Cross Country Cruise Aboard a School (KOOL) Bus 1 of 2

[roaddiablo]

My buddy an I are looking at getting one to travel around in with our sportbikes. thinking turbo upgrade, inter cooler NOS an propane injection. an lower it. add bunk beds an small fridge an what nots.

[timetogo40]

Just wondering what kind of MPG are you having.

[vintagemachines]

7 - 10 mph depending on type of road, speed, and load.

[vintagemachines]

There are videos of similar buses starting, as far as Winter - when I get snow she gets plowed in for the season.

[9862671]

i know the egine is an international

[ilovemelife]

hiw much u pay for it by the ay i love it!

[vintagemachines]

$4000

[thomasfreightliner]

If you take all the seats out, can you drive a school bus with just a regular driver's license? I've always wanted a school bus but don't have a CDL yet.

[vintagemachines]

Each state may have different laws, but in CA the vehicle needs to be classified an RV to drive with a standard license. I took the seats out before driving home from Texas and had a dealer supplied plate and insurance to be legal as possible at that time.

[bennyboy4646]

Nice sounding bus.

[jasonlava]

Listen to that diesel purr :-D

[BGoode0495]

Gotta love the Thomas buses!

[callumwoody]

lol what top speed does it have

[vintagemachines]

The transmission governor holds her at 65 mph, untill I customize:)

[s172mch]

dude look at the giant speedometer!

[teamwounder]

how many gallons it go through to go from TX to CA

[vintagemachines]

The tank holds 65 gallons, I drove 1400 miles, averaged just under 10 mpg, used about 155 gallons at an average of $3.00 each - $465.

[psychedelicmuse]

How much did you get her for? She looks to be in pretty good shape.

[vintagemachines]

I paid $4000 and spent $600 getting her home 1400 miles.

[psychedelicmuse]

Wow, that's not bad for a bus in this condition!

Oh man, I am gonna do it! You've got me started now. LOL. I've got a few grand saved up. I'm gonna beef that up a bit, and get me a skoolie!

[vintagemachines]

Contact 101 BUS SALES near San Antonio TX for A good selection and accomodation. The owner picked me up at the Airport and gave me a place to sleep the first night, al-around awesome service.

[psychedelicmuse]

Awesome! Thanks for the info! :)

[salemcripple]

do they have any vintige bus' there (50's, 60's, maybee 70's)? If i were to buy a bus, i want something with some style, not such a brick going down the road. Ya know?

[vintagemachines]

They do once and a while have an older one, you would have to inquire.

[salemcripple]

I don't know, but i think in Oregon. I have to have a special license to drive one. On account of the air brakes.

[vintagemachines]

If so, many buses are equiped with standard hydraulic brakes.

[salemcripple]

True, true. And yes, i asked my Dad today (who is a truck driver) he said i have to atend a class, and get certified for air brakes. I'm still going to look into it though.

[greywolf45]

What state do you live in? I gues it depends on the state you live in as to whether you need a special license. Usually you don't need a special license if you're driving a motorhome. check it out for yourself.

[vintagemachines]

There is now an awesome 72 full size ford bus for sale near me. I posted a video of her.

[9862671]

who made the body

[vintagemachines]

Thomas

[9862671]

my bus driver has one of those brand new thomas saf T liner C2 school bus we have had a few technical diifficulties out of it but other than that i think its a pretty good bus

[jasonlava]

I've always like the Ward buses in the 70s.

[schindlerman96]

i like the ward buses from the 90's that are flat nosed and have an international engine

[Matteo42]

DT 466?

[vintagemachines]

I am just now revamping the cooling system and dicovered she has a 5.9 ltr

[theinsane101]

are you going to convert the bus into a motor home?

[vintagemachines]

I have already done enough to qualify as a motorhome and still have much more planned. check out the second video to see what was done as of 3 months ago. I may do an update video soon.

[Yocuzz828]

my realative has a new 07 flat school bus that has flat headlights

[daveinfinley]

love it

[envi651]

So is this basicaly what you use to get around???

[vintagemachines]

Check out the machines on my channel for that answer:) VM

[Biggie1231]

O ok Cool  Yeah im learning Thank you

[vintagemachines]

Air brakes require letting air pressure build up prior to driving and incorporate a parking brake that you can see me disengage in this video. Aside from more thought into their use and maintainence, they resist heat build-up better and give you an on-board air compressor system. VM

[Biggie1231]

Hey my freind your Bought a good Machine there we have a 1993 International i love Driveing that over the 1995 Thomas we also have at our church there both hydrolic Braks thoes How do u work the air brakes is it any diffrent ?

[vintagemachines]

Anyone with the gumption to convert a school bus is alright with me and I hope my KOOl BUS inspires others, but be sure to incorporate your own style also, that's half the fun:) VM

[MAZDAMAN666]

I am going to copy your bus and make my GMC bus into a KOOL bus too!

If you don't mind

[chaddad379]

WOW nice vid man, love your bus. International Thomas are between the best school buses!

[UCHoover]

I always wanted and still want to get a bus for a daily driver. Awesome ride! Some day lol.

[vintagemachines]

I am working gung-ho on her now, new interior video about 3 months from the first. VM

[bluebirdgmc83]

Nice bus! I hope to have one similar to that one at some point. Is that a DT466 or a DT360?

[vintagemachines]

She has a DT408. I waited over twenty years to get one of these, I recommend "Buses 101" near San Antonio TX, If your willing to drive one home. Large inventory, price range and great to deal with. VM