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1948 GM PD4151 Greyhound Silverside Bus

1948 GM PD4151 Greyhound Silverside Bus
1948 GM PD4151 Greyhound Silverside Bus
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Here is my 1948 Greyhound Silverside. A PD4151. It has a Detroit 6-71 engine, 4 speed on the column, and no power steering. The front interior is original as far back as the first passenger seat. She runs real well. We added Maxi brakes for safety. The rest of the coach is converted to a motor home. I would like to find Dogs to put back on the outside, and do her up as original. We converted her to - ground, and updated the regulator. I love taking her out, people just stop and stair when I go by. The shot with the Tow truck is when I first got her I had to pull her out to get batteries in her and change the starter motor. she came right to life. I will send more photo's as I get them scanned.
Have a super day !

Bryan Porter - Akron, Ohio


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I IMPOUNDED A 1947 GMC SILVERSIDE BUS TODAY AND WAS JUST LOOKING ON THE INTERNET FOR ANYTHING RELATED SAW THIS FINE BUS MADE ME LOOK IS THERE ANYWHERE THAT I COULD FIND INFO ON THE ENGINE AND BUS MINE LOOKS TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE THANKS FOR ANY HELP DAVID SMITH | Oct 04, 06 | 2:55 pm

What kind of info do you need about the engine? Is it the 6-71 Detroit? It probably has two fuel tanks, and is a 4 speed on the steering columb. None of the gears are syncromeshed. Reverse is Put it in first, press and hold the reverse button, and drop her into 2nd. What do you need to know? Bryan | Oct 23, 06 | 8:31 pm

hi I have a 1940 yellow coach silversides bus that is converted to a motorhome. has a 671 detroit diesel engine. runs need to sell this rare bus. where can i advertise? diane | Jun 20, 10 | 2:39 am

I am looking for parts for a 1948 silverside back brake light marker lights ,light up dog on ft, Dash pic ect.call me dave 612-701-4213

(Originally posted on January 24, 2009 1:38:10 PM EST) dave waxon | Jun 24, 10 | 7:44 pm

i own a 1947 GM PD 3751 and i need windows front and side ones please let me know if you have any

February 20, 2009 9:22:45 AM EST tina | Jun 24, 10 | 7:44 pm

I have a GMC 1946 Silverside for sale.

Posted on April 13, 2009 3:08:25 PM EDT Kate | Jun 24, 10 | 7:45 pm

has anyone figured out how this site works? i registered and logged in, but when i try to get to a user profile it keeps saying i'm not logged in!

anyway, Kate or anyone else with a bus for sale, please contact me at pearled-duck@earthlink.net

April 14, 2009 1:44:43 AM EDT kedavis | Jun 24, 10 | 7:46 pm

Has this bus been sold yet? If not where is is located and how much are you asking? Thanks

Posted on April 30, 2009 7:30:43 PM EDT Carla King | Jun 24, 10 | 7:46 pm

Hello everyone.
Im looking for a 1948 silverside.
Converted or not.
Prefer at least drivable But needing work would be fine as long as it's priced right.
Call me during the day or e mail me back.
Other years close would work.
Thanks steve 1-250-216-0616

Posted on May 1, 2009 12:40:09 AM EDT steve | Jun 24, 10 | 7:47 pm

hi everybody!
i am looking for buing PD 3751 as well as a scenicruiser...please drop me a line in case you are interested in selling...i am pleased for any information helping me in this regards
0049 1714431155 kai georg
or via email info@kaihgeorg.com

thank you !

May 11, 2009 5:19:04 PM EDT kaigeorg | Jun 24, 10 | 7:48 pm

Looking for good PD 3751/4151/4501/4104 buses...pay immediately cash...contact info@kaigeorg.com...thanks for your help!!

June 6, 2009 8:12:16 AM EDT kaigeorg | Jun 24, 10 | 7:48 pm

I now own this PD4151 Silverside pictured here and am in the process of updating the engine and interior. I own five other silversides. Tim vifmw@columbis.rr.com

June 8, 2009 1:55:29 PM EDT Tim Hoskinson | Jun 24, 10 | 7:49 pm

Hello,
I am looking for powersteering booster cyc. for a 1956 4104 .
Thank You

July 30, 2009 10:36:10 PM EDT Wayne Huss | Jun 24, 10 | 7:49 pm

i am looking for a entrance door for a 1952 4103 gmc silverside any one can help me find one would be greatly appreciated thanks ed

October 2, 2009 12:19:58 PM EDT ed | Jun 24, 10 | 7:50 pm

here is my cell # for the entrance door for the 4103 gmc bus door 1952 765-669-0011 also this bus is for sale $5500.00
it runs and drives may need tires if going a long distance give me a call for info thanks ed

October 2, 2009 12:25:33 PM EDT ed | Jun 24, 10 | 7:51 pm

Looking for a left rear window for a 1952 GMC 4103.

October 7, 2009 8:23:35 PM EDT Michael Butler | Jun 24, 10 | 7:51 pm

When I was in the navy in the 1950s, I used to ride the Greyhound bus back and forth from San Francisco to San Diego. The Silverside was the bus I usually rode. When I sat near the front, it seemed to me the driver used to pull a small lever on the shifting arm that gave a pronounced "click" when changing gears. Always wondered what the purpose of that was. Was it a "split rear end" and actually gave the transmission eight ranges rather than four?

January 19, 2010 9:18:37 AM EST Robert Baker | Jun 24, 10 | 7:52 pm

Does anyone know what became of a 1947 GMC PD3751 bus that I used to own? I believe the "serial number" was "153." At the time I owed it, the "body" paint was light tan. I drove this bus out of Florida with my band between 1970 and 1975 then sold the bus to a rock band based out of Colorado. I lost track of the coach at that time. The bus had been beautifully converted to sleep eight people (although we shoe-horned ten into it every night).

February 7, 2010 1:28:32 PM EST Charles Steadham | Jun 24, 10 | 7:53 pm

I have a PD 3751 1948 GMC Bus converted to RV for sale. We hate to let her go. We traveled in Bessie for 3 1/2 years. She got us all over the United States and back home again. I am forced in this economy to let her go. Call for pics and details. 605-458-2563

March 23, 2010 2:59:59 PM EDT MrAttitude | Jun 24, 10 | 7:53 pm

I am looking for a running converted to RV bus in the area or could drive it home or to the area. At a reasonable price. If anyone knows of any please let me know

April 14, 2010 5:41:25 PM EDT explorr | Jun 24, 10 | 7:54 pm

Hi, my name is Dao. I am looking for a second hand Greyhound bus. If someone would like to offer us please send the quotation with the currently cost to me ASAP -ind sea freight cost and transportation loading will be perfect!! - Thanks.. Sairung Thoranee | Jun 24, 10 | 7:55 pm

I have a 1948 Silverside for sale. The outside was restored to near orginal 10-15 years ago and the the inside is a RV. It belonged to my father who was a master mechanic and this was his beloved bus. He passed away recently I need to sell it. Please e-mail me kopykat@charter.net Kathleen | Jul 03, 10 | 12:24 am

i have a 1958 GMC BUS 671 DETROIT RUNS WANT TO SALE GOOD SHAPE $5000.00 CALL ME AT 813-713-2333 bob wood | Jul 22, 10 | 10:05 pm

I'm looking for either a current RV conversion or an example of one suitable for conversion to an RV old (I believe the correct name is "Super ScenicCruiser, though I have also seen it referred to as a ScenicCruiser. In any even it is the full two level coach with the driver's seat and if I remember correctly two rows of seats on the driver's station level and then a second level one or two steps upward to the rest of the bus. I'm not sure of the original engine(s) employed as I have heard stories of them being two large bore straight sixes driving though a combining transmission to both rear axles though some have reportedly been converted to 8V72 diesel. Once agai this is from memory but I believe I have been told that they would accelerate on both engines and then on the level roadways of the midwest shut down one of the two engines as the power would not be required for level roadway travel. When they reached the Pacific Intermountain West they would reengage the othe engine to transit the Continental Divide. Additionally anyone who can provide reference materials would be greatly appreciated. It is my intention to use it as an RV but with solar dark glass in the windows to avoid the RV look and to give it a traditional cross-country bus appearance. Dr. S | Jul 23, 10 | 1:55 pm

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