This vehicle is typical of many private buses built in the period from the late 1930s to the 1950s.

The mechanical components were obtained from various motor vehicle manufacturers, for example, the chassis was constructed from pre-war truck parts, the majority of which were manufactured by General Motors Corporation (G.M.C.). The engine is a 6 cylinder Perkins P6 diesel, driving through a four speed Ford gearbox and rear axle assembly. The front axle is from a prewar REO.

The body (No 1741) was built by Syd Wood of Bankstown and was completed on 16 May 1957. It is of timber frame construction with zincaneal sheeting and is finished off using OB Bedford body parts for the engine cover and front guards. Syd Wood commenced building bus bodies in 1916 and continued in business until 1962. The last bus body built by the company No 1922, was completed on 28-9-1962.

The bus was formerly registered m/o 100 and was licensed to carry 48 passengers (33 seated and 15 standing). The vehicle was owned by Jamieson Bus Services Pty Ltd of South Hurstville. The company operated it on various routes between Hurstville railway station and Carss Park. It was one of the last normal control (bonneted) type buses in use in N.S.W. and was retired in December 1976.

Two members purchased the bus in 1986. Restoration was carried out over a period of three years and was completed in 1989.
 

SPECIFICATION
Engine:
6 cylinder Perkins P6 diesel, Bore 3.5" (88.9mm), stroke 5" (127mm), Cubic Capacity 4.73 litres, 70 B.H.P. @ 2200 R.P.M. Max. Torque, 184lb - ft @ 1000 R.P.M., R.A.C. Rating 29.4 H.P. Combustion System, Perkins Aero Flow, Governed Speed 2200 R.P.M.

Transmission:
Ford Four speed constant mesh gearbox and a Ford crown wheel and pinion differential on the rear axle.

Brakes:
Footbrake is hydraulic on all wheels and a transmission parking brake.