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Gillig Phantom Bus    1953 - 1979
Advantages - light weight means better fuel mileage, typically inexpensive compared to MCI's or Prevost conversion shells, 56" wide rear door, wide doors with 36" front aisle width maximize accessibility for handicapped passengers, uses smaller standard size tires for lower cost and inventory, light-weight high-strength aluminum alloy skins, stainless steel under-floor structure
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30 foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, Quick change skirt panels and easily accessible maintenance items speed up servicing and minimize down time for transit service
Conversion Issues = low floor bus with little to no built in storage area

Specifications - Length: 30, 35, 40 feet, Width: 96 inches, Height: 120 inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions: Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual

Gillig Trolley Bus Replica
Advantages - It is weatherproof and meets all ADA, FMVSS and EPA standards. It has modern amenities such as AC and heating, electronic signage, air ride suspension and more.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30 foot and 35 foot .Quick change skirt panels and easily accessible maintenance items speed up servicing and minimize down time for transit service
Conversion Issues = low floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 30, 35, Height: 133'' and 134'' , Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions: Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual

Gillig Low Floor Bus
Advantages - The bus has quick change side skirt panels, impact crash barriers on sides, weight reducing and corrosion preventing aluminum body, is very reliable and fuel efficient, electronic controls, wide stance suspension, big access doors, logical layout and is very quiet.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30 foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, Quick change skirt panels and easily accessible maintenance items speed up servicing and minimize down time for transit service and good wheelchair accessibility
Conversion Issues = low floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 30, 35, 40 feet, Height: 115 and 116 inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions: Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual

Gillig Hybrid Bus
Advantages - It's a hybrid model and is good on fuel which saves the buyer money. It comes with the option of being combined with the BRT styling packages which makes it more desirable. It is quieter, more fuel efficient and is the most reliable of other buses.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30 foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, it is very fuel efficient, has a GM's drive system and NiMH batteries that store braking energy.
Conversion Issues = low floor bus with little to no built in storage area

Gillig BRT Bus
Advantages - There are stylish features added to the Low Floor base vehicle, which improved the appearance in a big way but working parts on the bus are untouched. These features include a re-designed front cap, which combines a one piece windshield and quarter triangular windows, new headlights and matching taillights, dash, bumper and rear cap. Are available in Hybrid variants for an economic impact.
Disadvantages - monocoque construction means it is NOT recommended for raised roof or slide out installations
Notes - available in 30 foot, 35 foot and 40 foot versions, the remaining standard specs are the same as the standard GILLIG Low Floor 30', 35', and 40' models.
Conversion Issues = low floor bus with little to no built in storage area
Specifications - Length: 31, 37, 41 feet, Height: 125 inches, Wheelbase: inches, Typical Engines: DDC S-40, S-50, Cummins ISC, ISL, ISM, Seating: 29, 37, 45, Typical Transmissions: Allison, Voith, or ZF, Luggage: cubic feet, Aisle Width: inches, Fuel Tank: 125 or 150 Gallons, Suspension: air, Typical Steering: Manual

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