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Technical Info Scenicruiser Brochure PDF (2.5 MB)
MOTOR COACH AGE (May 1974) searchable PDF (37.6 MB)
Dimensions from the FAST FRED archives (522k)
Wiring Diagram from Jeff MacMakin (in 9 overlapping sections)
Data from the Greyhound Operating manual for the PD4501R (provided by John Vickers) Vehicle Height( maximum) 11ft.2in. Vehicle Width 96in. Tire Size 11.00:19 Fuel Tank 180 gal Cooling System Capacities - Engine 92qt. Engine Crankcase Capacity 22qt. Hydraulic Steering System Capacity 6 qt. Rear Axle Capacity 13qt. 12 volt DC Positive Ground provided by two 8D batteries in parallel (John Vickers) There were 1001 Scenicruisers produced by GMC Truck&Coach Division from 1954 through 1956. PD stands for Parlor Diesel - 45 number of seats - 01 first in the series of 45 passenger coaches. The Scenicruiser was a registered trade mark by Greyhound. Only Greyhound were the owner and operator of the Scenicruiser unless it was operated in pool service with a carrier in agreement with Greyhound. This is from sales information data. General specifications: Engine----eight cylinder GMC model 8V-71 two cycle diesel. Transmission------manual shift-four fwd speeds-one reverse (spicer) Electrical-----12vdc with two batteries Air Conditioning-----71/2-ton carrier unit off main engine. Seats------reclining with adjustable foot rest-for 43 passengers. Baggage two under floor compartments totaling 345 cu ft. Package Racks 190 cu ft. provided above seats at top of side windows. Fuel tank-180-gallons capacity Brakes-air brakes Bendix-Westinghouse. Dimensions length 40 ft; height 11 ft; width 8ft; Weight (empty) front axle 8053 lbs; rear axle,21,480 lbs. total 29,533 lbs. Tires 11:00 x 19 in. When they (Greyhound) were selling them off in the early 70's the price was $16,000.00 US dollars.
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