Nice bus. Good shifting, John. Andrew is going to want to carefully inspect the shift rod bushings and adjustments and also lube the throttle cable. When those are dialed in right, shifting is so much easier.
Yes, I talked with him about that. The shifter is tight, in fact so tight the first time I went to shift from first to second, I pulled back into second before I could stop at neutral. The shifter is good, but the accelerator is stiff and the air assist clutch isn't working properly...made it a little harder to drive, but I've driven much worse for sure. It had great steering and was pretty tight overall. It seems to be a fairly low mileage bus, even though he thinks it has about 2M on it...I think less. It still has the pan under the engine...I've only ever seen about three of those in the last 30 years.
John Matthews I've never seen one in real life, only pictures. Andrew seems like he'll be a conscientious GMC coach owner. He was fortunate to meet you.
Hey guys, just wanted to say hi and mention that there are a few other vintage bus nuts in the NOVA area. We like to do some maintenance and get some bus camping together as well.
@@strayhound61 I agree, Facebook is sort of lame, I only have an account to view coaches for sale with the Crown coach junkies, 4104/06 groups, MCI and Blue bird Wanderlodges. I can't understand why some people advertise their whole life 24/7-365 some people are nuttier than a squirrel turd.💩
@@strayhound61 - If you want to pass this on to Andrew: PD4106-2967 was delivered new as fleet number 6500 in March of 1965 to Peoria Charter Coach Co, HQ'd in Peoria, IL. As was common back then, it most likely stayed in their fleet approximately 10-15 years before being sold off. One other thing, and this is important to pass on - the mudflap hanging from the rear bumper can easily lead to engine overheating by trapping the hot air trying to escape from the engine compartment. It should be moved to behind the rear axle, which then creates a low-pressure area under the powertrain, thus helping to draw the hot air outside. GM installed them from the factory, but most full-width mudflaps are missing, yet should be reinstalled.
Love the sound of that Detroit!! Keep the oil FULL!!!
Engine sounds great. Love sticks.
For 20 years you did really well. Good job. Those are big splits!
Thanks! I had a LOT of practice in those days. Kinda like riding a bike I guess.
Nice bus. Good shifting, John. Andrew is going to want to carefully inspect the shift rod bushings and adjustments and also lube the throttle cable. When those are dialed in right, shifting is so much easier.
Yes, I talked with him about that. The shifter is tight, in fact so tight the first time I went to shift from first to second, I pulled back into second before I could stop at neutral. The shifter is good, but the accelerator is stiff and the air assist clutch isn't working properly...made it a little harder to drive, but I've driven much worse for sure. It had great steering and was pretty tight overall. It seems to be a fairly low mileage bus, even though he thinks it has about 2M on it...I think less. It still has the pan under the engine...I've only ever seen about three of those in the last 30 years.
John Matthews I've never seen one in real life, only pictures. Andrew seems like he'll be a conscientious GMC coach owner. He was fortunate to meet you.
Hey guys, just wanted to say hi and mention that there are a few other vintage bus nuts in the NOVA area. We like to do some maintenance and get some bus camping together as well.
Nice bus Guys, what's the serial number?, Bill Brachold keeps track of the 4106 survivors on the 4106 Facebook page.
2967
I should probably get a FB account...naaaa
@@strayhound61 I agree, Facebook is sort of lame, I only have an account to view coaches for sale with the Crown coach junkies, 4104/06 groups, MCI and Blue bird Wanderlodges. I can't understand why some people advertise their whole life 24/7-365 some people are nuttier than a squirrel turd.💩
@@strayhound61 - If you want to pass this on to Andrew: PD4106-2967 was delivered new as fleet number 6500 in March of 1965 to Peoria Charter Coach Co, HQ'd in Peoria, IL. As was common back then, it most likely stayed in their fleet approximately 10-15 years before being sold off. One other thing, and this is important to pass on - the mudflap hanging from the rear bumper can easily lead to engine overheating by trapping the hot air trying to escape from the engine compartment. It should be moved to behind the rear axle, which then creates a low-pressure area under the powertrain, thus helping to draw the hot air outside. GM installed them from the factory, but most full-width mudflaps are missing, yet should be reinstalled.