The New Futurliner!

This is the first version of the Futurliner, designed in 1939. It followed the Streamliner that was introduced in 1936. This particular GM publication is dated April, 1941.

Note the clear canopy. It must have been a beautiful view for the driver but, due to the heat from the sun, it was eliminated when the Parade went back on the road after the WWII. 

Also, you can see the new, fully raised, light bar. it would illuminate the area around each Futurliner.

Parade of Progress Director J. M. Jerpe, C. A. Lewis, Assistant Director of Public Relations, Paul Garrett, Vice-president in Charge of Public Relations, Allen Orth, Research Division C. F. Kettering, Vice-President in Charge of Research.

Walter Hock, Fleetwood Fisher Body Division hammer-man fits the metal rear quarter panel of one of the new "Futurliners" onto a wooden form which was constructed to enable the workmen to shape the metal sections for the trucks which were literally built by hand.

Power hammering the rear quarter panel (same as photograph at left) for one of the "Futurliners." These panels are hammered to fit the wooden forms constructed as models for the metal construction. Toy Deptner (left) assists Walter Hock, both veteran employees.

A large aluminum door panel being formed over a wooden model by Bill Miller, Henry Schmidt and John McIntosh, Fleetwood. After the proper shape is obtained, the panel is flanged over the inner frame, which consists of shaped and welded steel channel braces.

The chassis for one of the fleet of "Futurliner" buses being constructed by Yellow Truck & Coach Manufacturing Company of Pontiac, MI, a GM affiliate. The trucks are 33 feet in length, have dual wheels in front and the steering wheel in the center of the cab.

Ready to roll out!