Like the old bus. Used to see those going to the Grand Canyon when I was a kid. When I was a bus driver we had those noisy turn signals too. I found the wire and cut it.
As a truck driver for over 30 years, man i would like to drive the Flexble. What a beautiful piece of machinery and work of art. I love historic vehicles. Thanks Andy
Hi Andy, loved the video and I love the bus. Great job. I been a professional truck driver for over 30 years. New trucks of today are amazingly easy to operate now a days. Some trucks and buses back then also used air-assist. But to get to my point. The proper way of turning steering wheel left or right is: Turning left you can start by putting both hands at the top of the wheel, pull down with your left hand to the bottom of the while at the same time positioning your right hand down to the bottom, grip firmly and push up to the top while again positioning your left hand at the top at the same time. Your right hand is controlling the right side of the wheel and your left hand is operating the left side of the wheel. You should never turn a wheel hand over hand or under hand the wheel. One other tip, when turning the wheel while stationary, try tapping the throttle causing the vehicle to rock back and forth making the steering wheel much easier to turn. These are some of the basics truck driving schools teached back in the manual steering days. Hope I have been some help to you.
Your Flxible is the most elegant vintage bus I've ever seen. From the body shape, to the colour scheme, to the interior, it's absolutely perfect. Regards from Wales UK.
Almost anybody can own a motor home/coach, but being able to own and drive a Flxible, especially one as cherry as that, is a privilege. She's absolutely gorgeous!! I'd happily drive that and never even THINK about another motor home/coach.
Amazing motor home. I would love to have one just like that. Love vintage design. And looks to be a smooth ride. Nothing to envy to modern era. Lovely!
If I'm not mistaking this is the same flxible Starliner I seen at Phoenix conversions in Knoxville Tennessee. If it is indeed the same exact one, it is a beautiful work of art that can only be appreciated When You See It Up close. Truly magnificent machine with beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing!
These were always beautiful buses. Back in 1962-63 we had 2 basketball teams ride on them to different counties. They were always the choice ride. They were the Cadillac beautiful comfortable and lots of room. Great Bus
That's a great looking bus and it looks like the right guy got it. The lack of power steering is not an issue on the highway and in suburban locations but cities are tough. We plan on adding an integral PS box to our 47 Clipper.
On non-power steering vehicles I've driven, not having someone tell me 'armstrong', I pictured climbing a rope as I pulled down on the side of the steering wheel on the side toward which I wanted to turn. It helped.
beautiful piece of history that reminds me of old florida and wow how disney has changed since i was a kid in the 70,s love your bus and all its uniqeness
This was for many years the workhorse of Acadian Lines in Nova Scotia Canada. This bus (Flxible) traveled through the point on the map half way between the Equator & The North Pole. The community is Stewiacke NS. After the pandemic you are all invited to come visit us and see our lovely cities & towns. For now stay safe.
It's funny you mentioned arm strong. I farmed for over 30 years and most of the trucks and tractors I had were of what you would call the vintage era. Whenever anyone asked what type of steering a truck or tractor had I would always tell them it had "Arm Strong power steering."
My father converted a 1948 Flxible in the 60s. He was also a principal in FMCA and was #7. I see and have seen hundreds of motor homes over the years. None are as pretty as the Flxible. Most of the shortcomings have been upgraded out on this featured bus. The old ones were 4 speed double clutch with a Buick 322 ci car engine as stock. They were very busy and underpowered as stock. This one is gorgeous.
Super video ! Such a interesting vehicle Andy. Thanks for sharing. PS you should have someone install a chime instead of a buzzer for the turn signals,,, the same chime used when you leave the key in the ignition.
There's 1 of these red, white, and chrome that's sitting in a driveway in Florence, Kentucky. It's been there at least 25 years I know of. I've never seen it move one time. 🙁
I enjoyed the video a bus company in New Haven CT used the flix buses I rode on them I miss them use to ride them to playland rye ny beautiful bus thank you for sharring
What a beautifull bus/RV. I think if you put power steering on you could reduce the number of turns to the wheel it takes to turn it and maybe even put a smaller wheel on it. Also you might try putting a resistor on that buzzer. It might quieten it down a bit. Do you have full control of the gear box to get into lower gears for mountain driving. Diesels will heat up bad pulling up long grades if you can't keep it in lower gear. I learned that the hard way with a Peugeot turbodiesel car with a 3 speed automatic.
Yep, made under licence by Ansair (a division of Ansett Airways) exclusively for Ansett Roadways, the ones we had were a hybrid of the earlier Clipper and Visicoach models rather than the Starliner.
1957. I was in 6th grade and you, whatever grade you were in, still had hair. I grew up an hour from Loudonville and I certainly remember those busses. Still think they are beautiful.
Wow! What a great video. Thanks for posting. I cut my teeth on coaches like this one in Chicago. I drove for Continental Air Transport which had a large Flxible fleet. The model I drove was an early 60's Visi-Coach with a 471 Detroit and a 5 speed manual. Continental had a handful of Starliners, but unfortunately they were only pictures on the wall by the time I arrived. You mention the "Jack Armstrong" steering which is a Ross Cam & Lever set-up. Positively the best! Thanks for the memories and Happy Trails. I look forward to viewing your videos.
Nice video, I'm a operator with greyhound I have close to 30 years of service and 30 years accident free. I have driven the following buses. All models of MCI 8,9, 96A, 102, 102D, 102DL3, G4500, D 4505, AND THE 12. ALL EAGLE BUSES. VANHOOL AND THE PREVOST. My opion is the best Eagle 15 102inches wide torsion bar suspension great riding and driving bus. I have logged 2.8 million miles and still love driving buses
An unbelievable example of American Automotive Art. It's the cheapest form of advertising you could own. You'd be crazy to ever sell it. It can't cost you that much to keep it....storage maybe?
Great video I am in France & a friend of mine has the exact same flxble , and when not traveling..he rents it as a bed and breakfast in the south of France...
You mentioned that there is an exact same Flxible in France. I haven't heard of a raised roof Starliner being in France. Any chance of pics of the French Flxible and serial No.
Good video ! Ive always loved old bus conversions and yours is one of the nicer ones out there BTW the audio sounds great to me the only thing i could think of constructively on that note is that it is pretty sensitive to picking up any other noises and sounds around you like the engine and road noise not that it is a problem on this video as your narration and story telling is just fine over all the other background noises
Andy I think you mentioned real quickly how having slides add to coach noise? I always questioned the integrity of the Shell when you add slides. What is your further opinion. Thx!
My opinion is that Class A RV's have the tendency to squeak and creak. Bus chassis conversions, such as those found on Prevost motorhomes, are built differently and it's not common for them to squeak as they are built as part of the chassis. I'll let RV and Prevost owners chime-in to add their opinions.
I was born in 56 and hubby in 57, we love all things vintage. This would be my dream bus for retirement in 3 years ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much for this great video!
i thought the buzzer was an intermittent air leak at first your ride sir is first rate! there is no more true 'styling with taste' examples of motorcoaches....or cars for the most part....in existence today. thanks for the view of this that otherwise i would not have had. =dok=
You wouldn't pass your driver test in Minnesota with a sloppy right turn like that first one. Great mic setup. Sounds like the original Buick engine. Great presentation.
🇨🇦 Hi 👋 Andy Very nice video of your Class of 1957 Fixable..In 1957 Fokes traveling Dressed up for the trip..Riding on a Highway coach was in a relaxed style 😎 The Artdeco Bus 🚌 (Parlor cars)was fun enjoyment ride..The Armstrong Steering & man' Transmission 😬 keeping the Driver working the busdriver not just Steering wheel holder..I miss the work out of the older buses 😮💨 Set a up turn before Plan the turn (L&R) keeping you bus moving The weight of the bus will push you though the turn 🔄 I have a 1972 Chevrolet C class RV at the the gas pump People ask the year ?? How old is the unit I had Fokes tell me thing about my RV 😮 I didn't Know..GodBless You on the road ahead 🙏🚎((((
If you're referencing what looks like a silver map holder mounted next to the windshield, well, that's an air deflector to blow warm or ventilated air towards the windshield to reduce fogging.
@@TheGadgetGuru O I see looked like a convenient map holder for me. But then thinking about it not a good idea to have something to read while driving (:
The buzzer can easily be swapped out for a clicker model. I've also noticed no seatbelt! Or, you've opted not to wear one. A 35mph accident can cause life threatening internal injuries thanks to that giant bus steering wheel.
Also, speaking of that giant steering wheel, I learned (while getting my U.S. CDL, ca. early 1980s) from old-timers in the trucking biz that the leverage of a low-speed-kickback of such a pre-power-steering-era wheel (say, when encountering a rut, pothole, etc.-- especially while starting & stopping) can so instantly & powerfully reverse its direction that its spokes can easily dislocate or even break one's thumbs -- IF one doesn't prudently keep them flat along the top of the steering wheel! (The old guys never gripped the wheel under-hand -- a very weak hold.) Trust me, this is NOT a minor over-fussy detail when maneuvering heavy manual-steering vehicles, as I found out through personal experience backing into difficult holes over rough terrain. The wheel can unexpectedly spin full-circle in a split-second, and WOW! does it hurt if it catches you -- like being struck with a baton.
@@nuthineatholl6434This is true! I had one steer tire blowout in my life on a 1979 Freightliner cabover at a low speed and the trailer was empty. If my arm happened to be in between the spokes of the steering wheel, it would've broken my arm in two. However, if you have good tires upfront, the odds of that happening to this vehicle are very unlikely. Did I mention that after that experience, I would never drive a truck with Kelly Springfield tires on them again? 😅
I have a 25 foot 1965 Dodge Travco and need to know a vintage company that can help me with things like the rubber and felt for the windshield and side sliding windows. also for the side mirrors, you mentioned a site but didn't catch it, would you reply with the link please. also I need a saddle fuel tank (I think that's what it's called) and break calipers but not sure what to get. I believe with your expertise and experience with others with knowledge of vintage motor coaches and busses that you are the key I need to unlock my future journeys "back to the future" 🤗 thank you for such wonderful, informative and very well put together videos. God Speed 🙏
My best advice is to see if there are Facebook groups that focus on that model. I'm not the one who restored this bus, just the one who took care of her.
@@TheGadgetGuru I've already been on Facebook and there's only 3 at most that barely talk about the Travco's and no info but the people you mentioned and websites I was hoping you could pass that info on to me. and thank you for replying and PLEASE don't get rid of this bus I think she suits you perfectly 😍
@@WiKiTWoNKaWeCKoRDS Here ya go: www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&urlLangId=-1&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=13140&langId=-1&catalogId=10002
I'd much rather drive the Flxible than any class A built, especially the modern ones. It's funny that you mention your prolonged fuel stops. I get the same reaction from truck drivers when I roll into the fuel islands in my Freightliner Classic XL even though she's only 13 years old. The old timers, like me, want to reminisce about real trucks and the young drivers are usually awestruck by all of the lights and shine. The youngsters also can't believe that my Classic has over 1.5 million miles and still looks brand new. I just tell them that it's all up to how the truck is cared for. I ordered her brand new and my wife, children, now grand children and I, have been her caretakers ever since. She's also taken care of us. She's family! I also know that she's looking forward to taking the grands for ice cream again once the weather breaks here in Ohio...she loves doing that because they always give her a taste. She also loves tasting my coffee every morning when we're on the road lol!
That blinker buzzer would have been gone in a heartbeat! Yikes! I love this bus! I also really appreciate how you say you're the "custodian" of the bus. But, the big question is - did you sell it?
You do not need a cdl because your not operating it as a commercial vehicle. You could drive a semi with a regular driver's licence if you wanted. That is at least here in Ohio.
@@maniyan_wanagi And gouge the steering wheel, and have it smash your wrist if you hit a pot hole, and make your beautiful bus interior look like a schoolboy male mark?
BTW..being the Flxible RV Bus, was first Designed as an "Innovation" and not really from the Ground Up as an Invention....I kinda "FEEL" that it would do it Justice to the Makers/Designers to Update it with some Modern Ideas, such as Video Cameras mounted on the Mirrors that can be Synced with an Ipad or small Monitor...Face it...theres Only So far you can go in keeping things Historically Preserved, without being a bit "Nutty" about not paying attention to the Safety First moto?
Like the old bus. Used to see those going to the Grand Canyon when I was a kid. When I was a bus driver we had those noisy turn signals too. I found the wire and cut it.
Beautiful vintage coach!
Gorgeous Vehicle.
BEAUTIFUL!!! Absolutely love this video.
As a truck driver for over 30 years, man i would like to drive the Flexble. What a beautiful piece of machinery and work of art. I love historic vehicles. Thanks Andy
Proudly made right here in Loudonville Ohio!!
Hi Andy, loved the video and I love the bus. Great job. I been a professional truck driver for over 30 years. New trucks of today are amazingly easy to operate now a days. Some trucks and buses back then also used air-assist. But to get to my point. The proper way of turning steering wheel left or right is: Turning left you can start by putting both hands at the top of the wheel, pull down with your left hand to the bottom of the while at the same time positioning your right hand down to the bottom, grip firmly and push up to the top while again positioning your left hand at the top at the same time. Your right hand is controlling the right side of the wheel and your left hand is operating the left side of the wheel. You should never turn a wheel hand over hand or under hand the wheel. One other tip, when turning the wheel while stationary, try tapping the throttle causing the vehicle to rock back and forth making the steering wheel much easier to turn. These are some of the basics truck driving schools teached back in the manual steering days. Hope I have been some help to you.
Thanks Enco!
I wish i had a friend or a bother or relative like this wonderful man ,God bless him and GOD give him many more years to enjoy that bus
Your Flxible is the most elegant vintage bus I've ever seen. From the body shape, to the colour scheme, to the interior, it's absolutely perfect. Regards from Wales UK.
This wonderful young man has made my day!
Sparkling enthusiasm!
Almost anybody can own a motor home/coach, but being able to own and drive a Flxible, especially one as cherry as that, is a privilege. She's absolutely gorgeous!! I'd happily drive that and never even THINK about another motor home/coach.
Never been here before but the handsome Flxible is something I had to watch. What a joy...not only the bus but the commentary. Kudos! Stay Safe.
Thanks Roger!
Your blinker should be in a Mel Brooks movie!
Well done with the cell-phone education!
Excellent Quality of Video, very much enjoyable. Congratulations on driving this beautiful piece of History.
Love your bus and your video, and your level of tolerance, for that buzzer is simply incomprehensible Cheers.
Congrats for that bus, it is an awesome motorhome now in its new life. Thanks for preserving its legacy for young people. Saludos from Chile.
Why do i like this video about a bus I don't know but I like this bus
It is a video about a bus. You like the bus but don't know why you like the video?? Ok.
absolutely beautiful, thank you for taking care of this piece of living history
Amazing motor home. I would love to have one just like that. Love vintage design. And looks to be a smooth ride. Nothing to envy to modern era. Lovely!
The turn signal noise is obviously because you're low on blinker fluid!
Is that the Same Viscosity as the Fluid used in the "Headlights" too?
That was too funny, that blinker noise would drive me nut's, it's worst than the ones in the Volvo Trucks.
80th like ;)
I love this bus. Those yellow lights in the front make it look so much nicer and modern.
My dad drove these from the beginning of WW2 to 1980.I worked the maintenance dept for a few yrs.I really knew how to build them
Awesome! Appreciate all the attention you gave to smaller details that a "dealership" would have skipped right over!
If I'm not mistaking this is the same flxible Starliner I seen at Phoenix conversions in Knoxville Tennessee. If it is indeed the same exact one, it is a beautiful work of art that can only be appreciated When You See It Up close. Truly magnificent machine with beautiful craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing!
These were always beautiful buses. Back in 1962-63 we had 2 basketball teams ride on them to different counties. They were always the choice ride. They were the Cadillac beautiful comfortable and lots of room. Great Bus
Such a beautiful coach! Thanks for taking us on a ride, I was smiling all through your video! Great job on the video and smooth ride! :)
That's a great looking bus and it looks like the right guy got it. The lack of power steering is not an issue on the highway and in suburban locations but cities are tough. We plan on adding an integral PS box to our 47 Clipper.
Its so beautiful
Thanks for taking us along.. super job Andy
Gorgeous bus...Love to tour the country in one of those!
On non-power steering vehicles I've driven, not having someone tell me 'armstrong', I pictured climbing a rope as I pulled down on the side of the steering wheel on the side toward which I wanted to turn. It helped.
love the audio setup, the Flxible Starliner is amazing.
beautiful piece of history that reminds me of old florida and wow how disney has changed since i was a kid in the 70,s love your bus and all its uniqeness
This was for many years the workhorse of Acadian Lines in Nova Scotia Canada. This bus (Flxible) traveled through the point on the map half way between the Equator & The North Pole. The community is Stewiacke NS. After the pandemic you are all invited to come visit us and see our lovely cities & towns. For now stay safe.
Just the BEST
Absolutely gorgeous!
It's funny you mentioned arm strong. I farmed for over 30 years and most of the trucks and tractors I had were of what you would call the vintage era. Whenever anyone asked what type of steering a truck or tractor had I would always tell them it had "Arm Strong power steering."
My father converted a 1948 Flxible in the 60s. He was also a principal in FMCA and was #7. I see and have seen hundreds of motor homes over the years. None are as pretty as the Flxible. Most of the shortcomings have been upgraded out on this featured bus. The old ones were 4 speed double clutch with a Buick 322 ci car engine as stock. They were very busy and underpowered as stock. This one is gorgeous.
it looks like it rides real smooth
Super video ! Such a interesting vehicle Andy.
Thanks for sharing.
PS you should have someone install a chime instead of a buzzer for the turn signals,,, the same chime used when you leave the key in the ignition.
Beautiful coach. Thank you for sharing.
There's 1 of these red, white, and chrome that's sitting in a driveway in Florence, Kentucky. It's been there at least 25 years I know of. I've never seen it move one time. 🙁
Where at in Florence? I live in eastgate.
Beautiful bus,great stories,I like that signal blinker you don’t look like a nut driving down the road with your signal on for miles.
That thing is beautiful
That is the coolest!
Thanks for the ride!!!
Great video Andy, thanks for sharing.
I enjoyed the video a bus company in New Haven CT used the flix buses I rode on them I miss them use to ride them to playland rye ny beautiful bus thank you for sharring
Always a pleasure
What a beautifull bus/RV. I think if you put power steering on you could reduce the number of turns to the wheel it takes to turn it and maybe even put a smaller wheel on it. Also you might try putting a resistor on that buzzer. It might quieten it down a bit.
Do you have full control of the gear box to get into lower gears for mountain driving. Diesels will heat up bad pulling up long grades if you can't keep it in lower gear. I learned that the hard way with a Peugeot turbodiesel car with a 3 speed automatic.
Very interesting and well produced.
It a love hate relationship with the blinker.... LOL!
Did i see that right- We got these Flxible buses in Australia? Beautiful bus
Yep, made under licence by Ansair (a division of Ansett Airways) exclusively for Ansett Roadways, the ones we had were a hybrid of the earlier Clipper and Visicoach models rather than the Starliner.
Great content. Great job as usual!
1957. I was in 6th grade and you, whatever grade you were in, still had hair. I grew up an hour from Loudonville and I certainly remember those busses. Still think they are beautiful.
Excellent video as always...keep up the vidéos.
Wow! What a great video. Thanks for posting. I cut my teeth on coaches like this one in Chicago. I drove for Continental Air Transport which had a large Flxible fleet. The model I drove was an early 60's Visi-Coach with a 471 Detroit and a 5 speed manual. Continental had a handful of Starliners, but unfortunately they were only pictures on the wall by the time I arrived. You mention the "Jack Armstrong" steering which is a Ross Cam & Lever set-up. Positively the best! Thanks for the memories and Happy Trails. I look forward to viewing your videos.
You Sir Are a HOOT!!
Great videos! Wondering when we are getting the tour video of your Marathon?
I love vintage 😊
Audio quality is great
Beautiful looking bus
Nice video, I'm a operator with greyhound I have close to 30 years of service and 30 years accident free. I have driven the following buses. All models of MCI 8,9, 96A, 102, 102D, 102DL3, G4500, D 4505, AND THE 12.
ALL EAGLE BUSES. VANHOOL AND THE PREVOST.
My opion is the best Eagle 15 102inches wide torsion bar suspension great riding and driving bus. I have logged 2.8 million miles and still love driving buses
That's quite an accomplishment. Happy Trails and Safe Travels, Thomas.
very nice gentlemen and thx for sharing
beautiful vehicle
An unbelievable example of American Automotive Art. It's the cheapest form of advertising you could own. You'd be crazy to ever sell it. It can't cost you that much to keep it....storage maybe?
Awsome
Manufactured in Loudinville Ohio.
Many people that worked in the plant are still in town.
Andy what a wounderfull video and you have such a wounderfull voice., could listen to you all day.
Andy, what a great machine! When you decide to make the mods, 1. Power steering and 2. Get rid of that annoying buzzer. Just my 10 cents.
If you ever drive this coach through South Carolina I would love to meet up and see it in person.
Great video
I am in France & a friend of mine has the exact same flxble , and when not traveling..he rents it as a bed and breakfast in the south of France...
You mentioned that there is an exact same Flxible in France. I haven't heard of a raised roof Starliner being in France. Any chance of pics of the French Flxible and serial No.
Larry Blomberg you are right...indeed it is not a raised roof. Pic can be seen in "hebergements insolites Var"
www.varmatin.com/vie-locale/decouvrez-ces-8-hebergements-insolites-dans-le-var-57734
If I ever win the lottery I'll call you I'm in love with this bus nice video
Good video ! Ive always loved old bus conversions and yours is one of the nicer ones out there BTW the audio sounds great to me the only thing i could think of constructively on that note is that it is pretty sensitive to picking up any other noises and sounds around you like the engine and road noise not that it is a problem on this video as your narration and story telling is just fine over all the other background noises
That's a cool ride. Maybe one day we might be rolling in style!
Those people who say that you talk to much have astute powers of observation.
Andy I think you mentioned real quickly how having slides add to coach noise? I always questioned the integrity of the Shell when you add slides. What is your further opinion. Thx!
My opinion is that Class A RV's have the tendency to squeak and creak. Bus chassis conversions, such as those found on Prevost motorhomes, are built differently and it's not common for them to squeak as they are built as part of the chassis. I'll let RV and Prevost owners chime-in to add their opinions.
I was born in 56 and hubby in 57, we love all things vintage. This would be my dream bus for retirement in 3 years ❤️❤️❤️. Thank you so much for this great video!
Thanks April!
Look at that beauty!...
i thought the buzzer was an intermittent air leak at first
your ride sir is first rate! there is no more true 'styling with taste' examples of motorcoaches....or cars for the most part....in existence today. thanks for the view of this that otherwise i would not have had.
=dok=
What a beautiful bus :)
great bus i love it
Thanks for the video amazing
You wouldn't pass your driver test in Minnesota with a sloppy right turn like that first one. Great mic setup. Sounds like the original Buick engine. Great presentation.
Great video! Love the bus wish i could buy it from you, working on it :P
Very nice coach.. Greetings for Loudonville, Ohio.. Where the bus was built 😉
🇨🇦 Hi 👋 Andy Very nice video of your Class of 1957 Fixable..In 1957 Fokes traveling Dressed up for the trip..Riding on a Highway coach was in a relaxed style 😎 The Artdeco Bus 🚌 (Parlor cars)was fun enjoyment ride..The Armstrong Steering & man' Transmission 😬 keeping the Driver working the busdriver not just Steering wheel holder..I miss the work out of the older buses 😮💨 Set a up turn before Plan the turn (L&R) keeping you bus moving The weight of the bus will push you though the turn 🔄 I have a 1972 Chevrolet C class RV at the the gas pump People ask the year ?? How old is the unit I had Fokes tell me thing about my RV 😮 I didn't Know..GodBless You on the road ahead 🙏🚎((((
Audio is absolutely clear
So when you are driving this silver metal clip to the left in front of you is that what they used to hold maps on?
If you're referencing what looks like a silver map holder mounted next to the windshield, well, that's an air deflector to blow warm or ventilated air towards the windshield to reduce fogging.
@@TheGadgetGuru O I see looked like a convenient map holder for me. But then thinking about it not a good idea to have something to read while driving (:
Keep the buzzer, we like it. You should be call " the gadget guru buzz. Ah! Ah!
Where do you but seats like that ? It looks very comfy !
The buzzer can easily be swapped out for a clicker model. I've also noticed no seatbelt! Or, you've opted not to wear one. A 35mph accident can cause life threatening internal injuries thanks to that giant bus steering wheel.
Also, speaking of that giant steering wheel, I learned (while getting my U.S. CDL, ca. early 1980s) from old-timers in the trucking biz that the leverage of a low-speed-kickback of such a pre-power-steering-era wheel (say, when encountering a rut, pothole, etc.-- especially while starting & stopping) can so instantly & powerfully reverse its direction that its spokes can easily dislocate or even break one's thumbs -- IF one doesn't prudently keep them flat along the top of the steering wheel! (The old guys never gripped the wheel under-hand -- a very weak hold.) Trust me, this is NOT a minor over-fussy detail when maneuvering heavy manual-steering vehicles, as I found out through personal experience backing into difficult holes over rough terrain. The wheel can unexpectedly spin full-circle in a split-second, and WOW! does it hurt if it catches you -- like being struck with a baton.
@@nuthineatholl6434This is true! I had one steer tire blowout in my life on a 1979 Freightliner cabover at a low speed and the trailer was empty. If my arm happened to be in between the spokes of the steering wheel, it would've broken my arm in two. However, if you have good tires upfront, the odds of that happening to this vehicle are very unlikely. Did I mention that after that experience, I would never drive a truck with Kelly Springfield tires on them again? 😅
I have a 25 foot 1965 Dodge Travco and need to know a vintage company that can help me with things like the rubber and felt for the windshield and side sliding windows. also for the side mirrors, you mentioned a site but didn't catch it, would you reply with the link please. also I need a saddle fuel tank (I think that's what it's called) and break calipers but not sure what to get. I believe with your expertise and experience with others with knowledge of vintage motor coaches and busses that you are the key I need to unlock my future journeys "back to the future" 🤗 thank you for such wonderful, informative and very well put together videos. God Speed 🙏
My best advice is to see if there are Facebook groups that focus on that model. I'm not the one who restored this bus, just the one who took care of her.
@@TheGadgetGuru I've already been on Facebook and there's only 3 at most that barely talk about the Travco's and no info but the people you mentioned and websites I was hoping you could pass that info on to me. and thank you for replying and PLEASE don't get rid of this bus I think she suits you perfectly 😍
@@WiKiTWoNKaWeCKoRDS At what point of the video did you hear that? Can you give me the time code?
@@TheGadgetGuru 12:00 what was the link for the mirrors?
@@WiKiTWoNKaWeCKoRDS Here ya go: www.truck-lite.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?storeId=10001&urlLangId=-1&urlRequestType=Base&categoryId=13140&langId=-1&catalogId=10002
I'd much rather drive the Flxible than any class A built, especially the modern ones. It's funny that you mention your prolonged fuel stops. I get the same reaction from truck drivers when I roll into the fuel islands in my Freightliner Classic XL even though she's only 13 years old. The old timers, like me, want to reminisce about real trucks and the young drivers are usually awestruck by all of the lights and shine. The youngsters also can't believe that my Classic has over 1.5 million miles and still looks brand new. I just tell them that it's all up to how the truck is cared for. I ordered her brand new and my wife, children, now grand children and I, have been her caretakers ever since. She's also taken care of us. She's family! I also know that she's looking forward to taking the grands for ice cream again once the weather breaks here in Ohio...she loves doing that because they always give her a taste. She also loves tasting my coffee every morning when we're on the road lol!
That blinker buzzer would have been gone in a heartbeat! Yikes! I love this bus! I also really appreciate how you say you're the "custodian" of the bus. But, the big question is - did you sell it?
Nice bus, and nice video.
19:09 When you say the word FLEXIBLE I think of an articulated bus/motor coach?
Do you need a CDL to drive one of these?
You do not need a cdl because your not operating it as a commercial vehicle. You could drive a semi with a regular driver's licence if you wanted. That is at least here in Ohio.
Awesome !
I'd put a farmer knob on that steering wheel in a heartbeat.
Melquiades Estrada 👍
I never knew what they were called,
@@JustMe-mt5df a trip to Tractor Supply will get you one!
We called them a Suicide Knob when I was a kid. I have no idea why.
@@maniyan_wanagi And gouge the steering wheel, and have it smash your wrist if you hit a pot hole, and make your beautiful bus interior look like a schoolboy male mark?
@@busoldmanphil7293 Yep. That's what I'd do.
BTW..being the Flxible RV Bus, was first Designed as an "Innovation" and not really from the Ground Up as an Invention....I kinda "FEEL" that it would do it Justice to the Makers/Designers to Update it with some Modern Ideas, such as Video Cameras mounted on the Mirrors that can be Synced with an Ipad or small Monitor...Face it...theres Only So far you can go in keeping things Historically Preserved, without being a bit "Nutty" about not paying attention to the Safety First moto?