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 San Diego Transit Lines GM TDH4801 # 517 was as part of a 20 bus order (511-530) delivered new to San Diego Transit Lines in 1957. After its career with San Diego Transit 517 was sold to Yuma Bus Co. in Arizona and then to an individual living near Yuma where it sat for 18 years. It was then purchased by southern California bus collector, Andy Goddard, who moved 517 to the San Diego area where it was eventually bought by Chris Stauffer. The opportunity to acquire a complete and operable GM “Old Look” as a back up or reserve bus for the Niles train shuttle came in the fall of 2006 when the PBM acquired 517 from Chris in October 2006. It was transported to Williams, CA in November 2006 where it is
currently stored.
Specifications
Manufactured by
General Motors Truck & Coach Division, Pontiac, MI
Model TDH4801,
Built 1957
Power train: GM 6-71 Diesel engine w/ 2 speed hydraulic transmission
Body: Aluminum
monocoque body construction, capacity 48 passengers
Length 37.9 ft. - Width 102 in.
Current Status
The 517 is operable, having had a recent in-frame engine overhaul. The interior of the bus is complete and can be brought back to “like new” condition with a thorough cleaning. New front tires were also recently installed on the bus. Repairs to the body and air suspension system remain. The PBM is working to secure funding to restore this bus for future use on the Niles train shuttle.
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the PBM’s bus preservation efforts. Join the museum’s Adopt-A-Bus program. Adopt
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bus.
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