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B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge.
  • Image 1 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
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  • Image 4 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
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    Image 5 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 6 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 7 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 8 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 9 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 10 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 11 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 12 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 13 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 14 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 15 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 16 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 17 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 18 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 19 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 20 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 21 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 22 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 23 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 24 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 25 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 26 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 27 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 28 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 29 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge
  • Image 30 of 30, B1654 Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankst. Click to enlarge

1934 International bus used at Waterfall, NSW

This 1934 International bus comprises an American truck chassis built by the International Harvester Co. and a local Sydney-built body, by Syd Wood of Bankstown. The bus operated in the southern Sydney suburb of Waterfall from 1934 until 1967 and is believed to have been the oldest bus still in operation in New South Wales at the time. In an era before the popular ownership of cars, the bus provided transport for visitors and patients to the Waterfall Sanatorium, picnickers to Woronora Dam and …

Summary

Object No.

B1654

Object Statement

Bus, International, full size, 'Biddy', model A-2, 15-passenger, 21 hp, engine No. 308589, metal / wood / [leatherette] / felt / canvas / glass, chassis made by International Harvester Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, United States of America, August 1933, body made by Syd Wood Motor Body Works, Bankstown, New South Wales, Australia, January 1934

Physical Description

The bus body is presently removed from the chassis. The chassis consists of a pressed-steel channel frame painted red. The side valve petrol engine is a 4-cylinder, L-head type on a three point mounting with rubber-cushioned rear mounts. The bus has black metal mud guards and two electric headlights. The black bonnet has a piano hinge down the centre allowing access to each side of the engine. Badges with 'INTERNATIONAL' are attached above the bonnet louvers and radiator. The dash board and a temporary bench seat are behind the bonnet. The dashboard instruments measure current, oil pressure and water temperature. The chassis is fitted with single wheels at the rear and has mechanically-actuated four wheel brakes. The wheels are six spoke, cast metal and resemble artillery wheels.

The body of the bus is constructed on a basic wooden frame sheathed with formed mild steel sheeting. It has a sheet-steel ceiling and the roof is covered with canvas drawn over felt padding. A door with one step was the main access at the front of the bus, however the door has been removed. There is also a door at the rear left hand side of the bus. The bus was fitted with horizontal sliding windows on each side and fixed, split windows at the front and rear. The glass window panes have been removed. Leatherette covered seats are at the back of the bus and various parts have been removed and are stored inside the body of the vehicle. The exterior is painted dark grey with black trim. There is a tub containing additional parts from the bus. These include glass window panes in metal surrounds and leather or canvas covers.

Specifications:
Chassis: International model A-2 light truck
Engine: 4 cylinder side valve petrol
Engine made by: Waukesha Motor Co Waukesha, Wisconsin, USA
Model No: XAH44A
Date: August 1933
Engine No: 308589
Bore: 3 5/8 inch (8.89 cm)
Stroke: 4½ inch (11.43 cm)
Displacement: 185.8 cu inches
Brake horse power: 39 at 2400 r.p.m.
Lubrication: pressure feed
Cooling system: pump circulation
Battery: 6-volt, 13 plate
Carburettor: vertical type, compound jet
Fuel: Vacuum feed, 15-gallon tank under seat
Clutch: 9-inch single plate with vibration damper
Transmission: sliding gear selective type, mounted in unit with engine
Speeds: 4-forward, 1 reverse
Final drive: full-floating spiral-bevel gear
Springs: semi-elliptic front & rear

Marks

"International / Made in USA" on aluminium plates on bonnet. Part number on frame above right rear leaf spring: 26692HA. Part number near left leaf spring: 26693HA. Part number on diff: 8297. Muffler: "Berklee". Headlights: "International Tilt Ray Headlamp Guide". The engine plate under the inlet manifold on the kerb side of the engine reads: Waukesha Motor Co. Waukesha, Wis. Model XAH44A- 3 5/8 x 4½ / No.308589 Date Aug 1933 / Gov. Speed R.P.M. / Oil System Pat. #1,421,440 / Made in U.S.A.
Also see part records.

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Dimensions

Height

4318 mm

Width

2413 mm

Source

Credit Line

Gift of McCUBBEN, D G, 1967

Acquisition Date

22 February 1967

Cite this Object

Harvard

1934 International bus used at Waterfall, NSW 2023, Museum of Applied Arts & Sciences, accessed 27 March 2023, <https://ma.as/208513>

Wikipedia

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