GM Futurliner Progress Photos
GM Futurliner Restoration Project
National Automotive and Truck Museum of the United States

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    It wouldn't seem like "Hershey" if it didn't rain -- and we weren't disappointed. This was early Friday morning and the rain did let up before noon -- the crowds eager to peek inside the vehicle never did though.
    It was moving to see the look on people's faces and hear their complements about the Futurliner's restoration. It made the countless hours of labor on the project just melt away.

    This is what the activity looked like almost all of the time. People told us they came from far flung states and some even came from foreign countries, just to see the Futurliner. They watched the 5 minute video, sat in the driver's seat, asked tons of questions and bought some souvenirs to take home. Two different fellows were heard to say that they saw it at Iola, WI but didn't stand in line to sit in the driver's seat and they regretted not doing it. Needless to say, they waited in line to sit in the driver's seat.

    With the Hershey Giant Center in the background, the Futurliner elicits magnetic properties as people are drawn in to see the spectacle. 

    Jeff Anderson, Sloan Museum Special Exhibits artist was sketching the Futurliner on the show field. He lamented that he would like to see the Futurliner at the Sloan Museum Summer Auto Fest in Flint, MI. Dreams do come true Jeff!

    The bills need to be paid and Stu Allen was doing his part by selling Futurliner shirts. The Futurliner came to Hershey un-sponsored and the transportation costs needed to be covered. Shirts, caps, DVD, posters -- they are all available through the NATM museum e-Bay store.

    The display area of the Futurliner evolves from show to show. A friend of volunteer Ryan DeVries, put together an outstanding 5 minute video that told the story of the Futurliner and the Parade of Progress in the first person.

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