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| RJ Long (Rjlong)
Registered Member Username: Rjlong Post Number: 1305 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 67.181.189.94 Rating: N/A |
I received this email from the GMC Busnuts group on Yahoo, and thought those that frequent this BBS would be interested also: Greetings, GM Bus Owners The Final Vehicle Records are similar to the Window Stickers on new automobiles. They show the original purchaser, part numbers of major components, and any special options (called SL's) and instructions. For the engine and transmission, the individual serial numbers are also listed. Unfortunately, there are no photographic records maintained in the Final Vehicle Records, but the paint codes are usually shown. If this information would be helpful to complete the file on your bus, the Ohio Museum of Transportation is asking for a donation of $25 to help defray the costs of our own classic bus collection. Your FVR will then be reproduced from the GM microfilm file on a modern reader/printer and mailed flat in a large envelope, and forwarded via first class mail. You can also join the Ohio Museum of Transportation for one year at a cost of $25, and the Final Vehicle Record of your choice will be sent at no additional charge. If you would like to join OMOT, or just obtain the FVR, please confirm your mailing address and coach model/serial number, and send the information and payment to: The Ohio Museum of Transportation 2347 Karendale Drive Toledo, OH 43614-2106 Thanks for your interest in the Ohio Museum of Transportation and the Final Vehicle Record program. Sincerely, Mike Ondecker Ohio Museum of Transportation (330) 730-8997 (Cell) It's my understanding that the microfilm files were donated to the museum by the estate of a long-time GMC Truck & Coach Field Service employee, along with some other items. Those of us in the bus hobby should be grateful that there are some folk who think this stuff is worth keeping. My $25 is on it's way - what about yours? FWIW & HTH. . .  (Message edited by rjlong on October 09, 2007) | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 748 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.117.21 Rating: N/A |
I'm interested, let us know if your record has more than just who the coach was delivered to. RPO and SEO description and list would be what I would also like to obtain. | ||
| Douglas Wotring (Tekebird)
Registered Member Username: Tekebird Post Number: 256 Registered: 10-2004 Posted From: 71.59.75.212 Rating: N/A |
The Final Vehicle Records are similar to the Window Stickers on new automobiles. They show the original purchaser, part numbers of major components, and any special options (called SL's) and instructions. For the engine and transmission, the individual serial numbers are also listed. Unfortunately, there are no photographic records maintained in the Final Vehicle Records, but the paint codes are usually shown. | ||
| Paso One (Paso_1)
Registered Member Username: Paso_1 Post Number: 96 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 142.165.246.239 Rating: N/A |
I was extremely lucky my bus came with all the original correspondence. Ie: a type written letter from GM confirming the options ordered as well as a list of factory upgrades that were going to be done to the bus. Another letter confirm change orders as well as original wiring diagrams. All serial numbers and part numbers of each components. FWIW |