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Lengths - one_dusty_hoot - 01-11-2007 03:54
George,
Guess you got a 30.5 footer, just like me,haha!!
Well you should have a blast with it and it's a
great machine, simple compared to later models,
yet functional and very manuverable.
Bluebird termed it "The State Park Model" as that
was the maximum allowable length before relaxing
some length restrictions.
Go to http://www.vintagebirds.com for a history
and other information.
You are less than a pitstop from Maxton near
Laurinburg and Myrtle Beach where there are rallys
coming up in March, you are most welcome to attend.
Maxton is at an abanddoned WW II airport (I think)
where you can get into boondocking. Myrtle Beach
has all amenities, check out the files section.
bob janes, greenville,sc
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
>
> Thanks to Bob, Tom, and Stephen for their replies. I found out
today that one can call Bluebird parts and give them your body #, and
they will give you the actual length of your Bird. I bot mine as a
33', and it is actually 30' 6", (guess it is a 31 footer according to
the info that Stephen sent me). Some day I hope to own a 35 footer,
and will have approx 4' 3" more Bird to romp around in than at
present. I am very happy with this Bird at present, and am looking
forward to getting it fixed up. Thanks for the warning on the chrome
job Tom. A fellow in Va. told me to make sure mine is triple chromed
if I send it off to be redone.Again thanks for the help. I am located
approx. 2 hrs.via car, 2 1/2 hrs via my slow 5.28 geared bus from Bob
in Greenville, S.C., up I-85 in Charlotte, N.C. George Burke 1977
FC31SB no doubt now
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: one_dusty_hoot
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 8:55 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Lengths
>
>
> My ESP is down for the moment, go with whatever
> length you THINK it is, what difference will it
> make? It would be strange if Bluebird made a 31.26,
> a 32.95, a 35.64, wouldn't it?
>
> I checked on re-chroming a '77 bumper about a year
> ago, price was around $350, needed to be sent to
> Alabama, of course you remove and replace. Check
> with your local bumper & glass shop.
>
> I have a '77 and it has everything you mention, it's
> a 31 footer (or close to it)
>
> Welcome to the group, enjoy your new-to-you bird,
> have fun.
>
> Bob Janes, '77FC31, Greenvville, SC
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> >
> > Hello Gang, I am new to the group, and have recently purchased
a
> 1977 FC33, ( I Think ). I have not seen, or maybe I missed,
anyones
> posting of the actual length of a FC33. It has (2) rooftop A/Cs,
(2)
> sofas up front, a side bath, refrig. and a double bed in the
rear. My
> brother and I did a quick measurement, (I don,t remember what it
was,
> used a yard stick), but it definitely did not come out to 33'.
Would
> appreciate someones expertise on this. In another matter I called
> BlueBird today and was told that a new front bumper, (in primer),
and
> a (later version), a (little different), was approx. $545. Mine
needs
> either replacement or a rechrome job. Has anyone done this, and
if so
> at what cost. Tia George Burke 1977 FCSB (I Think)
> > GeG just anlled_,_._,___
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
Lengths - gnburke@...> - 01-12-2007 11:08
Hello Bob, Thanks for the info. Glad that you got your ESP back so quickly. I
had problems with mine a few yrs. back, took it in to get repairs done, and was
told that it would be permanently down as Parts were no longer Available. LOL. I
like the term " The State Park Model". I lost 2 ft. in this transaction, but
gained a nice fancy name. Maybe its value went up as well. If you would, contact
me off forum at gnburke@... . I would like to ask you some questions
about our Birds, that would probably bore other members. I have a few things to
get fixed and would like your input. BTW, does anyone know of a Don McHenry from
Galion Oh.? He was a former owner, and maybe I could get a little history lesson
from him. TIA George 1977 FC31SB State Park ModelTo:
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2007 10:54 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Lengths
George,
Guess you got a 30.5 footer, just like me,haha!!
Well you should have a blast with it and it's a
great machine, simple compared to later models,
yet functional and very manuverable.
Bluebird termed it "The State Park Model" as that
was the maximum allowable length before relaxing
some length restrictions.
Go to http://www.vintagebirds.com for a history
and other information.
You are less than a pitstop from Maxton near
Laurinburg and Myrtle Beach where there are rallys
coming up in March, you are most welcome to attend.
Maxton is at an abanddoned WW II airport (I think)
where you can get into boondocking. Myrtle Beach
has all amenities, check out the files section.
bob janes, greenville,sc
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
>
> Thanks to Bob, Tom, and Stephen for their replies. I found out
today that one can call Bluebird parts and give them your body #, and
they will give you the actual length of your Bird. I bot mine as a
33', and it is actually 30' 6", (guess it is a 31 footer according to
the info that Stephen sent me). Some day I hope to own a 35 footer,
and will have approx 4' 3" more Bird to romp around in than at
present. I am very happy with this Bird at present, and am looking
forward to getting it fixed up. Thanks for the warning on the chrome
job Tom. A fellow in Va. told me to make sure mine is triple chromed
if I send it off to be redone.Again thanks for the help. I am located
approx. 2 hrs.via car, 2 1/2 hrs via my slow 5.28 geared bus from Bob
in Greenville, S.C., up I-85 in Charlotte, N.C. George Burke 1977
FC31SB no doubt now
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: one_dusty_hoot
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, January 10, 2007 8:55 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Lengths
>
>
> My ESP is down for the moment, go with whatever
> length you THINK it is, what difference will it
> make? It would be strange if Bluebird made a 31.26,
> a 32.95, a 35.64, wouldn't it?
>
> I checked on re-chroming a '77 bumper about a year
> ago, price was around $350, needed to be sent to
> Alabama, of course you remove and replace. Check
> with your local bumper & glass shop.
>
> I have a '77 and it has everything you mention, it's
> a 31 footer (or close to it)
>
> Welcome to the group, enjoy your new-to-you bird,
> have fun.
>
> Bob Janes, '77FC31, Greenvville, SC
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com,
> >
> > Hello Gang, I am new to the group, and have recently purchased
a
> 1977 FC33, ( I Think ). I have not seen, or maybe I missed,
anyones
> posting of the actual length of a FC33. It has (2) rooftop A/Cs,
(2)
> sofas up front, a side bath, refrig. and a double bed in the
rear. My
> brother and I did a quick measurement, (I don,t remember what it
was,
> used a yard stick), but it definitely did not come out to 33'.
Would
> appreciate someones expertise on this. In another matter I called
> BlueBird today and was told that a new front bumper, (in primer),
and
> a (later version), a (little different), was approx. $545. Mine
needs
> either replacement or a rechrome job. Has anyone done this, and
if so
> at what cost. Tia George Burke 1977 FCSB (I Think)
> > GeG just anlled_,_._,___
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
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Lengths - mmartinkus30135 - 01-13-2007 07:02
The easiest way to tell a 31' from a 33' is to look at the drivers
side sofa. If there is an end table between the sofa and bathroom
wall - it's a 33. There was no table in a 31'
Mike Martinkus
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "freewill2008"
>
> From what I've seen of FC interiors, if you have double closets
> between the galley and bed, its a 35. If there is a single closet
> and refer, its a 33.
>
> Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII
> >
> > Hello Gang, I am new to the group, and have recently purchased a
> 1977 FC33, ( I Think ). I have not seen, or maybe I missed,
anyones
> posting of the actual length of a FC33. It has (2) rooftop A/Cs,
(2)
> sofas up front, a side bath, refrig. and a double bed in the rear.
My
> brother and I did a quick measurement, (I don,t remember what it
was,
> used a yard stick), but it definitely did not come out to 33'.
Would
> appreciate someones expertise on this. In another matter I called
> BlueBird today and was told that a new front bumper, (in primer),
and
> a (later version), a (little different), was approx. $545. Mine
needs
> either replacement or a rechrome job. Has anyone done this, and if
so
> at what cost. Tia George Burke 1977 FCSB (I Think)
> > GeG just anlled_,_._,___
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>