When did Blue Bird start making All American buses?

When did Blue Bird start making All American buses?

In 1961, Blue Bird expanded the All American product line by introducing a rear-engine “pusher” configuration. Developed largely to secure bids in areas where rear-engine buses were favored, Blue Bird initially outsourced the chassis for the All American Rear Engine to GMC.

What kind of engine does Blue Bird school bus use?

Outside of the California school bus study, CNG school buses became an option, with Blue Bird offering an 8.1L John Deere CNG engine as an option for the rear-engine All American alongside its TC/2000 counterpart.

How many seats does a Bluebird activity bus have?

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When did Blue Bird introduce the pusher engine?

In 1961, Blue Bird expanded the All American product line by introducing a rear-engine “pusher” configuration. Developed largely to secure bids in areas where rear-engined buses were favored, Blue Bird initially outsourced the chassis for the All American Rear Engine to GMC.

Where can I buy parts for a Blue Bird bus?

Only Blue Bird and our 250 affiliated dealers can identify and provide the same high-quality parts that were used to build your bus. Whether you’re replacing brake pads or rotors, crossing arms or stop arms, a heater motor or a seat cover, a window or a bumper, your local Blue Bird dealer will have the correct parts in stock.

Where to find the wiring schematics on a Blue Bird?

Click the Wiring Schematics button to get a list of all available schematics. If you don’t know your body number, it is usually located inside the bus above the windshield on the Body Data Plate or you can use the VIN.

Is there a warranty on Blue Bird bus parts?

Service parts warranties are in addition to our new bus warranty that covers parts for up to 10 years. Contact your Blue Bird dealer for genuine Blue Bird parts.

When did Blue Bird stop using second party chassis?

In 1952, to improve quality and reduce production time, Blue Bird ended the use of second-party chassis for the All American, developing its own design from the ground up.

Where is the service manual on a Blue Bird school bus?

Click the Service Manual button to get a list of available manuals. If you don’t know your body number, it is usually located inside the bus above the windshield on the Body Data Plate or you can use the VIN.