you can message Scot Crosby (aka Bus Grease Monkey on TH-cam) with any questions about your vintage bus. He's an expert on these busses, he has a '47 silversides.
I just tuned in. How someone who calls themselves "Awake Collective" ends up with a project like this is probably a good story in itself. I like that he is happy the airbox is missing without realizing what is its purpose - that is how I know that videos after this will be entertaining.
Make sure Scott the Bus Grease Monkey knows about this bus. He and his wife have a 1947 model. His son has one as well. He has a popular You Tube channel and is the best person to know when your bus needs work of any kind. He now has a big shop near Nashville, Tennessee.
If it were mine the #1 priority for me would to address the engine air filter. Nothing will ruin this project faster, unless of course you are planning on rebuilding it soon.
Oh yaa I know and I've learned more how its especially not good for Detroit's. It was only a mile it had to drive as is. The guy I got it from wanted it gone and when I got there he had it started already. I'm redoing everything as time goes on. I've been looking for an air box for it, have to hit a junk yard
Maybe someone has said this already... Don't run the engine without an air filter. "Dusting" the engine will lead to expensive repairs. They are doable, but expensive and inconvenient. Good luck! I'm jealous!
Thank you! Yaaa I wasnt too happy about it, was only for a mile for so. I did hear about how bad dust is for the blower and had a bit of woops go through me . The guy wanted it gone lol
We own a 1947 PD3751-473 Silversides. Someone had cut out my modesty panels and 1/2 of the luggage racks. I'm having to completely rewire mine due to rodents destroying the complete wiring harness. The original oil bath air filters are the best. Bummer he removed them. I put our batteries in the adjacent bay and put an AD9 air drier in the spot where the battery trays were. Just subbed to your channel!!! Thanks!
If you are not going to use over the road air conditioning-mainly use the big blowers, then you don't need those giant 8D batteries. I have a transit bus with a 8V-71 with normal size 31 batteries that 2 of the size 31 batteries starts the engine just fine. You go from the 8D weighing 160lbs each to size 31 weighing about 80lbs. WAY easier to handle and MUCH cheaper.
It wont be , the guy had it going by the time I got there and wanted it moved. We only moved it a mile. Now it's getting all the love and fresh air. Thanks for the concern
you need a air breather on that or the dirt will ruin the blower on that ,,,it is a 6 cyl 238 71 series Detroit YOU need a breather on that engine quick,,,it had a oil bath breather that's why it was sooo heavy nice find though 😉
It is a smoker because it is a 2 stroker engine which is very common on these buses. You will never stop it from smoking, but do not worry because IF it STOPS smoking then you will have a real problem
You are in the ministry business saving this piece of history. Think of all the people that were passengers back in the day. All the memories here the bus could share. The people that built the bus; are really happy that you’re bringing it back to life.
Message INDIANA DIESEL (aka)Tyler Crosby he is Scott’s son. He will get back with u. Scott never follows through with checking his messages he’s so busy he just doesn’t care.
Wrong! The primary function of the 'airbox' is forcing air into the engine to push exhaust gasses out and supply air for combustion. It's NOT an airfilter!
Here's a suggestion get a haircut then get a job and try to blend in to the fact that it's 2022 and then buy a RV hey I get it me and my wife where once you and your lady when you realize the work is above your skillset and hiring someone is expensive
you can message Scot Crosby (aka Bus Grease Monkey on TH-cam) with any questions about your vintage bus. He's an expert on these busses, he has a '47 silversides.
There’s a lot of potential here. Seek help when you need it. Maybe do a series as you move forward. Wish you luck.
I just tuned in. How someone who calls themselves "Awake Collective" ends up with a project like this is probably a good story in itself. I like that he is happy the airbox is missing without realizing what is its purpose - that is how I know that videos after this will be entertaining.
You want to find out more about that particular model of bus contact the bus grease monkey
Yes definitely I look at the bus grease monkey TH-cam channel you can look at all his videos on everything that he does
You have company!
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Will smoke like a train in the mountains, not to environmentally friendly.
Engine compartment looks like it could use a visit to the Bus Greasemonkey!
Make sure Scott the Bus Grease Monkey knows about this bus. He and his wife have a 1947 model. His son has one as well. He has a popular You Tube channel and is the best person to know when your bus needs work of any kind. He now has a big shop near Nashville, Tennessee.
Hes the reason I felt comfortable getting the bus :) such good info he has to offer from all his videos and patreon
@@awake.collective Excellent!
If it were mine the #1 priority for me would to address the engine air filter. Nothing will ruin this project faster, unless of course you are planning on rebuilding it soon.
Oh yaa I know and I've learned more how its especially not good for Detroit's. It was only a mile it had to drive as is. The guy I got it from wanted it gone and when I got there he had it started already.
I'm redoing everything as time goes on. I've been looking for an air box for it, have to hit a junk yard
@@awake.collective any questions you have, contact Bus Grease Monkey
Maybe someone has said this already... Don't run the engine without an air filter. "Dusting" the engine will lead to expensive repairs. They are doable, but expensive and inconvenient. Good luck! I'm jealous!
Thank you! Yaaa I wasnt too happy about it, was only for a mile for so. I did hear about how bad dust is for the blower and had a bit of woops go through me . The guy wanted it gone lol
@@awake.collective bus grease monkey has some dusted engine videos
We own a 1947 PD3751-473 Silversides. Someone had cut out my modesty panels and 1/2 of the luggage racks. I'm having to completely rewire mine due to rodents destroying the complete wiring harness. The original oil bath air filters are the best. Bummer he removed them. I put our batteries in the adjacent bay and put an AD9 air drier in the spot where the battery trays were. Just subbed to your channel!!! Thanks!
If you are not going to use over the road air conditioning-mainly use the big blowers, then you don't need those giant 8D batteries. I have a transit bus with a 8V-71 with normal size 31 batteries that 2 of the size 31 batteries starts the engine just fine. You go from the 8D weighing 160lbs each to size 31 weighing about 80lbs. WAY easier to handle and MUCH cheaper.
I see a whole lot of potential for this old timer. I love vintage vehicles and would love even more to see this bus during and after restoration.
I will sure be having update videos soon :)
Cool vintage bus! What a great canvas you have to start with.
Absolutely amazing! These vintage busses are incredible. 💕
You guys are young... You have a long journey ahead may the force be with you 🚌
Judging from the remaining cabinet work, that appears to be a very early conversion by Custom Coach in Columbus, Ohio.
Thank you!
Get in touch with the busgreasemonkey
Yes Bus grease monkey 👍👍👍
U need the air box. Bus Greese monkey garage has some good videos of silversides.
Came here to say this
Hey, a vintage bus channel I haven't found yet! Subbed, wishing you the best of luck, and looking forward to updates!
Welcome !!:)
Busgrease monkey may be can help
Please don't run that engine without an air filter of some sort. Dirt is bad for rings, and blowers.
It wont be , the guy had it going by the time I got there and wanted it moved. We only moved it a mile. Now it's getting all the love and fresh air. Thanks for the concern
Dont do a thing to it. Dont even wash it. You will be the first RAT-RV.
LOOOOVE the STAND UP DRIVING POSITION. Very RARE
you need a air breather on that or the dirt will ruin the blower on that ,,,it is a 6 cyl 238 71 series Detroit YOU need a breather on that engine quick,,,it had a oil bath breather that's why it was sooo heavy nice find though 😉
Tell me you know nothing about engines without telling me you no nothing of engines.
thats quite a project but in the end it will be amazing!
great find, are you going to strip the paint off the sides?
Yup ! Will be all polished up :) looking forward to it
I was going to ask the same thing and crossing my fingers you were going to bring back he namesake
I know where you can get one just like it
Hippy chic. She’s got a huge spinach pie
Great project good head start giving Scott a call?
It is a smoker because it is a 2 stroker engine which is very common on these buses. You will never stop it from smoking, but do not worry because IF it STOPS smoking then you will have a real problem
I like your Retro RV / bus.
This is a 48 silverside
671 beautiful
Big project ...
You are in the ministry business saving this piece of history. Think of all the people that were passengers back in the day. All the memories here the bus could share. The people that built the bus; are really happy that you’re bringing it back to life.
Nice find , gorgeous old bus and I hope you enjoy building a new inside and I know it will turn out great.
I like your retro Rv/bus
В начале видео у девушки улыбка красивая прямо фирменная улыбка!) Она молодец ! 👍Чтоб у этой девушки в жизни все было хорошо!!! 😊
Message INDIANA DIESEL (aka)Tyler Crosby he is Scott’s son. He will get back with u. Scott never follows through with checking his messages he’s so busy he just doesn’t care.
Very best of luck with this bus.
Nice project man keep up the good work
Very cool rear door & linkage
Expensive repair
The air box that was taken out filters the engine air intake, it might be bulky but the engine needs those filters.
Wrong! The primary function of the 'airbox' is forcing air into the engine to push exhaust gasses out and supply air for combustion.
It's NOT an airfilter!
@@theovanveen5375 Nope that's the blower that does that.
Stoner !
seams to me I have seen this post somewhere else before
I posted it in the silverside fb page
Here's a suggestion get a haircut then get a job and try to blend in to the fact that it's 2022 and then buy a RV hey I get it me and my wife where once you and your lady when you realize the work is above your skillset and hiring someone is expensive