Let's Drive This Abandoned Rat Infested Vintage School Bus Out of The Forest! Will It Run and Drive?
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- čas přidán 9. 12. 2023
- I found a rat Infested vintage 1948 Ford F5 School Bus Abandoned in the forest for over 25 years! Let's get it running and clean it up, then drive it out and back to the Church it used to reside! This is a compilation of all the videos from over a year period of time. I re-edited them all down into one epic revival video. This was such a great journey and an amazing ending! Must Watch!
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Into song: Splasher!= We All Bleed The Same, Son
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Drive out the Forest song: Splasher!= Terrain
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First Wash Family song: Splasher!= Wildside
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Leaving Church Final song: Will Harrison= Hear Her Calling
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Thank You Everyone! This is an edited down version of the abandoned bus series, so I could get it all in one video. Please watch the full videos in the complete series of videos in the abandoned bus series. Thank You!
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That bumper sticker was part of a PSA campaign from the seventies. I would be watching Saturday AM cartoons and their ads would come on during commercial breaks.
@@ddivincenzo1194 I remember!
❤❤❤ #MerryChristmas brother! I totally love ❤️ your positive attitude brother! Such an awesome find! I would turn it into a camper bus 🚌 for the family 👪 & travel to a ZZ Top & Lynard Synard Concert brother!
@joshuasjericho3915 Heck Yeah! Would be Awesome! Merry Christmas! 🎄
God bless you and your family this weekend and enjoy your Christmas 🎄! Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!
These old historical relics represent the very best of how America used to be until the build quality went down under. I've always had a much stronger affinity towards the classic and vintage machines that once roamed the roads back when they were in their prime. Bringing the bus back to life was perhaps one of your best life decisions made yet thus far. Mad props for waking up the beast that spent far too long in silence and neglect.
Hey Thanks! I completely agree!
Most stuff is made in China now and the build quality sucks
Your glasses are a little rose tinted there aye?
I wonder what happened to the church that owned it ?
@@gahsommichael1183 The church is still there and exists from what I know
This has to be the best vehicle restoration video I've ever watched! Thought " over 2 hours I'll never watch the whole thing! " I was captivated! So well done!
Hey Thank You! I do appreciate that!
@@CountryBoyGasGarage best info on it en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_B_series
I just noticed this cool bus build, looks great 👍 can't wait to see what happens 😀
@Focusfury05 Thank You!
AMEN!!!
Ol’ girl resurrected and got to see her home again. Love it
Thank You!
Fitting for a Baptist school bus if you think about it.
Дорогой Друг! Я передаю тебе привет из далекой России! Хочу поблагодарить тебя за эту замечательную и добрую историю. Нет слов, чтобы выразить тебе благодарность, за те эмоции, которые подарил всем нам. Храни Господь тебя и твою семью! Крепко обнимаю тебя.
Thank You so much! I really appreciate that. It really means alot to me. This has been such a wonderful journey and experience. Take care my friend!
This is a great story, these old vehicles have so much more character than anything new. 👍👍👍😁🎩
Thanks! That's Right!
Man, I wasn't really prepared to commit to a Two and a half hour video tonight... But I couldn't stop watching. I loved the journey, both figuratively and literally. The little nuggets of history and the anticipation of the reunion at the end really have a way of investing the viewer. Yeah, I'll sub and see what else you got.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's definitely been an amazing journey!
@@CountryBoyGasGarageSure Hope you wore a face mask, Sweeping Up that Rat Shite😂
This is one of the most enjoyable videos that I have seen in quite some time. You are really dedicated to do the job the way it is supposed to be done, and you hit it right out of the ballpark . Congratulations and I might add, the coachwork was done by Superior Coachwork in Detroit Michigan after after the rolling chassis was finished. Originally, it was fitted with a cab, and Superior cut the back of the cab off. And they fabricated the bus bodywork to the cab. The rest, is history.
Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! It's been such a great journey! Thanks for the information also!
This is definitely one of the best restoration projects I've ever seen, the whole work up to it was interesting but the reunion and story was very touching, and that by itself is worth my subscription, great job Sir.
Thank You! I really appreciate that! This has been such a wonderful journey!
Reminds me of the movie Jeepers Creepers.
@@Patrick-yh5yd Totally!
What a heartwarming story. Nice to see this piece of history brought back to life. Big surprise how good condition it was despite being parked for many, many years and almost completely overgrown. Thanks a lot!!!
Thanks for watching! I'm glad you enjoyed it. It's been an amazing journey!
The Papa November Whiskey seems to be kind to abandoned vehicles.
@@michigandon it was on this one!
What a great feeling it must have been to bring back such a great memory for one special lady!
I honestly have to say it brought tears to my eyes.
Thank You! It's been such an amazing experience! I feel blessed to be the one to do this and share it with everyone!
I was so excited to see you drive that bus out of the forest! 🎉 I was so proud of you!!
Thank You! I
That really means alot!
What a wonderful journey that old bus has had. Sitting overgrown in the bush as she was, to find someone like you to bring her home to her people for a special reunion.
This old guy had a few tears at the end.
Hey Thanks! It was definitely a wonderful journey and experience! I feel blessed to be the one who got to save it and learn it's history!
I'm super impressed with your determination to rescue that old bus and she now has a new lease of life after a long rest in the forest
Well impressed with all your hard work and all the modern upgrades
And for $60 that machine shop did a really good job of refurbishing that flywheel
Looking forward to seeing what you do with her
I'm here in Bedfordshire in the UK 🇬🇧
Love how you can still find these old vehicles and put them back on the road your parts stores seem to have a good supply of parts for older vehicles on the shelf
I've had to subscribe to your channel now as I love what you do !!!
Thank you for such a fantastic journey
Hey Thank You! I really appreciate that! It's definitely been a great journey and I feel blessed to be the one who saved this old bus. Cheers!
Well done, a brilliant watch, regards from N.Z
@erniepenny221 Hey Thanks!
This restoration video was incredibly AWESOME. What got me all watery eyes was how that older lady said her dad use to drive the bus and how she recreated the way she would sit right behind him. What an amazing video. The drone shots and the editing with all the great music...... It had me captivated!!!! Never thought I would watch an over 2 hours long video about an old church bus being "resurrected" but here I was and I enjoyed the journey all the way through. Merry Christmas 🎄 y'all!!!!
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! This has been a labor of love and an amazing journey!
Hey, Ol' School Bus Driver in New Mexico, Here, ....I Have a White 2 door hardtop 1970 Chevrolet Impala, I'll Trade ya' for your Bus-Straight Across😂😂
Can't hurt ta' ask ...❤
@@debraperkins4448 Nice! Let me think about it...lol
@@CountryBoyGasGarage 😂hahaha 😆
Love it, Yah Bless You, and ALL Whom You 💕 Love
That bus of yours is just 2 years younger than my self, as an Englishman, in Cornwall England, I found your video , heart warming. Thank you !
Thank You! I appreciate you watching and glad you enjoyed it!
I am a school bus for 35 years and what you are doing is so great. Thank you for rescuing her. She is so cute. They do not make them like that anymore. Thank you for this beautiful story. Bless you and your family.
Thank You! I really do appreciate that! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience. God Bless!
Didn’t know school busses could type comments lol
what is it like being a school bus for 35yrs hehe
This is a great compilation so I'm glad I found it in my recommendations. The bus turned out great and it was good to see that the people at the Church really appreciated seeing it there. Merry Christmas and all the best for the New Year, from some random dude halfway across the globe 😁
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's been a great journey!
I absolutely love seeing these old transporters back on the road and admired once again. Great job and I really hope to see more of its improvements in the near future. We are all connected to something in this world no matter what it is...
Thank You! I knew the bus was special and had history to share as soon as I saw it the first time!
I just subscribed@@CountryBoyGasGarage You never mentioned when was the motor(312) installed?How long was it a school bus,when did the church buy it and sell it?Was the diff fluid changed?I was impressed and really happy watching this,you are an inspiration! Old Fords never die!Very good job.
@taur86466 Hey Thanks! I currently out alot to get everything into one video but you can see all the full length videos showing all the work! Check out the "Abandoned Bus Series" playlist on my channel!
This has to be the most heart warming incredible story about a restoration on CZcams to be ever made .Truly great job 👏 👍
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It means alot to me. It was such a great journey and experience and I'm glad you all enjoyed it!
Hi I'm 81 years old and I rode one of these buses when I was in grade school. You could hear by the wine in the transmission. I lived in the hills of Pennsylvania. It was a great find for you. And I love how your family are willing to put their hands on this project. Have a blessed time restoring it.
Thank You David! I appreciate that. God Bless!
After the wash. She looked like she was smiling. 😊
She's happy to not be the creepy bus in the woods anymore.
Thank You! 😃 😊 I truly and completely agree with you! 😊
@CountryBoyGasGarage .
I've seen more of this video and She's a happy yellow girl.
She's still lighter then my truck. Lol
04' gmc sierra 2500hd duramax lb7 4x4.
My fat pig is around 300lbs more. 😉
Oh, what is fuel mileage like?
Jason, I got to tell you how hooked I was on your 2+ hour video story of the rescue of this kool ‘48 Ford Bus!! What an amazing tale of dedication, skill and patience! Looking forward to further adventures with the restoration of this amazing piece of history!! Jerry
Hey Thanks Jerry! I really appreciate that! It's been an amazing journey!
Sound track at the end was perfect . This was a wonderful story . Thank you from the bottom of my heart .
Thank You! I really appreciate that! It means alot to me. It was a wonderful experience and journey
What a story! I loved watching this baby leaving its grave by its own power! So cool, dude! 👏👏👏 Greetings from Brazil!
Hey Thanks! I'm glad you liked it! I really appreciate it!
I would love to see you and your pictures go to that church if it is still around and show it to the elders and see if anyone remembers this one and give someone who probably needs a lift some great memories 😊 1:19:23
As long as the "C**t hair free zone" sticker is gone lol
THANK YOU for taking me back to a BETTER time , looking at that BUS brought back great memories , and i look forward to your next one.
Hey Thank You! I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed it!
What you are doing is real work. It requires mastery and patience. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hey Thanks! I appreciate that!
Even though I can’t work on equipment anymore, due to health reasons, I love living through others that do so. Great video and thank you.
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This video made me smile. This is how i travel these days, Thanks I watch the whole 2 hours and 36 minutes of it.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been a great journey!
Love your restart. I would have loved to have been there with you and cleaned this bus while you were working so hard and deluging to restart this old but fabulous lady. I can’t say how much I enjoyed seeing your happiness when you got her running. I wish I could have an old bus like this.
Thank You! I appreciate that! It was a great journey and experience!
couldn't stop watching... awesome restoration and the best part was sharing it with those who remember it from so many years ago. Thank you!
Hey Thanks Mike! I appreciate that!
I'm so glad I clicked this video. First time seeing this bus, wish I found it sooner! Amazing job! And what a beautiful ending. I can't say enough about that. Huge respect for getting in contact with the church and driving there for the reunion! Brings a tear to a feller.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been a great journey and experience!
Great adventure, well done and thank you!
I'm impressed with the condition of the paint with all that foam !! 👍👍
Congratulations from France !
And may Jesus accompany you on the road !
Thank You! I'm still amazed myself...lol!
AWESOME job getting the old girl back on the road! I know it took over a year but I also know it was well worth it, especially to Mary! I'm sure it brought back a lot of memories for her, riding on the bus as a child with her Daddy driving. You did a good thing man!!!
Hey Thanks! I was such a great journey and experience for all of us. I'm so glad I was able to save this bus and meet with Mary and learn the history.
Awesome video! Thank you for taking the time to chronicle all the work you put into this old classic bus. I greatly enjoyed watching it all.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that and glad you enjoyed it!
I really enjoyed watching your video. Two of my friends were watching and at first I thought I'd better find something else to do till this is over, but I couldn't tear myself away! Watched the entire video! I don't believe I've ever seen a man work on an engine and not once get frustrated and curse at it! Well done! Learned a few tjhings and enjoyed the entire journey. Thank you very much!
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate it! It's definitely been a amazing journey! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I love the way you take your time, I enjoyed every minute of video. Keep God first and say prayer for my dear sweet friend Kim please!!!!!😊🙏😇😁
Thank You! I really appreciate that! God Bless and prayers for your sweet friend Kim 🙏🏻 ❤️
WoW...!! Just happened across this channel and watched the latest video and had to see the Old Bus and Church Folk reunion. It was a heart warming story... That sign on the back door of the bus simply Say's it all... for He is the Way, He is the Truth and is The Life... Amen
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been a wonderful journey and experience. I believe Godcwas helping the whole time. God Bless!
Thanks.For Shearing
Thanks for Watching!
Truly loved watching this brilliant journey. Faith brings surprises, aluminium and friends
Hey Thanks! Very true!
What an amazing watch, seeing you save her and pull that bus out of the woods after decades of sitting is a testament to how thing's used to be built, and your skill wonderful job and just such a cool bus. Id make that a tiny home and drive it everywhere
Thank You! That really means alot to me. It's been such a great journey!
This is because everything use for God never dies and always came back to live that it period.👍🙏
You are Right! Hey Thanks!
I drove School Buses fir 30 years. Drove all types. This little bus is the coolest one I've ever seen. I would love to get something like it someday soon. My life of being a Nomad is starting this year. Great job in rescuing her.
Be safe out there every one.
Hey Thanks! She sure is a special bus!
Our Bedford bus was a cool caravan for some years, glad you revived it so well, thanks for sharing, all the best to you and your loved ones
Awesome! Hey Thank You!
From start to finish .... an Amazing Adventure! I love the Scripture message on the back door. I was born in 1948 but I think the ole bus is in way better shape than me. You did a great job getting it road worthy. I reckon I'll have to wait until I crossover before the Master ✝Mechanic gets me completely restored! 😉 Keep up the good work, my friend.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that. It's been an Amazing Journey! I feel blessed to be the one who saved the bus and had this great adventure!
What a great restoration was intrigued for the whole three hours. The reunion at the end was amazing.
Thank You! I really appreciate that!
God bless Mary. My parents also drove a school bus every Sunday to pick up children from the inner city of Minneapolis to take them to church. My mother was a Sunday school teacher and dad drove the bus and I was in the front seat every Sunday. Brings back so many memories. Thanks for this video.
Thank you! That is so great! This has been such a wonderful journey and experience. God Bless!
Congratulations on getting it going and back on the road. I'm amazed at how well it cleaned up
Thank You! I'm amazed also...lol! She's a gem!
Can't wait! 🤘
Hey Thanks!
The bus is my favorite ✌️
B waiting fa ya Bud!
@leanbean8376 Hey Thanks!
What really draws me in to watching and enjoying these CZcamsrs are the ones that don't have a curse word flying out of their mouths every time they open it! Much respect! New subscriber here and really enjoying your content! The reunion had me in tears!!!
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So much dignity in seeing that old girl drive herself out of the woods that she drove in to a quarter of a century earlier. It would have been so much easier to drag her out with a tractor, stick her on a flatbed and take her to a shop to fix her up but so much more fitting the way you did it. Bringing the story full circle with her returning to where she used to work when in her prime was beautiful.
Thanks for watching!
A little tip for you and you may already know is to always crank an engine like that.. that has been setting for alit of years is to use 2 cycle oil so that the valve guides and valve face...it just helps not to have such a dry start
Hey Thanks!
@@CountryBoyGasGarage anytime brother....that was an awesome job you did on the old bus....I'd love to have one of those old buses to make a camper out of and pull drag car and motorcycle to the track or just travel in... Merry Christmas to you and your family....
@@dannyoutlaw8001 Merry Christmas!
Well done, sir. I imagine bringing that bus back to Stafford Baptist for a reunion was full of emotion for everyone involved. Kudos to your lovely bride for supporting your efforts, as well as others that have helped.
My other fave is Derek Bieri and Vice Grip Garage. He's been at it a while (over 400 vids) and has a lot of fun with the videos and the abandoned cars he finds a way to bring 'em home.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! I Love Derek over at Vice Grip Garage!
What an absolutely wonderful video. I loved every minute from the rat poo tea to your brother's secret message at the end. It was all so heartwarming, and I'm so glad you were able to share it! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to this special project! You're the man!!!
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been such a wonderful journey!
This was so cool. Loved watching the whole thing!! I have to say one of my favorite part was near the end when all of a sudden you heard the horn sound and when you focused in on the culprit it was a young boy . I have a 1932 Auburn and one of the things I allow or insist on is that the kids climb in honk the horn and make like your driving her. You did a great thing finding her home and bringing her for a visit. One last thing what a special thing for your brother to do!! What a blessed family you have.
Hey Thanks David! I really appreciate that! This has been such a wonderful journey and experience!
This is absolutely great God bless you man it is absolutely amazing how the condition was when you drove it out of the woods home and how you brought it back to life to take it back to the church I'm absolutely impressed and I'll be continuing to watch all your videos 👍👌🙏♥️😎🇺🇲
Thank You! I really appreciate that! It's been such an Amazing Adventure! I feel blessed for how everything turned out!
Cuando yo era niña, viajaba en bus muy parecido al tuyo. Me trajo muy gratos recuerdos y me emocioné muchísimo. Te felicito por tu hermoso trabajo, resiliencia y por tu hermosa esposa que te acompañó en el proceso. Dios los bendiga y un fuerte abrazo 🤗
Hey Thank You Very Much! I really appreciate that!
Super like ur restoring that old bus. Thank you for making this video so very inspiring. God bless more videos and subscribers.
Thank You! I appreciate that! God Bless!
What an amazing story. It’s people like you that give others hope. Over a year long journey that enabled a sweet old lady the chance to relive happy memories with her dad and to give a group of people a truly great reunion.
Thank You! I really appreciate that. It was such a great journey and experience. Glad you enjoyed it.
I'm usually not into restoration videos, but I really liked this one. You did an amazing job on the bus.
Thank You! I'm glad you enjoyed it.
Looks like you had an awesome time? I used to work on buses and trucks and everything like that. But I'm retired now but some of those things you did brought back murmurs.
Hey Thanks! I appreciate you watching!
That bus is in absolutely unreal condition considering where it was sitting. Did they know what year the paint was done?
Great camera work and fantastic work all around!
Thank You! I really appreciate that! I think the church painting it in the 60s
What a great story, amazing to get it started and how well it cleaned up. I couldn't stop watching and I recognized some of the places on your trip to the reunion.
Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! We went up 99w for alot of it
@@CountryBoyGasGarage I could tell
Those old ford y blocks were pretty damn tough engines, the only major issues are the upper oiling hole on the cam bearing clogging which starved the rocker shaft and valve train of oil and very skinny pushrods that bend very easily if a valve sticks a bit. As long as a high zinc oil is used, these motors will keep on going. I recommend 10w-40 viscosity especially if the motor is high mileage. I’m working on a 54 ford with a 292 y block in it. Keep the rpms below 4500 and the motor will happily keep going for years. These engines make torque down low like a big block. The valves will need periodic adjustments and oil changes every 3000 miles but otherwise these motors don’t usually need much. Take care of them and they will take care of you.
Hey Thanks! It's been a learning lesson for me. I've always delt with small block Chevys. Chuck at Chuck's Trucks has been a big help. Thanks for the information!
I so appreciate your time in putting this together as a single video . I waited all week to have the time dedicated to watch without interrupted ! I want to wish you and your beautiful family a very Merry Christmas Sir . A fantastic rebuild so far ! May the New Year bring continued success in all your lives endeavors ! A faithful subscriber . God Bless !
Hey Thanks Timothy! I really appreciate that! It's all been a huge blessing! God Bless!
@@CountryBoyGasGarage Trying to find your second channel. Title? Link?
@daleficklin1607 Thanks! It's still called "CBGG 2" but soon changing it to "Country Family Forest Homestead"
@@daleficklin1607 youtube.com/@CBGG2?si=5KZlPqOxiZ2ZLBQg
WELL, after watching the first hour, i must say, IM IMPRESSED!!!! I was a doubter, but you proved me wrong.
Good Job!!!👍
I don't normally watch a video of over an hours content but, with your video, I was hooked from the start.
What a lovely story the whole thing was and your journey over the piece must have been trying at times but you never let it show.
The finale at the reunion just capped off a wonderful video.
Congratulations from Bonnie Scotland 🏴🏴🏴
Thank You Bonnie! I appreciate that. It has been such a wonderful journey and experience!
Enjoyed your video. Thankfully you didn’t go into too much detail when showing the solutions to each and every problem you encountered. You showed just enough to keep me interested / entertained.
It’s 12/23 and I am in isolation due to Covid. Thanks for your efforts!
Happy Holidays!
Ed
Hey Thanks Ed! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope you feel better soon!
She sure is in good condition considering her age and where she's been sleeping all these years. Merry Christmas and happy new year to you and yours.
Hey Thanks! Merry Christmas! 🎄
Many people dream of coming across a great barn find car, but you found a whole barn! It's shocking how good of condition the body is still in.
It was a dream come true!
What a beautiful heart felt story the bus lives for many more adventures. Well done from MELBOURNE Australia.
Thank You! It's been a wonderful journey! Cheers!
I am absolutely amazed at how much you have been able to get done on that bus! I love it and hope it serves you and your family well for many years thru many adventures! Job well done sir! 👍🏼👏💐😎
Thank You! I really appreciate that! It's been a great journey!
Parabéns Pelo Vídeo e pela história... Very Very good...! Congratulations...!
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loved it what a great reunion and story blessing's to all involved sweet history and saving some vintage iron
Thank You!
I’m also an oregon local that enjoys fixing dead vehicles while lying in the mud in the rain. This was a really cool one. Loved watching you work
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really interesting. of course you had to clean the roof but it looked so great before! i am always surprised people have to pay to buy these wrecked, abandoned and not wanted ruins... the owners should be glad to have it removed for free.
i enjoyed a lot of the music too and the subtitles were useful
Hey Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it! It's such a cool bus!
Bro, I have to say...Great job! I am an old school motor head, loved watching this resurrection, and the fact that you went to the church to show the people of the church, on a side note, are you going to do more and what's next? I also noticed the Nova and the rat rod pick up, I had a 69' Nova and I'm huge into rat rods, keep up the good work bro, I'll keep following!
Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! Yeah I've had the Nova for 32 years now. I'm also starting to work on a 59 El Camino!
Beautiful! Glad to see someone care for the old piece and bring her back to life: Excellent job
Hey Thanks!
I owned one the same year same model. I got mine in Beulah Colorado in the 80s loved that old bus . My wife and 6 kids lived out of it for almost a year. Stretched a large truck tarp off the side for a porch. Had a stove. Icebox, sink , and table, and a set of bunk beds. I wish I still had that thing. Love the video!
Hey Thanks! Wow, that's Awesome!
What A NICE CHURCH, BEAUTIFUL, Just Down Home How Great is GOD iS & How Good Was That & That's Something Money Can't BUY, & All Of Them & You All Won't Never Forget !!! 🙂😜
Thanks! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience!
Great content! Love these American buses, can't wait to see how she looks.. you got a new sub😊 The reunion was great, lots of people who travelled in her as children loved seeing her again!! Brilliant 👏 😊
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That was VERY cool. I am sure the memories for the church were unforgettable . And the restoration was nothing short of miraculous . Great Job.
Thank You! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience
Nice job ! Great video ! Great work effort ! My tips: Dip/clean/seal/paint tank (POR-15). Use rot hole for access to upper tank components (build custom door). Maybe install back-up tank for additional (cheap) fuel. Bathtub replace with fiberglas for weight, excellent idea with bed over the top. Change diif, and trans fluid to synthetic (Amsoil). Solar panels, luggage rack, and roof access. Insulate all 6-sides. Wall between drivers area and rear (secondary security to rear area). Replace all bulbs with LED. Repaint all white with black trim (to include ugly green interior). Remove/reseal all windows before painting. Scrub, wire brush entire bottom, then undercoat. Make custom (hollow) bumpers to store sewage and water hoses. Rain catchment from roof with valves (if you have drip rails). I may have missed this (chemical flush of water passages in block)... and to top it off... what all my buddies yell at me.. "turbo and nitros"... LOL !
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! Now that's a great plan!
Super cool bus, I like how the rear wheel wells are stamped to mimic the fenders of the pickup, great job and done right and safe, only thing I'd done differently would be to have painted the wheels the school bus color to make it pop like it did when you first showed it in the woods. Really neat bus you got and great job getting it back on the road. 👍
Hey Thanks! It's been a great journey. The rear fenders really sets it apart from others and gives it a classic look. I'm still thinking of painting the wheels back to yellow.
That brought tears to my eyes. Thank you .
Thank You! It really means alot to me!
Same here. Happy and joyful tears 🥲 Music is Amazing throughout whole video!
@@wileycoyote19 Thanks! I'm glad I'm not the only one...lol
Thanks for the ride from the bigning up to the Church. I really enjoyed the trip.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that!
Beautiful. I've only seen a rusted shell of one of these in person. Never realized how the driver's seat was more center-left in these old busses.
Thanks!
Why Would Anybody ....... Park That Beautiful Rig Down There, And Just Leave It ?
I know, right!
That bus is my favorite ✌️
Thanks Joe! ✌🏻
This is a REAL will it run video! great work and determination.
Hey Thanks! I appreciate that!
All I have to say is Kudos to you and all who made this possible, it's like that Bus was in a 25 year slumber just waiting for you to find it. Enjoy!
Thank You!
I watched this along time ago and I would still love to own the bus and do a complete restoration on it just because. It would be costly.
Hey Thanks for watching!
I've watched a lot of vehicle restorations, this is the best one yet. I wish you and your family merry Christmas, God bless.
Hey Thanks! I appreciate that! Merry Christmas!
WOW!!!!Beautiful story!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!God Bless yall!!We Love ya'll!!!
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! God Bless!
DUDE? For real. I’ve watched or listened to thousands of CZcams videos over the years and this video is by far the best! Your editing was spot on. No blah blah blah or corny jokes just straight to the point. The Bus is to dam cool man. I would love to have one. So blessed. Beautiful family and beautiful story. Thanks. Your new subscriber.
Hey Thanks Scott! I really appreciate that! I also have all the full length videos on the Abandoned Bus Series playlist
My day instantly gets better when i get a notification that you posted a new video. I freaking love this channel.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that!
That was some tough paint they used on the school buses.
I wondered if you kew they used aluminum on those buses even back then.
Who would ever guess that it sat in those conditions for that many years after the clean up!
They really knew how to make things last back then!
The amount of work and money it took not only to fix that bus, but also edit all these videos is crazy. Bro deserves to be nominated for an Emmy.
Hey Thanks! I really appreciate that! It's been such a wonderful journey and experience!
Its feb 17th. I WATCHED this awesome video!
Thank you.
After my wife died I bought a 1986 chevy bus and made an R.V.
Its still needing tlc but it runs and drives great!
Camped at the lake twice. Had a great thunderstorm pass over while there!
I camp in my driveway and back yard at least a dozen times!
Hey Thanks! Oh that's great. I'm thinking of camping in ours.
@@CountryBoyGasGarage I have an old camper frame under an old trailer I put together.
Thought Pulling my Harley behind my bus or my 69 chevy van!