What a nice old bus. My Mom and I went to DC in one of these in 1960. I'l never forget it. I had a passion for buses when I was a kid. I loved the smell of the diesel exhaust they made.
so cool....my grandmother would take the Greyhound all the way from Toronto, thru Chicago, Minneapolis, into North Dakota, and north to Winnipeg, and I would be such awe on how big a Greyhound Sceniccruiser was.....and the driver let me get on to see inside....good memories....thanks for sharing
Smile... I know you didnt plan it , but as I watch your video for the fourth time, I still crack up as you drive out from the cemetary. Like a resurection of the Scenicruiser.Too Cool . Thanks, Your pal in Califronia Joel DeGraef
I'm not muting! The music from the engine and brakes are part of tthe experience. When I was a little kid I had the Matchbox version and always had my eye out for a real one when we were on a road trip. I always thought it would be so cool to ride in one but don't believe I ever saw one on the road. Thanks for posting!
OK, it's nice to know there's someone else out there who appreciates the aroma of good diesel exhaust! I had a similar passion as a kid and could watch buses arrive and depart all day long.
Rode plenty of these back in the 1960s as a small kid back and forth between Baton Rouge La and Port Arthur Tex. Just like this one, most of the ones headed for home were signed up NEW ORLEANS. Going west they were signed up SAN FRANCISCO or HOUSTON. Hated it when the MC-7s took over as Greyhound's flagship in the early 1970s. Rode plenty of those too.
Fuel expense is no fun. It will get 7.5 MPG if I take it easy. The key to any project of this scale is patience. I have owned the bus since 1997. If you do a little bit at a time...it's not too bad. Take care. Tom
I hear you ! Bus travel or any travel today is nothing like it was 50 years ago. The general public actually cared about what other people thought about them. There was actual shame in bad behavior. Unlike today....when anything goes ! That's progress...right.
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL MOMENT WITH US! YOU MADE A DREAM OF MINE THAT WAS TO SEE THAT BUS RUNNING TO COME TRUE! I am from Brazil, and one of my dreams is to drive a bus like this!
This was near my place in Peoria, IL. (not sure what video you are referring to) could be one of mine, or one of my buddy Joel Degraf's Scenicruiser. Looks very similar to mine. He has a video of his in the American Grafetti parade in Modesto, CA. Thanks for watching.
I remember being on some of these on a journey from New York to St. Louis with my mom and dad many years ago as a young kid. I was amazed by the lower/upper deck configuration as I'd never seen these in the UK!
Obviously much cheaper than having a new building constructed. I bought this bus in 1997, and I am still not finished with it. Quite a few other projects in the mean time, but still a major undertaking.
I just saw what looks like a modern day remodeling, bus-to-RV/(apparent) plastic deal..no offense, but if I got licensed and insured and all that good stuff there, I'll go Tom's way (PD4501771) and olthers's..keep the drivetrain and motor stuff and look original..good seat for two families to ride in...and strength-required shifting.. (only four gears, and electric solenoid for reverse, don't even have to shift into a fifth position for the reverse gear, now if this had had a TWENTY FOUR speed thing, 6 x 4, that WOULD be an ordeal or a challenge, depends on your point of view.I assume no more 3 speeds and splitter since late 1962 or 4v71 times two.
Scenics are like any old vehicle. The more you can learn to do yourself, the cheaper they are to own. If you have little to no mechanical skill it could get pretty costly. The fuel is a killer no matter what ! Insurance and license plates are not bad if you go the antique or historical vehicle route. Storage is another consideration. They do take up a lot of room. I found a steel building to take down, move to my property and put back up.
i,ll dig out the photos from the summer, I don,t have access to serials or owners, I would like to know if the bus made it to the location or whatever, these people that where getting it ready to transport were all spanish speaking . they bought the bus from a craigslist ad
Hi yes I am a rock star. No, actually I am very lucky because I can do all my own work. I am mega cheap, and will do anything to save a buck. I work very hard at this hobby and am very patient about spending money. It took me 10 years plus to get 771 in the shape it is today....and it's still not completely done. It's all about dedication and patience.
Complete with a 64-65 NY Worlds Fair sticker on the door, Great!! Bring in the drivers side mirror!!! You would lose that in a minute if you bring it East.
Finding your Scenicruiser videos made my day. Mentioning the transmissions above, some were three speed, some four speed. I recall a toggle switch on the shift ball, overdrive I think? Yours a 8-71? Are you Tom? Would love to have a ride on the old girl? Where in the US of A are you? Thanks for posting!
@johnsenkenn @johnsenkenn Insurance here is very reasonable. It's registered as an antique vehicle, so license plates are only $37 dollars for a five year plate. Antique insurance is very fair too. The owner states the value, and pays something like 70 cents per $100 dollars of coverage per year. There are mileage restrictions, and it must be stored indoors. Fuel here now is about $3 per gallon (and rising). Fuel does add up, but I don't drive it all that much.
Someone once told me that they made only 500 of these Scenicruisers. I don't know if that's true or not. My Dad used to own a couple of them back in the 1960s - 70's.
Great video. Growing up in the 80's, I got to ride on the classic "fishbowl" GM transit buses in my town before they were retired, and they were so full of old bus character. I love the Scenicruiser, and dream of owning one myself someday. How expensive is it to own and operate one privately?
british columbia canada is right- a group of brazilians were working on a bus that had sat in spences bridge outside for about 15 or more years . it was driven up there by a cadillac car collector, dry desert area in summer and snow in the winter-dry air though. I always wanted that bus but my car hobby kept me from it---( I have pics leave your e-mail /)
Hi, I'm confused. British Columbia (Canada)? On it's way to Brazil (South America?) Please explain. I do know of a Scenicruiser that went to Guatemala a few years back. I am interested in this story. Could you please explain more. Thanks
Colt Yeah, that's a drag. I was looking forward to meeting you, Susan and your Dad. Oh well we'll do this agian. I like your videos. Keep up the good work. Take care. Tom
I'm sure if others can you do, if you're medicalla nd legally fit. But ya gotta learn to shift gears, and this is no ordinary bus (tohugh a 4-speed replaced the more odd 3 sp/2 rear in the olders ones.)
The video was nice, instead of leaving the wind noise why don't you edit it with some music, TH-cam can give you all those tools in the same page that you upload your video. See muy bunny video, You tube give me the option for the music and for the notes.
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That's one of the most beautiful buses I've ever seen, seriously.
What a nice old bus. My Mom and I went to DC in one of these in 1960. I'l never forget it. I had a passion for buses when I was a kid. I loved the smell of the diesel exhaust they made.
loved that diesel smell myself
OOH THAT SMELL. 😂
so cool....my grandmother would take the Greyhound all the way from Toronto, thru Chicago, Minneapolis, into North Dakota, and north to Winnipeg, and I would be such awe on how big a Greyhound Sceniccruiser was.....and the driver let me get on to see inside....good memories....thanks for sharing
Smile...
I know you didnt plan it , but as I watch your video for the fourth time, I still crack up as you drive out from the cemetary. Like a resurection of the Scenicruiser.Too Cool .
Thanks, Your pal in Califronia
Joel DeGraef
I'm not muting! The music from the engine and brakes are part of tthe experience. When I was a little kid I had the Matchbox version and always had my eye out for a real one when we were on a road trip. I always thought it would be so cool to ride in one but don't believe I ever saw one on the road. Thanks for posting!
Yes, I am from Washington. We have families spread out in Peoria area. I really admire your hobby (if that is what it is). cheers!!
You just gotta love an old Greyhound!!!!
Although I´m primarilya railroad man, I love this coach. Full of character!!!
Ok, this is pretty cool.
Well done saving a bit of history!
cheers
Wow that is soooo cool I love all the sounds that it makes.
My favorite greyhound bus!
Beautiful restoration!
That design is so right!
Used to ride them...
OK, it's nice to know there's someone else out there who appreciates the aroma of good diesel exhaust! I had a similar passion as a kid and could watch buses arrive and depart all day long.
When as child riding the hound, I used like how the driver grind the gears, while shifting !
Rode plenty of these back in the 1960s as a small kid back and forth between Baton Rouge La and Port Arthur Tex. Just like this one, most of the ones headed for home were signed up NEW ORLEANS. Going west they were signed up SAN FRANCISCO or HOUSTON. Hated it when the MC-7s took over as Greyhound's flagship in the early 1970s. Rode plenty of those too.
This is mega-cool....I want one.
Fuel expense is no fun. It will get 7.5 MPG if I take it easy. The key to any project of this scale is patience. I have owned the bus since 1997. If you do a little bit at a time...it's not too bad. Take care. Tom
I hear you ! Bus travel or any travel today is nothing like it was 50 years ago. The general public actually cared about what other people thought about them. There was actual shame in bad behavior. Unlike today....when anything goes ! That's progress...right.
Its called libralism...
Great video.....I love the scenicruisers
THANK YOU FOR SHARING THIS WONDERFUL MOMENT WITH US! YOU MADE A DREAM OF MINE THAT WAS TO SEE THAT BUS RUNNING TO COME TRUE! I am from Brazil, and one of my dreams is to drive a bus like this!
THAT DOG IS RUNNING, LISTEN TO THAT MOTOR. STILL RUNNING!!!
As we used to shout out to our DI's, we don't want any bends and thrus,all we want is a Greyhound bus!
Very cool !
Good job on the camera too
This was near my place in Peoria, IL. (not sure what video you are referring to) could be one of mine, or one of my buddy Joel Degraf's Scenicruiser. Looks very similar to mine. He has a video of his in the American Grafetti parade in Modesto, CA. Thanks for watching.
2024, THAT DOG, STILL RUNNING😊
I remember being on some of these on a journey from New York to St. Louis with my mom and dad many years ago as a young kid. I was amazed by the lower/upper deck configuration as I'd never seen these in the UK!
IT HAS A UNIQUE SOUND!
i love when you both were driving. reminded me of jurassic park. busses in mirror are closer than they appear. very nice bus.
Thanks for the story. Take care.
OK. I grew up in Washington. My folks still live there. Yes buses are strickly a hobby for me.
what a great bus man, youre either single or have a very understanding wife lol
Love the scenicruisers
Thanks. I look forward to seeing your photos. Take care
Obviously much cheaper than having a new building constructed. I bought this bus in 1997, and I am still not finished with it. Quite a few other projects in the mean time, but still a major undertaking.
I just saw what looks like a modern day remodeling, bus-to-RV/(apparent) plastic deal..no offense, but if I got licensed and insured and all that good stuff there, I'll go Tom's way (PD4501771) and olthers's..keep the drivetrain and motor stuff and look original..good seat for two families to ride in...and strength-required shifting.. (only four gears, and electric solenoid for reverse, don't even have to shift into a fifth position for the reverse gear, now if this had had a TWENTY FOUR speed thing, 6 x 4, that WOULD be an ordeal or a challenge, depends on your point of view.I assume no more 3 speeds and splitter since late 1962 or 4v71 times two.
Wow that SC looks great. Thanks for the vid.
4501 Scenicruiser was the first 40 ft. intercity bus built in USA.
Thanks for watching. Regards.
Tom
Ilove that dog
Scenics are like any old vehicle. The more you can learn to do yourself, the cheaper they are to own. If you have little to no mechanical skill it could get pretty costly. The fuel is a killer no matter what ! Insurance and license plates are not bad if you go the antique or historical vehicle route. Storage is another consideration. They do take up a lot of room. I found a steel building to take down, move to my property and put back up.
Thanks For Share.
@bostonguy01 The first 40 ft. bus ever. Modern buses are 45 ft. long.
Very nice finish.
THAT BAD DOG IS ROLLING ON GOODYEAR WITH HIS PAWS IN THE TANK!!!!!!!!!!!!
i,ll dig out the photos from the summer, I don,t have access to serials or owners, I would like to know if the bus made it to the location or whatever, these people that where getting it ready to transport were all spanish speaking . they bought the bus from a craigslist ad
Hi yes I am a rock star. No, actually I am very lucky because I can do all my own work. I am mega cheap, and will do anything to save a buck. I work very hard at this hobby and am very patient about spending money. It took me 10 years plus to get 771 in the shape it is today....and it's still not completely done. It's all about dedication and patience.
Complete with a 64-65 NY Worlds Fair sticker on the door, Great!! Bring in the drivers side mirror!!! You would lose that in a minute if you bring it East.
Finding your Scenicruiser videos made my day. Mentioning the transmissions above, some were three speed, some four speed. I recall a toggle switch on the shift ball, overdrive I think? Yours a 8-71? Are you Tom? Would love to have a ride on the old girl? Where in the US of A are you?
Thanks for posting!
@johnsenkenn @johnsenkenn Insurance here is very reasonable. It's registered as an antique vehicle, so license plates are only $37 dollars for a five year plate. Antique insurance is very fair too. The owner states the value, and pays something like 70 cents per $100 dollars of coverage per year. There are mileage restrictions, and it must be stored indoors. Fuel here now is about $3 per gallon (and rising). Fuel does add up, but I don't drive it all that much.
ummm. That area looks familiar. Nice ride.
I could not agree more. Take care.
@pd4501771 The sad part is that they are actually pretty cool vehicles.
Someone once told me that they made only 500 of these Scenicruisers. I don't know if that's true or not. My Dad used to own a couple of them back in the 1960s - 70's.
There were 1001 produced..
Actually there were 1001 produced.
that is very clean n nice
@moderndisco Thanks. You don't see too many of them around anymore.
Thank you very much.
Tom
Know that you want to keep it original but would look wicked great with shiny Alcoa Wheels and tubeless tires.
one classic machine
Does Greyhound charge you to use their name and livery? Beautiful bus!
where was this filmed? to you have a films of it from a driver's view of the same bus?
Peoria, Illinois
Great video. Growing up in the 80's, I got to ride on the classic "fishbowl" GM transit buses in my town before they were retired, and they were so full of old bus character.
I love the Scenicruiser, and dream of owning one myself someday. How expensive is it to own and operate one privately?
british columbia canada is right- a group of brazilians were working on a bus that had sat in spences bridge outside for about 15 or more years . it was driven up there by a cadillac car collector, dry desert area in summer and snow in the winter-dry air though. I always wanted that bus but my car hobby kept me from it---( I have pics leave your e-mail /)
@sneakylanier1 Thanks. There are two currently on THE internet auction site
I noticed the driver was in the left lane;I was on a bus trip to Atlantic City and the operator did the same...why is that
Don't tell me he just picked-up a bus load of dead passenger. 😂🤣
u shuld better isolate the mic to get out the windy sound than u have only the engine sound from the bus very cool video
good bus
can u do a video of the inside of this bus thanks let me kno i always wondered what they look like
What engines were they running??? Detroits???
im wondering, may you please recall the ceiling heights? (inside the upper and lower level hallways?)
Hi, I'm confused. British Columbia (Canada)? On it's way to Brazil (South America?) Please explain. I do know of a Scenicruiser that went to Guatemala a few years back. I am interested in this story. Could you please explain more. Thanks
god that thing is big
Colt
Yeah, that's a drag. I was looking forward to meeting you, Susan and your Dad. Oh well we'll do this agian. I like your videos. Keep up the good work. Take care.
Tom
saw one of these buses leaving spences bridge bc in august 2012 on its way to brazil----did it make it?
Thanks.
This bus goes to and leave from?
@robnrick11 Thanks for looking. Tom
@SteamCrane Thanks !
@pd4501771 thanks for the info
So how do you do that with the 9 or 12 different license plates ?
@blc48183 You know he's sitting in the back?
@tamarretto Thank you
Thanks for watching. Take care.
Tom
Thanks, Are you from the area?
I'm sure if others can you do, if you're medicalla nd legally fit. But ya gotta learn to shift gears, and this is no ordinary bus (tohugh a 4-speed replaced the more odd 3 sp/2 rear in the olders ones.)
Yep.
Why visiting a graveyard?🤔
My home.
@Fixmycartoday Thanks for watching
@bostonguy01 That's what she said...
@onlyweknow2 Thanks for watching
The video was nice, instead of leaving the wind noise why don't you edit it with some music, TH-cam can give you all those tools in the same page that you upload your video. See muy bunny video, You tube give me the option for the music and for the notes.
@holysxxtbatman Thanks for watching.
@llorensl Thanks for watching.
👍
LIKE!
I own one...... Well..... The Hotwheels version that is.... XD
@bbbnit it's his bus :-)
How do you get in front of that ? Is that guy your boyfriend
?
NOT THAT'S WHAT YOU CALL AN "OLD GIRL"