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==Details==
==Details==
*Most units were bought by Hausman Bus Sales and were spotted in 1986.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/THEBUSLOUNGE/permalink/10152126321599229/ www.facebook.com]</ref>
*Most units (around 10 to 15) were bought by Hausman Bus Sales in South Gate, CA. They were spotted in December 1985 & early 1986.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/THEBUSLOUNGE/permalink/10152126321599229/ www.facebook.com]</ref>
**2 sold units were sold to Showboat. Showboat operated the shuttle for the M.S. Dixie in South Lake Tahoe. They were spotted running in the 1990's. They were eventually scrapped.
**2 sold units were sold to Showboat. Showboat operated the shuttle for the M.S. Dixie in South Lake Tahoe, CA. They were spotted running in the 1990's. They were eventually scrapped.
**Some units were bought by Sierra Nevada Stage Lines Inc. (Cal Neva) and were used as casino shuttles in Reno, NV.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/norcalbus/posts/5513851028708265/?comment_id=5513860332040668&reply_comment_id=5514260602000641 www.facebook.com]</ref>
**Possibly 2 sold units were spotted at the [[Gillig]] plant in Hayward, CA in the 1980's or 1990's.
**Possibly 2 sold units were spotted at the [[Gillig]] plant in Hayward, CA in the 1980's or 1990's.
**An unknown number of units were sold to a company in Florida.  
*Some units were sold to [[Rochester City Lines]].
**An unknown number of units were bought from Rochester by a company in Florida that was owned by [[Coach USA]].
*Some units were bought by [[Eastshore Charter Lines|Eastshore Lines]], likely for parts.
*1 unit was bought by Sacramento Capital Bus Sales.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/THEBUSLOUNGE/permalink/10153467195114229/ www.facebook.com]</ref>
*1 unit was bought by Sacramento Capital Bus Sales.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/THEBUSLOUNGE/permalink/10153467195114229/ www.facebook.com]</ref>
*<ref>[https://www.dmv.ca.gov/wasapp/FeeCalculatorWeb/usedVehicleForm.do www.dmv.ca.gov]</ref>
*<ref>[https://www.dmv.ca.gov/wasapp/FeeCalculatorWeb/usedVehicleForm.do www.dmv.ca.gov]</ref>
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|align=left|<center><font color=red>Retired</font> in 1984.<hr></center>
|align=left|<center><font color=red>Retired</font> in 1984.<hr></center>
*Sold off in 1986.
*Sold off circa 1985.
*It was spotted at Hausman Bus Sales without a powertrain. It was almost purchased by a private owner to give back to MUNI, but it was turned down.  
*Bought by [[Eastshore Charter Lines|Eastshore Lines]] for its engine & transmission.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/groups/norcalbus/posts/2884154671677927/ www.facebook.com]</ref>
*It was eventually scrapped.
**It was almost purchased by a private owner to give back to MUNI, but it was turned down.
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**Scrapped at Sims Metal Management.
|align=left|It was the only uni
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Latest revision as of 23:59, 18 February 2024

San Francisco MUNI 4030-4054 is wheelchair accessible.

San Francisco MUNI 4030-4054 were 1980 Grumman Flxible 870 (53102-8-1) buses. All units were removed from service in 1984 due to A-frame defects and lack of maintenance and repair.

Engine Transmission Seating Destination sign
Detroit Diesel 8V71TAE Allison V730 Rollsign

Details

  • Most units (around 10 to 15) were bought by Hausman Bus Sales in South Gate, CA. They were spotted in December 1985 & early 1986.[1]
    • 2 sold units were sold to Showboat. Showboat operated the shuttle for the M.S. Dixie in South Lake Tahoe, CA. They were spotted running in the 1990's. They were eventually scrapped.
    • Some units were bought by Sierra Nevada Stage Lines Inc. (Cal Neva) and were used as casino shuttles in Reno, NV.[2]
    • Possibly 2 sold units were spotted at the Gillig plant in Hayward, CA in the 1980's or 1990's.
  • Some units were sold to Rochester City Lines.
    • An unknown number of units were bought from Rochester by a company in Florida that was owned by Coach USA.
  • Some units were bought by Eastshore Lines, likely for parts.
  • 1 unit was bought by Sacramento Capital Bus Sales.[3]
  • [4]
Fleet
Number 		Thumbnail Build
Date 		Serial License Plate Status/Disposal Notes
4030 1980 91238 {E}748231 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4031 1980 91239 {E}748364 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4032 1980 91240 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4033 1980 91241 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986. 		Image
4034 1980 91242 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4035 1980 91243 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4036 1980 91244 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4037 1980 91245 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4038 1980 91246 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4039 1980 91247 {E}748352 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4040 1980 91248 {E}748371 Retired in 1984.
Sold off
  • It was used in a charter post-retirement in 1984.
  • It was observed at Woods division with 1 other unit in late 1988.
4041 1980 91249 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4042 1980 91250 {E}748373 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4043 1980 91251 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4044 1980 91252 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4045 1980 91253 {E}748356
Retired in 1984.
  • Sold off in 1986.
  • Bought by ??
  • (A salvage record may have been noted for a vehicle with serial 91253. It is unconfirmed if the serial belonged to a Grumman Flxible 870 or another vehicle).
4046 1980 91254 {E}748363 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986. 		Image
4047 1980 91255 {E}275250
(Prev. {E}748366) 		Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4048 1980 91256
Retired in 1984.
  • Sold off in 1986.
  • Bought by ??
  • (A salvage record may have been noted for a vehicle with serial 91256. It is unconfirmed if the serial belonged to a Grumman Flxible 870 or another vehicle).
4049 1980 91257 {E}748358
Retired in 1984.
  • Sold off in 1986.
  • Bought by ??
  • (A salvage record may have been noted for a vehicle with serial 91257. It is unconfirmed if the serial belonged to a Grumman Flxible 870 or another vehicle).
4050 1980 91258 {E}748360
Retired in 1984.
  • Sold off in 1986.
  • Bought by ??
  • (A salvage record may have been noted for a vehicle with serial 91258. It is unconfirmed if the serial belonged to a Grumman Flxible 870 or another vehicle).
4051 1980 91259
Retired in 1984.
  • Sold off in 1986.
  • Bought by ??
  • (A salvage record may have been noted for a vehicle with serial 91259. It is unconfirmed if the serial belonged to a Grumman Flxible 870 or another vehicle).
4052 1980 91260 {E}748369 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4053 1980 91261 Retired in 1984.
Sold off in 1986.
4054 1980 91262 {E}748359
Retired in 1984.
  • Sold off circa 1985.
  • Bought by Eastshore Lines for its engine & transmission.[5]
    • It was almost purchased by a private owner to give back to MUNI, but it was turned down.
    • Scrapped at Sims Metal Management.
 It was the only uni

References

  1. ↑ www.facebook.com
  2. ↑ www.facebook.com
  3. ↑ www.facebook.com
  4. ↑ www.dmv.ca.gov
  5. ↑ www.facebook.com
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