Junk 1952 Kenworth Pacific Bus, Will it Drive? 

My uncle got divorced and he and my dad build that bus for him to live in in the 70's. I remember playing with my hot wheels while they were putting all the woodwork in it and making it a bachelor pad. Lol it used to have shag carpet in it and the roof opened up when you flip a switch, it was awesome when they were done with it, he drove it from California to ky numerous times and we went a couple of em, when I seen it I instantly knew it was it. It's like a brother i haven't seen for 35 years lol, i still have pictures of it before and after he bought it and fixed it up and many from traveling in it as a kid, my uncle was going down i 64 and was sick and he got up and pushed me in the driver's seat and said push that, throttle. And hold this , the steering wheel and I would drive it on the open road, at 8 or maybe 9 years old lol. My uncle was a real 60's hippie and I miss him every day

A round of applause for the clutch during the bus move👏🏻😄

It fascinates me that there are still traces of life in engines in cars, buses, trucks and abandoned vehicles like this one.

Your step-by-step fail-retry-fail-retry-pass process was a comfort for those who run into obstacles EVERY STEP OF THE WAY.

The torque of that old engine seemed impressive.

Pretty impressive. I bet if you could have freed up that right front wheel it would have gone a lot easier.

I wish I could've seen that bus when its camper conversion was still in good shape... the wreckage of it is very sad to see. Still, good for the bus- it was so mad you made a zombie of it and made it lurch out of its own grave! Excellent work; well done, the both of you.

Nice to see hank hill working on stuff that doesn't involve propane

I'm not sure what I'm more impressed by, your perseverance, the torque of that big block Ford motor, the strength of the drivetrain, or your bright outlook for your next project in comparison. And you want to know something? My next project is going to be more fun after watching this video! Thanks for the giggles!

A son that really loves his dad...

I absolutely love this channel. It's seriously one of the best things on the whole of RU-vid.

That engine is a torque monster 💀 absolutely amazing that it drove on its own ,one wheel locked. You certainly bring some awesome content to RU-vid. Keep up the great work and the cool videos 👍✌️🇺🇲

“Half the leaking we had before” You are a true legend!

If your passenger front was not locked up it might actually go under its own power.

This channel is really growing on me... mainly because I have done so much sketchy stuff like this in my past! I like to call them "learning opportunities". It's amazing what you can do when you don't give a crap about something!

That old Ford V8 has some serious torque, just like you said. That camper must have been awesome at its peak! Gas hog though. Wouldn't be good today. A casual (retiree) cruising pace through the states would probably be $10,000 + a year, just for fuel. (I'm guessing but it would be a lot. If you could afford it, though, it would be worth it).

I love this guy, always make me laugh and honestly would trust him to start any engine. Brilliant channel

Those old gas motors are unstoppable! I have So Very Much Enjoyed this video. I have a 1976 international Scout that was drove then parked in 2004. My husband doesn't want anything to do with it. Luckily it belongs to me. Bertha will be on the road again.

Please give that V8 some love, the thing just refuses to die!!!

Whole new meaning to skid steer

I actually laughed out loud at the coolant and stop leak, thank you for that

“You can’t beat the combination of pond water and Walmart for success!” This was a brilliant little film. Your pain was our gain, your persistence and iron will to get the impossible wreck running, the fascinating fault-finding and work-arounds and the dead-pan humour makes this one of the best I’ve seen. “Perfect” 😂

This guy will for sure survive any apocalyptic situation. Great video, it's like art for my view, really enjoyed.

Great job getting the old girl into her new resting spot. I also own a Kenworth Pacific, a 1958 that I picked up at an auction in 2001 and finished the conversion in 2003 and moved in. Living in it now for 20 years.

You got to love junkyard engineers

This guy can fix anything

You may have mentioned it and I may have skipped over it, but you can manually release air brakes by inserting a bolt called a “cage bolt” and tightening it. It physically forces the brake shoes to retract.

Well done! It was very satisfying to watch the old girl slowly being brought back to life. Also, I know little about engines and found your explanations of how its various systems function and interact fascinating.

Nothing says lightweight economy like stonework in your RV.

This is the first Bus I have EVER seen, that has "Skid" steer. 😁

Fantastic determination to get that engine going and the bus moving. Brilliant work. That clutch in that bus is a good one. That V8 engine has some amazing torque.

Well I'm happy to say that you have a functioning front-right brake!

I totally agree with the appreciation of this channel, never fails to make me laugh and impress me how he gets around obstacle's even though it should be dead in the water, lol

You have been a diligent grandson! Clearing his collection yard one piece at a time was a lot of work, and you can bet the viewers recognize the effort you're putting into the old yard.

Very impressed by your perseverance and no cussing. 😅

Excellent presentation! I appreciate how you methodically approached the problems and finally accomplished the task. Your humour is on point!

Your episodes never disappoint! I love Grandpa's Backyard; I'm sure there are still many treasures yet to discover there, and I hope you'll have the opportunity to do so. Safe travels and I look forward to seeing your next adventures. BTW, I really do use your mantra about having fun to align my own workshop projects -- sometimes I'm in the shop for minutes, sometimes hours, but now I always know when it's time to stop. It's always the right call because it allows my subconscious to incubate the correct next steps. Thanks for the tip!

Would've been much faster and easier to just install the air/brake can release bolts and dragged it there with your dozer, but it still was fun to see you get it going. If not for the right front wheel staying locked up the whole way would've rolled nicely.

Wow, its so inspiring to see these old vehicles to wake up. You are great mechanic who knows how things (should) work !! Thanks for entertaining clip.

That bus is obviously being held in place with a very strong magical spell. 22:15

I was expecting you to decapitate the body from the chassis 🤣

An interesting and innovative repair! You are a logical, and intelligent person with excellent mechanical aptitude! Great video! Thanks!

What a great video. Thank you Mr. Bernard Fox for all the work done to this awesome bus. It was great to see it running again one more time.

Your videos are so systematic and relaxing. I feel like I"m right there with you. Great Job.

I remember my father had five Kenworth school buses in his bus fleet he purchased them brand new in Seattle in the early 50s

i cant believe you got that running and moved unreal you get an A for effort your knowledge of these old engines is most impressive i love watching your channel i even learn something new every time keep up the good work ill keep watching looking forward to the next video thank you this is good entertainment

thing about this bus is, the panels are so simple to recreate, that you can tear all the bad ones off and make new ones. i would have so much fun tearing it down and rebuilding everything back the exact same

I love your patience! It truly puts into perspective my upbringing. It is wonderful to see your humor and sarcasm in the face of a truly daunting situation. Wish my dad was 1/4 as patient and humoris as you are!

Just a tip on the air breaks. You can use an external air compressor to air them up to release them. It’s a little bit of a hassle but it does work. At least it would allow you to move it and test for leaks 👍

That air compressor loves you now! It had a Burrito twenty years ago and it is just now getting relief! 🌯🌋 🤣😂

You Have More Persistence and Determination Than Most People. God Bless You

Your ingenuity (engine-u-ity) is impressive. Enjoyed every minute of working through this problem and solution.

You) sure got a lot of mileage out of this series, thanks for taking us along. Whatever that noise was at the end was spooky for sure. Coyotes maybe?

Proof that they built them better back in the day! You would never get away with that with modern equipment!

Excellent video. You show exactly how to troubleshoot the engine and we love your dry humor. I don't see others sharing this info on camera. Thank you.

That engine is torquey. Even after all this time it looked like it was able to get some real low end oomph to move that regardless of the stuck front right wheel.

That was a lot of fun - for me! I really liked he style of the old bus's rear - that kind of flare thing was stylish! I wonder if it was for speed or to keep people from trying to sit on the rear bumper..... I sure would love to see the transmission and rear axle layout! Keep up the good work!

You're a very clever, determined and funny guy! You've got a ton of skills and knowledge. Thank you!

Great video. I like your no nonsense common sense approach backed up, with a great practical knowledge. I’m looking forward already to your next video.

All hail the algorithm 👍👍👍

LBG is quickly becoming my favorite channel. Keep up the good work!

Very cool project. Your methodical approach is inspiring.

Just stumbled on this and so glad i did. Really enjoyed the upload and my only complaint is i want more of it! That old bus needs its own show. Love this guy! 🇬🇧

That engine definitely needs a round of applause. Definitely made you work for it, though. And I have been eyeing that w123 Merc up every time I see it in the background.

I picked up a 534 this summer for a project I've been dreaming up for years. Great to see you working on one. Thanks for the info and link, I can use all the help I can find!

Fantastic work, I think it’s really neat that the child of the guy who had that bus commented seven months ago. Super neat It’s a small world for smart individuals

I am thoroughly amazed! Wow, what a collection of stuff!

Great stuff. Enjoy watching your channel from a bus depot in the UK where we have some really old stuff too. Pity you didn't have a sledgehammer to persuade the passenger side front wheel to maybe play ball a little. Keep up the good work, cheers !!

20:35 Ford cylinder head (6090), fourth (D), design (E), for a 1963 (C3), truck (T).

Kids now adays thinking they invented bus/van conversions. When I was a teenager in the mid 90's a friends father had a 1956 GM Scenicruiser greyhound bus that was converted. I loved that thing. Sadly, it got parked over some minor part issue and is now part of the trees ready for its next rescue.

When you showed the 'over the shoulder' view out of the windshield @ 42:40, I started to white-knuckle it thinking you were going to launch that ol' KW into the pond, seeing how that front wheel was locked up and all. Good stuff, thanks for the great info.

I gotta say I wasn’t believing he would get that thing started. Impressive he got it running even with the ignition change. Much less not even knowing the engine it had to start. I’m switching to performance pond water for my cooling needs I think…..😂😂

It looks like only one wheel was not turning. My guess is that the brakes weren't locked by air, but rather that the R front wheel had the brakes seized up by rust.

A great engineer who knows everything.. Thank you 🙏

Engine deserves to live! That is a torque monster :o) no clouds of blue smoke either.

You have me in stitches laughing 😂😅, thanks for making my day 🎉

That old bus is rougher than a night in jail, but that Ford engine is strong af,😉👍, how do you find-n-buy seven spark-plugs?, lol, awesome video, and thanks for sharing.

This is the first one of your videos that I have watched, and I really enjoyed the style. The dark humour and acceptance of bodges for the purpose of quickly getting the job done were very entertaining.

Great job, you just refused to give up, positive attitude

None of this has any business working at all. I hope that we all understand this.

That poor old girl. R.I.P.

Вы удивительный мастер! Золотые руки! Спасибо за ваш труд!!!!

wow that is impressive to even attempt to start this thing up, hats off for your knowledge and attitude towards getting it running! amazing stuff, so impressed!!!

Bonus points for the glitter show while testing the solenoid! Oh yeah, it's magnetic isn't it? Also it seems like there could be a way to pressurize the brakes and get them released...? otoh it was fun forcing the bus to plow its way down the road, so you must have been doing it right!

It would be really cool if someone went through the effort and restored the whole buss.

Dude....next time I go on a road trip, I am taking you.... we'll be UNSTOPPABLE!!

Hope that some of the Mercedes cars are worth saving. If not at least the engines, gearboxes and differentials should be. Best regards, luck and health in particular.

A C3TE-6090-D casting number is for a 1963 Ford engine, likely a 477 or 534 big truck engine. Plus the distributor looks just like every other Ford V8 of that era.

The property looks like a nice secluded spot, beautiful pond too! 🙂👍 Enjoyed the video James. Glad you could get the bus moved. Take care and happy wrenching 🔧🔩

I love your style. Great video! I'll be watching for more.

Not much fun for you but it was a hoot to watch man. I had a few deep chuckles during this one. But no mistake, at the beginning I was really sensing the pain. I could predict the points and condenser were a sore spot after so long? Or the coincidence was you fixedit with the electronic bit. You worked pretty hard for this episode so Thank you because it was pretty humorous watching that 534 cube monster just chugging along the trail pushing one locked wheel at an idle. About 600 hp & 800 NM torque I suppose

Taking the scenic way back and ran out of gas? No fun

Have to say, your sense of humour is absolutely great, love it

Come on,you're having real fun the whole time ! Great video of a forgotten mode of transportation that so many people depended on.Thumb up.

Really Surprised you didn't bend something in the driveline.. Hope you are able to do more with that bus someday

Great video. Those Kenworth’s are very very rare. I wonder how many were made. I also wonder if any were made with diesel engines. Keep up the great work

Wow, I love your optimism so much

Superbly satisfying - you are the personification of persistence!

You don't need air pressure to release the brakes if they are spring brakes. you can usually crank the spring back with a socket to release. Looks more like the shoes are rusted to the drums in this case.

With the pulling you do sometimes, maybe you should check into a "Yankum" rope. They're not cheap, but they work. Another idea is to chain an old tire somewhere between the vehicles so as to not stress your chain. You get almost the same kinetic results, but a lot cheaper. It's hard to explain, but it's worth looking into. I definitely learned some stuff here. I've never even heard of a 534, but it's good to know. : )