How this guy pulls of monologues with pace and rhymes without jumpcuts is just 😍
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
I feel seen🙃 I just hate editing lol
@L.I.B.
Жыл бұрын
He had Billy Walsh write them for him. They won't be as good in the furture because I quite writing for him because he never paid me.
@Sasha8pancakes
Жыл бұрын
@@L.I.B. prove it
@meder07
7 ай бұрын
@@Sasha8pancakes LOL. Maybe those that are able to look into the "furture" should "quite writing" altogether and just read more!
@Sasha8pancakes
7 ай бұрын
@@meder07 if true it's starting to make sense why he never got paid...
@nicothenatural
2 жыл бұрын
Honestly Charlie it's amazing that you're sharing your wealth of knowledge and experience with us! Your humor, wit and energy are so fun to watch 🤗 you seem like a genuinely good man 💕
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
That is so flattering. I'm nothing but flaws stitched together with good intentions and a laugh but I appreciate you!
@warrengage9536
Жыл бұрын
I'm really glad this video popped up. I've been immersed in all the other schoolie/nomad videos that skirt all the negative issues for the most part. Although I have no vehicle, they're stupidly expensive in South Africa, I was having delusions of grandeur about vanlife. Thanks for bringing me back to earth!!
@MadSceintist
Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you put it out there to people about the original windows...
@joannewolfe5688
2 жыл бұрын
Classic. Excellent. EVERYONE who is thinking about going on the road in a converted vehicle should watch this video. It's completely right on. From a woman who has converted, lived in, and traveled in numerous vehicles over 4 decades.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
You've got a real take on it! Thank you!
@GuitarNoob82
2 жыл бұрын
Just found your channel! Love how in depth you go with your videos. For someone like me In the planning phase your videos are some of the best I've found! Keep em coming
@d.henderson1347
Жыл бұрын
No really dude same for me on just finding the channel and in early stages of conversion planning and his videos are gold man. The In depth knowledge he’s handing off to us is more than enough and makes it so easy to comprehend what he’s talking about plus it ties in to other things I’ve also learned from him and just in general about builds. Can’t imagine not finding this channel and just aimlessly searching and finding information on everything I hear about from others because they don’t explain anything they just mention so many important things but not why or how or alternatives set aside from what he feels is best for whatever situation. Just very thankful to have found this and excited about thinking how I’m going to actually be able to get what I want out of my build and it’ll be the right way even if it’s cutting some cost or making things easier for me it’s still the most efficient and the proper way to do it because of this man.👏💪✌️
@allrounderbicycle7193
8 ай бұрын
I keep coming back to this video to remind me how fickle my brain is. How easy to forget the basics when searching for a bus and overdosing on social media accounts. That last Seal quote sure sounds better than, "We're never gonna survive unless we stay quite rational."
@mmsmits2868
2 жыл бұрын
This is exactly what so many people need to see. There's absolutely nothing wrong with dreaming or even planning to make those dreams come true, but we live in an Instagram world and a lot of the time people only see the glitz and glamour and and they don't see the mushrooms growing out of the wall. Thank you for being positive but realistic!
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
It's crazy! And if we're easy, everyone would do it
@MTKRAILROAD
Жыл бұрын
I've been binging all sorts of bus building/ living videos and never heard about the mushrooms????
@ThunderKats97
8 ай бұрын
I bought my bus for 8k and blew the engine! Now I’ve rebuilt the engine, now I’m 16k into my project and I’ve never even camped in it !!!! Not to mention I only got to demo it and haven’t even gotten to the build out part yet!! Grrrrrrrr. Persistence is key!
@kingferg7582
10 күн бұрын
It’s an investment..u now how have 1 less thing to worry about at the moment don’t give up…I haven’t even purchased a bus yet but I won’t these videos deter me (definitely taking and preparing tho😂😂) but I won’t give up🙌🏾
@laurenvandiepen4356
Жыл бұрын
You're the BEST!!! This is hilarious + terrifying. You have both scared me stupid, but have given me a lot to think about. I still would love to buy and reno a bus. Thanks Chuck!
@DeborahLong7777
2 жыл бұрын
Love y'all 😂❤ The smell of the tires is what I love about Nascar, I believe you are correct on the RUST YOU CAN TRUST! The price of food, grow your own shrooms. Deal 😘
@azurebapiaries6730
2 жыл бұрын
An invaluable video,must see for all newbies getting into the game,thanks Chuck!
@davidkendrick9339
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the information, gives a person lots to think about, but thats the point of your video. Must appreciate from this Canadian.👍
@ChuckCassadyYT
Жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@johnclamshellsp1969
Жыл бұрын
Forgot to mention. Did you buy a rusty bus, or bus with any rust? Check that fuel tank, try $1500+ for a new tank, labor not included. **Need a tow. $500 for truck to show, $150 to drop driveshaft, $150 to hookup, $8.50 a mile. Yep
@karylm23
2 жыл бұрын
Charlie, you're a wealth of info! I'm not scared away. I'd be really interested to know how much to budget for a complete build, and what are some ways we can save on what we hire out to others more capable? Where do you save $ vs. Where do you invest more?
@edwardbrennan9964
Жыл бұрын
YOUR CRUSHING MY DREAMS BEFORE THEY EVEN START!!!!!!!!!!LOL awesome and very insightful commentary..was going to purchase the exactly $3000 bus!! (where did he get that number?????) and start the conversion myself..I can do the carpentry and plumbing and get help with the electric... but wasnt going to take out the windows, or take down the ceiling!! or rip up the floor!!! or close up the light holes!!! etc...and I know it has a Maxxforce diesle engine but not sure on the tranny yet...making me rethink lifes choices!!!!!!! Keep up with the awesome videos, Im watching every one!!!!
@eugenioaraya7705
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am planning to convert a school bus in Costa Rica and I will for sure keep your comments in mind.
@allrounderbicycle7193
Жыл бұрын
We were planning to drive to Costa Rica in our bus and live out of it too but after seeing mushrooms grow in this video I’m wondering if the climate in Costa Rica would make for a moldy living space.
@karylm23
2 жыл бұрын
I can't wait to see how you complete this build!
@jasonbuker76
2 жыл бұрын
ok, I'll bite. I'm feeling a bit scared and overwhelmed after watching this video. 😂
@ruffntumble1964
Жыл бұрын
Nothing is cheap. A Class A motorhome can run between $250,000 and $500,000. Buy a vacation home in Florida for anywhere between $250,000 and $650,000 and you still have to drive or fly to get there. Heck, you can spend a small fortune today just renovating the primary residence you live in now.
@willswitchcraft
Жыл бұрын
Your videos are so excellent...........clear, concise, detailed & informed information.........honest........so insightful...........seen so many of your vids......Always a pleasure........(years ago I worked with Neil Young....he has a little plaque in his studio that reads: "Rust is my Favourite Colour")
@ChuckCassadyYT
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! I'd love to hear about Neil, I'm a big fan. Rust is my favorite color, too 👌
@willswitchcraft
Жыл бұрын
Great to get your (quick) response. Love your sense of humour......Your videos are so entertaining to watch.....My wife and I just watched this together.......starting to educate ourselves as we're thinking of taking the plunge (we've both done some bus conversion projects in the past, and also have recently built a Gypsy Wagon...) Here's my most interesting Neil Video: kzitem.info/news/bejne/ppqZn6abhql-h44
@ChuckCassadyYT
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Thanks for sharing this. I'll watch it when I get home tonight. Glad you like the videos, I want to only get better
@willswitchcraft
Жыл бұрын
Instant Sub........Hope you enjoy my Neil vid......some other rock history on my channel as well, is you check out a Playlist called 'Evidence of Noise'
@miked9104
Жыл бұрын
Probably the best niche is if you’re a capable mechanic. Engine, trans, brakes, axles, steering gear. Everything else is secondary if you intend on driving it. Paying for the mechanical services vice performing them yourself is a HUGE cost difference.
@moustachemike7128
2 жыл бұрын
the sound track reminds me of this old school bus.."House"...with bob vila..lol
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
That's the idea my brother!
@BlueYiperoo
2 жыл бұрын
I really like the International to your right. Hey, I lived in an older little blue Bluebird bus for well over a year that was not all fixed up on the inside, however, I had my two bedroom dressers, my queen size bed, my full size desk, and other. I didn't go anywhere at all so the bus never moved.
@edwardables3406
2 жыл бұрын
excellent video cant believe there are so many things tha can go wrong with a bus and a build-out; good advice I enjoyed it
@rhondalovelady5138
10 ай бұрын
CHUCK!!!! This video broke my heart! The windows are what I love most about a skoolie. So what is your opinion of shuttle busses and their windows?? Also... LOVE Seal. 😊 RHONDA
@motleydesign
2 жыл бұрын
Charlie you have a good heart.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ericdebord
2 жыл бұрын
Gas prices have ruined skoolies.
@rockford5016
2 жыл бұрын
I think you speak the truth. When it cost $600.00 to get 400 miles down the road it's like you need to install a boat anchor on the bus and stay put. Buses are going to start going for cheaper in auctions now because of the uncertainty of fuel prices.
@artjunkeeperga5392
2 жыл бұрын
@@rockford5016 Sweet…buy on the dip! I lived, as did many, through the Jimmy Carter years. Lol…Threaten to buy a moped (a new thing at the time) if gas went to $.80. Imagine that. And it did, so I did. Rode it to work too. It was great. Also had to buy a house at 11.75% 😵💫. Carter sucked big time. Reagan wiped the floor with him. Don’t be too concerned. This too will pass.
@onwardbound
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Charlie, have learned so much from watching all your videos and the build you did with Alyssa. I have a shuttle, but have been following your advice as closely as possible. Have ripped out absolutely everything down to the bare frame (I currently do not a floor at all), but glad I did. Old insulation was in decent shape but dirty and ineffective. Spray foam in floor pockets was disintegrating, and was able to find some hidden surface rust that I will hopefully be able to slow the growth of through grinding, sanding and painting. Next stop - windows. Wish me luck!
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
@rutabega2039
2 жыл бұрын
"You're not going to get out of a heavy-duty diesel mechanic's shop for less than a thousand dollars." LOL I'd love to have a bill be ONLY a thousand dollars. My first trip was $2200. Second would have made it at $950 (for a new starter) except the tow there was another $250 - and they even DISCOUNTED that. Third trip was ten grand. The only thing that cost less than a grand was my visit from a remote mechanic to replace the auto-purge valve on my air tank - $750. And this was all on a bus with a flawless transmission and an engine with just 40K miles on it after a rebuild. If you can't afford huge repair bills like this without blinking, skoolie life ain't for you.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Ooooooofta! That hurts but it sure is true
@DoctorHayduke
2 жыл бұрын
Ouch! My bus is a house that just happens to have wheels!
@Gnorde
2 жыл бұрын
what was 10k? Like honestly what on a bus besides a motor or trans would cost 10,000 bucks?
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Yes both of those things easily. New Michelin tires and Alcoa rims are gonna be about 7500....
@rutabega2039
2 жыл бұрын
@@Gnorde All new exhaust, new HEUI pump, brake job, and other things my soul was too broken to remember.
@Reality_TV
2 жыл бұрын
This guy is absolutely HILARIOUS, but telling the truth! I love his delivery!
@Not-PROTO-
Жыл бұрын
I got a rusty bus for free lol I guess its still not a good deal lol
@bloodybonescomic
Жыл бұрын
I have been trying to find the right sized bus for 4 years. Most auction houses are hard to get straight answers from. And then there's tons of newer models with problematic Cat engines. Being dumped early due to excessive downtimes. But I finally got what I've been seeking. A 1998 Bluebird 26 footer (non sped) rust free with a good running 466. Very clean and solid. $4500.00. Happy to get it that cheap.
@ChuckCassadyYT
Жыл бұрын
That sounds ideal!!!
@gayemarianesfox2405
2 жыл бұрын
You’re amazing at what you do with all of your institutional knowledge. I’ll never own a bus or a motorhome but these videos intrigue me. Ewww, mushrooms!
@seek.life.elsewhere
2 жыл бұрын
I definitely asked you about windows a few weeks ago and here I am still sealing them up. 🙃 No time or money for the skins & RV windows now, but planning on it for bus #2 down the road. [trims back the mushrooms]
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahah
@michaelussher8876
11 ай бұрын
Where was you 17 years ago ? You nailed it in this video , Oh the mistakes I've made on my first bus, But plenty of miles and thumbs up.
@raycharleson4167
2 жыл бұрын
Rust never sleeps one of my favorite songs 💯😎
@WillMenesesHikes
2 жыл бұрын
Ahh...the rust bucket restoration woes! Great info Chuck. Where were You 40 years ago when I bought my 66 Chevelle rot bomb with the Fred Flintstone no floor pans, rusty brown light blue surface look...😂
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
sounds like a fabulous money pit!
@MrJeep75
10 ай бұрын
That GMC is like my jr. High bus
@Fallonone
7 ай бұрын
Brother you just said clean with bleach and vinegar. Lord please, tell me you didn’t mix them. This created mustard gas
@schurgetheindomitable7638
2 жыл бұрын
A sudden $20,000 bill to keep your house is quite sobering... Especially when you make $30-$40k a year to begin with. I came to researching Skoolies because I was looking at full time mostly stationary RV living where I still work forty hours... Skoolies have none of the trade offs of RVs and in the end /are/ cheaper. Of course I started getting sucked into the "nomad" idea that I could travel year 'round and only need to work for others sporadically. I think a Skoolie is still for me... but the "nomad" lifestyle would be better had in my truck with a homemade camper on the bed then in a bus. Been watching your conversion playlist, I don't know if you have it planned but it would be neat to see a guide on adding storage compartments beneath the bus so you can bring your tools with you. Thanks for the videos!
@mrmotofy
2 жыл бұрын
Could consider a cargo trailer conversion
@schurgetheindomitable7638
2 жыл бұрын
@@mrmotofy I'm considering a lot of different options... and in the end I may just do a travel trailer in the short term. The problem with something I need to pull is I drive an old Ford Ranger. I would need a serious upgrade before I could pull anything short of a teardrop so that's just more money I have to spend. Still... Converting an actual trailer may very well be the cheapest of these kinds of options so finding an old dually might not be such a huge added expense.
@JB-js9vm
Жыл бұрын
@@schurgetheindomitable7638 I and several other family members have full-timed in RVs. If you are stationary for long stretches you don't need a tow vehicle. We borrowed a 3/4 ton truck for the 2x per year move and my GMIL hires a driver for her quarterly moves. There are mobile RV repair shops if there are issues. You wouldn't leave your home at a shop anyway.
@jimross7648
2 жыл бұрын
I was on the road and could not make it to this live. Thank God this video remains. So Chapter One of the Gospel of the Bus by Chuck Cassady is here for viewing. "Let There Be A Bus", is a cautionary tale on what one needs to know and consider before the uninitiated attempt to embark on a fantasy of bus life, without a reality check from the voice of experience. Information that the flock need to know has been imparted so don't let temptation lead you into the nine circles of hell on your build. You have been warned. Follow the words of the shepherd, and you may reach the promised land.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks for the laugh and support Jim!
@devinrogers6877
2 жыл бұрын
Great video , another point on the wheels , is the 9.00-20 tires on the split "ring" wheels on the old busses are made of unabtanium..they are available but special order for restoring old grain trucks and fire trucks and stuff.. so super pricey .
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Definitely! I've played that game before
@deastover898
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this! Best informational vid ever! Your so good at this! Love watching you 💞 The outakes at the end are hilarious 😂 and you have a pretty good singing voice!
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Hahah Dea thank you but don't encourage me ;)
@idowanna837
2 жыл бұрын
I have a feeling you made this video for me. I'm the one that emailed you the rusty 64 in Pennsylvania. I knew it probably wouldn't be roadworthy, although he said it ran two yrs ago when it got parked, but I thought it would be great for an Airbnb, but I don't have space for it cuz I rent. Also thought it wld make a cool "add-on" towed on a trailer behind a skoolie as bathhouse or kitchen or more sleeping area. Bathhouse is my favorite . . or the Airbnb if I had somewhere to put it 😕
@kota7789
Жыл бұрын
Just got a Chevy g30 handicap accessible short bus, with a Chevy 350 and the th400 trans and boy… I can confirm it doesn’t get more than 5 miles to the gallon. It’s a great deal I got. Unfortunately, it does have one bad spot of rust. But…it runs pretty good, and parts are pretty cheap. But… He hit the nail on the head. I’ll need to swap the transmission mount and cut out the old brace attached to the frame and weld a new one back in. Good thing is that the frame itself only has minor surface rust. I’ll need to do something soon though. Or else the rust will get worse and I’ll be even deep into shit’s creak. Brakes have an issue too because the old 350 isn’t running at 100% so it has random drivers side brake lock up from the hydro assist system. Transmission leaks a fair bit too. Got a stupid good deal on it. Luckily, I welded professionally for about a decade and I’m rather mechanically inclined. For now… I can limp it by. Sheesh at the amount of money I’m about to have to put out to get it “rock solid”. No one (including the person I bought the bus from) understands why I wanna do that. They all keep telling me to do the most idiotic and cheapest things and I’m just not going to do that. If I’m going to fix things… I’m going to fix them right and not have to worry about them again. The skoolie life is a rough life but if it’s for you, it’s for you.
@khtractors
2 жыл бұрын
Great information! I had planned to buy the bus I have for years, I was just waiting on it to be retired. I paid $1650 for it, I knew the bus well and had no worries investing that money into it. My unexpected events were with getting insurance and learning in order to tag it in Virginia I had to first paint the bus something besides yellow. I have good tread on my tires but they are older, before taking any long trips I do need new tires. I don’t have any plans for huge investments inside the bus, just wanting a weekend camper. Better then a tent I hope 😂! The information you presented was something anyone thinking of buying a bus needs to know! Thanks for sharing!
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Some of my favorite bus memories had nothing but a rug and a couch inside
@seanym67
2 жыл бұрын
I just bought a bus that I think you guys did a little work on. 40' white activity bus, no rust you added an RV style door, and 2 underbody storage cabinets. The fellow I bought it from also rehabbed the floor, insulated it and laid a new sub floor. Bus had 60k miles, paid 25k. As you said it's worth so much to get a good platform to start with. I think it's money well spent.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
I remember that bus! It was a really nice one! Stainless steel stairs, if I recall?
@seanym67
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT Thats the one, its in Maine now. Can't wait to get started.
@johnclamshellsp1969
Жыл бұрын
Ohh yes the folks don't realize costs involved with heavy chassis repairs. YEP. $5100 for bus. $17000 for conversion. $2910 for six tires. $2000 for four aluminum rims. $1600 Rear brakes. $990 Front brakes. $1800 New front king pins. $300 new rear air bags. $2000 in other repairs. $150 Air cleaner. -3 gallons engine oil. -Five gallons of coolant. -Five gallons of transmission fluid. -Five gallons differential fluid. Holds 100 gallons or $450 to fill. 7.7 MPG or 770 miles. $1.71 a mile to drive. 238 gallons to Skooli Paloza from 60107 OR $1,071 one way. OR $2142 round trip. No food. No breakdowns. No insurance. No fun stuff. JUST costs.
@doctorteatime8204
Жыл бұрын
Whoa, I love my windows... yeah, they're crummy... I know, I know... I removed half of 'em, but still, kept the ones in the back for my art studio... I designed my build so we can replace them with RV windows later if these don't work out. You'd be happy to know that we have followed your advice otherwise. 😅 Paid twelve and a half at auction for her, she had 45000 miles on her and TONS of mechanical problems, which was why the district never drove her. We would NOT have bought this bus if we didn't have the ability to fix her ourselves (most people do not) and we're STILL sorting things out in the cab! We could have EASILY spent $50,000 sorting all the millions of issues this bus had if we went to a shop. But we didn't, and she's juuuuust about bulletproofed. Almost. It was not easy. We had to go over just about every nut and bolt on a 40 foot activity bus getting it ready for the buildout. It's the exact opposite of Instagram. It SUCKS. We have had so many disasters, but thank goodness we've been able to handle them all. Holy shizznit none of this crap is cheap. Who said it was cheap? You get into skoolies because you hate money and like to light it on fire a lot.
@specterman2000
3 ай бұрын
What do you think about buses with manual transmission?
@leannadelone5696
2 жыл бұрын
Chuck, thank you for the "don't let this happen to you" video. The cost of roadside emergency repair has FREAKED ME OUT!! There must be a way to maintain a skoolie to keep it strong as steel. I want my skoolie to be more reliable than a cat's mealtime alert. Dogs are too goofy when it comes to food and a cat is unrelenting. Next TIRES... Oh my word!!! How often do tires need to be replaced (not including punctures)
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Just trying to keep it real
@leannadelone5696
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT so where do I get a maintenance schedule for the bus I buy used?
@autumnlove5231
2 жыл бұрын
LOL! Thanks for quoting one of my fav songs cuz in a world full of ppl only some want to fly isn't that crazy? .....Glad I watched ur vid before I decide how to proceed with my schoolie. It's a full-size bus with only 9 n a half k miles on it. It says Thomas Built but idk what type of engine it has in it. It looks very nice n clean n in good shape for its age which is 2001.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Sounds like a good bus
@autumnlove5231
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT Yeah, too bad it won't be doing anything but parking. It's on my property n Ima make it an Air BnB. I know it seems like a waste for an engine with such low mileage. Maybe I'll take it camping a few times first. We have gorgeous springs n state parks in the N. Fl area I'm in. We also have Paynes Prarie which has herds of wild bison n mustangs. It's a deff must-see when visiting north Fl.
@autumnlove5231
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT I'm going to be following your channel religiously while we build. Great content! Thanks!
@Disscombobulated
8 ай бұрын
The guy who sang that song lost his super model wife. So I'm not positive about that survival advice. But why not. Great videos. I have an ol rust bucket that was a huge mistake too.
@GiselleTrujillo
Жыл бұрын
I love your channel!
@doritann
2 жыл бұрын
"buying a ticket to the world's most expensive ride" I WANT THIS BUMPER STICKER ASAP
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Let's do it
@ovaload0019
Жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for taking your time your energy and your kindness and sharing this information it's definitely given me a lot to think about I will help you adjust my planning to incorporate that all of it and try to work out I guess a cost analysis spreadsheet cuz I'm looking to move out of my parents house this is I'm planning on this being my only transportation for at least a couple months I so I I greatly appreciate this info
@driver1652
2 жыл бұрын
Words of wisdom
@markrenfrow9873
2 жыл бұрын
Good video. I looked at short schoolies and box trucks for 3 years before I found "Serenity", our '09 chevy 3500 shuttle bus, which came from Polk county Florida. Had the Duramax/Allison combo I wanted. Has no rust. Happy so far. Trip last year to Seattle (from Kentucky, almost 12K miles, with meandering) cost $2000 in fuel. at 2.99 to 3.89 per gallon. No long trip planned this year.
@regmiles
11 ай бұрын
Armed with insufficient knowledge, the money I'd saved, and a need for something larger than my failing 35 year old standard size E150 and having no clue about what to look for as far as engines, transmissions, rust, tires... I managed to purchase a 2009 six window International with a MaxxForce 7 V8 engine and an Alison 1000 automatic 6 speed transmission from a local salvage yard for $3500 out the door. The Bridgestone tires look like they're in great shape but I could only find the date code on one of them, the driver's side front (0122). I'm guessing that because this was withdrawn from its service for the schools in June of last year, that the rest of the tires were likely all serviced at the same time. Other than some light surface rust, mostly on the front bumper, the rest of the undercarriage and various surfaces look to be virtually rust free, having lived its entire life, so far, here in the rainy Seattle area of the Pacific Northwest. It's my first diesel, my first bus, and the largest vehicle I've ever owned. The bad: two of the three batteries were dated 2017 and the other 2018. Which is likely why they decided to die while sitting in my yard for a week. I saw the battery cut-off switch but I neglected to turn it off, lesson learned. I managed to get all three recharged but also decided to purchase two new fleet batteries and will buy one more to have all new batteries at my disposal along with the three older ones as spares. Other than buying my first registration for it, as a truck, not an RV, the batteries were my first post bus buy parts purchase. The coolant, the red stuff, looks clean. both the coolant and the brake fluid levels look good. The transmission fluid appeared clean. It's a bit wet here just now and I have no garage to work in. I thought that I'd wait for a break in the rain to crawl underneath and check the brakes. They're hydraulic not air. The oil dip stick is challenging to read but it looks like it could use a change. So, next up will be an oil change. Sunday, I spent about an hour removing most of the large lettering with a hot air tool. In preparation for imagining what can be done to redo the paint. My work around to deal with the overhead forward facing red lights is to swap them with the rear amber overhead lights. I'm told the stop sign with need to be redesigned, the color altered and message changed. So, I've been watching videos about how others have handled painting their bus. So, if I have no plans to convert my bus into a living space, as so many others watching your videos are, then do I need to consider tearing it apart and re-insulating it? I just purchased this bus to be able to carry more of my art sculptures to various events. I needed a bigger van.
@dustynreid5204
Ай бұрын
My favorite Bus are Wayne. I have a 1990 with a 7.3 and at545, body was really rotten though, used it for a couple yrs now it's storage. Now Im fixing a 69 Wayne 6 window on Dodge frame with a 318 and 4 SPD. Slow build but have loved buses since I was 4.
@FriendlyFireAdventures
13 күн бұрын
it happened to me bought my bus and drove it from Texas to Virginia and found out the 7.3 diesel was garbage. and i didnt have the 17 grand for the engine swap the shops were asking so by myself in a field i learned how to swap engines. now i know how to build a diesel engine lol
@pa7653
Ай бұрын
Greetings. I'm not educated, older gentlemen .Dont want to get screwed over price wise. I'm interested in buying 2003 chevy express with only 20 thousand miles to live in! Day care van bus / skoolie Owner wants to sell How much shoud i offer / bid? Thanks
@infernoking7504
2 жыл бұрын
Im getting a 1994 international 3800 9 window bus for 5k dt466 wit low runing hours all highway miles decent tires for 5k with a 6 speed manual
@rhondawalker6732
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, very informative Video. We purchased our Bus back in Oct. only thing done is we removed all the seats. and waited for warmer weather. We are not Living in our's full time. And Was considering NOT removing the Floor. When you say strip up the Rubber , and remove the wood subfloor, then treat with rust preventive Paint. What about the Undercarriage? Are you supposed to treat the outside part of the Metal Floor? Doesn't Rust come into the Bus from the Rain, Snow and other Elements, from underneath?
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
I was only referring to interior sources of moisture contributing to rust, like wet boots tracking in moisture. Of course, undercarriage protection is important too!
@poetansperry
11 ай бұрын
Just lost a bus I put a lot of $$ into. I was told it was a dt466 and after 3 years discovered it was a vt365. The engine failed at 167k miles after putting 10k into trying to fix it. Living on Social Security, I don't have many choices. But I am now armed with more knowledge on engines and can make a better choice. I just don't know if I have the strength and funds to start over and pull the floor, windows, and ceiling again 😢
@thatalaskaguy1118
Жыл бұрын
Most busses 90% will not go over 55[60 mph. Get a transit bus. I just got a C7 engine with 2500 allison. 95,000 miles will go 75mph. New rubber with 2 spares. It is yellow......6000.00
@welderman1221
2 жыл бұрын
Very comprehensive, informative video, from a man that knows this shhhhtuff!!!
@yasharahlakgmshumblework733
Жыл бұрын
Well you scared me. At least a good thing about my situation I live in Arizona so the buss here have no rust
@chefdougsworld4964
4 ай бұрын
Thank you for this Frank up front and hilarious video. It was an eye-opener. Although I'm not trying to live in a bus. I want to convert one to a food truck and I'm sure that has its own series of concerns and issues to deal with. But the information you shared was good for somebody who has no clue about buses or conversions. I'd like to have a more information pertaining to food truck conversion
@kindadumbkindastrong4429
7 ай бұрын
Working on my first short school bus right now that I just grabbed off a public auction because I have a job coming up that should last about six months and I want a better place to stay than the bunk beds provided by the job so for a bigger bed and small kitchen I'm coughing up a few grand to work it out, gonna probably work on it as im living in it so i hope itll be functional over aesthetic
@t.c.s.7724
8 ай бұрын
Buying a bus must be like buying a Thoroughbred horse. The initial purchase price is the least expensive part of owning a horse. Regarding rust, seems like rust is like a cancerous tumor
@drgranger2
2 жыл бұрын
Love your videos, Charlie! Information you give is priceless. Thank you.
@deanh7190
2 жыл бұрын
Buy Rust Go Bust
@kenknaell1290
2 жыл бұрын
Chuck - love listening to you - never considered buying a bus though - maybe its the lifes lessons part - all the best
@MmmHuggles
8 ай бұрын
Those mushrooms look like oyster mushrooms. Those buggers will grow on almost anything it seems. Since their spores can lead to allergy issues, not good having them growing in an enclosed space like that.
@davidgrenis638
10 ай бұрын
YOU SHOULD JUST BE TELLING PEOPLE GO BUY A PROFESSIONALLY CONVERTED PLAYABLE BUS BY ONE OF THE FAMOUS MOTORHOME BUILDER'S DAVID ADAM GRENIS MAPLETON AVENUE BOULDER COLORADO USA
@SeagullAmIOne
7 ай бұрын
Rust Shush just throw some pennys over it and bond it together with JBWELD :P
@Danielily1
Жыл бұрын
What do you think of electric busses? Can a person buy a school bus without the seats in from the manufacturer? Is gas or diesel best for a bus conversion?
@Warp9pnt9
Жыл бұрын
Not great news for me, but oh well. The video is helpful.
@hmcfadin
2 жыл бұрын
Lots of sage advice from a true professional with a bit of bonus humor! Rust to dust…so true! Thanks for sharing, Charlie!
@SeanGettingsActorComedian
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips and confirmation. Most I knew but I will never make those mistakes. I always tell my friends that as we get closer to buying our first bus I would rather throw another 20k into and get it done to last. Quality isn’t cheap but well worth it in the long run.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Exactly!!! Being cheap is expensive!
@2AZSUN
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT That's such a true story!
@allenh7835
Жыл бұрын
Wise advice. They seem great to live in. Travel, not so much.
@owensdaniels6244
10 ай бұрын
NOPE!! NOBODY BUYS 6 TIRES AT ONE TIME UNLESS THEY LOADED WITH MONEY, PEOPLE USUALLY BUY 1 OR 2 TIRES AT ONE TIME I KNOW YOU WERE TRYING TO PERSUADE PEOPLE NOT TO BUY A BUS.
@chriss2127
2 жыл бұрын
Dammit Charlie. Now I gotta pull my old floor. But seriously I'm going to because of what you've said. Thank you.
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
Haha you're welcome....I think🙃
@chriss2127
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT it's a Shepard Michigan School Bus. But the mechanic at Hoekstra (Bus) Transportation said he tried to find something wrong and couldn't. He said the Head of the Bus Garage for Shepard School systems was like a Safety and Maintenance Nazi. I can build or fabricate just about anything. But I trust your opinion and videos as opposed to many others I've seen. I will now be gluing my floor with no strips like you do. Thanks again. Chris
@Dovietail
3 ай бұрын
Totally. Once you pull out, where does your mail go? Where is your domicile?
@mikedoyle9458
Жыл бұрын
If the mushrooms were eatable does that mean there was a savi ?
@joshuag8092
Жыл бұрын
You bought that bus cuz it's a 74 gmc don't lie it has its problems but u would have a hard time selling it
@indogyrsimdead
Жыл бұрын
Well you almost talked me out of it
@ChuckCassadyYT
Жыл бұрын
I’ll try harder next time
@koltentilley5329
6 ай бұрын
I have a question chuck, do you think someone could make the bus life happen for $3k a month? What do you think the monthly cost of living in a school bus would be?
@ChuckCassadyYT
6 ай бұрын
It all depends on now much you’re driving. Absolutely if you’re parked. Then it scales down from there
@koltentilley5329
6 ай бұрын
@ChuckCassadyYT thank you sir ✌️
@фредерикмиз
Жыл бұрын
Chuck, you know your shit.
@ChuckCassadyYT
Жыл бұрын
ive seen some shit in my day lol
@freisian82
2 жыл бұрын
Are you single?? lol your so cute and handsome 😎 thanks for info
@YazYYY19
Ай бұрын
Slaying those miles with lots of smiles and you need new tires😂 Nice one!
@AliciaNPrice
Жыл бұрын
Lol, I'm paying a lot of money just on my Cadillac tites and maintenance.
@moustachemike7128
2 жыл бұрын
dang it.... just found a 62 international too ....with the rounded butt and extended nose...what a sweet heart...thks chuck..lol
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
I'd be tempted, myself! Love those old internationals....did it have thr butterfly grill? Been looking for a 62 for a friend born in 62....
@moustachemike7128
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT its not in bad shape ..but like ya said Rust is rust ,,,lol might be something to lookat or ask about....😁
@moustachemike7128
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT not sure why this didn't go...its a 63..miss read the date...
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 жыл бұрын
All good, I'd still love to see pics. I'm a big international guy. Drive a 73 scout II when I can afford it lol
@moustachemike7128
2 жыл бұрын
@@ChuckCassadyYT the owner has like 15 pics of her on the facebook market place.its out of hayden Idaho..😎
@elijahwoodhouse1568
2 ай бұрын
Hey Charlie, I've come across a material called PCM that has potential to be used as part of the insulation in a Skoolie. I'm planning out my build and I found the idea compelling. I do not plan on using PCM in my build but I do want to know your thoughts on it! the idea is that this PCM material would be used as a first layer of insulation against the sheet metal of the bus, then adding spray foam insulation underneath that. I would love to hear your thoughts! Love your videos by the way. Lots of very valuable information that I'll be sharing with others for a long time to come. So thank you for the wealth of knowledge!
@ChuckCassadyYT
2 ай бұрын
Ill have to check that out!
@josephbruceismay6832
4 ай бұрын
I've been considering emptying out our old bus and turning it into a house but this video brings me a new perspective. This bus we have is a 1979 Chevrolet C/60 with a Superior body, 11 windows long (roughly). It has the 350 V8 with a 5-speed transmission and 2-speed rear end. The Ol' Chevy was last registred in 1981 and last on the road 24 years ago. It's only got around 30,000 original miles on it and is extremely clean for its age. Yes there is a little rust but not overwhelmingly so, This video makes me rethink the choice I want to make. I'm still gonna get the old bus running again though.
@pietrotacconelli8311
Ай бұрын
I just got my first, 99' international.
@daledeimel1833
2 жыл бұрын
Murrieta Ca. A large selection of commercial busses. Have not checked prices but would love to make one home. My parents are not rich. I don't have a hundred thou to get going so I guess I will just stay home.
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