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Need new muffler DD Series 60 - Stephen Birtles - 06-01-2008 07:33 Search out mac mufflers in surrey BC they make customs mufflers of all types Stephen 77fc35 dupreeproducts.com --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse" > > Pete > I think you know as well as the rest of us is that "you don't need a Blue Bird muffler, you need a muffler for a Blue Bird". > It may sound ridiculous,but it is the way it is said whether or not you get what you want. > I think Monday morning will be a more resourceful experience. > > Fred & Jeanne Hulse > Morristown Arizona > 1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41 > Need new muffler DD Series 60 - Pete Masterson - 06-01-2008 08:18 Stephen, Appreciate the suggestion -- but that's a long way from Southern CA.... I've found some good prospects that I'll "educate" the service manager about on Monday morning... including Dynamax, a provider of heavy duty exhaust systems located right here in the LA area. Looks like simply give them a list of the components (with sizes) and they have it all off the shelf... Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 aeonix1@... On the road at CCW in Riverside CA On Jun 1, 2008, at 12:33 PM, Stephen Birtles wrote: > Search out mac mufflers in surrey BC they make customs mufflers of all > types > Stephen 77fc35 > dupreeproducts.com > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Fred Hulse" > wrote: >> >> Pete >> I think you know as well as the rest of us is that "you don't need a > Blue Bird muffler, you need a muffler for a Blue Bird". >> It may sound ridiculous,but it is the way it is said whether or not > you get what you want. >> I think Monday morning will be a more resourceful experience. >> >> Fred & Jeanne Hulse >> Morristown Arizona >> 1997 Wanderlodge WLWB41 >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > Need new muffler DD Series 60 - Gregory OConnor - 06-01-2008 13:06 I think they get forum business because forum members who went there are too polite to be truthful. I dont have an honest opinion of their service because so far any thing I cant fix RobR and CurtS did the repair for beer. I did notice that the whole organization is set up in mini corporate names and they make it a point to let you know that. Therefor you dont benifit from the great resource the Custom Coach builders (what ever name they use) have. I will be around on Monday after an early demolition job if you need help running parts or the like. (I dont drink beer, just diet pepsi) DeAnza will steer you local and right. GregoryO'Connor 951-830-5997 --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson > > You're right ... they have a separate BB service facility (at the > front of their property) and the crew doesn't much interface with the > rest of CCW. The only apparent interaction occurs when the "roach > coach" arrives at break time... > > I'm also suffering from a service manager who's been on the job here > for about a week... so I don't think he's as fully aware of > opportunities as he should be. > > I've found that Dynaflex, located in Commerce, CA, is a manufacturer > of heavy duty mufflers and accessories (Colton Truck Supply lists > them as one of their suppliers) and they have an extensive catalog -- > give them the measurements and they have the components. It looks to > me as if CCW could just pull the muffler, measure it up, and order > the necessary pieces from DynaFlex (or through CTS). > > I overheard the service manager and he kept asking about "blue bird > mufflers" and getting "no don't have it" ... I think he may have been > going about the process in the wrong way. I plan to discuss this with > him on Monday morning. > > (I was offline for several days due to a computer glitch that I > finally solved. Dumb Verizon software was giving me an incorrect > error message that led me astray for awhile. Now that I'm online, I'm > beginning to find a considerable number of potential opportunities.) > > I also note that in the BB section waiting room, there is a bus > industry magazine that reproduced a CCW press release discussion how > they converted a bunch of transit busses from ground level to rooftop > exhaust systems. I can't imagine that CCW doesn't have the capability > onsite to bend up some exhaust pipe.... <sigh> > > Macy was in Ft Valley this week, and is expected to be "in" on Monday > -- I think I'll have a word or two with him as well... > > While the CCW folks have been decent to me, they sure could use a > dump station on their facility... > > Pete Masterson > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 > aeonix1@... > On the road at CCW in Riverside, CA > > > > On May 31, 2008, at 10:01 PM, Gregory OConnor wrote: > > > I cant see why it would take that long for The CCW RV guys to fix > > it. they may not be consulting the guys in the custom coach > > fabricting department. sound like they have their own lunch and > > locker room. > > > > Riversides oldest muffler shop is DeAnza 951-684-5424. I would call > > them first to find out where to go to have big pipes bent . DeAnza > > wont do bigrigs but they are connected ,honest and helpfull. > > > > AZ bus is 3 miles from you and they are a BlueBird dealer. AZ= 951- > > 781-7188. > > > > Prevost has a service facility ( MiraLoma, aprox 8 miles)951-360- 2550 > > > > Colton truck supply is 4 miles from you their number is 909 888- 8300. > > > > I'm close by 951-830-5997 > > > > GregoryO'Connor > > 94ptRomolandCa > > > > > > > Need new muffler DD Series 60 - Curt Sprenger - 06-01-2008 13:56 Greg, Be sure to have a lot of beer on hand...Rob and Curt are heading your way. On Sun, Jun 1, 2008 at 6:06 PM, Gregory OConnor <"Gregoryoc@aol.com"> wrote:
-- Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, CA Need new muffler DD Series 60 - Leroy Eckert - 06-01-2008 14:01 I can personally second the integrity of DeAnza. I used them for twenty years for exhaust installations, custom and restoration. Never on a semi or bus. Leroy Eckert 1990 WB-40 Smoke N Mirrors Dahlonega, GA Royale Conversion Curt Sprenger
Need new muffler DD Series 60 - pgchd - 06-02-2008 03:42 Have the new service manager call "Earl Davis" in parts at fort valley. I had my system done last year, Earl will give him the "correct parts info". The muffler, tip,old "flex pipe", pyrometer, and clamps are stock items. However, that "U pipe" is custom order 3-4 weeks and custom fabrication. Also the flex pipe was replaced with a new upgraded "ball and socket" design pipe,better item....... If the mechanics need install tips have them call "Wendell" who is over in the bluebird bus side now. He will usually help them by phone. no big deal for them, they were done in 3-4 hours . I am at the nest now and just left Earl's office with some parts! :-) Pete, Donna, and Lucky Bear Chin 95 42' greater Daytona Beach Area. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson wrote: > > The CCW guys are pretty good. CCW has hired several folks with > significant RV experience and they're learning about Blue Birds very > quickly. When they looked over the muffler installation, they went on > the phone to Ft Valley to get info on the installation, so they have > a pretty good idea what's required. > > The only problem is finding a replacement. > > Worst case, I'll have to have the new one shipped to my home, then > take the bus and muffler to a shop in the Bay Area to have the work > done. (I don't have 2 people nor do I have a strong teenager.) I can > see that the installation will be tough to do... > > Pete Masterson > '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 > aeonix1@... > On the road at CCW in Riverside > > > > On May 31, 2008, at 6:47 PM, erniecarpet@... wrote: > > > Pete, I don't know of a source, but Ron Marabito purchased a > > muffler about 6 months ago. It IS a job and takes 2+ people. Or- a > > strong teenager. Bim Burt, Ron and myself struggled to get the new > > one aligned with the new flex piping. There is a lot more to it > > then just a quick removal. The muffler has supports inside the > > cavity that houses the muffler. Also, the flex pipe by the turbo > > has a sender located in the rear of that pipe. You can't see that > > from the rear. Tell the guys to go slow, lot's of items to be aware > > of. > > > > Ernie Ekberg > > 83PT40 > > Livingston, Montana > > > > > > > > Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler > > Florence" on AOL Food. > > > Need new muffler DD Series 60 - Pete Masterson - 06-02-2008 06:59 Appreciate the info... they were able to locate a muffler that will be here tomorrow. The flex pipe, etc. aren't bad. The muffler tip allows rain to fall into the muffler, and it rusted out. The stuff further down seems to be ok. They're going to pull out the old muffler this afternoon... so we'll see how it all is. Thanks.. Pete Masterson '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 aeonix1@... On the road at CCW, Riverside, CA On Jun 2, 2008, at 8:42 AM, pgchd wrote: > Have the new service manager call "Earl Davis" in parts at fort > valley. I had my system done last year, Earl will give him the > "correct parts info". The muffler, tip,old "flex pipe", pyrometer, and > clamps are stock items. However, that "U pipe" is custom order 3-4 > weeks and custom fabrication. Also the flex pipe was replaced with a > new upgraded "ball and socket" design pipe,better item....... If the > mechanics need install tips have them call "Wendell" who is over in > the bluebird bus side now. He will usually help them by phone. no big > deal for them, they were done in 3-4 hours . I am at the nest now and > just left Earl's office with some parts! :-) > Pete, Donna, and Lucky Bear Chin > 95 42' greater Daytona Beach Area. > > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson > wrote: >> >> The CCW guys are pretty good. CCW has hired several folks with >> significant RV experience and they're learning about Blue Birds very >> quickly. When they looked over the muffler installation, they went on >> the phone to Ft Valley to get info on the installation, so they have >> a pretty good idea what's required. >> >> The only problem is finding a replacement. >> >> Worst case, I'll have to have the new one shipped to my home, then >> take the bus and muffler to a shop in the Bay Area to have the work >> done. (I don't have 2 people nor do I have a strong teenager.) I can >> see that the installation will be tough to do... >> >> Pete Masterson >> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 >> aeonix1@... >> On the road at CCW in Riverside >> >> >> >> On May 31, 2008, at 6:47 PM, erniecarpet@... wrote: >> >>> Pete, I don't know of a source, but Ron Marabito purchased a >>> muffler about 6 months ago. It IS a job and takes 2+ people. Or- a >>> strong teenager. Bim Burt, Ron and myself struggled to get the new >>> one aligned with the new flex piping. There is a lot more to it >>> then just a quick removal. The muffler has supports inside the >>> cavity that houses the muffler. Also, the flex pipe by the turbo >>> has a sender located in the rear of that pipe. You can't see that >>> from the rear. Tell the guys to go slow, lot's of items to be aware >>> of. >>> >>> Ernie Ekberg >>> 83PT40 >>> Livingston, Montana >>> >>> >>> >>> Get trade secrets for amazing burgers. Watch "Cooking with Tyler >>> Florence" on AOL Food. >>> >> > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > > |