to the MB-II and G5, the T-Series is sold with either single or dual rear-wheel configurations. Chassis Prior to the 1992 redesign of the Ford E-Series, the Micro Bird was produced nearly exclusively on the Chevrolet/GMC G30 dual rear-wheel cutaway van chassis. Alongside the MB-Series, the Micro Bird expanded chassis availability to the Ford E-Series starting in 1992. From 1994 to 1996, General Motors offered a second chassis for the Micro Bird; to produce a heavier-duty version of its cutaway van, GM placed the cab of the G30 van on the higher-GVWR frame of the P30 "step-van" chassis; these versions are distinguished by an extended nose with a tilt-forward hood. The heavy-duty GM chassis was discontinued after 1996, as the company redesigned its full-size van line and the new Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana did not have bodywork designed to fit on the P30 chassis. In 2014, Blue Bird became the first North American bus manufacturer to develop a body for the Ford Transit 350/350HD chassis that is replacing the Ford E-Series. Using a version of the Girardin MB body (Micro Bird T-Series), both single and dual rear-wheel configurations are produced. Chassis Manufacturers Assembly Prior to 2010, Blue Bird assembled the Micro Bird at the following manufacturing facilities: Blue Bird Body Company in Fort Valley, Georgia (1975–2010) Blue Bird Midwest in Mount Pleasant, Iowa (1975–2002) Blue Bird Canada in Brantford, Ontario, Canada (1975–2007) See also Blue Bird Corporation Blue Bird Mini Bird Wayne Busette Thomas Minotour List of buses References External links Blue Bird corporation website School buses Micro Bird Vehicles introduced in 1975