OT...Old Greyhound Busses

I found a really cool old Greyhound bus. The guy wants to sell it for a good price but the windshields are busted. He said it's a 1951.

Are there any good websites for old busses. What about junkyards or parts dealers. Know of a junk one with good glass? Anybody got one?

This thing would make a great party bus/camper.
Clark

[sxdxmike]

i never saw a bus slammed on the ground before..but i'm sure it won't be long if you get ahold of it... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Neverdunn 51]

I'm somewhat into them. They only made like 1500 of the silversides all together between like 49-51. I might be off on the yar block - but am pretty sure on the 1500. The best way to learn more would be to start dooing googles on "Silversides" since thats what they were referred to as.

I have always wanted one to convert one into a motorhome since I love the old busses done up that way. We currently camp in a 35' Bluebird with a FC Catapillar 210 Diesel and love it.

If you don't mind sharing, what else can you tell us about it concerning the condition, location, and price.

Thanks,

John

[briggs&strattonChev]

what motors were they running in 51?

[Neverdunn 51]

It'll be a diesel, 4 speed manual, 22" steering wheel, no power steering.

This bus looked to be in pretty good condition. The widshields are the big hold back on buying it. He's asking $1500 for it. One of the side panels is bent a little but it is a short piece that can be made easily. Other than that the only rot I saw was in the step to get in it.

Somebody put a big block Chrysler in it. Sorta thought it might be too small for it. What do you think?

A friend's father has a 48 which the windshields look a little different on. His is in rough shape and I was just gonna ait till he got tired of it and try to get it. Then I stumble on this one the other day. It's in better shape. I just need to find some money.
Clark

Mike ...you know it will get slammed! http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
Clark

[Dat Dirty Rat]

Imagine if the whole SoWhat crew traded in the trailors for Busses? That would be bananas seeing a whole group of old kustom busses..I triple dawg dare you!!

Dirty

DDR....Can we chop it???? Hot laps in the bus at Larry's show. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Clark

[MikeO]

Ive got my Glass company on the phone right now (very good at finding this kinda stuff) did grey hound make the bodies or were they blue bird or something??

[The37Kid]

There is a guy at Hershey every year that has one over in the Chocolate field, I think it is from that era. There was a local guy that made a air powered leveling kit for converted busses. If you plan to slam this one I'll try to find him. Check the eBay list of bus collectables, might give you a lead on things. Do you plan to buff the stainless or engine turn it? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

I forgot the name of the maker. I think it started with an F
Clark

[MikeO]

He thinks he can get the glass cheap but he needs to know vin no/ 1pc or 2pc glass/make and model/ and what kind of rubber seal it has ( locking strip,solid rubber,or zipper type)

[NITROFC]

http://members.aol.com/busspot/mainLINKS.htm

[tommy]

Thanks for the silversides clue.

I was told my truck was the shop truck for the Greyhound bus terminal in L.A. when these busses were new. The color was supposed to be the Greyhound color.
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http://www.geocities.com/silversideus/ssleftfront.jpg
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http://fototime.com/%7B7D4E6143-F0E3-402D-9C43-3222C1547A99%7D/picture.JPG
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That's the reason for this artwork. It doesn't look like a match to me but I love the story any way.

Will "Scotty town" be replaced by the "Greyhound pound"?

[Mutt]

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I forgot the name of the maker. I think it started with an F
Clark

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Flxible probably made them. You can do a search on Flxible buses and get a lot of hits.

Try http://www.flxible.net/


Mutt

[Big A]

Here's some more links for ya...

http://www.automotive-links.com/ent/bus/fan.htm

Mutt...That's it. I was thinking Flexible Flyer but wasn't sure. Here's a pic of what it looks like from that site.
Clark

MikeO....cooool!!! I didn't think it would be available.

Even though this is Off Topic I knew the HAMB would come through. I'll keep you guys posted on how it goes. It would be a long term project. I've got a lot going on right now.

Tommy..Greyhound Pound....that's a good one!
Clark

[MikeO]

he said there were about 50 different windshields he could still get off the description 1951 greyhound. The company he gets the glass from just laughed and said they most likley had it but they needed more info, all that old stuff has never been put in the computer

[scarylarry]

I know I'm pokin' myself in the eye just metioning this but...back in my band days http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif we had a GM 4106. Had an 871 Detroit and 4 speed. Ran great but when you had to get parts, everything was big truck prices. Just build your 32 you freakin' nutcase.

Why is it parts guys always laugh at me?(insert joke here)
Clark

So Larry .... tell us about that "Band" bus. It was a short bus wasn't it. Wait till you hear what else comes with the bus! I'll keep it a suprise for now. We found a pile of cool stuff. By accident!!
Clark

[MikeO]

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Why is it parts guys always laugh at me?(insert joke here)


[/ QUOTE ] No joke needed we've all been to the parts store and tried to buy something that wasnt in the computer http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/frown.gif I JUST WANT A PART THAT FITS HERE AND LOOKS LIKE THIS I DONT CARE WHAT THE COMPUTER SAYS IT'S FOR http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/blush.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

Mike ..I just noticed your tag line. Do you need both fenders and what shape do you want them in? I saw at least one yesterday. Had the typical rust at the running board.
Clark

[MikeO]

I need both mostly just have to be good where they bolt to the body. Every thing else on the car is perfect almost un touched I dont know why they rotted so bad right there. The car still has the original interior engine and trans

[whodaky]

So What, they call those buses Clippers here. By Ansair I think. We were at a rod run in Narrandera here years ago and the Clipper bus club were having a weekend away. They were staying in the same camp grounds as us. Like 12 of these lined up side by side. Most converted to motor homes. These guys are just like hot rodders, only on a grander scale. On the Saturday night there was cruising around the main drag. A few of the buses were cutting laps and picking up any one that wanted to ride.
Interesting note a few of these guys have never had there buses at there homes because they live on roads where the load limit is to low for the weight of the bus.
I think the big block would pull 'your hot rod bus' OK.
I got pictures somewhere, will have to scan them. Haven't got time right now! Geoff akaWhodaky

[RoadDevil13]

Hows about this cool old Flexible Flyer??? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2491173208&catego ry=6728

[RoadDevil13]

MMMM HMMMM http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[choprods]

UHHHHHH-Clark?Will you be shippin our parts cheap for us in the future ,as greyhound did? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[manyolcars]

The Flexible Flyer is a little red wagon for children, no matter what that idiot claims on Ebay. The Flxible Clipper is a Bus, please note the correct spelling for the Bus. Here is my 1954 used as a Pikes Peak tour bus when new. Just in case someone doesnt 'get it', the screen door is a joke.

[46mopar]

There is a small bus junk yard right off the Daville exit of I-80 there looks to some old stuff and alot of wrecks I can check it out for you if you want.

[HOTRODPRIMER]

I don't have a bus but I do have the ol' bus station sign that I got out of the pile when they were bulldozing the building.HRP

[gear jammer]

I got a bus that will blow your mind, 1956 flxible vl100 2 level. I'm still having trouble with pix, I get it right some day, if you want a bus, get ready to spend lots of $$$$.and time took me 3 years to do. , 2nd one ive done

[Boones]

Clark, just for reference I do not think an S-10 chassis will work for this project..may be a little to short..

Make the back open so a car can fit inside for those long roadtrips to daytona

[old beet]

This Flxie is in the paint shop now, I'm cutting glass fo it........OLDBEET

[Tuff Tin]

Spent a lot of time on those "Silversides" as my dad was a driver for Greyhound but I always thought that they were built by GM.

[manyolcars]

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Spent a lot of time on those "Silversides" as my dad was a driver for Greyhound but I always thought that they were built by GM.

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You are right. Silversides are GMC products. Flxibles were made by the Flxible Corporation in Loudonville Ohio.. Flxible started out making sidecars for Harleys in 1912. Hugo Young had a idea for a new type of motorcycle sidecar; one which would permit the third wheel to tilt and stay on the ground when the motorcycle leaned while going around curves either to the left or right. The sidecar was attached to the motorcycle with a "flexible" connection. The first 'E' in Flxible was omitted so the name could be copyrighted.

[manyolcars]

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There is a guy at Hershey every year that has one over in the Chocolate field, I think it is from that era. There was a local guy that made a air powered leveling kit for converted busses. If you plan to slam this one I'll try to find him. Check the eBay list of bus collectables, might give you a lead on things. Do you plan to buff the stainless or engine turn it? http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

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This may be the bus you are talking about. Its been painted red, black and white recently. It was grey and white before.

[whizzerick]

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Spent a lot of time on those "Silversides" as my dad was a driver for Greyhound but I always thought that they were built by GM.

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You are right. Silversides are GMC products. Flxibles were made by the Flxible Corporation in Loudonville Ohio.. Flxible started out making sidecars for Harleys in 1912. Hugo Young had a idea for a new type of motorcycle sidecar; one which would permit the third wheel to tilt and stay on the ground when the motorcycle leaned while going around curves either to the left or right. The sidecar was attached to the motorcycle with a "flexible" connection. The first 'E' in Flxible was omitted so the name could be copyrighted.

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Very interesting Manyol'. Good bit of trivia...

[wingnutz]

2 years ago I found three 1946-47 Silver sides just north of Austin Texas off I-35 and they are for sale and two of them had drivetrain upgrades along with Air conditioning and power steering.

Don't know if they're still there but it's posible to find them still around.

RoadDevil....that just makes me want it more.
Chpolds....Sure!!
Clark

gear jammer...the 2 level sounds cool. i know where one is but I didn't think it was that old.

Boones...I was thinking more of a full size model for this http://www.jalopyjournal.com/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif

[Neverdunn 51]

So WTF ever happened?

[Skate Fink]

....here you go!!..
http://www.futurliner.com/images/futurliner.jpg

www.futurliner.com (http://www.futurliner.com)

There's no rush to get it. The guy is not advertising it. So I have some time. Hershey is this week then I'll see if I have any money left over.

SF...now that would be a cool bus.
Clark

[Duck]

Hey Clark,
If you end up passing on the bus my pops may be interested. Let me know what happens...

-Duck