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History and New Jersey Transportation Heritage Sketch
The first of three orders by Public Service for this model bus, and the first 40 foot parlor coach series owned by the company, Z603 was among a 10-bus order. All subsequent orders, including an additional ten 4903's, ordered in 1968 specified 46 seats with lavatories while this initial order was for 49 seats without lavatory. The distinguishing feature of this coach is near full-length deck and a half seating platform in the coach. This gave a commanding view for passengers and allowed for profitable longer distance charter work requiring large under floor baggage.
Background
- Vehicle Description - 1968 General Motors PD 4903 Intercity Coach
- Vehicle Assignment - Intercity bus routes connecting New York and northern New Jersey with Jersey Seashore locations including Atlantic City and Cape May
Scope of work
- Drive Train
- Remove engine and transmission cradle
- Clean and degrease 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 replacement parts
- Reinstall the cradle and connections
- 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/Vacuum 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
- Following completion of the rehabilitation efforts, it is intended that this bus be operable condition
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