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1950s General Motors GM Model PG 3302 U.S. Army Bus
Oct 5, 2002
The following photo(s) are © copyrighted by Dan Masters (US)
GM Model PG 3302
Produced for the U.S. Army in the 1950s this very unusual coach was a cross between the old PD 2904 body and the transit model TGH 3102. Most major U.S. Army installations had some of these in service for troop movements.
I've noticed this old bus for years. I finally had my camera and some spare time. I didn't know it was an old Army bus. I just liked the classic lines. I have a few pics but not of the interior. There is a stenciled sign on above the back seat (still there) that says "Don't discuss classified information" or something very close to that.
It looks like there is a compartment for a mechanic to ride by the engine. It has a door and a window. Also access to the motor. There are a few seat frames inside, no glass, a few bullet holes, sand and rats nests. But it's still very cool.
Besides the bullet holes, the body looks very sound. I'll bet the frame is fine. The front axle is there but one spring has been liberated. It's easy to imagine a bunch of soldiers heading for the train station or an airfield filling those seats.
Thought you'd like to see.
Dan
Bus photos submitted by: Classic Bus
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Jun 24, 2010 | 7:17 pmi drove a army bus in aurora n.y. at a army nike site. it had round windows in the back doors and had two motors under the floor in the middle of the bus.i sat over the front axel.i think it could also be used as a ambulance .
January 7, 2009 3:37:56 PM EST
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Jun 24, 2010 | 7:18 pm
whats the differences between the two GM bus models:
TG3101 and PG3302 ?
they look exactly the same
February 24, 2010 4:36:14 PM EST
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Oct 22, 2011 | 8:02 am
thanks, doing a documentary on Ed Keeylocko
who served in the Korean war U.S Army and .
a vet of 29 years thru Germany and Vietnam
We could not find a picture of the bus he described. How do we obtain your permission to use your fully credited photo in the story?
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Thank you for sharing Dan! Another candidate for "Hemmings Abandoned Vehicle" pic! If only this bus could talk, it would have stories to tell I imagine!