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frankie



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 2:10 pm    Post subject: HOW ASTUTE ARE YOU? Reply with quote

There is only one flat front bus model manufactured by Yellow/GM that has a one piece windshield.

Can you name it?

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traildriver




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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 9:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I don't suppose the front of the PD-4101 is "flat" enough? Confused
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frankie



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PostPosted: Wed Feb 21, 2018 10:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

traildriver wrote:
I don't suppose the front of the PD-4101 is "flat" enough? Confused


Yeah, I think it's flat enough! You got it Traildriver.

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PostPosted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice shot, I see was taken by my old friend and co-worker Tom Collins of that Carolina '01....thanks for posting! Cool
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PostPosted: Thu Feb 22, 2018 10:45 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's an easy one....

What was the last intercity bus that offered an emergency door? Smile
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frankie



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

traildriver wrote:

What was the last intercity bus that offered an emergency door? Smile


Unless you're considering high platform GMC new look Suburbans as intercity buses - in this case the 5308's, I would have to say the PD-4104.

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MaBSTOA 15



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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

At least one PD-4106 in New Jersey had a factory installed emergency door.
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PostPosted: Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaBSTOA 15 wrote:
At least one PD-4106 in New Jersey had a factory installed emergency door.


Very unique to say the least. I'm wondering if this was factory installed or an after market modification.

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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 12:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

As far as I know, all PD-4106's registered in New Jersey were required to have an emergency door, so they were a factory option.

Your turn, MaBSTOA.... Smile
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MaBSTOA 15



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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 8:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Agreed!

It appears like the emergency door arrangement was taken from the PD-4104 assembly. Good thing GM didn’t throw out the jigs and molds. It probably saved Public Service some money.

BTW, notice the “Jersey” fare gate visible through the windshield.
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traildriver




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PostPosted: Sat Feb 24, 2018 11:55 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

MaBSTOA 15 wrote:
Agreed!

It appears like the emergency door arrangement was taken from the PD-4104 assembly. Good thing GM didn’t throw out the jigs and molds. It probably saved Public Service some money.

BTW, notice the “Jersey” fare gate visible through the windshield.

I don't think those doors were exactly like the 4104's...maybe the doors and frames, but the taller windows were matched with those on the '06....

Those 'gates' were probably where Greyhound got the idea for those plastic "security barrier's" they have now.... Smile
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