1956 Chevy School Bus Superior Body

13 December 2008
# 2480

Owned by Fred Claridge "fclaridge" Bolter # 19477 Tenino, Washington

From Fred :

Here is my newly acquired 1956 Chevy School Bus with a Superior body. I plan on making this a family cruiser.

I found this Chevy Task Force bus on Craigslist. I had been looking for one of these for a while. I wanted a 1955-1957 because of the eyebrows. So when I found it, I got really excited.

I had a T-bucket that I built. But with a growing family, it got used less and less. So the bus was a viable solution to keep hotrodding a family sport.

Right now it is set up with a big block and original suspension. I am going to update the suspension and put in a Chevy 4.3L with a 700R4 transmission. This should make it run and drive real nice and comfortable.

I will only be giving it fresh paint and new interior, tint the windows, new wheels and tires and go driving. Maybe I'll add some other little things like new headlights and LED running and brake lights.

So there it is. I haven't actually gotten it home yet, but am very anxious to. Once I get it home and really start measuring the layout, I can update with more plans.

Thanks,

Fred Claridge
TOTE Fleet Supervisor

Love that Task Force look, and a bus, too. Sounds like you've got a great plan - for the whole family. Should make a great people hauling ... I guess that what a bus is! Good luck and keep us posted! ~ Editor

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