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Patchett and Carstensen - known bus builder who used Ford V8 chassis under
their forward control bus bodies. Frank Patchett & Hans Carstensen
In March, 1937 Phoenix, Arizona added five twenty-six-passenger Patchett
and Carstensen motor buses to the existing fleet of four Studebakers and one
Ford.
in 1938, Gillig buys out the firm of Patchett and Carstensen, based in
Newman, California. In 1940, Gillig began experimenting with engine
locations, and Gillig's very first midship engined transit was born. It was
powered by Hall Scott gasoline engines, and was unusual because the engines
were placed on their sides, instead of vertically. The chassis for this new
model line was supplied by Fabco, and Gillig had of course built the bodies.
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Han Carstensen partner born 1895 in Newman, California, died in Atwater,
CA in 1969. (Newman & Atwater located nearby)
Father was Andreas, mother Kirstine
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The Model T was also used as a bus - the first school bus in California
was made by Mr. Frank Patchett, a Ford dealer in Newman, California.
This is a photo of the first school bus used in California. In 1913 this
modified Model T transported children safely and quickly to school in
Newman. Newman is a small farming town in the central valley.
The original Newman, California Patchett Ford dealership is still in
business in nearby Turlock, CA. as Patchett's Ford-Mercury.
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