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|colspan="2"|[[Image:Los Angeles Unified School District 6081-a.jpg|300px|Gillig Phantom | |colspan="2"|[[Image:Los Angeles Unified School District 6081-a.jpg|300px|Gillig Phantom School Bus]] | ||
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| align="center" colspan="2" | '''Phantom School Bus (single-headlight, 37')''' | | align="center" colspan="2" | '''Phantom School Bus (single-headlight, 37')''' | ||
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| '''Years of manufacture''' || | | '''Years of manufacture''' || 1986 to 1993 | ||
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| '''Length''' || 37 or 40 feet | | '''Length''' || 37 or 40 feet | ||
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The '''[[Gillig]] Phantom School Bus''' was a school bus available in the United States and built in Hayward, California. It was produced from | The '''[[Gillig]] Phantom School Bus''' was a school bus available in the United States and built in Hayward, California. It was produced from 1986 to 1993 and was especially popular with west coast school districts. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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==Design== | ==Design== | ||
The Phantom School Bus design was based off of the [[Gillig Phantom|Phantom transit bus]]. It was initially launched in a 37 foot length with a 78 passenger seating capacity and was soon made available in a 40 foot length with 84 and 87 passenger seating capacities. Due to school bus regulations of the time, 96 inch width was the only available width option. | The Phantom School Bus design was based off of the [[Gillig Phantom|Phantom transit bus]]. It was initially launched in a 37 foot length with a 78 passenger seating capacity and was soon made available in a 40 foot length with 84 and 87 passenger seating capacities. Due to school bus regulations of the time, 96 inch width was the only available width option. | ||
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The Phantom School Bus received minor design changes over the course of production. HVAC was an option, but was only ordered by a few districts/agencies. The majority of Phantom School Buses were built with round single headlights (a.k.a "duals"), but some school districts ordered units with rectangular dual headlights, (a.k.a "quads"). Most units were delivered with rectangular tail lights, but over time some districts/agencies retrofitted their buses with circular LED tail lights. Gillig's "half octagon" rubber wheel fenders, a defining characteristic was introduced on the Phantom transit bus was also used with the Phantom School Bus. A rear end design change occurred in 1987-1988 when the placement of the rear window was moved slightly and the red school bus crossing lights were moved further apart. The steering column design changed in 1988. The front door design of the bus changed in 1990. Due to new school bus regulations in 1993, all 1993 models featured yellow school bus crossing lights along with red lights. | The Phantom School Bus received minor design changes over the course of production. HVAC was an option, but was only ordered by a few districts/agencies. The majority of Phantom School Buses were built with round single headlights (a.k.a "duals"), but some school districts ordered units with rectangular dual headlights, (a.k.a "quads"). Most units were delivered with rectangular tail lights, but over time some districts/agencies retrofitted their buses with circular LED tail lights. Gillig's "half octagon" rubber wheel fenders, a defining characteristic was introduced on the Phantom transit bus was also used with the Phantom School Bus. A rear end design change occurred in 1987-1988 when the placement of the rear window was moved slightly and the red school bus crossing lights were moved further apart. The steering column design changed in 1988. The front door design of the bus changed in 1990. Due to new school bus regulations in 1993, all 1993 models featured yellow school bus crossing lights along with red lights. | ||
==Photo Gallery== | |||
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File:Forest Lake Christian School 2-a.jpg|Driver compartment of a 1993 model | |[[File:Pacific Coachways Gillig Phantom School Bus-a.jpg|250px]] | ||
|[[File:Los Angeles Unified School District 6061U-a.jpg|250px]] | |||
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|Amador-Pleasanton Unified School<br>District 19 at the Gillig factory | |||
|Travis Unified School District 16 at the<br>Gillig factory | |||
|Pacific Coachways Gillig Phantom<br>School Bus in San Pedro on 6/4/2001 | |||
|Los Angeles Unified School<br>District 6061U | |||
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===Detailed Photos=== | |||
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|[[File:Buckeye Union School District 20-a.jpg|250px]] | |||
|[[File:New Haven Unified School District 5-c.jpg|250px]] | |||
|[[File:New Haven Unified School District 5-d.jpg|250px]] | |||
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|1988 model with dual headlights<br>("quads") and original entry doors | |||
|1992 model with single headlights <br>("duals") and revised entry doors | |||
|Rear of a 1988 model with retrofitted<br>circular LED tail lights | |||
|Engine compartment of a<br>1988 model 6V92T-15 | |||
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|[[File:Buckeye Union School District 20-b.jpg|250px]] | |||
|[[File:Mother Lode River Center 1-b.jpg|250px]] | |||
|[[File:Mother Lode River Center 1-c.jpg|250px]] | |||
|[[File:Forest Lake Christian School 2-a.jpg|250px]] | |||
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|Green interior of an 84 passenger<br>1992 model 6V92-14 | |||
|Brown interior of an 87 passenger<br>1987 model 6V92T-15 | |||
|Driver compartment of a 1987 model | |||
|Driver compartment of a 1993 model | |||
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==Specifications== | ==Specifications== | ||
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|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT-747]] | |colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT-747]] | ||
|1986-1993 | |1986-1993 | ||
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|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison HT Series|HT(B)-748]] | |||
|1988-1993 | |||
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|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT-643]] | |colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT-643]] | ||
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|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT(B)-647]] (Standard) | |colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT(B)-647]] (Standard) | ||
|1986-1993 | |1986-1993 | ||
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|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT(B)-648]] | |||
|1987?-1993 | |||
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|colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT-654(CR)]] | |colspan=2|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT-654(CR)]] | ||
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!Seating Rows | !Seating Rows | ||
|- | |- | ||
|3208T | |3208T | ||
|[[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar 3208|3208T]] | |rowspan="3"|[[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar 3208|3208T]] | ||
|37 feet | |rowspan="3"|37 feet | ||
|78 | |rowspan="3"|78 | ||
|13 | |rowspan="3"|13 | ||
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|37S963208T | |||
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|537/963208T | |||
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* Bishop Unified School District (CA) | * Bishop Unified School District (CA) | ||
* Black Oak Mine Unified School District - Georgetown, CA | * Black Oak Mine Unified School District - Georgetown, CA | ||
* Buckeye Union School District - | * Buckeye Union School District - Cameron Park, CA | ||
* Burton School District - Porterville, CA | * Burton School District - Porterville, CA | ||
* Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA | * Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA | ||
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* Claremont Unified School District (CA) | * Claremont Unified School District (CA) | ||
* Columbia (Walla Walla) School District - Burbank, WA | * Columbia (Walla Walla) School District - Burbank, WA | ||
* Colusa Unified School District (CA) | |||
* Cottonwood Union Elementary School District (CA) | * Cottonwood Union Elementary School District (CA) | ||
* Cutler-Orosi Unified School District - Orosi, CA | * Cutler-Orosi Unified School District - Orosi, CA | ||
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* Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (CA) | * Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (CA) | ||
* New Haven Unified School District - Union City, CA | * New Haven Unified School District - Union City, CA | ||
* Northern Humboldt | * Northern Humboldt Union High School District - Arcada / McKinleyville, CA | ||
* Oak View Union School District - Acampo, CA | * Oak View Union School District - Acampo, CA | ||
* Orange Unified School District (CA) | * Orange Unified School District (CA) | ||
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* Selma Unified School District (CA) | * Selma Unified School District (CA) | ||
* Shasta Union High School District - Redding, CA | * Shasta Union High School District - Redding, CA | ||
* Sonora Union High School District (CA) | * Sonora Union High School District (CA) | ||
* Sublette County School District (WY) | * Sublette County School District (WY) | ||
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* ? - WA | * ? - WA | ||
===Second Hand School | ===Second Hand School Operators=== | ||
* Alhambra Unified School District (mobile classroom) (CA) | * Alhambra Unified School District (mobile classroom) (CA) | ||
* American Unified School District - ?, CA | * American Unified School District - ?, CA | ||
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* Central Unified School District - Fresno County, CA | * Central Unified School District - Fresno County, CA | ||
* Coarsegold Union School District - Oakhurst/Coarsegold, CA | * Coarsegold Union School District - Oakhurst/Coarsegold, CA | ||
* Escalon Unified School District (CA) | * Escalon Unified School District (CA) | ||
* Forest Lake Christian School - Auburn, CA | * Forest Lake Christian School - Auburn, CA | ||
* Mendocino Unified School District - Fort Bragg, CA | * Mendocino Unified School District - Fort Bragg, CA | ||
* Monte Vista Christian School Inc. - Watsonville, CA | |||
* Moreau Catholic High School - Hayward, CA | * Moreau Catholic High School - Hayward, CA | ||
* North County Student Transportation - Oceanside, CA | * North County Student Transportation - Oceanside, CA | ||
* Redwood Christian Schools - San Leandro, CA | * Redwood Christian Schools - San Leandro, CA | ||
* Semitropic School District - Wasco, CA | * Semitropic School District - Wasco, CA | ||
* Siskiyou Union High School District ~ Mount Shasta High School - Mount Shasta, CA | |||
* Southwest Transportation Agency - Caruthers, CA | * Southwest Transportation Agency - Caruthers, CA | ||
* Stockton Unified School District - Stockton, CA | * Stockton Unified School District - Stockton, CA | ||
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* Yuba City Seventh Day Adventist Church - Yuba City, CA | * Yuba City Seventh Day Adventist Church - Yuba City, CA | ||
==Demonstrator Units== | ==Demonstrator Units/Special Units== | ||
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!Fleet<br>Number | !Fleet<br>Number | ||
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!Notes | !Notes | ||
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| | |86 | ||
|[[File: | |[[File:Gillig Phantom School Bus Prototype 86-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
| | |9/1985 | ||
|[[Gillig Phantom 'G VINs'#G1030000|15GBC0415G1030000]] | |[[Gillig Phantom 'G VINs'#G1030000|15GBC0415G1030000]] | ||
|[[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar 3208|3208T]] | |[[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar 3208|3208T]] | ||
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*Did not meet school bus regulations for the time | *Did not meet school bus regulations for the time | ||
*It was stored at Gillig until the 1990's. | *It was stored at Gillig until the 1990's. | ||
*Sold to [[Pacific Coachways]] and became 22 circa 1994.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/crown426/4234786722/ | *Sold to [[Pacific Coachways]] and became 22 circa 1994.<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/crown426/4234786722/ www.flickr.com photo 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/crown426/4234012883/ www.flickr.com photo 2], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/crown426/4234013725/ www.flickr.com photo 3]</ref> | ||
**A salvage record was noted in March 2005.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190523105017/https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-report/15GBC0415G1030000 www.vehiclehistory.com]</ref> | **A salvage record was noted in March 2005.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190523105017/https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-report/15GBC0415G1030000 www.vehiclehistory.com]</ref> | ||
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|[[File:Punchers 1986 Gillig Phantom Utility Bus-a.jpg|128px]]<br>[[File:Punchers 1986 Gillig Phantom Utility Bus-b.jpg|128px]]<br>[[File:Punchers 1986 Gillig Phantom Utility Bus-c.jpg|128px]] | |||
|1986 | |||
|? | |||
|[[Caterpillar]] [[Caterpillar 3208|3208T]] | |||
|[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT-643]] | |||
|3208T-?? | |||
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*"Punchers" school team bus; it may have been original to Mason Independent School District in Mason, TX, but confirmation is needed. | |||
*Featured suburban seating | |||
*Featured in a Gillig brochure as "The Luxury Super Saver."<ref>[http://archive.fo/yP5m5 www.autolit.net link 1] & [http://archive.fo/V5mGH www.autolit.net link 2]</ref> | |||
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|10 | |||
| | | | ||
| | |1990 | ||
| | |[[Gillig Phantom 'L VINs'#L1030458|15GAC091XL1030458]] | ||
| | |[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 92|6V92TA]] | ||
| | |[[Allison]] [[Allison MT Series|MT-647]] | ||
| | |6V92T-13 | ||
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* | *Original to Pierce Joint Unified School District | ||
*Featured in a 1990 Gillig brochure<ref>[https://www.flickr.com/photos/46902464@N02/9194566484/ www.flickr.com photo 1], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/46902464@N02/9194593584/ www.flickr.com photo 2], [https://www.flickr.com/photos/46902464@N02/9194593432/ www.flickr.com photo 3]</ref> | |||
*<ref>[ | |||
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|San Diego Unified School District<hr>Escalon Unified School District<ref>[https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=12&acctid=8951 www.govdeals.com]</ref> | |San Diego Unified School District<hr>Escalon Unified School District<ref>[https://www.govdeals.com/index.cfm?fa=Main.Item&itemid=12&acctid=8951 www.govdeals.com]</ref> | ||
|729<hr>12 | |729<hr>12 | ||
|Private Owner<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/ | |Private Owner<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10156890780933606&set=p.10156890780933606&type=3&theater www.facebook.com link 1] & [https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10158229688258606&set=p.10158229688258606&type=3&theater www.facebook.com link 2]</ref> | ||
|3208TA-15 | |3208TA-15 | ||
|align=left|RV conversion project in Colorado. | |align=left|RV conversion project in Colorado. | ||
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|Private Owner | |Private Owner | ||
|6V92T-?? | |6V92T-?? | ||
|align=left|A registration was noted in Georgia in October 2010.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190320183541/https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-report/15GAD0913H1030242 www.vehiclehistory.com]</ref> It likely became an RV conversion project. | |align=left|A registration was noted in Georgia in October 2010.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190320183541/https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-report/15GAD0913H1030242 www.vehiclehistory.com]</ref> It likely became an RV conversion project. Its registration was cancelled on 5/23/2014.<ref>[https://eservices.drives.ga.gov/_/ eservices.drives.ga.gov]</ref> | ||
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|[[File:Mother Lode River Center 1-a.jpg|128px]] | |[[File:Mother Lode River Center 1-a.jpg|128px]] | ||
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|1993 | |11/1993 | ||
|[[Gillig Phantom 'P VINs'#P1030490|15GAC0919P1030490]] | |[[Gillig Phantom 'P VINs'#P1030490|15GAC0919P1030490]] | ||
|[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 92|6V92TA]]<br>DDEC II | |[[Detroit Diesel]] [[Detroit Diesel Series 92|6V92TA]]<br>DDEC II | ||
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*The final Gillig Phantom School Bus built. | *The final Gillig Phantom School Bus built. | ||
*Oak Hills Baptist Church listed it on ebay circa August 2012.<ref>[https://www. | *Oak Hills Baptist Church listed it on ebay circa August 2012.<ref>[https://www.ebay.com/itm/350588429943 www.ebay.com (Link no longer available)] & [https://www.facebook.com/schoolbuscentral/posts/510679078946028 www.facebook.com]</ref> | ||
*Sold to a private owner; a registration was noted in October 2014. | *Sold to a private owner; a registration was noted in October 2014. | ||
*Sold to a private owner in Nevada; a registration was noted in January 2015.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190227090644/https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-report/15GAC0919P1030490 www.vehiclehistory.com]</ref> It was converted into a Burning Man bus. It was spotted on Craigslist in Dayton, NV on 1/2/2017.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170102180018/http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5941165969.html reno.craigslist.org]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170104033820/http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/5941176340.html sfbay.craigslist.org]</ref> | *Sold to a private owner in Nevada; a registration was noted in January 2015.<ref>[http://web.archive.org/web/20190227090644/https://www.vehiclehistory.com/vin-report/15GAC0919P1030490 www.vehiclehistory.com]</ref> It was converted into a Burning Man bus. It was spotted on Craigslist in Dayton, NV on 1/2/2017.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170102180018/http://reno.craigslist.org/cto/5941165969.html reno.craigslist.org]</ref><ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20170104033820/http://sfbay.craigslist.org/sfc/cto/5941176340.html sfbay.craigslist.org]</ref> | ||
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==General Unidentified Units (Unknown VINs)== | ==General Unidentified Units (Unknown VINs)== | ||
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20190101225851/https://fox17.com/news/local/metro-school-bus-accident-reported-in-south-davidson-county ? 15]: Circa | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20190101225851/https://fox17.com/news/local/metro-school-bus-accident-reported-in-south-davidson-county ? 15]: Circa 1988 model, 40 ft., Lic. Plate: {E}205024. | ||
*[https://www.facebook.com/groups/WAYNEANDALLBUS/permalink/329361930492316/ ? 46]: 40 ft, was spotted post-retirement. | *[https://www.facebook.com/groups/WAYNEANDALLBUS/permalink/329361930492316/ ? 46]: 40 ft, was spotted post-retirement. | ||
*[http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/GPhantom1.jpg ?]: 1987 model?, 40 ft., dual headlights, spotted at A-Z Bus Sales. [http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/GPhantom2.jpg Additional image #1] [http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/GPhantom3.jpg Additional image #2] | *[http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/GPhantom1.jpg ?]: 1987 model?, 40 ft., dual headlights, spotted at A-Z Bus Sales. [http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/GPhantom2.jpg Additional image #1] [http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/GPhantom3.jpg Additional image #2] | ||
*[http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/01U125b.jpg ?]: 1988 model?, 40 ft., spotted at A-Z Bus Sales. [http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/01U125c.jpg Additional image] | *[http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/01U125b.jpg ?]: 1988 model?, 40 ft., spotted at A-Z Bus Sales. [http://www.geocities.ws/gilligcoaches/01U125c.jpg Additional image] | ||
*An Ex-Central Unified School District, Exx-Goodall Charter Bus Service 1988 model 6V92T-15 unit was spotted at Ecology Auto Parts' scrap yard in Barstow, CA on 10/13/2019. Its fleet number | *An Ex-Central Unified School District, Exx-Goodall Charter Bus Service 1987 or 1988 model 6V92T-15 unit was spotted at Ecology Auto Parts' scrap yard in Barstow, CA on 10/13/2019. Its fleet number & VIN are currently unknown. | ||
*[http://norcalbusfans.jalbum.net/NorCal%20Bus%20Fans%20Photo%20Archives/School%20Buses/Public%20School%20Districts/FUSD319Marc09.jpg Fremont Unified School District 319] (1989 or 1991 model 3208T-13) has not been linked to a VIN. | *[http://norcalbusfans.jalbum.net/NorCal%20Bus%20Fans%20Photo%20Archives/School%20Buses/Public%20School%20Districts/FUSD319Marc09.jpg Fremont Unified School District 319] (1989 or 1991 model 3208T-13) has not been linked to a VIN. | ||
*Kamehameha Schools: | *Kamehameha Schools: | ||
**1987-1988 model 6V92T-?? (4 units): 307, 309, 311 & 312. 312 & 1 other bus were confirmed 1987 models. The remaining 2 buses have unknown VINs. 2 buses were named Makali`i & Halemano when delivered. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/107350597493/permalink/10157832434327494/] | **1987-1988 model 6V92T-?? (4 units): 307, 309, 311 & 312. 312 & 1 other bus were confirmed 1987 models. The remaining 2 buses have unknown VINs. 2 buses were named Makali`i & Halemano when delivered. [https://www.facebook.com/groups/107350597493/permalink/10157832434327494/] | ||
**1990 model 6V92T-?? (3 units): 303, #? & [https://www.facebook.com/groups/107350597493/permalink/10157832668197494/ 319.] The unknown numbered unit & 319 have not been linked to their VINs. | **1990 model 6V92T-?? (3 units): 303, #? & [https://www.facebook.com/groups/107350597493/permalink/10157832668197494/ 319.] The unknown numbered unit (Lic. Plate: CRA 244) & 319 (Lic. Plate: DFY 530) have not been linked to their VINs. | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1587119,-121.5884591,3a,15y,127.92h,88.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQiCQ_gavMceBgOp8XhJXjw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Marysville Joint Unified School District 40]: 1987 or 1988 model 6V92T-?? 40 ft., was spotted in June 2018. It has since been scrapped. | *[https://www.google.com/maps/@39.1587119,-121.5884591,3a,15y,127.92h,88.3t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sQiCQ_gavMceBgOp8XhJXjw!2e0!7i13312!8i6656 Marysville Joint Unified School District 40]: 1987 or 1988 model 6V92T-?? 40 ft., was spotted in June 2018. It has since been scrapped. | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4921459,-120.5401077,3a,30y,305.68h,84.69t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sJQMA2LnSJll0tsZ2JSibpQ!2e0!7i3328!8i1664 Modoc Joint Unified School District 291?]: 6V92T-??; spotted in August 2007. It has since been removed from Modoc's roster. | *[https://www.google.com/maps/@41.4921459,-120.5401077,3a,30y,305.68h,84.69t/data=!3m6!1e1!3m4!1sJQMA2LnSJll0tsZ2JSibpQ!2e0!7i3328!8i1664 Modoc Joint Unified School District 291?]: 6V92T-??; spotted in August 2007. It has since been removed from Modoc's roster. | ||
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**There are 2 units with unknown fleet numbers and unidentified VINs. They were likely 1988 models, and VIN's: [[Gillig Phantom 'J VINs'#J1030396|15GAD0910J1030396 & 15GAD0914J1030398]], but confirmation is needed. | **There are 2 units with unknown fleet numbers and unidentified VINs. They were likely 1988 models, and VIN's: [[Gillig Phantom 'J VINs'#J1030396|15GAD0910J1030396 & 15GAD0914J1030398]], but confirmation is needed. | ||
**9, 10, 18, 19 & 21 were 1987 models; 17 was a 1988 model. | **9, 10, 18, 19 & 21 were 1987 models; 17 was a 1988 model. | ||
*Ex-Plumas Lake Elementary School District #? (unknown VIN, model & specs) was acquired by BusWest, a dealer in Fontana, CA in 2013. It has sat due to electrical issues.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/BusWest/@34.0685965,-117.4902605,52a,35y,90h,39.44t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c34b17e8188089:0x8cfee8dc2f328cb4!8m2!3d34.0688005!4d-117.4895314 Google Maps]</ref> | *Ex-Plumas Lake Elementary School District #? (unknown VIN, model & specs) was acquired by BusWest, a dealer in Fontana, CA in 2013. It has sat due to electrical issues and was eventually scrapped.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/place/BusWest/@34.0685965,-117.4902605,52a,35y,90h,39.44t/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x80c34b17e8188089:0x8cfee8dc2f328cb4!8m2!3d34.0688005!4d-117.4895314 Google Maps]</ref> | ||
*Ex-[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wGCIIOPOqpA ?]: 1987 model 6V92T-?? was bought by a private owner for an RV conversion. | |||
*[http://web.archive.org/web/20181210063521/https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAN-LEANDRO-UNIFIED-SCHOOL-DISTRICT-BUS-SLIDE-1-GILLIG-1987-ORIGINAL-/382214319391?fbclid=IwAR3c-h8iiTNtRfxw5BS62gtoniFOSHx4s27mhllF-varreFiOAlfvkBCzTY&roken=cUgayN&nma=true&si=vLJnG6ii6NrOC%252FMOfmbKl9gOZ48%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 San Leandro Unified School District 1]: 1986-1987 model, 3208T-13, VIN has been identified, but not linked to the specific fleet number | *[http://web.archive.org/web/20181210063521/https://www.ebay.com/itm/SAN-LEANDRO-UNIFIED-SCHOOL-DISTRICT-BUS-SLIDE-1-GILLIG-1987-ORIGINAL-/382214319391?fbclid=IwAR3c-h8iiTNtRfxw5BS62gtoniFOSHx4s27mhllF-varreFiOAlfvkBCzTY&roken=cUgayN&nma=true&si=vLJnG6ii6NrOC%252FMOfmbKl9gOZ48%253D&orig_cvip=true&nordt=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 San Leandro Unified School District 1]: 1986-1987 model, 3208T-13, VIN has been identified, but not linked to the specific fleet number | ||
*San Lorenzo Unified School District: | *San Lorenzo Unified School District: | ||
**Fleet numbers ranged from 9-12. | **Fleet numbers ranged from 9-12. | ||
**3 out of 4 VINs have been identified; 9 & 10 have not been linked to VINs. | **3 out of 4 VINs have been identified; 9 & 10 have not been linked to VINs. | ||
* | *Sonora Union High School District: | ||
* | **2 unis, model ????T-13's (37ft). Fleet numbers: 34 & 35. They had dual headlights (quads). | ||
**They were spotted on the property in 2014-2015, but were gone before 2019.<ref>[https://www.google.com/maps/@37.9943477,-120.3884471,3a,30y,269.61h,84.81t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1siYG96xD_PVzrRTqWAjxA2g!2e0!5s20140501T000000!7i13312!8i6656 Google Maps 2014]</ref> | |||
*Temecula Valley Unified School District 15: 40 ft. model 6V92T-?? has an unconfirmed VIN. | *Temecula Valley Unified School District 15: 40 ft. model 6V92T-?? has an unconfirmed VIN. | ||
*[https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2312407,-119.0458461,3a,15y,211.4h,87.99t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sEihEz9NasESNjl1Jk5bRQw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DEihEz9NasESNjl1Jk5bRQw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D189.02188%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656 T Enterprises, Inc. Truck Driving School 2]: Ex-Columbia (Walla Walla) School District? 1987? model 6V92T-?? | *[https://www.google.com/maps/@46.2312407,-119.0458461,3a,15y,211.4h,87.99t/data=!3m7!1e1!3m5!1sEihEz9NasESNjl1Jk5bRQw!2e0!6s%2F%2Fgeo1.ggpht.com%2Fcbk%3Fpanoid%3DEihEz9NasESNjl1Jk5bRQw%26output%3Dthumbnail%26cb_client%3Dmaps_sv.tactile.gps%26thumb%3D2%26w%3D203%26h%3D100%26yaw%3D189.02188%26pitch%3D0%26thumbfov%3D100!7i13312!8i6656 T Enterprises, Inc. Truck Driving School 2]: Ex-Columbia (Walla Walla) School District? 1987? model 6V92T-?? |
Revision as of 23:47, 15 February 2020
Phantom School Bus (single-headlight, 37') | |
Years of manufacture | 1986 to 1993 |
Length | 37 or 40 feet |
Width | 96 inches |
Power/Fuel | Diesel |
Phantom School Bus Rear |
The Gillig Phantom School Bus was a school bus available in the United States and built in Hayward, California. It was produced from 1986 to 1993 and was especially popular with west coast school districts.
History
In 1985, Gillig re-entered the school bus manufacturing industry after ceasing production of the long running Gillig Transit Coach School Bus in 1982. A prototype was built in 1985, but it did not comply to school bus regulations for the time. Afterward, production of the Phantom School Bus officially started in 1986. It was initially received well and was marketed mainly toward Californian school districts, however some units were sold out of state, with some examples being in Hawaii, Washington and Wyoming. By 1989, sales of the Phantom School Bus began to drop.
The Phantom School Bus remained in production until November 1993, with the final units being built for Tahoe‐Truckee Joint Unified School District. This marked the end of Gillig being a school bus manufacturer. Less than 500 units were produced in total.
Design
The Phantom School Bus design was based off of the Phantom transit bus. It was initially launched in a 37 foot length with a 78 passenger seating capacity and was soon made available in a 40 foot length with 84 and 87 passenger seating capacities. Due to school bus regulations of the time, 96 inch width was the only available width option.
The Phantom School Bus had a diesel-powered drivetrain in a T-drive layout at the rear, similar to the Phantom transit bus. Detroit Diesel powered units featured an exhaust pipe protruding from the left of the rear bumper, while Caterpillar powered units featured an exhaust pipe protruding from the right of the rear bumper.
The Phantom School Bus received minor design changes over the course of production. HVAC was an option, but was only ordered by a few districts/agencies. The majority of Phantom School Buses were built with round single headlights (a.k.a "duals"), but some school districts ordered units with rectangular dual headlights, (a.k.a "quads"). Most units were delivered with rectangular tail lights, but over time some districts/agencies retrofitted their buses with circular LED tail lights. Gillig's "half octagon" rubber wheel fenders, a defining characteristic was introduced on the Phantom transit bus was also used with the Phantom School Bus. A rear end design change occurred in 1987-1988 when the placement of the rear window was moved slightly and the red school bus crossing lights were moved further apart. The steering column design changed in 1988. The front door design of the bus changed in 1990. Due to new school bus regulations in 1993, all 1993 models featured yellow school bus crossing lights along with red lights.
Photo Gallery
General Photos
Detailed Photos
Green interior of an 84 passenger 1992 model 6V92-14 |
Brown interior of an 87 passenger 1987 model 6V92T-15 |
Driver compartment of a 1987 model | Driver compartment of a 1993 model |
Specifications
Dimensions | ||
---|---|---|
Length: 37' or 40' | ||
Width: 96" | ||
Height: ?" | ||
Wheelbase: ?" (37') or 288" (40') | ||
Engine | Availability | |
Caterpillar 3208T(A) | 1985-1991 | |
Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | 1986-1993 | |
Transmission | Availability | |
Allison HT-747 | 1986-1993 | |
Allison HT(B)-748 | 1988-1993 | |
Allison MT-643 | 1985-1993 | |
Allison MT-644 | 1986-1993 | |
Allison MT(B)-647 (Standard) | 1986-1993 | |
Allison MT(B)-648 | 1987?-1993 | |
Allison MT-654(CR) | 1986-1993 | |
Fuller T11605 (5-speed manual) | 1986-? | |
Fuller RT6610 (10-speed manual) | 1986-? | |
Fuller RT11610 (10-speed manual) | 1986-? | |
Axles | ||
? | ||
Brakes | ||
? | ||
HVAC | ||
? |
Model & VIN Breakdown
Standard Model Breakdown
Model | Engine | Length | Passenger Capacity | Seating Rows |
---|---|---|---|---|
3208T-13 | Caterpillar 3208T | 37 feet | 78 | 13 |
3208T-14 | Caterpillar 3208T | 40 feet | 84 | 14 |
3208T-15, 3208TA-15 | Caterpillar 3208T(A) | 40 feet | 87 | 15 |
6V92-13, 6V92T-13, 6V92TA-13 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | 37 feet, 40 feet | 78, 84 | 13, 14 |
6V92-14, 6V92T-14, 6V92TA-14 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | 40 feet | 84 | 14 |
6V92T-15, 6V92TA-15 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | 40 feet | 87 | 15 |
Non-Standard Model Breakdown
Model | Engine | Length | Passenger Capacity | Seating Rows |
---|---|---|---|---|
3208T | Caterpillar 3208T | 37 feet | 78 | 13 |
37S963208T | ||||
537/963208T |
VIN Code Breakdown
Code | Description |
---|---|
15G | Gillig (WMI) |
A B |
School Bus Utility Bus |
C D |
37 feet 40 feet |
02 03 04 08 09 |
CAT 3208T 210 hp CAT 3208T 225 hp CAT 3208T(A) 225-250 hp Detroit Diesel 6V92TA 260 hp Detroit Diesel 6V92TA 250 hp, 277 hp |
1 | Air Brakes |
* | Check Digit |
G H J K L M N P |
1986 Model 1987 Model 1988 Model 1989 Model 1990 Model 1991 Model 1992 Model 1993 Model |
1 | Hayward Manufacturing Plant |
030xxx | School/Utility Bus Serial Number |
Operators
Original School District Operators
- Amador County Unified School District (CA)
- Amador-Pleasanton Unified School District (CA)
- Antelope Valley Schools Transportation Agency - Lancaster, CA
- Antioch Unified School District (CA)
- Banning Unified School District (CA)
- Bishop Unified School District (CA)
- Black Oak Mine Unified School District - Georgetown, CA
- Buckeye Union School District - Cameron Park, CA
- Burton School District - Porterville, CA
- Cajon Valley Union School District - El Cajon, CA
- Castro Valley Unified School District (CA)
- Ceres Unified School District (CA)
- Chico Unified School District (CA)
- Chino Valley Unified School District (CA)
- Claremont Unified School District (CA)
- Columbia (Walla Walla) School District - Burbank, WA
- Colusa Unified School District (CA)
- Cottonwood Union Elementary School District (CA)
- Cutler-Orosi Unified School District - Orosi, CA
- Eastside Union Elementary School District - East Lancaster, CA
- Enterprise Elementary School District - Redding, CA
- Fall River Joint Unified School District - Burney, CA & McArthur, CA
- Fortuna Union High School District (CA)
- Fremont Unified School District (CA)
- Gilroy Unified School District (CA)
- Gold Trail Union School District - Placerville , CA
- Golden Valley Unified School District - Madera, CA
- Gridley Unified School District (CA)
- Hanford Elementary School District (CA)
- Hayward Unified School District (CA)
- Huntington Beach Union High School District (CA)
- Irwindale Unified School District (CA)
- Kamehameha Schools ~ Kapalama Campus - Honolulu, HI
- Kelseyville Unified School District (CA)
- King City Joint Union High School District (CA)
- Kings Canyon Unified School District - Reedley, CA
- Kit Carson Union Elementary School District - Hanford, CA
- Liberty Union High School District - Brentwood, CA
- Los Angeles Unified School District (CA)
- Marysville Joint Unified School District (CA)
- Modesto City School District (CA)
- Modoc Joint Unified School District - Alturas, CA
- Monson-Sultana Joint Union Elementary School District - Sultana, CA
- Monterey Peninsula Unified School District (CA)
- New Haven Unified School District - Union City, CA
- Northern Humboldt Union High School District - Arcada / McKinleyville, CA
- Oak View Union School District - Acampo, CA
- Orange Unified School District (CA)
- Palmdale School District (CA)
- Paradise Unified School District (CA)
- Paso Robles Joint Unified School District (CA)
- Petaluma High School District (CA)
- Pierce Joint Unified School District - Arbuckle, CA
- Pioneer Union Elementary School District - Hanford, CA
- Porterville Unified School District (CA)
- Red Bluff Joint Union High School District (CA)
- Rialto Unified School District (CA)
- Rincon Valley Union School District - Santa Rosa, CA
- Riverbank Unified School District (CA)
- Roseville Joint Union High School District (CA)
- San Diego Unified School District (CA)
- San Dieguito Transportation System - Encinitas, CA
- San Dieguito Unified School District - Encinitas, CA
- San Leandro Unified School District (CA)
- San Lorenzo Unified School District (CA)
- San Lorenzo Valley Unified School District - Ben Lomond, CA
- San Luis Coastal Unified School District - San Luis Obispo, CA
- Selma Unified School District (CA)
- Shasta Union High School District - Redding, CA
- Sonora Union High School District (CA)
- Sublette County School District (WY)
- Sutter Union High School District (CA)
- Tahoe‐Truckee Joint Unified School District - Truckee, CA
- Tehachapi Unified School District (CA)
- Temecula Valley Unified School District (CA)
- Travis Unified School District - Fairfield, CA
- Tulare City School District - Tulare, CA
- Tulare Joint Union High School District (CA)
- Vacaville Unified School District (CA)
- Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District - Valley Center, CA
- Visalia Unified School District (CA)
- Yuba City Unified School District (CA)
- Walnut Valley Unified School District - Walnut, CA
- ? - WA
Second Hand School Operators
- Alhambra Unified School District (mobile classroom) (CA)
- American Unified School District - ?, CA
- California Crosspoint Academy ~ Chinese Christian Schools - Hayward, CA
- California School for the Deaf - Fremont, CA
- Central Unified School District - Fresno County, CA
- Coarsegold Union School District - Oakhurst/Coarsegold, CA
- Escalon Unified School District (CA)
- Forest Lake Christian School - Auburn, CA
- Mendocino Unified School District - Fort Bragg, CA
- Monte Vista Christian School Inc. - Watsonville, CA
- Moreau Catholic High School - Hayward, CA
- North County Student Transportation - Oceanside, CA
- Redwood Christian Schools - San Leandro, CA
- Semitropic School District - Wasco, CA
- Siskiyou Union High School District ~ Mount Shasta High School - Mount Shasta, CA
- Southwest Transportation Agency - Caruthers, CA
- Stockton Unified School District - Stockton, CA
- Victory Christian Schools - Carmichael, CA
- Yosemite Unified School District - Oakhurst, CA
Original Charter Company Operators/Contractors
- Goodall Charter Bus Service - San Diego, CA
- Ryder Student Transportation - Los Angeles, CA
- First Student - Los Angeles, CA & San Diego, CA
Second Hand Charter Company Operators/Contractors
- All Charter Services LLC (USDOT 3043177)
- Alliance Bus Lines (USDOT 2668148)
- Anthony L. Buckley DBA MH Transportation (USDOT 2690050)
- Aspire Transportation LLC (USDOT 2776674)
- Dennis Reindi DBA Grand Pacific Charter (USDOT 2418946)
- Essential LLC DBA Essential Transportation (USDOT 2495404)
- Four Winds Day Camp, Inc. DBA Four Winds (USDOT 2660606)
- Gabriel De Real Apolinar Ponce Carlos De Real DBA Round And Round Transportation (USDOT 2810521)
- Global School Services Inc. DBA Global Transportation Services (USDOT 2705249)
- Jaime M. Jones, Trevor John Samuel, Expedited Freight Services LLC DBA M&J Transportation Inc., Superior Charters (USDOT 2328099)
- James W. Lee DBA Ortley Transportation (USDOT 2733035)
- LA Charter Bus Lines LLC (USDOT 2982048)
- Lidia S. Paredes DBA LP Express (USDOT 2691147)
- Michael's Transportation Service Inc. (USDOT 575313)
- Pacific Coachways (USDOT 469591)
- Santa Barbara Transportation Corp./Student Transportation Inc. DBA Student Transportation of America (USDOT 677713)
Miscellaneous Operators
Original Operators
- San Bernardino County Sheriff (CA)
Second Hand Operators
- Las Vegas Con Xpress - Las Vegas, NV
- Mother Lode River Center (USDOT 2653115) - Lotus, CA
- Oak Hills Baptist Church - Folsom, CA
- T Enterprises, Inc. Truck Driving School (USDOT 1908890) - Pasco, WA
- The Rock Church (USDOT 2653801) - Elk Grove, CA
- Yuba City Seventh Day Adventist Church - Yuba City, CA
Demonstrator Units/Special Units
Fleet Number |
Thumbnail | Build Date |
VIN | Engine | Transmission | Model | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
86 | 9/1985 | 15GBC0415G1030000 | Caterpillar 3208T | Allison MT-643 | 3208T? |
| |
9/30/1987 | 15GAC0219G1030001 | Caterpillar 3208T 210 hp |
Allison MT-643 | 3208T | |||
1986 | 15GAC0217G1030004 | Caterpillar 3208T 210 hp |
Allison MT-643 | 3208T-13 | Sold to Colusa Unified School District. | ||
5/1986 | 15GAC0214G1030011 | Caterpillar 3208T 210 hp |
Allison MT-643 | 3208T-13 |
| ||
1986 | 15GAC0916G1030043 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison MT-647 | 6V92T-13 | Sold off circa 1992; a registration was noted in October 1992.[6] | ||
1986 | 15GAC0919G1030134 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison MT-647 | 6V92T-13 | Sold to Mendocino Unified School District. | ||
File:Punchers 1986 Gillig Phantom Utility Bus-a.jpg File:Punchers 1986 Gillig Phantom Utility Bus-b.jpg File:Punchers 1986 Gillig Phantom Utility Bus-c.jpg |
1986 | ? | Caterpillar 3208T | Allison MT-643 | 3208T-?? |
| |
10 | 1990 | 15GAC091XL1030458 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison MT-647 | 6V92T-13 |
|
Preserved Coaches
Thumbnail | Build Date |
VIN | Engine | Transmission | Previous Owner(s) | Fleet Number |
Current Owner | Model | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/20/1987 | 15GAD0911H1030143 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison MT-654CR | Red Bluff Joint Union High School District[9] | 67 | Private Owner[10] | 6V92T-14 | Purchased from a scrap yard in May 2019. | |
8/4/1988 | 15GAD0917J1030377 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | New Haven Unified School District Essential Transportation[11] |
5 | Private Owner[12][13] | 6V92T-15 | Purchased from Essential Transportation in December 2018. |
Miscellaneous Privately Owned/Operated Units
Identified
Thumbnail | Build Date |
VIN | Engine | Transmission | Previous Owner(s) | Fleet Number |
Current Owner | Model | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9/30/1987 | 15GAC0219G1030001 | Caterpillar 3208T 210 hp |
Allison MT-643 | Gillig Redwood Christian Schools[3][4] |
None 5 |
SOMA StrEAT Food Park | 3208T | ||
4/10/1986 | 15GAC0212G1030007 | Caterpillar 3208T 210 hp |
Allison MT-643 | Gilroy Unified School District | 20 | The Rock Church[16][17] | 537/963208T | ||
8/1986 | 15GAD0919G1030020 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Fuller RT11610 10-Speed Manual |
Paradise Unified School District[18][19] Re-seller |
22, later 861 | ? | 6V92-14 |
| |
7/1986 | 15GAC0914G1030042 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison MT-647 | Tehachapi Unified School District[21] Alliance Bus Lines[22][23] Private Owner/Re-seller[24] |
19 5221 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-13 | A registration was noted in Texas in December 2018.[25] It likely became an RV conversion project. | |
9/11/1986 | 15GAD0415G1030166 | Caterpillar 3208TA | Allison MTB-643 | San Diego Unified School District Escalon Unified School District[26] |
729 12 |
Private Owner[27] | 3208TA-15 | RV conversion project in Colorado. | |
9/12/1986 | 15GAD0419G1030168 | Caterpillar 3208TA | Allison MTB-643 | San Diego Unified School District Tahoe‐Truckee Joint Unified School District[28][29] Forest Lake Christian School Re-seller[30][31] |
731 31 |
Private Owner[32] | 3208TA-15 |
| |
1987 | 15GAD0913H1030242 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison | ? | #? | Private Owner | 6V92T-?? | A registration was noted in Georgia in October 2010.[33] It likely became an RV conversion project. Its registration was cancelled on 5/23/2014.[34] | |
7/21/1987 | 15GAD0912H1030250 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison MT-647 | Chino Valley Unified School District | 53 | Mother Lode River Center[35] | 6V92T-15 | ||
8/1987 | 15GAD0915H1030257 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison | Ryder Student Transportation First Student |
875, later 2621 | Private Owner[39] | 6V92T-15 | RV Conversion project in Santee, CA. | |
8/1987 | 15GAD0919H1030259 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison | Ryder Student Transportation First Student |
877 | Private Owner[39] | 6V92T-15 | Converted into an "Automotive/RV conversion garage" in Santee, CA. It was spotted on 7/13/2018.[40] | |
12/14/1987 | 15GAD0914H1030282 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison MT-647 | Burton School District | 4 | Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | ||
3/31/1988 | 15GAC0918J1030293 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison MT-647 | Gilroy Unified School District Stockton Unified School District[46] Private Owner/Re-seller[47][48] Private Owner/Re-seller[49][50] |
24 30 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-13 |
| |
1987 | 15GAC0418H1030294 | Caterpillar 3208T | Allison MT-643 | ? Private Owner Private Owner |
#? | Private Owner | 3208T-13 | ||
1988 | 15GAC041XJ1030299 | Caterpillar 3208T | Allison MT-643 | ? Private Owner |
#? | Private Owner | 3208T-13 | Registrations were noted in Arkansas in May 2011 & March 2012.[55] It likely became an RV conversion project. | |
8/3/1988 | 15GAD0911J1030374 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | New Haven Unified School District Alliance Bus Lines[56][57] Private Owner/Re-seller[58][59] |
2 5822 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | RV conversion project in Texas.[60] | |
8/4/1988 | 15GAD0919J1030378 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | New Haven Unified School District Alliance Bus Lines[61][62] Private Owner/Re-seller[58][63] |
6 5824 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | RV conversion project in Maine.[64] | |
8/8/1988 | 15GAD0910J1030379 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | New Haven Unified School District Alliance Bus Lines[65][66] Private Owner/Re-seller[67] |
7 5825 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | RV conversion project in California.[68] | |
8/1988 | 15GAD0917J1030380 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | New Haven Unified School District Alliance Bus Lines[69][70] Private Owner/Re-seller[58][71] |
8 5826 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | RV conversion project, possibly in Missouri. | |
8/31/1988 | 15GAD0916J1030404 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | ? Stockton Unified School District [72] Private Owner/Re-seller |
#? 84 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | ||
9/1/1988 | 15GAD0918J1030405 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | ? Stockton Unified School District [78] |
#? 85 |
Private Owner | 6V92T-15 | RV conversion project in Texas.[79] | |
8/2/1988 | 15GAD0911J1030410 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA MUI | Allison MT-647 | Bishop Unified School District [80][81] Global Transportation Services Private Owner[82][83] |
25 125 |
6V92T-15 |
| ||
1989 | 15GAD0919K1030432 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | ?? School District[84] Dealer/Re-seller |
119 | Private Owner | 6V92T-?? | RV Conversion project known as The Great Gilly in Colorado.[85][86] | |
7/14/1989 | 15GAD0411K1030433 | Caterpillar 3208T | Allison MT-643 | Fortuna Union High School District[87] | 6 | Private Owner(s) | 3208T-15 | ||
11/1993 | 15GAC0919P1030490 | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA DDEC II |
Allison MT-647 | Tahoe‐Truckee Joint Unified School District Forest Lake Christian School Oak Hills Baptist Church[90][91] Private Owner? |
#? | Private Owner | 6V92-13 |
|
Unidentified Units
Thumbnail | Build Date |
Engine | Transmission | Previous Owner(s) | Fleet Number |
Notable Owner(s) | Current Owner | Model | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1987? | Detroit Diesel 6V92TA | Allison | San Bernardino County Sheriff? | #? | Las Vegas Con Xpress[96][97] | Bus Stop Services? | 6V92TA-?? |
|
General Unidentified Units (Unknown VINs)
- ? 15: Circa 1988 model, 40 ft., Lic. Plate: {E}205024.
- ? 46: 40 ft, was spotted post-retirement.
- ?: 1987 model?, 40 ft., dual headlights, spotted at A-Z Bus Sales. Additional image #1 Additional image #2
- ?: 1988 model?, 40 ft., spotted at A-Z Bus Sales. Additional image
- An Ex-Central Unified School District, Exx-Goodall Charter Bus Service 1987 or 1988 model 6V92T-15 unit was spotted at Ecology Auto Parts' scrap yard in Barstow, CA on 10/13/2019. Its fleet number & VIN are currently unknown.
- Fremont Unified School District 319 (1989 or 1991 model 3208T-13) has not been linked to a VIN.
- Kamehameha Schools:
- 1987-1988 model 6V92T-?? (4 units): 307, 309, 311 & 312. 312 & 1 other bus were confirmed 1987 models. The remaining 2 buses have unknown VINs. 2 buses were named Makali`i & Halemano when delivered. [1]
- 1990 model 6V92T-?? (3 units): 303, #? & 319. The unknown numbered unit (Lic. Plate: CRA 244) & 319 (Lic. Plate: DFY 530) have not been linked to their VINs.
- Marysville Joint Unified School District 40: 1987 or 1988 model 6V92T-?? 40 ft., was spotted in June 2018. It has since been scrapped.
- Modoc Joint Unified School District 291?: 6V92T-??; spotted in August 2007. It has since been removed from Modoc's roster.
- Orange Unified School District had 8 1987-1988 model 6V92T-15 units.
- There are 2 units with unknown fleet numbers and unidentified VINs. They were likely 1988 models, and VIN's: 15GAD0910J1030396 & 15GAD0914J1030398, but confirmation is needed.
- 9, 10, 18, 19 & 21 were 1987 models; 17 was a 1988 model.
- Ex-Plumas Lake Elementary School District #? (unknown VIN, model & specs) was acquired by BusWest, a dealer in Fontana, CA in 2013. It has sat due to electrical issues and was eventually scrapped.[101]
- Ex-?: 1987 model 6V92T-?? was bought by a private owner for an RV conversion.
- San Leandro Unified School District 1: 1986-1987 model, 3208T-13, VIN has been identified, but not linked to the specific fleet number
- San Lorenzo Unified School District:
- Fleet numbers ranged from 9-12.
- 3 out of 4 VINs have been identified; 9 & 10 have not been linked to VINs.
- Sonora Union High School District:
- 2 unis, model ????T-13's (37ft). Fleet numbers: 34 & 35. They had dual headlights (quads).
- They were spotted on the property in 2014-2015, but were gone before 2019.[102]
- Temecula Valley Unified School District 15: 40 ft. model 6V92T-?? has an unconfirmed VIN.
- T Enterprises, Inc. Truck Driving School 2: Ex-Columbia (Walla Walla) School District? 1987? model 6V92T-??
- Tracy Unified School District was said to have had a unit or units, but confirmation is needed.
- TV/Movie Bus ~ "West Beverly Hills High School" 1: Circa 1986-1987 model, ????T-13 (37 ft.), Additional image, Video scene (33:34 to 37:05), filmed in December 1992. It may have been an ex-demo unit, but confirmation is needed.
- Yuba City Seventh Day Adventist Church: Ex-Yuba City Unified School District 6V92T-?? unit?
- Yuba City Unified School District 27: 6V92-14; spotted in 1992.
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