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History and New Jersey Transportation Heritage Sketch
By the mid-1960s, the 35 foot intercity or parlor coach was becoming obsolete and being replaced with the 40 foot coach. #W608 was one of Public Services last 35 foot single deck parlor coaches and was part of an order of five coaches with 38 seats and a lavatory. Intercity, another New Jersey motor carrier, also had a few 4106 parlor coaches. The W600 series were also the last PS coach to feature drumhead signs on the rear panel. These 35 foot coaches were considered high performance as they were equipped with Detroit Diesel 8V-71 engines.
Background
- Vehicle Description - 1965 General Motors PD 4106 Intercity Coach
- Vehicle Assignment - Light density intercity bus routes in southern New Jersey
Scope of work
- Drive Train
- Clean and degrease the engine compartment
- 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
- Repaint in PSCT colors and paint scheme
- Interior
- Remove, clean, reupholster and reinstall seats
- Reinstall luggage racks
- Clean and repaint the front dash area
- Replace floor and floor coverings as appropriate
- Electrical
- Inspect all circuits and replace as appropriate
- Inspect all lamps and sockets, and replace as appropriate
- Inspect all gages and sensors and replace as appropriate
- Inspect battery and battery circuits and replace as appropriate
- Air/Vaccum Systems
- Inspect the brake system and replace components as appropriate
- Inspect the compressor and replace components as appropriate
- Inspect the door and windshield motors and replace components as appropriate
- Inspect all air lines and replace as appropriate
- Suspension System
- Inspect and replace all air bags as appropriate
- Inspect the steering system and replace components as appropriate
Note
- It is intended that when the above work is complete that this vehicle will pass all relevant state and federal inspections requirements that are necessary for operation of the vehicle in common carriage revenue service.
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