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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - pattypape - 02-25-2008 23:32

Check out http://www.ebay.com

word search wanderlodge

Bill 88 FC Michigan

Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Scott Forman - 02-26-2008 00:59

If you go to the guy's web site, he also has a PT for sale at a very
reasonabe price.

I know nothing about him or his stuff.

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Stephen Birtles - 02-26-2008 01:53

its been rebuilt
Stephen 77fc35
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
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> If you go to the guy's web site, he also has a PT for sale at a very
> reasonabe price.
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> I know nothing about him or his stuff.
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> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Stephen Hare - 02-26-2008 02:02

still has fire damage on rear curb side
Stephen H
birdless-looking
Plant City, Fl

On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 8:53 AM, Stephen Birtles <"cape0001@hotmail.com"> wrote:




its been rebuilt
Stephen 77fc35
--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
wrote:
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> If you go to the guy's web site, he also has a PT for sale at a very
> reasonabe price.
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> I know nothing about him or his stuff.
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> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis

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> > Check out www.ebay.com
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> > word search wanderlodge
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Ryan Wright - 02-26-2008 15:44

Yeah, on the '84, but check out this '87 PT-38:

http://www.mrgoodbody.com/content/1987-bluebird-wanderlodge-pt38

It either has something very, very wrong with it, or it's a complete
and utter steal. $39,900 is an amazing price for this coach. Though
it's interesting it says it has a 6V92, didn't all '87 PTs have an 8V?

-Ryan


On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Stephen Hare <share74@...> wrote:
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> still has fire damage on rear curb side
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Scott Forman - 02-26-2008 15:50

Black bumpers? No goat rail? And doesn't something look a
little "off" on the generator/front end pics?

Not being critical, but inquisitive....

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
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> Yeah, on the '84, but check out this '87 PT-38:
>
> http://www.mrgoodbody.com/content/1987-bluebird-wanderlodge-pt38
>
> It either has something very, very wrong with it, or it's a complete
> and utter steal. $39,900 is an amazing price for this coach. Though
> it's interesting it says it has a 6V92, didn't all '87 PTs have an 8V?
>
> -Ryan
>
>
> On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Stephen Hare <share74@...> wrote:
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> > still has fire damage on rear curb side
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Leroy Eckert - 02-26-2008 16:13

Other than painted bumpers, missing trim on the front, rust in some areas, needs a lot of interior work, what happened to the goat rails, otherwise it is a deal. Wonder what else is missing that is not showing in the flicks????

Ryan Wright wrote:
Yeah, on the '84, but check out this '87 PT-38:

http://www.mrgoodbody.com/content/1987-bluebird-wanderlodge-pt38

It either has something very, very wrong with it, or it's a
complete
and utter steal. $39,900 is an amazing price for this coach. Though
it's interesting it says it has a 6V92, didn't all '87 PTs have an 8V?

-Ryan

On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Stephen Hare <"share74%40gmail.com"> wrote:
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> still has fire damage on rear curb side
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Don Bradner - 02-26-2008 17:22

There is no front grill in front of the generator. Open hole, it seems.

On 2/26/2008 at 8:13 PM Leroy Eckert wrote:

>Other than painted bumpers, missing trim on the front, rust in some
>areas, needs a lot of interior work, what happened to the goat rails,
>otherwise it is a deal. Wonder what else is missing that is not showing in
>the flicks????
>
>Ryan Wright wrote:
>Yeah, on the '84, but check out this '87 PT-38:
>
> http://www.mrgoodbody.com/content/1987-bluebird-wanderlodge-pt38
>
> It either has something very, very wrong with it, or it's a complete
> and utter steal. $39,900 is an amazing price for this coach. Though
> it's interesting it says it has a 6V92, didn't all '87 PTs have an 8V?
>
> -Ryan
>
> On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Stephen Hare <share74@...> wrote:
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> > still has fire damage on rear curb side
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - pattypape - 02-27-2008 03:38

Radio,

Bill 88 FC Michigan

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Leroy Eckert
wrote:
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> Other than painted bumpers, missing trim on the front, rust in some
areas, needs a lot of interior work, what happened to the goat rails,
otherwise it is a deal. Wonder what else is missing that is not
showing in the flicks????
>
> Ryan Wright wrote:
Yeah, on the '84, but check out this '87 PT-38:
>
> http://www.mrgoodbody.com/content/1987-bluebird-wanderlodge-pt38
>
> It either has something very, very wrong with it, or it's a
complete
> and utter steal. $39,900 is an amazing price for this coach. Though
> it's interesting it says it has a 6V92, didn't all '87 PTs have an
8V?
>
> -Ryan
>
> On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Stephen Hare <share74@...> wrote:
> >
> > still has fire damage on rear curb side
> >
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Parting-out a Wanderlodge - Pete Masterson - 02-27-2008 07:01

The photos, including one of the roof, show that the goat rails have been removed. It's difficult to know why it may have been done. It may have been seriously damaged -- or a previous owner may have sought to improve the aerodynamics (to get 7.1 mpg instead of 7.05 mpg).

The front grill (in front of the generator) has also been removed. That might indicate that the coach was involved in a collision. I also notice that in one photo (straight on front shot, 12 of 21) the headlight surround is missing (right at the edge of the photo) but other photos showing the front end, the missing piece is present.  

At Vintage Birds, the specs for 1987 PTs:
36, 38, and 40 feet
6v92TA-330 hp
8v92TA-475 hp

So, it appears that a 6v92 was an option for that year.

The black bumpers might also suggest collision damage -- or a previous owner with some eclectic tastes. (Front may have been damaged, so rear was painted to match.) I note too, that the front bumper seems to be smooth instead of corrugated like the rear one and as shown in the photos on Vintage Birds. If the coach made an unplanned off-road excursion, it's possible that both bumpers where damaged and painted replacements were cheaper than the full-chrome type.

The web site seems to indicate a dealer who specializes in wrecks and salvaged vehicles. The actual condition of this coach may be questionable -- and I sure wouldn't want it without a close inspection and some indication that repairs where made competently.
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"
On Feb 26, 2008, at 7:50 PM, Scott Forman wrote:

Black bumpers?  No goat rail?  And doesn't something look a 
little "off" on the generator/front end pics?  
Not being critical, but inquisitive....
Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis
--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "Ryan Wright" 
wrote:
Yeah, on the '84, but check out this '87 PT-38:
It either has something very, very wrong with it, or it's a complete
and utter steal. $39,900 is an amazing price for this coach. Though
it's interesting it says it has a 6V92, didn't all '87 PTs have an 8V?
-Ryan
On Tue, Feb 26, 2008 at 6:02 AM, Stephen Hare <share74@...> wrote:
still has fire damage on rear curb side
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