New Jersey
Transportation Heritage Center

Mack is an essential part of our collection because, after GMC, Mack was among the most popular and representative bus manufacturers on the streets of New Jersey. Mack is also representative of New Jersey bus industry because it manufactured bus and truck components in its Plainfield plant. Currently, B-139 is painted in 1960 vintage NY City Transit Authority colors for its role in a movies. Its owner following a movie shoot abandoned it. B-139 has 45 seats in a transit configuration over its 35 foot length. North Boulevard IBOA, as its name implies, was an independent bus owners association of former independent jitney operators. These were common in Hudson County. Each bus in the association was assigned a fleet number based on its PUC certificate number. When a new bus was purchased, it inherited the number of its predecessor. B-139 was therefore used on several generations of buses on the Boulevard.

Background

• Vehicle Description - 1951 Mack C-45DT Transit Coach
• Vehicle Assignment - Urban bus routes in Hudson County

Scope of work

• Drive Train
  • Clean and de-grease the units
  • Determine the condition and functionality of the units and subunits (including but not limited to the generator, fuel pump, starter)
  • Procure necessary replacement parts
  • Install the replacement parts
• Body
  • Remove and replace all damaged body parts
  • Remove all paint and rust
  • Replace all sash and glazing
  • Clean, straighten and rechrome all bumpers
  • Inspect and repair major structural members including the frame and bulkhead
  • Repaint in North Boulevard colors and paint scheme
• Interior
  • Remove, clean, reupholster and reinstall seats
  • Clean and repaint the front dash area
  • Replace floor and floor coverings as appropriate
• Electrical
  • Check all circuits and replace as appropriate
  • Check all lamps and sockets, and replace as appropriate
  • Check all gages and sensors and replace as appropriate
  • Check battery and battery circuits and replace as appropriate
• Air/Vacuum Systems
  • Check the brake system and replace components as appropriate
  • Check the compressor and replace components as appropriate
  • Check the door and windshield motors and replace components as appropriate
  • Check all air lines and replace as appropriate
• Suspension System
  • Inspect the steering system and replace components as appropriate
  • Inspect all suspension springs and replace/repair as appropriate

Note

• Following completion of the rehabilitation efforts, it is intended that this bus be operable condition