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R. TERRY (205.188.209.11)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 6:18 am: | |
RJ,
Two of my GM buses came with turn signal mechanisms that were, in my experience, very unusual and required some getting used to.
My 1955 4104, strangely, has the turn signal lever on the right side of the steering wheel. Yet, my 1950 GMC coach has it on the left, the normal location.
The RTS II, even more strangely, didn't have a turn signal mechanism on the steering wheel at all! To make matters worse, the turn signals on my particular coach did not work; I went nuts trying to figure out how the hell those brainy bus drivers activated those turn signals.
I saw a picture on eBay of a GM Fishbowl with the foot-switch mechanism on the floor, just like the RTS. I am inclined to believe that all the GM transit coaches had the turn signal switches on the floor. Why is that? What was the prevailing logic for that type of system? Are the Flxible transits that way too?
And I wonder, did any of the RTS buses have a conventional turn signal lever on the steering wheel? For those folks with an RTS conversion, do they still use the two dimmer switch-style buttons on the floor, or is there a turn signal conversion for that too?
Thanks in advance for what are always great answers!
R. TERRY |
Steven Gibbs (12.148.43.6)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 7:39 am: | |
I've also heard the MC-9's from New Jersey Transit are equiped with the floor controls for turn signals.
Steve G. |
Geoff (64.1.0.62)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 8:10 am: | |
While you are directing your question to RJ, you ask what RTS owners do with their turn signal switches so hopefully I can join in this conversation without feeling like I am imposing myself. I kept my turn signals on the floor-- after getting used to them I actually like them better down there-- to me it is easier to use your foot than to have to take your hand off the steering wheel to use a turn signal arm. Of course what makes this possible is the automatic transmission-- you don't need your foot for the clutch. There are people how can't adapt to the foot controls and they have the option of installing a truck-type turn signal assembly (non-cancelling, of course).
--Geoff
'82 RTS CA |
Bradd B. Smith (Bbsrtbusproject) (216.18.141.164)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 1:12 pm: | |
Hi, I have a late model flex and it to has the floor controls. Once you get used to them, you'll love em. You don't ever leave them on. HTH, Bradd |
R. TERRY (205.188.209.11)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, October 25, 2002 - 8:22 pm: | |
Geoff, ol' buddy, in no way would a response from you be considered an imposition! Quite the contrary!
As all of us full-fledged busnuts know, you are certainly regarded as one of the resident experts here and your input is always greatly appreciated. Believe me, your two cents-worth is worth far more than its face value. On the other hand, my two cents-worth has an intrinsic value of about ten cents on the dollar!
Thank you!
And many thanks to the other busnuts for their greatly valued comments on my goofy topics. I am taking notes.
We are having fun, aren't we?
R. TERRY |
Busasaurus (24.69.255.205)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 1:05 pm: | |
Our museum's 1947 Fageol has them on the floor as well. I guess that idea has been around a long time.
-Bryan |
Scott Whitney (66.82.9.25)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, October 27, 2002 - 2:47 pm: | |
My 1974 Flx. New Look has normal column signals.
Scott |
charles seaton (205.183.220.250)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, December 18, 2002 - 4:14 pm: | |
For Transit bus drivers the answer is simple; foot controls used to make certain that they keep both hands on the wheel. |