1971 flxible bus 5735-5749: 1961, 1964 Flxible: F2D6V-401-1-AC: Detroit Diesel 6V71N: Spicer 184 Ex-Memphis Area Transit Authority buses, acquired in 1976. A similarly smart conversion was carried out on this 1971 Flxible during the 1990s, turning it from a transit bus to a plush motorhome. lnk. Today pretty much everything on Broadway and West 49th, as well as east on 49th, has changed. I have a 1963 Flxible that I'm restoring. 5375 was a former GM demonstrator bus. I moved the bus out of the garage and the house was sold. Jan 2, 2025 · Yet, most transit agencies stuck with GM, allowing the giant to move over 44,000 units. </p> <br> <br> Apr 16, 2015 · And prior to its arrival in Hawaii it will be titled as a "house car". </p> Jan 23, 2024 · Enter your search keyword Advanced Jan 23, 2024 · Buy more. NYCTA 5659 814 views NYCTA #5659 working route Q26 at Union Street & 39th Avenue This Flxible Visicoach was one of four (#48-51) delivered new in 1955 to the Utah Parks Company as #50. MTL took over operations of HRT on March 1, 1971, serving Downtown Honolulu and surrounding suburbs with any vehicles inherited through the purchase of the company. DENVER TRANSIT. (Warning: The 1977 order was especially jumbled, worse than the 1971 and 1972-73 GM orders. Photograph taken February 27, 1971 by Doug Grotjahn; collection of Joe Testagrose. </p> Jan 23, 2024 · Buy more. The only New Look propane buses ever built were 8700-8849. Thread starter mokibrabrant; Start date Apr 15, 2015; Tags skoolie How about some of the underside of that clean old bus. Dec 4, 2024 · 1971 - Flxible New Look bus TriMet 469 - PRINT. Jan 23, 2024 · Buy more. 2,026 views. 561 D800s were sold between 1974 and 1979: 86 35-foot models and 475 40-foot models. Let’s take a quick look at what a Flxible bus looked like before they started the transition to the Clipper body style. Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing. 4101-4103: 1964 Flxible: F2D6V-401-1: Detroit Diesel 6V71N: Allison VH: 8101-8118: 1968 GMC: T6H-5305: Detroit Diesel 6V71N: Allison Grant procured for up to an additional 25 buses in December 2019. Kodi K The conversion was a pretty huge undertaking – a quick glance at the outside shows its original doors and windows were ripped out and replaced, while the old destination sign across the front was also Feb 4, 2021 · Classic Bus May 3, 2011 · FLXIBLE 361 (111DC-D06-1, 1971): Ex-TriMet Flxible 361 is owned by Joshua Thurman. Incorporated as Jamaica Buses, Inc. Last bus to be activated was 20910, on May 10, 2021. Typically we will send two versions of the image, one cropped and one with border in the event this occurs. Hawaii is a very different place. in San Diego, CA as 5331. Message me and I'll point you toward blogs that show other people restoring similar buses. Get the best deals for Flxible Bus at eBay. Contributions to the Manuals section are always welcome. </p> <br> <br> 1971: 17: 1-17: 1992: These were the last fleet of buses that HRT ordered in 1968, but did not arrived until 1971: Flxible New Look: 40' 1972: 35: 651-685: 1991: First ordered buses to be displayed with TheBus color scheme livery and logo: Flxible New Look: 40' 1973: 46: 101-146: 1993: Flxible New Look: 40' 1974: 32: 147-185: 1993: Flxible New Flxible "New Look" Buses: TITLE + - NYCTA 5117 956 views NYCTA Museum Bus #5117 at the 2001 Bus Roadeo at Orchard Beach. Flxible "New Look" Buses: TITLE + - FILE NAME + - 1971 by Joe Testagrose. 4126 1971 Flxible New Look bus - TriMet 469 (ex-628) in 1984. Bus 20801 entered revenue service on January 3, 2020, running Rt 39 out of Hilton Garage. Done. 6583-6594: 1957 GMC: TDH-5105: Detroit Diesel 6-71: Allison VH-1: Acquired in 1974 The first Flxible in the full new-look style was CTA No. Amazon. 25K Jun 8, 2008 · With the new generation came a revised model numbering protocol that was as complex as its predecessor system: “1” indicated manufacture at Loudonville, OH; “11” signified a transit bus with a transversely mounted engine; “C” was used for 40-foot long buses, while "D" was used for 35-foot buses; a second “C” was used for 102 In 1971, the Manitoba Development Group, a government-sponsored organization, bought Western Flyer and renamed it to Flyer Industries, Ltd. 1616-1626 Broadway now is home to Ruby Foo’s , although This super cool retro bus has been completely transformed into a neat RV, complete with a living room, kitchen, and walk-in shower. A joint venture formed in 1992 by GAC/Flxible and the People's Republic of China, the China Flxible Automotive Co. to/Facebookhttps://cordae Mar 26, 2022 · (first posted 3/26/2016) Previously we’ve looked at several products produced by the innovative transportation company based in Loudonville Ohio – the Flxible Corporation (Clipper here, New Look here). The GM New Look bus is a municipal transit bus that was introduced in 1959 by the Truck and Coach Division of General Motors to replace the company's previous coach, retroactively known as the GM "old-look" transit bus. Oct 15, 2008 · New model from the 1950s-1960s, the N scale RTR Flxible Bus. Dec 16, 2021 · The Flxible company (one ‘e’ short of Flexible to coin a patentable trademark) made this generation of Clipper bus from 1946 until 1967. And buses 3240-3244 and 800-804 were originally assigned to Beverly garage. Photograph taken July 11, 1981 by Steve Zabel; collection of Joe Testagrose. Let me know what specific parts you need and I'll do all I can to locate them. For camping or "RVing" the VW bus is King. This 1948 Flxible Clipper hails from a location near Londonderry, New Hampshire. 90MAC. 5735 was a former Flxible demonstrator built in 1961. Mar 15, 2010 · Flxible was GM’s only major transit bus competitor in the 1960s and 1970s, but even its buses used GM engines and transmissions. Plate: {E}728468. Nov 8, 2008 · The series 168-195 was bought to help convert the Canal streetcar line to buses, including the new Express 80 (Lake Vista) and Express 81 (Lakeshore) routes. (A) 90MAC (11920) 100% positive; 1971. I ran into this example while traveling through Canada. A restored GM "New Look" bus of the former New York Bus Service (now the MTA). on April 14, 1931. In 1970, Flxible was acquired by Rohr Industries, an aerospace company in Chula Vista, California. Production of new-look transit buses was shifted from Loudonville to Delaware, Ohio in 1974. Jan 7, 2025 · This photograph is 240gsm printed on premium quality high gloss photo paper. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! 1971 (22) Items (22 Aug 3, 2024 · While mostly favoring home-town GM for its fleet, in 1965 it decided to split a new bus order – with an 85 unit request from GM and 20 from Flxible. . NYCTA 4035 1135 views NYCTA #4035 working route R113 at Bay Street & Victory Boulevard. As delivered, the buses came with standee windows. This Crafty Transit Bus Conversion. The Flxible New Look was produced until 1978 when it was replaced by the "870" Advanced Design Bus Jan 23, 2024 · Flxible Bus #156. Buses 3000-3239 were originally assigned to Archer, Beverly, and Kedzie garages. This bus, a 1966 GM SDM4502 serial # 126 is an example of a suburban style coach. Fleet Number(s) Thumbnail Build Date Manufacturer Model 1971 Flxible: 111CD-D05-1: 4125: 1953 GMC: TDH-5106: Ex-Caseyville Bus Lines 147. ORIGINAL SLIDE FLXIBLE BUS 3843 CTA CHICAGO TRANSIT KODACHROME 1971. 0 comments. This type of Flxible Clipper bus was made from 1946 to 1950. Ltd. Factory. 21 Feet. 1971 - 1990; 1991 - 2009; 2010 - Present; By Type. Apr 15, 2015 · 1971 Flxible Flxette. </p> Apr 15, 2015 · 1971 Flxible Flxette. </p> <br> <br> Jan 19, 2024 · Worked as a Bus Repairman for CTA from 1970/75 , then did 20 more yrs at CTA in the building trades , anyway worked on the Twin Coaches propane powered reliable and had no issues , worked on Flxible New Looks also plus fishbowls and Mack Propane powered CTA had 100 of those , all decent solid busses , Jan 23, 2024 · Buy more. Learn More Apr 3, 2013 · This bus is a 1971 Flxible model 111DD-D51 serial # 55629. 1971 Dodge Charger R/T Freak Truck Jeep FC-150 Foward Control Truck 1920s Ford Model A Truck GM Flxible "New Look" Buses: TITLE + - FILE NAME + - NYCTA 5789 882 views NYCTA #5789 working route Q44 at East Tremont Avenue & Bronx Street on March 28, 1971 Mar 27, 2022 · 1987 Flxible Metro By admin 0 Comment July 7, 2020 1987 Flxible Metro Location: Clarence, Iowa 52216 Description: 1987 Flxible Metro The bus is a great platform for a conversion. The specific model you’re looking at here is a 111CC-C3 or a 411CC-C3. com. Green Lines 534 910 views Green Lines #534 working route Q21A at Beach 21st Street & Mott Avenue. jpg 2,684 × 1,668; 1. </p> Bus Active Roster. I know it was before the green to blue Jan 23, 2024 · Enter your search keyword Advanced Jan 23, 2024 · Buy more. Approximately US My first ride on 7103 with my buddy drivingCummins V903 engineSpicer 184-1B 2-speed transmission The Flxible 111 Models, were 31 to 40 foot transit buses available in the United States from 1966 to 1973. There is no process whatsoever to take a bus in Hawaii and title it as a motor home. The Flxible New Look was produced until 1978 when it was replaced by the "870" Advanced Design Bus 1971 Bus & Car Continental Trailways Golden Eagle 42303 Flxible Vista-Liner 100: The Eagle was a make of motor coach with a long and interesting history. Photograph taken June 12, 1971 by Doug Grotjahn; collection of Joe Testagrose. During a The Flxible New Look bus was a very popular transit bus introduced in 1959 by The Flxible Company, and produced from 1960 until 1978, when the New Look was replaced by the "870" Advanced Design Bus. Also something you cannot do in Hawaii. 1901-1971 MCI 102DL3 WP049869,50278, 98 new 50282,50288,50291, 50321-351,50388- Flxible: F2D6V-401: Detroit Diesel 6V71N: Allison VH: 3155 was eventually bought by The Bus That Goes In Circles Inc. jpg 1,773 × 1,068; 395 KB Barbur Blvd Transit Center in August 1978 - 2. 23 MB Barbur Blvd Transit Center in August 1978 - 1. Steam; Diesel; Passenger Cars; Freight Cars The Flxible New Look bus was a very popular transit bus introduced in 1959 by The Flxible Company, and produced from 1960 until 1978, when the New Look was replaced by the "870" Advanced Design Bus. 0 faves. Photograph taken December 26, 1974 by Steve Zabel; collection of Joe Testagrose. 90MAC (11881) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; US $8. These buses (20886-20910) are considered part of the 85-bus option order, and are additions to the NJT fleet. GM went out of the transit bus business in the mid-1980s. Those buses were assigned to North Park and 69th Street garages, enabling those all propane garages to have some New Looks. These photos come from various excursions of the NorCal Bus Fans. Kodachrome Classics (15748) 100% positive; 1964 Flxible FD6V-UL-AC: 400 (Went to Bee Line #701, then went to MSBA #701) 1965 GM TDH4519: 326-327 (#327 went to MSBA #327, #326 went to Suffolk Bus Corp #840) 1968 GMC T6H5306: 328-331 (Went to MSBA #328-331) 1971 GMC T8H5306A: 332-333 (Went to MSBA #332-333). Kodi K The conversion was a pretty huge undertaking – a quick glance at the outside shows its original doors and windows were ripped out and replaced, while the old destination sign across the front was also Dec 16, 2021 · The Flxible company (one ‘e’ short of Flexible to coin a patentable trademark) made this generation of Clipper bus from 1946 until 1967. We carry close to 57 Flxible Transit Bus parts and accessories for the last 14 years and 4 different models of Flxible Transit Bus cars – so you’re sure to find what you need. com and credited. This 1971 Flxible New Look is a beauty. (en) dbo:assembly: dbr:Delaware,_Ohio; dbr:Loudonville,_Ohio Nov 12, 2013 · The highlight of the trip was the ride on this 1976 Flxible New Look #621, formerly of the Peninsula Transportation District Commission (PENTRAN) through Roa CLEVELAND BUS ROSTER 1948 798 100- 199 Flxible 1971 111-CC-D06-1 300- 349 GMC 1953 TDH-4512 Suburban 350 GMC 1953 TDH-4512 Demo/renumber from 3425/originally 3475 Mar 31, 2018 · Information about the buses operated by the Denver Tramways. Photograph taken February 21, 1971 by Doug Grotjahn; collection of Joe Testagrose. During a The Flxible New Look bus was a line of transit buses manufactured and sold in the United States. Engine was brand new in 08-09 and transmission was overhauled in 09-10. Flyer Industries adopted the exterior design of the Metropolitan and began selling it on the Canadian market as the D800. 1971 55106 Detroit Diesel 6V71N: Allison: Mar 27, 2022 · Bus was finished in early 1990\’s and Joe made 2 or 3 trips across country before he passed in 1995. Originally used for Columbia Pictures Corp. My first ride on 7103 with my buddy drivingCummins V903 engineSpicer 184-1B 2-speed transmission A similarly smart conversion was carried out on this 1971 Flxible during the 1990s, turning it from a transit bus to a plush motorhome. 99. Serial: 51968; Lic. The Southern California Rapid Transit District (SCRTD), a loyal Flxible and Cummins diesel customer since the mid-1960s, desired an air-conditioned transit bus with increased performance capable of freeway speeds. Over its 17-year production run 13,121 Flxible New Look buses were manufactured. MTL would purchase and operate Waianae Coast services starting April 1973, and Leeward Bus Company routes starting March 15, 1974. Most 1971 Bus & Car Continental Trailways Golden Eagle 42303 Flxible Vista-Liner 100: The Eagle was a make of motor coach with a long and interesting history. 100% positive feedback. 21001-21367: 2021 MCI: D4500CT DATE: 1971. NYCTA 5056 975 views NYCTA #5056 working route B41 at Livingston Street & Boerum Place NYCTA BUS ASSIGNMENT AS OF MARCH 1, 1972 1969 Flxible 11CC-D5-1: 4153-4202 (50) either late 1971 or very early 1972. Loudonville (OH). Chicago, Illinois-1971/Vintage CTA Chicago Transit Authority Flxible New Look Diesel Transit Bus #3307(Short Version)at the corner of 115th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue Advance Auto sells Flxible Transit Bus auto parts online and in local stores all over the country. NYCTA 4101 758 views NYCTA #4101 working route B47 at Washington Avenue & Empire Boulevard. (en) dbo:assembly: dbr:Delaware,_Ohio; dbr:Loudonville,_Ohio Apr 3, 2013 · This bus is a 1971 Flxible model 111DD-D51 serial # 55629. Green Bus Lines 1971 Flxible New Look 111CC-D5-1 #202 on route Q10. Columbus (OH). New Cummins 903 V8 engines powered SCRTD’s one hundred new 7100 series 40-foot Flxibles that arrived in 1971. All buses had air conditioning. jpg 1,800 × 1,226; 727 KB Jan 23, 2024 · Flxible Bus #156. Jul 18, 2008 · The estimated potential financial rewards of this major initiative were attractive to well-established bus builders such as GM and Flxible, as well as to a new entrant into the bus market. Year: 1971 Builder: Flxible Model: 111CC-C31 Serial# 54895. Below is a 1930 Flxible bus. I\’m Ed\’s son, and I acquired the bus. Most MTL took over operations of HRT on March 1, 1971, serving Downtown Honolulu and surrounding suburbs with any vehicles inherited through the purchase of the company. 23 MB 1976 AM General bus, TriMet 1091, in 1984. Item description from the seller. , is located in the city of Changzhou, Jiangsu Province and produces 3,000 buses annually for the Chinese market and another 500 to 2,000 for export to other Asia-Pacific markets. The bus was donated to the PBM in 1996 along with the five other buses of Richard Twining’s historical bus collection. For several years the buses were marketed with the name Flxible-Twin Coach. Feb 26, 2022 · Purchased and started conversion in 1971 that lasted until1990. 90MAC (11898) 100% positive; 1971. The unique motorhome began life as a 1971 Flxible New Look transit bus that would have been used to carry around members of the public. Photograph taken May 19, 2001 by Michael 1971 Flxible New Look bus - TriMet 469 (ex-628) in 1984. The Flxible New Look bus bears a close resemblance to the GM New Look bus, and in fact Flxible New Looks were commonly equipped with GM This video covers the range of Flxible New Looks purchased by LAMTA and SCRTD from the 5700's debut in 1961 until the 4300's retirement in 1993 its all cover Sep 19, 2011 · You can find out more about Flxible buses in general in the What section of my web site at www. This is a free service. ) Jan 23, 2024 · FLXIBLE BUS #120. Coach # 407 served Toledo for many years and was serving its final years as an operator training coach for TARTA before being obtained by our Museum. This Flxible New Look was just one of the 13,121 examples that left one of Flxible’s factories until 1978. Original Slide 1971. Flxible introduced their own "New Look" design in 1960. Every image on this page is either scanned directly from the private collection of Everett Barnes or has been submitted exclusively to TheSamba. The Flxible New Look bus is a transit bus introduced in 1959 by the Flxible Company, and produced from 1960 until 1978, when the New Look was replaced by the "870" Advanced Design Bus. Save on shipping! :0; margin-bottom:0;">Just pay as requested and I'll refund excess after supplies and postage. Finally, our ex-Community Traction Company coach 108. Type 2 / Bus Owner's and other Manuals. Regular production began in 1961, replacing the Flxible Twin model. Hollywood CA. Year Built: 1955 Manufacturer: The Flxible Company, Loudonville, Ohio Model: 218FA1-55-29IC Visicoach Serial#: 30839 PBM Bus #7103 Original Owner: Southern California Rapid Transit District #7103 Acquired From: West Coast Motor Coach Society in 1989 Current Livery: Southern California Rapid Transit District #7103. to/SaturdayMorningsFollow Cordaehttps://cordae. A 1947 FLXIBLE CLIPPER BUS FOR SALE. Chicago Flxible – Similar to Detroit The Flxible model was the F2D6V401 , which equates to F lxible, “ 2 ” denoting 102 inches wide, D iesel, GM 6V -71 powerplant, 40 feet in length, with (1971) Flxible Bus 71st Queens Blvd Steve Zabel Photo During the 1960s, Flxible was the only large-production competitor to General Motors in the American transit bus market, although it was still a distant second with GM building more than twice as many buses. AM General Corporation (commonly abbreviated as AMG) was formed by American Motors in 1970 as a builder of military trucks and postal delivery vehicles. michlea-56 (29) 100% positive; Seller's other items Seller's other items; Contact seller; GBP 2. Has been used for RAGBRAI once a year since 08. 90MAC 1971. B. jpg 1,440 × 883; 441 KB 1992 Flxible bus, TriMet 1714, in downtown Portland in 2013. Jan 30, 2006 · Jamaica Central Railways began operating buses on September 15, 1930. Now let’s review one of the company’s final buses – the 870/Metro. 20. It was a major competitor to the popular New Look bus from General Motors. 25K Feb 7, 2022 · Of the 1973-77 orders, 7753 (serial #60853) was the only Flxible bus to have the "batwings" that were on 943 of the GM buses (893 TDH-5303's and 50 T6H-5305A's), while 7340 (serial #58179) and 7809 (serial #60909) have been preserved as museum buses. jpg 1,799 × 1,199; 460 KB This super cool retro bus has been completely transformed into a neat RV, complete with a living room, kitchen, and walk-in shower. Acquired by MTA Bus on January 30, 2006. CreativeCruiser. Uploaded on March 17, 2019 Trevon Haywood By: Trevon Haywood. Cordae - Saturday Mornings (feat. Lil Wayne)Stream/Download: https://cordae. Thanks to reader “AMXBrian”… more» In 1924, they got into the bus business by releasing a 12 passenger vehicle that looked much like an extended car of the time. </p> Mar 18, 2013 · 1978 Flxible Newlook 53096-61Detroit Diesel GM model 6V-71N engineAllison V-730 transmission. com: Flxible 53102 New Look Transit Bus MTA New York City White with Blue Stripes Limited Edition 1/87 (HO) Diecast Model by Iconic Replicas 87-0490 : Toys & Games One surviving firm with Flxible in its name survives today. Purchased and started conversion in Jan 20, 2017 · Ken Arlington, WA 1971 MC-5B, U7017, S9226 (On the road) 1945 Flxible Clipper (In conversion) 1945 Flxible Clipper town buggy Jan 23, 2024 · FLXIBLE BUS #204. Taking any of these images for use on another website without permission is theft. They were an attempt by Flxible to offer underfloor air conditioning, with the compressor located in the engine compartment. Ed never used the bus, and it never left the garage. The Flxible New Look bus was a line of transit buses manufactured and sold in the United States. 8500, delivered in 1961. I'M VERY EASY TO WORK WITH. Joe\’s son, Ed, acquired Joe\’s house and bus where he lived until passing in 2019. izcapu ceps damwj pwu ijvxakm qcrzxqw dosd hkaoq tdph xcmw vcm cuv xfyj eavwu lwtylq