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YELLOW Old Look in "Pardon My Sarong" (1942)
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 11:19 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote:
Quite awhile back, I tremember hearing someone remarking that "......Staten Island was where all old New York buses go to retire......"

The last time I rode on a Staten Island bus was about 1968; the last two I remember riding were a MACK and an Old Look.......clearly, this was NOT a recent trip, by ANY means...... Rolling Eyes

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1940


Absolutely true, for the most part. My dad used to complain about the "recycled" equipment all the time. But, at least one exception was the 1956 Mack C-49DTs. They were brand new when S.I. got them.
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:24 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hankg42:

Appreciate the info!

Interesting that the MACK C-49DT's were the exception to the general rule on Staten Island; I can still remember my first ride on a Staten Island bus (a MACK), from the St. George ferry terminal to South Beach.

This was way back around 1962.

In "NEW YORK TRANSIT MEMORIES", by Harold A. Smith, there's a good photo of a "6000 series" MACK (#6002), holding down an "R-112" line schedule, in 1967.

According to the photo caption, the 6000's began thier service life in Brooklyn, and, (not surprisingly!) finished out thier days on Staten Island.

It's all so long ago, now......

John


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:37 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The last MACKS of the NYCTA were living on borrowed time when this 1968 photo was taken at the St. George ferry terminal, showing #6022 just beginning its run......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1624


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Came across another photo of "SF-18" ("SNOW FIGHTER"), taken at ENY in 1969.

Perhaps Mr. "L" (or someone else knowledgeable) can tell us the ancestry of this ancient coach.......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?2230
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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 12:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

MACK #6001 was the "new kid on the block" in Brooklyn when this photo was taken in 1956.

According to Guy E. Martin's excellent "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT BUSES", 317 of these coaches went into service in 1956, most being assigned to runs in Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Interesting to note, too, that the 25 C-50-DT's ("2400"-series) rostered by "FIFTH AVENUE COACH" were (according to Mr. Martin's "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT BUSES"), considered unpopular from the onsent.

I'm guessing that thier unpopularity was with thier operators.

And, to think, that out of all the MACKS once operated by the NYCTA, only one survives today........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1782


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PostPosted: Sun Jan 09, 2011 1:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

IMHO the "OLD LOOK", no matter WHAT model, will forever be not only a "JACKIE GLEASON" bus, but also, THE ultimate, ever-classic "NEW YAWK" bus! Very Happy

Far too fine for the scrap yard......

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?788

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?791

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?797
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 3:28 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

C.R.,

Thanks so much for your support and allow me to welcome you to BusTalk and say that we look forward to your valued input and contributions.

Of course, compliments are always accepted as well!

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 7:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

C.R. -

And, I certainly join Mr 'L' in his WELCOME!

There a great deal of good work on site here, with
thorough accounts and data of so much bus and transit
history and events...

......................Vern.............................
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:34 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NEW YORK OMNIBUS 2629 wrote:
MACK #6001 was the "new kid on the block" in Brooklyn when this photo was taken in 1956.

According to Guy E. Martin's excellent "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT BUSES", 317 of these coaches went into service in 1956, most being assigned to runs in Brooklyn and Staten Island.

Interesting to note, too, that the 25 C-50-DT's ("2400"-series) rostered by "FIFTH AVENUE COACH" were (according to Mr. Martin's "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT BUSES"), considered unpopular from the onsent.

I'm guessing that thier unpopularity was with thier operators.

And, to think, that out of all the MACKS once operated by the NYCTA, only one survives today........

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1782


Not positive, but I think the new C-49-DTs that Staten Island received were in the 6200 and 6300 series. S.I. also had some of the older C-50-DTs kicking around at that time. After the black on the C-50s, I remember thinking how cool the jade green colored steering wheel was on the C-49s. I have also seen that Mack fire trucks of that era had a red steering wheel.
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 9:53 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hankg42:

Appreciate this interesting trivia!

The few pics of MACKS on Staten Island that I have seen were of the 6200's.

I always thought they looked thier best in the last scheme they wore, with the fancy "NEW YORK CITY TRANSIT AUTHORITY" script above the windows.......this is what I remember as a kid. Class! Very Happy

While we are discussing Staten Island buses of years back, I remember an old 1950s/early 60s photo that was quite large, used as part of an advertising poster at some MTA bus stop shelters, back in the 90's. (the ones I recall were in Manhattan).

I remember the photo showing a Staten Island Old Look that had become stranded in a flood; what the ad was for, I honestly have not the slightest idea.

I was going to take a picture of this sign, but, somehow, never got around to it. Sad

Does anyone else remember this?

John
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:37 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Here's an interesting photo of MACK #6223; clearly, this photo was taken when these buses were new in 1956, as can be seen by the MACK just to the right of #6223.

The standee windows are sporting a banner, which, (from other photos I've seen) must read:

""SURE IT'S A MACK"

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1795
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:39 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

"MACK MEETING"

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1598
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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 10:54 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

FAR too fine to perish......some of the finest transit coaches ever to hit the streets of "NEW YAWK" are represented here.

One DOES indeed get tired of rubber-tired shoe boxes and giant mutated insects after awhile..... Rolling Eyes

http://bus.nycsubway.org/perl/show?1633


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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:02 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Style......reliability......strength......longevity.....yep, without the slightest doubt, GM really KNEW how to turn out a truly SUPERIOR product......

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PostPosted: Mon Jan 10, 2011 11:12 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

NYO -

BAH! Nothing at all to do with "Sarong" but:

Bring back the BUFFALO MACKS! <G>

......................Vern........................
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