Denotes new picture for July, 2002Buses of the 1980's
Denotes new picture for July, 2002
This section of my web page features pictures of school buses that were manufactured during the 1980's. All of the buses are from my home state of Ohio unless otherwise noted.
Blue Bird
#1 Beachwood City Schools
1987 Blue Bird All American
#87-26 Beachwood City Schools
1987 International Blue Bird
#16 Fairview City Schools
1983 GMC/Blue Bird
#32 Kenston Local Schools
1986 IH/Blue Bird
#75 North Royalton City Schools
1986 IH/Blue Bird
#12 Perry Local
School District
1980's Blue Bird All American
#36 SBS Transit
1989 IH/Blue Bird
#714 Toledo City Schools
#5A Washington Local Schools
1984 IH/Blue Bird
#17
Washington Local Schools
1981 Blue Bird All American
#37 West
Geauga Local Schools
1980's Blue Bird's
Carpenter
#8 Berea
City Schools
1981 Carpenter-Hendrickson Transit
#1
Mayfeild City Schools
1986 International Carpenter
#16 Mayfeild City Schools
1988 International Carpenter
#12
Norton City Schools
1983 Carpenter-International Transit
# Unknown (Retired School Bus, Toledo Ohio)
#01 Miracle Lanes, Toledo Ohio
Southwick Lanes, Toledo Ohio
Thomas
Cathedral
of Praise
1987 International Thomas
Clearview
Local School District
1985 &
1986 GMC/Thomas
#126
North Royalton City Schools
1986 IH/Thomas
#12 West Geauga Local Schools
1986 IH/Thomas
Retired
Michigan School Buses
1989 International Thomas
Number
and District Unknown
1989 International Thomas
Superior
#6 Bay
Village City Schools
1980 International Superior
#125 Cedar Point Amusement Park, Sandusky Ohio
#11 Coventry Local Schools
1980 IH/Superior
#23
Coventry Local Schools
1980 IH/Superior
#6 Hawken School
1980 IH/Superior
#17
(Retired School Bus)
1980 International Superior
#13
Mike & B's Bus Sales
1988 International Delmar Keys Superior
Wayne
(Traded
in School Bus)
1989 Chevrolet Wayne Transit
#18 Sandusky City School District (Retired)
# B2, YMCA Storer Camps, Jackson Michigan
Cedar Point, Sandusky Ohio
1989 Chevrolet Wayne (transit)
#24 & 120 SBS Transit
1987 IH Wayne & 1990 Chevy Wayne
Parma Park Church
Sheffield
Lake City School District
1984 & 1985 GMC Wayne's
#646 Toledo City School District
#734 Toledo City School District
1989 Chevrolet Wayne (Transit)
Toledo
Neighborhood Center
1982 International Wayne
#43 Washington Local School District
#56 Washington Local School District
#9 Washington Local School District
#25 Ypsilanti City Schools (Michigan)
#35 Ypsilanti City Schools (Michigan)
#34 Ypsilanti City Schools (Michigan-Retired)
Ward
Heatherdowns Daycare Center, Toledo Ohio
#5
Mayfield Local Schools
1985 International Ward
#305
Precious Cargo Transportation
1981 IH/Ward Transit
Yard Shots
Garfield
Heights City School District
1980's Yard Shots
Mayfield City School District
1980's Yard Shots
Northwest Local School District
1980's Yard Shots
Rocky River City School District
1980's Yard Shots
Richmond Heights Local School District
Facts
Lettering:
Since the early 1950's the state of Ohio has
required that all buses have the word "STOP" painted on the rear center of the
bus in 10" letters and "STATE LAW" in 4" letters. Also the phrase "Emergency
Door" must be painted above the rear exit door in 2" letters. The name of the
school district or contractor must appear on both sides of the bus as well.
Retired Buses:
Ohio school buses that are retired from service must have the warning lights
de-activated before being used in another capacity. Also the only buses that are
allowed to be "school bus yellow" are school buses. All other buses must be
repainted to a different color. An exception is made for church buses as long as
all lettering is removed from the bus that identifies it as a school bus and the
words "Church Bus" are painted on the vehicle in a visible location.
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