1946 FLXIBLE CLIPPER HASN'T RUN IN DECADES. WILL IT START AND DRIVE?
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Published 2024-08-01
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All Comments (21)
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Editor's Note: I was misinformed about the production years of the GMC 305 V6, the article I previously read was about a 305 V6 mounting kit that Flxible offered for these Clippers later when the motor was in production. This 46 Clipper most likely came from the factory with the Buick Straight 8 in it! I've seen the comments, and understand the 305 wasn't in production when the bus was built in 1946! Thanks for all of the info, guys!
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I’m 73 now and watching reminds me of my life in the 60’s when my dad towed his 8 window flex home in Minnesota we put in a 401 we rebuilt together an I pulled all the seats out after school we made a motorhome out of it and became chapter president of Family Motor Home FMCA
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If this doesn’t get you to 100K I don’t know what will … absolutely rad. You can pay for the build by putting seats in it and giving people rides. And your dad is awesome.
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In 1964 at the ages of 6 and 3 my brother and I took a 46 GMC from the Continental Trailways terminal in Springfield Missouri to Shell Knob Missouri to spend some time with my grand parents. No other passengers on the bus. We road in the front seats and talked to the driver the whole way. I will never forget it.😊
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Things that are rad in this video.. 1- old bus running.. 2- making an old bus run with your dad... Awesome! Cant wait for this build to start!
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That's amazing, John. It was meant to be. Cherish your time with your father. He's a cool guy.
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I can see where your curiosity and drive comes from. Your dad is awesome.
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the smiles you guys had on your faces reminded me of my father and me when we would be succesful 50 years ago sure miss him
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The merch van part is neat, but im really here to see this thing on its nuts towing the 700/1000
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That grin doesn’t go away. And you’ll find that everyone you drive past grins and smiles too. Clippers just make people happy. Great to see it moving !
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That old 305 is as tough as toe nails 💯
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Me and a buddy of mine stopped in Goodland Kansas and looked at this bus while we were on a trip to Colby. It is very cool. I'm glad to see it went to someone with some excitement and an actual plan besides lawn art or scrap. Good luck with your project.
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“Suns out” 🤷🏻♂️ haha dad is so cool What an awesome moment to share together! One of my favorite videos of yours so far, can’t wait to see this come together!
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I'm as happy as you guys are to see this bus running and moving under its own power. Awesome video!
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As a bus driver who has followed you on instagram for what feels like forever, this is so cool to see. I want to buy a bus now haha
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This makes me wistful. About 20 something years ago, a good friend of mine bought one of these in broken-down condition and he and his family lived in it out at the edge of a field. I'm not a bus fanatic or anything like that, but when I saw it the first time, I thought it was one of the coolest machines I had ever seen. The lines, the shapes, the weird name, everything. I don't think they ever got it running, and I thought it was a horrible shame. I hope someone got it and enjoying it.
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Loved the bus John, boy it sure has many characters in it, your Dad is the best, can't wait to see the final result down the road. Thank you again for inspired me to work on my old father's Peugeot cars. Oh when the bus start rolling, I can see a big smile and excitement on your face, congrats on the awesome bus.
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How cool is that bus and being able to share the experience with your Dad. Great video!
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My fav channel. Huge respect to your dad
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I searched for a clipper for 5 years in early 2000's. They were scarce and if you could find one that wasn't a garage queen they were way way rough. I settled for a 1975 Crown Supercoach. 671 Detroit. Did a sweet conversion and have enjoyed it for 14 years. Busses are big projects and I hope you have an epic adventure with the build.
