I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

milehightoyz · 02-07-2007, 06:29 PM

When was the last time youve seen one of these bad boys? First time Ive ever seen one in my life and well I guess I liked it, I bought it.

Approx 27 ft Long. Chevy 283 Small block 4 spd manual with 2 speed diff.

Original Arizona vehicle, completely 100% rust free. Clear title runs and drives. Lots of graffitti type artwork on it. Im still in the air with what I am going to do with this crazy thing....Plans are to significantly shorten the wheel base and modify the suspension signifcantly to get it to sit very low (hence, short bus), build some sort of ramp set up out back to haul harleys/quads etc.....anyhow, let me know what you guys think of this thing....or if any of you know something about these Id like to learn more about them. Not much info on the internet on these old things.

HuggerCST · 02-07-2007, 08:33 PM

That's what we rednecks call a "Talledega special".

I like it!

Walts_restoration · 02-07-2007, 08:42 PM

weve got a 1956 chevrolet bus factory v8 that gm said they didnt make. proved them wrong, and it is an orignal v but does not have the orignal motor in it but the vin plate designates it a 1956 v8 bus. Something gm said they didnt make, talk about rare.

AesC10s · 02-07-2007, 09:17 PM

Hell yea man!!! where in CO are you im in thornton and i will help!

fuel68 · 02-07-2007, 09:26 PM

That thing is sick!!! Love it, keep the photos coming!!!

CAL 58 GMC · 02-07-2007, 10:15 PM

I LOVE IT!! That going to be way cool!!

Daniel U · 02-07-2007, 10:44 PM

Looks like a solid start! Can't wait to see the short bus version. Keep us posted.

magsnubby · 02-07-2007, 11:32 PM

Back when Tom McMullen owned Street Rodder magazine, he built a hot rod school bus. Anyone else remember that bus?

1LoC10 · 02-07-2007, 11:32 PM

looks cool....Overhaulin bagged one on big billet wheels a couple months ago

Bishops Trucks · 02-07-2007, 11:39 PM

That is cool. You will have alot of fun with that.

1LoC10 · 02-07-2007, 11:43 PM

actually that one was a Ford, but still cool

milehightoyz · 02-07-2007, 11:51 PM

wow that looks way cool....thats exactly about what i was thinkin on the wheel base too, except id like to stay with some polised budd 22.5"s and maybe a brighter yellow.....whered you find that pic 1 lo c10? i dont know how i missed that episode...hahaha

fenton235 · 02-08-2007, 11:07 PM

you sure don,t see many of the ole buses anymore. we have a 56 chevy that is about 2 windows shorter than your, but not nearly as nice of shape. we hope to put it on a one ton chassis and keep the dauls in the rear. with the adapters available now, the 22.5,s will be a sweet way to go. i have done a little measuring and i think chopping the top willl not be too hard. looking forward to watching your progess as you post pic,s along.

milehightoyz · 02-09-2007, 12:38 AM

hey fenton, thats exactly what im thinking, i need to drag it home to start taking some measurements and figure out where to take what out....but it seems like a guy could probably shorten the body very easily....i noticed the way the body is riveted together they make it very easy to add/subtract body length to desired wheelbase. im thinking 3 square windows and the rear quarter windows. frame is completely straigth form front to back as far as i can tell. the bus currently has 22.5's on it 4 wheel drums with 6 lug wheels, most likely going to a motor home front chassis....still exploring my options at this point.

jay-dawg · 02-09-2007, 01:05 AM

Nice find. That would be a killer toy hauler. Just have to figure out a way to widen the rear door so you can drive the atv into the rear. A couple of bunk beds or cots and you've got yourself a cool looking hauler.

1LoC10 · 02-09-2007, 10:36 AM

Its on the Overhaulin website... it was called shortbus... that was John Forces ride thye stole and overhauled

1LoC10 · 02-09-2007, 10:40 AM

I think these 22's would look sick on a bus

project1971 · 02-09-2007, 11:10 AM

as a kid years ago a guy had a school bus but not that old and cool, but he had it where the back would lift up and he would drive his race car up ramps and close it back down.

5Mike7 · 02-09-2007, 01:13 PM

There's short one running around town...maybe 3 or 4 windows, set on a 4wd chassis...but has the '57 1/2 ton style grille in it...IIRC it's yellow with red flames. If I can rememebr to keep my digi cam in the car with me, I'll try to get a few pics of it when I see it parked somewhere.

Igotachevyor2 · 02-09-2007, 11:19 PM

looks like too much trouble let me know where it is and ill haul it off for you for free

i love those old busses i have been wanting to find one for a while and do the short bus thing make a great ride to the car shows with the whole family

BBEEP · 03-21-2007, 05:44 PM

Post Some Pics!?!

02-07-2007, 06:29 PM	#1
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" When was the last time youve seen one of these bad boys? First time Ive ever seen one in my life and well I guess I liked it, I bought it. Approx 27 ft Long. Chevy 283 Small block 4 spd manual with 2 speed diff. Original Arizona vehicle, completely 100% rust free. Clear title runs and drives. Lots of graffitti type artwork on it. Im still in the air with what I am going to do with this crazy thing....Plans are to significantly shorten the wheel base and modify the suspension signifcantly to get it to sit very low (hence, short bus), build some sort of ramp set up out back to haul harleys/quads etc.....anyhow, let me know what you guys think of this thing....or if any of you know something about these Id like to learn more about them. Not much info on the internet on these old things. Last edited by milehightoyz; 02-07-2007 at 06:43 PM.

02-07-2007, 08:33 PM	#2
HuggerCST Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Louisiana Posts: 4,501	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" That's what we rednecks call a "Talledega special". I like it! __________________ Wynne 70 CST short fleet Hugger orange & white, 350/350, ps, pb, air, tilt, tach/vac/speedwarning, original buckets, AM/FM, oak bed floor, shoulder belts, 3.5"/5.5" drop, 20" American Racing VN425s. Build thread 53 Chevy shortbed 69 Camaro Click here to subscribe Chevy GMC International Truck Club Louisiana Charter Member http://www.louisianaclassictruckclub.com

02-07-2007, 08:42 PM	#3
Walts_restoration Real Projects never die Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lawrence, kansas Posts: 1,508	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" weve got a 1956 chevrolet bus factory v8 that gm said they didnt make. proved them wrong, and it is an orignal v but does not have the orignal motor in it but the vin plate designates it a 1956 v8 bus. Something gm said they didnt make, talk about rare. __________________ Ill put it this way, ive got a few lawn ornaments My name tag says Ryan KansasTwister On other forums Last edited by Walts_restoration; 02-07-2007 at 08:43 PM.

02-07-2007, 09:17 PM	#4
AesC10s Chevy truck addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Thornton Colorado Posts: 825	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" Hell yea man!!! where in CO are you im in thornton and i will help!

02-07-2007, 09:26 PM	#5
fuel68 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Winchester Posts: 30	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" That thing is sick!!! Love it, keep the photos coming!!! __________________ 1956 Pickup-Work in Progress 1990 LX with BBF and SJ FOGGER-X275 Car

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CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" I LOVE IT!! That going to be way cool!! __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4 Last edited by CAL 58 GMC; 02-07-2007 at 11:10 PM.

02-07-2007, 10:44 PM	#7
Daniel U Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Central Coast, CA. Posts: 1,202	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" Looks like a solid start! Can't wait to see the short bus version. Keep us posted. __________________ Mom's 1954 (TBI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10) 5 Chevrolet window 3/4 ton long bed Pick up build thread ->http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=228674 My 1954 (TPI 5.7/700R4/10 bolt 3:73) Chevrolet 5 window 1/2 ton short bed Pick up build thread->http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...3&goto=newpost 1960 (400/T350/?) Apache 10 short/fleet side-big window 1973 (TPI 5.7/700R4/14 bolt 4:10 w DANA 60 front) Chevrolet Cheyenne 4X4 2013 (Vortec 5.3/6-speed 6L90 automatic) Sierra LT CREW CAB Doing my part to warm the globe

02-07-2007, 11:32 PM	#8
magsnubby Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: fresno,ca Posts: 448	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" Back when Tom McMullen owned Street Rodder magazine, he built a hot rod school bus. Anyone else remember that bus?

02-07-2007, 11:32 PM	#9
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" looks cool....Overhaulin bagged one on big billet wheels a couple months ago __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

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02-07-2007, 11:43 PM	#11
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" actually that one was a Ford, but still cool __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-07-2007, 11:51 PM	#12
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" wow that looks way cool....thats exactly about what i was thinkin on the wheel base too, except id like to stay with some polised budd 22.5"s and maybe a brighter yellow.....whered you find that pic 1 lo c10? i dont know how i missed that episode...hahaha

02-08-2007, 11:07 PM	#13
fenton235 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: tn Posts: 1	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" you sure don,t see many of the ole buses anymore. we have a 56 chevy that is about 2 windows shorter than your, but not nearly as nice of shape. we hope to put it on a one ton chassis and keep the dauls in the rear. with the adapters available now, the 22.5,s will be a sweet way to go. i have done a little measuring and i think chopping the top willl not be too hard. looking forward to watching your progess as you post pic,s along.

02-09-2007, 12:38 AM	#14
milehightoyz AttentionDeficitDisorder Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: COLORADO Posts: 600	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" hey fenton, thats exactly what im thinking, i need to drag it home to start taking some measurements and figure out where to take what out....but it seems like a guy could probably shorten the body very easily....i noticed the way the body is riveted together they make it very easy to add/subtract body length to desired wheelbase. im thinking 3 square windows and the rear quarter windows. frame is completely straigth form front to back as far as i can tell. the bus currently has 22.5's on it 4 wheel drums with 6 lug wheels, most likely going to a motor home front chassis....still exploring my options at this point.

02-09-2007, 01:05 AM	#15
jay-dawg chevelito Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Honolulu, HI USA Posts: 1,609	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" Nice find. That would be a killer toy hauler. Just have to figure out a way to widen the rear door so you can drive the atv into the rear. A couple of bunk beds or cots and you've got yourself a cool looking hauler. __________________ New deadline...when my son can drive. Aloha from Honolulu, HI



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02-09-2007, 10:36 AM	#16
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" Its on the Overhaulin website... it was called shortbus... that was John Forces ride thye stole and overhauled __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-09-2007, 10:40 AM	#17
1LoC10 Insert Title Here Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 5,679	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" I think these 22's would look sick on a bus __________________ BOBBY _69 SWB_ 1000 pics of 67-72's>> http://s193.photobucket.com/albums/z...-72/?start=all <<

02-09-2007, 11:10 AM	#18
project1971 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 605	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" as a kid years ago a guy had a school bus but not that old and cool, but he had it where the back would lift up and he would drive his race car up ramps and close it back down. __________________ 2008 Ford FX2 Screw 1971 C10 project in shop now! 2004 Pontiac Grandam (wifes) 2000 Cavalier z24 (gas saver)

02-09-2007, 01:13 PM	#19
5Mike7 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Oakdale,Ca Posts: 283	Re: I think I've lost my mind! New Project "57 Short Bus" There's short one running around town...maybe 3 or 4 windows, set on a 4wd chassis...but has the '57 1/2 ton style grille in it...IIRC it's yellow with red flames. If I can rememebr to keep my digi cam in the car with me, I'll try to get a few pics of it when I see it parked somewhere. __________________ 55-9 stuff that need a new home http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=226133 Last edited by 5Mike7; 02-09-2007 at 01:14 PM.

02-09-2007, 11:19 PM	#20
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03-21-2007, 05:44 PM	#21
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