1982 MCI Crusader II MC-9 Sunday Drive

Decided to make another quick bus driving video for y’all! Hope you like it. I’m in the MCI MC-9 today. This was a 49 seat passenger coach converted into a tour bus, complete with front lounge, kitchen, bathroom, four bunk beds and a back bedroom.

[@sidallen685]

My favorite bus out of hundreds I worked on at Trailways over the last several decades.

[@christopherstory2136]

Awesome coach. Beautiful.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

Boy, he has really improved, he does not grind the gears anymore. Perfect RPM timing. Need to rearrange the camera for better view of the driver and the road ahead also.

[@georgemcdowell8918]

Your bus sound great!

[@jrtej9575]

A manual transmission coach is so much fun to drive!

[@daviddrum8877]

100%

[@earlgateman3755]

I drove a new '83 commercially, it had that 5 speed trans. I bent the last 6" or so of the shifter back so it was straight up. made it easier to get in and out of seat and was in a better position to reach. The MCI salesman saw it and they started making them that way at the factory. Another thing, you will find if you are driving any distance is dropping that seat about 3"...makes it less fatiguing on your legs. Your feet on floor there should be an inch of clearance between your legs behind knee and seat.

[@gmc_crackerbox_truck1485]

That's a beautiful looking bus

[@tedhansen3846]

Your bus is awesome.
I have a short wheelbase pickup and I am constantly running over the curb when turning right. If I had a rig as long as a bus heaven knows what Id hit😊

[@that_puffsley_guy]

I still remember the last time I rode on a coach like this, was with greyhound in probably 2008. Driver was brand new to the route and got lost quite a few times

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Sky Bus!

[@mrAhollandjr]

Crazy as it sounds i kinda wish I could drive a stick bus again

[@GMC6523]

You know I feel very sad to see these older buses get converted into RV's.
I wouldn't mind riding around in these older buses that were used as motor coaches before they get retired and get sold to private individuals that convert them into RV's vs leave it as a bus where people can just drive there friends around in them as well.
To me I personally rather just leave these older buses as a personal bus Vs RV but I can see that it is cheaper to buy an older bus and convert it into an RV then it is to bus a newer RV because certain RV's get rotated from sitting into the weather like rain and snow.

[@Julian8219Alvarez]

man what distance gives you a whole full tank and is it expensive the maintenance? thanks I Want a 1969 MCI Challenger

[@thud9797]

Greyhound with the extra 35 gal fuel tank in front baggage bay used a safe fuel range of 750 miles. Total fuel capacity was 179 gallons.

[@soillife1]

Yes
Expensive to maintain properly.

[@TheSouthern4501]

Can you not float the gears with a 5 speed or is it all double clutching?

[@thud9797]

You could probably do it but really these buses should be double clutched. Trans has a much different feel than a truck and you would really have to be on your game to consistently pull it off in a bus without damage.

[@detroit8v715]

Manual was standard with the 8v71 and automatic with the 6v92. I prefer the automatic with the 8v71. The 4 speeds are terrible in these and the 5 speeds better, which came about 1981 are better as far as shift effort and engine ram.

[@MonsterMidi]

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[@javiermuniz4179]

What type of license to use to drive this bus?

[@thud9797]

If it is for your own personal non-commercial use then no special license is required although some states now want you to have an air brake endorsement.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

The dashboard on this beautiful coach was very dusty. Someone should clean it, and care for the cleaning of this coach.

[@rosaliesullivan4367]

He's working on converting it into a tour bus. 😉 I'm sure when he's finished it will be all clean & polished!

[@melissacagle1978]

Why are you concerned ?

[@Chesterbarnes1]

@@melissacagle1978 I love the coach bus...wish I had what you had I would take care of it.

[@Chesterbarnes1]

@@rosaliesullivan4367 Excellent answer thank you

[@georgemcdowell8918]

Why is the Bus Dirty?

[@thud9797]

Because usually where you park there is no water to wash and often restrictions against washing a heavy vehicle like this. Unless you live in the country with your own setup it is not easy to find a good safe place to park it or keep it clean.