, and golden eagles.
Keep bringing the videos! I love every one of them!!
Original owner made a great decor choice on that wonderlodge. I wouldn't change a thing on the inside decor wise. It's a very timeless look. Love the outside too, very impressive.
Shades of Art Deco
I worked 15 years for a Bluebird school bus dealership and toured the factory in Ft Valley. I got to see Wanderlodges being made before Volvo shut that down. They were all custom units. So no two are identical. They built one for a Saudi prince that was able to self contain for 7 days in the desert. The unit had marble though out a real water fountain and 24kt gold faucets. The company that insured the building of the Wanderlodge hired 24/7 security to guard the gold fixtures so that no one would steal them. These were made in their own workshop on the office side of Blue Bird Blvd. Opposite the school bus factory. These were all hand built starting with an AARE Chassis modified to suite.
That beast makes Lenny look like a toy bus. Holy cow!
Lenny looks at you with a frown.
@@Wildstar40 I love Lenny. Just can't believe how big that bus is.
Beast was the first word that came to my mind when I first looked at that thing also.
I'm in the UK and this is top content 😎❤️❤️❤️❤️
Agreed! Regards from Amsterdam, the Netherlands 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
@@johnhopkins4920 too big for the UK... Would love to travel Europe in a wanderlodge
The turbo on this bus sounds AMAZING
That reluctor ring on the front wheel hub is for the anti lock braking system.
i was thinking the same because its the same on cars
Thats what I thought
If it was for a speedo or tacho the gauge would be out on turns
@@danhard8440 And bikes
As much as i love the sound of a 71 or 92 two stroke, the Series 60 sounds great, and is one heck of an engine.
I previously owned a prevost with the 8v92ta and it was a very happy day when I ripped that gutless leaky pile of crap out and put in a 600hp 12.7 series 60 that I built for it. That re-power increased the value of the coach by probably 30k and I was able to do it for half of that.
The series 60 is bulletproof.
Makes me think of the movie “Field of Dreams”. Build it, and they will come, wow are they ever. It seems non stop. You might have to create a paved parking pad as a staging area. Some place mud free so people can come and get minor repairs and oil changes.
I love the old 2 strokes but that DD series 60 is a heck of and engine. I saw some with 1.5 million miles before an in frame.
I owned a prevost with a 8v92ta and the happiest day of my life was when I ripped that boat anchor out and installed a 12.7 series 60 in it. I built it for a conservative 600hp and it really moved.
Little tune at the end was very fitting. And the BGM music 🎶 is always good. Beautiful bus
Liked that musical horn playing "On The road again"
I almost bought this coach! It's very nice, glad it got the repairs it needed, beautiful coach.
This is such a cool shop, the arches actually make me think of the Hollywood Bowl. The lighting in there just makes it so dramatic. It's so fascinating to see all these cool buses.
Always a pleassure watching your Videos Scott.Regards from Switzerland
we have had our 90 Wanderlodge SP 36 for almost 5 years.. i bought it sight unseen and flew to AR to get it and then drove it back to NC.. we love it !!
That is a very nice coach. I really like the color scheme on the outside
Love the choice of leaving music!
Now that you have a Fixed Base Operation, Lenny's getting less attention and fewer wonderful cross country trips. Maybe time to hire a full time mechanic?
Great looking bus inside and out.
That is one sweet RV. I like how the exhaust dumps up high like a city bus.
That type of exhaust is prone to rain water getting in.
The new shop and TH-cam are drawing a crowd. You might have to build another shop building.
Even JB Weld has its limitations.
Thats an abs tone ring that generates an electric signal read by the abs module
You just about need to put in traffic lights on your drive you are getting so much business 😁, good for you, you have been at it long enough you deserve the rewards,
Tony from Western Australia 🇦🇺
That tone ring is usually for the ABS make sure it didn’t chew up the sensor also
Gotta love a Bluebird!
great song at the end!!
Wow! Business is good! 😀👍
U outgrew your shop quickly.. good feeling isn’t it
Did you convert those steer axle hubs from grease over to oil-fed? I started my career as a heavy-duty truck mechanic in the mid-seventies, and one of the first jobs I did after hiring in to a large midwestern company was to convert all the steers from grease-packed to oil. They were experiencing a lot of bearing failures at around 60,000-plus, and the oil conversions pretty-much took care of that. If I were that owner, I would have had you change 'em over!
enjoy your videos!!!! 😊
Lenny looks like a minivan next to this coach!😲☝️
Yes a toy bus
The “Tone” / reluctor wheel is part of wheel speed sensor that is used as part of anti-lock brake system and also can be used as part of speedometer. The most common ways for those wheels to be damaged outside of the hub being dropped or something coming loose inside the brake drum and hitting it is from a wheel stud being replaced. All that said unless the warning light on the dash has been disabled the ABS warning light should be illuminated on the dash indicating a system malfunction because of the damaged tone/reluctor wheel
And a Ekornes Stressless as well - I got the same
Have you got enough land to create a bus camping park?
For working holidays 😁
Wow you really cut the minimum trees down for the road!! I'd cut all those off the sides of it to not worry but also daylight the road, unless there zero issues in wet weather
Considering how bad of shape that reluctor ring was in, with the speedo was still working, that ring was most likely for the ABS. Or possibly for another wheel speed dependent system like stability control. Although differential wheel speed dependent stability control seems like it would be a strange choice for a forty thousand pound coach
ALSO: this is the most gorgeous 22 year old coach i have ever seen. Buses like this were a major motivation for me starting my business so that i can eventually afford opulent luxuries of this caliber
It was not throwing any abs code or light either
@@BusGreaseMonkey very, very peculiar. I suppose if it wasn't throwing a system error light then the only thing it possibly could have been is speedo. But I just don't see how that ring could have possibly hung on to rotate at the same velocity as the hub, being snapped clean like that. Those things basically just jangle around once they're that loose. Hhmmph, I suppose stranger things have happened
Oh it’s for abs once i took the other hub off that was obvious.
@@BusGreaseMonkey oh so it is ABS, I thought that was the most likely case. I thought it looked like too many triggers for a speedo
@@BusGreaseMonkey I would assume the speed sensor is in the transmission, that is the seemingly industry standard placement for that sensor, which I would assume since it is well shielded. If not there then on the driveshaft. The ABS sensors though, are required to be on the hub, since they have to monitor very specific wheel velocity in order to sense any minute differences of speed between the wheels
YOU HAVE A GOOD BUSINESS BUILD AND THEY WILL COME...
very nice wonderlodge
Maybe get some wands from Amazon for night ops. Just an idea. I have some and they help when I'm backing my trailer up in the dark. Then you could marshal them out of the shop.
Beautiful coach love the tv coming out of the ceiling nice touch do you know how much he picked it up for?
Thanks! I would rather not say.
@@jimreynolds7380 fair enough you got yourself a real gem there enjoy and safe travels
Nice Rig !
I’ve never heard of that bus before. Do they still make them? Where can you find one at? Thank you for all your videos KY.
Please read this message KT 3406E has got 3 2-stroke diesels going to scrap they might be handy for you I hate to see waste
"Ermagherd! Wherl Hurbs!!" sorry... I couldn't help myself.
Yes you could.....but it was funny
Scott, do you think there was something up with the back brakes maybe not working fully and causing the fronts to get hot, heat check, and get those seals leaking?
ABS ABS - EXCITER, TONE RING not speedometer which comes off the drive axle.
Once we saw one on the other side we realized what it’s function was. I only work on old buses abs is not a thing.
lots of power
Your place is like the bussapoluza
Nice bus
Sounds like a hot rod bus walked away before the hill, was that a rock it kicked out?
You should do like the channel pilots and board the bus and bring her in 😋
Same part number for airbags as my 91 WB40 wanderlodge.
Speaking of ABS tone rings. Does anyone know where I can get drive hubs for my 2001 MCI 102DL3 with Meritor axle? The hubs are fine but the tone rings are messed up and are fixed in the hub.
I would love an LXI. I built my garage, I only had 41 feet so my LX just fits. LXI never fit so I love my LX. I think 'On the Road Again' is song #1 on the musical horn. 2 weeks to the big WOG gathering in Pine Mountain GA anyone want to see a park full of them open to tour (most). Come on by. Trying to get mine ready.
He drove away with no clearance lights or side marker lights operating?
The owner of the beauty should consider putting on CentraMatic wheel balancers. That will save steer tires especially and improve overall performance.
Already has them. 🙂
How much long term success have you had with Goodyear air bags? I no longer buy Goodyear because their rubber is poop, had many bad experiences with their tires.
Looks like a Bus Camp.
That was a really nice bus....... why were the brakes squeaking at the end?
Brake Dust
Was this a NASCAR Driver or Crew Chiefs Bus at one time?
Are you sure that toothed ring is not for the ABS? I just replaced mine on my car, which split. If it is, he should have received an ABS warning.
ya im sure thats what it is also
It definitely is. It's a 'tone ring.' It's for the wheel speed sensor.
Trees at 2:38 to 2:53 were a bit too close for driver comfort. Think you need to get the tree feller tractor out again. 🤔
Hi Scott, how can I get a hold of you need to have a ballpark estimate on having some airbags replace down the road on our 1995 country coach can you reach out to me thanks, Paul
Where are the secondary beds for the rest of the family? That’s a lot of bus for two people.
Where can a person find one of them at that year 99 please let me know. Thanks.
At 1:13 on the video did anyone else notice the mount Rushmore face in the boulder at the entrance?
you need to cut more trees //backing up out of the shop// is a pain in the but
Judging by the driver's side window, I thought it was a Neoplan.
superyacht quality
SaWeet !
That bis darned near didn’t make it up the hill.
Going to have to call your family place bus monkey farm lol great job
Did he make the hill in 2nd gear??
It’s hard to tell. I believe it goes in 1st and then the torque converter locks, and then it goes into second…I don’t think it did to be honest. The hill was steep, and he didn’t get up that fast.
This S60 has been hopped up. It shifted to second when I let off. I will give it the beans next time, especially if there is not a bus parked where Robbie's was with project supplies on both sides of the drive.
@@jimreynolds7380 jakes on it? How much hp? I believe that’s a Gen 3 with the Allison, and they went with the shifter that doesn’t show what gear you’re in, unlike Gen 2 and Gen 4.
@@user-ln7of9gs4s 3 stage Jakes with activation from brake treadle or letting off the go pedal. I need to find the paperwork from the tune. The exhaust has been modified as well. It will get out of its own way. Allison shifter panel has been replaced with a new unit and silverleaf is installed to display engine/trans data on TV above driver.
I guess the guy is a property manager?
What engine is in there?
Series 60. Why you guess a property manager?
@@BusGreaseMonkey Because of the shirt he is wearing.
Junkyard digs
Left with a tail light out.
I THINK PEOPLE ARE BREAKING THEIR BUSSES SO THEY CAN DO THE BUS GREASE MONKEY HILL CLIMB EVENT
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Easily a $100k coach still today even for its age.
How do i come to visit for service??
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Step 1 join Patreon www.patreon.com/busgreasemonkey
@@BusGreaseMonkey thank you so much....doing so right now!
You have a grease monkey village there now lol
Wanderlodge never had grease hubs
Need to find a way to reprogram his horns with the BGM song.
sounds like a Cat motor
Detroit diesel 60
Damn, are you really as far off the beaten path as it looks on cam? I travel down your way by bike all the time, I would stop by and visit, as long as I don"t have to work.
Great hill climb.