Thomas Saf-T-Liner Conventional
| Thomas Saf-T-Liner Conventional | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Thomas Built Buses (Freightliner) |
| Production | 1972–2002 |
| Assembly | United States: High Point, North Carolina Canada: Woodstock, Ontario Mexico: Monterrey, Nuevo León |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Type C (conventional) |
| Body style | Cowled chassis
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| Chassis | Dodge D-300 (1972–1977) Ford B series (1972–1998) Freightliner FS-65 (1997–2006) Chevrolet/GMC B series (1972–1991) International Loadstar 1703/1803 (1972–1978) International S-1700/S-1800 (1979–1989) International 3800 (1989–2002) |
| Related | Thomas Saf-T-Liner FS-65 |
| Dimensions | |
| Width | 96 in (2,438 mm) |
| Curb weight | 18,000–35,000 lb (8,165–15,876 kg) (GVWR) |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | |
The Thomas Saf-T-Liner Conventional (often shortened to Thomas Conventional) is a bus body manufactured by Thomas Built Buses from 1972 to 2002. Produced primarily as a yellow school bus, the model line is also produced for commercial use and other specialty configurations.
Thomas manufactures the Conventional in High Point, North Carolina, while other Conventionals were built in Woodstock, Ontario and Monterrey, Mexico. The FS-65 used for the Saf-T-Liner Conventional was built in Gaffney, South Carolina, which was opened in 1995. In late 2006, The final "1972-style" Conventional was a FS-65, and was delivered on December 13, 2006 to Maryland-based O'Brien Bus Service, Inc.