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 The only Mack bus in the
PBM’s collection was recently acquired in1999. Pacific Greyhound Lines acquired 30
Mack C49DM’s (#1670-1699) in 1956 for use on their extensive commute operations in
the San Francisco Bay Area.
Built to Greyhound’s
standard specs with transit seating, mechanical transmissions and single doors the Macks
were often seen on Greyhound’s Marin County commute routes. Reductions in commute
service and incompatibility with other commute equipment enabled Greyhound to faze out the
Mack C49DMs in the early 1970’s, selling them off to churches, bowling alleys or any
group that wanted a bus.
Specifications:
Manufacturer: Mack Trucks,
Inc., Allentown, PA
Model: C49DM, built 1956
Powertrain: Mack END 673T
Turbocharged Diesel engine, four speed manual transmission
Length: 38 ft., Width 102 in.
Body: Aluminum and steel
body, transit seating, capacity 51 passengers.
Current Status:
#P1683 is operable but needs new engine cooling fan and radiator
cleaned. Interior is complete and in excellent condition. The exterior needs rebuilding of
front door area. Lower tailgate and many side panels need replacement and bodywork before
complete repainting. Wheel rims need resurfacing and 6 road worthy tires needed.
Adopt This Bus
Support
the PBM’s bus preservation efforts. Join the museum’s Adopt-A-Bus program. Adopt
this bus or any PBM bus of your choice by contributing to a special fund account reserved
for maintenance and or restoration of each bus. All of the PBM’s buses have their own
special accounts and all funds donated to a particular account will be used only for that
bus.
To
donate to the Special Funds account for this bus indicate PGL #1683 on your
contribution.
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