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PO contact - doug_ngl - 12-14-2006 13:08 Hi gang, Just thought I'd share this. I made contact with one of Pokey's previous owners. I called on a chance and a woman answered the phone, I asked for the males' name on the records I have. She sounded a little confused at first, but after a little explanation, she understood what I was talking about and informed me that her husband had "passed on". We talked for about 30 mins about Pokey, how he got from Mn. (whre she lives and where her and her husband based out of), to S.C. to Fla. and now Co. She told me about the Bird that replaced Pokey. She was happy to look for any old records (including the safe combination) and promised to call me back. She ended our conversation with "that sure was a nice rig"... I have had lots of "unique" vehicles, Dodge Powerwagons, Norton Motorcycles, BMW Isetta, etc., but as a whole, this Bluebird bunch is the most helpful and closest group I have ever been involved with. Thanks for all the help so far and hopefully I can return the favor sometime. Happy Holidays, Doug Engel, Gunnison, CO, 1981 FC35SB, "Pokey" PO contact - Pete Masterson - 12-14-2006 13:32 Well, you got my attention there... back when I was about 16 or 17, I had _three_ Isettas at the same time. Took that many to keep one running. The Isettas were a lot of fun and easy to work on, I'd set a patio cushion next to it on the ground, then roll the car over onto the cushion to get full access to the bottom. (That would come in handy with a 'bird, but it sure isn't as easy to lift!) The electrical system was also good training for a 'bird... great complexity. Had a lot of trouble with the generator/starter field housing -- very clever, used the same rotor with a double sets of stators -- but the field housing tended to short out. At least it was real easy to push start. Pete Masterson aeonix1@... '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42' El Sobrante, CA On Dec 14, 2006, at 5:08 PM, doug_ngl wrote: > <snip> > I have had lots of "unique" vehicles ... BMW Isetta ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] PO contact - davidkerryedwards - 12-14-2006 14:51 Did you get the PO's birthdate? (or the wife's) It's a simple combination to remember and worth trying on the safe. Kerry 82 FC 35 Denver --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "doug_ngl" > > Hi gang, > Just thought I'd share this. I made contact with one of Pokey's > previous owners. I called on a chance and a woman answered the phone, > I asked for the males' name on the records I have. She sounded a > little confused at first, but after a little explanation, she > understood what I was talking about and informed me that her husband > had "passed on". We talked for about 30 mins about Pokey, how he got > from Mn. (whre she lives and where her and her husband based out of), > to S.C. to Fla. and now Co. She told me about the Bird that replaced > Pokey. She was happy to look for any old records (including the safe > combination) and promised to call me back. She ended our conversation > with "that sure was a nice rig"... > I have had lots of "unique" vehicles, Dodge Powerwagons, Norton > Motorcycles, BMW Isetta, etc., but as a whole, this Bluebird bunch is > the most helpful and closest group I have ever been involved with. > Thanks for all the help so far and hopefully I can return the favor > sometime. Happy Holidays, Doug Engel, Gunnison, CO, 1981 > FC35SB, "Pokey" > PO contact - Doug Engel - 12-14-2006 16:01 Pete, Yeah, the Isetta was a real experience. It was a 600 that I found behing a local building. Never really got it up to speed, but had some fun and interfaced with a neat bunch of folks. We drive and ride BMW's, so it was a fun area to dip into. Wish I had a really nice 2 seater, but they sure bring a premium. Doug n' Pokey Pete Masterson there... back when I was about 16 or 17, I had _three_ Isettas at the same time. Took that many to keep one running. The Isettas were a lot of fun and easy to work on, I'd set a patio cushion next to it on the ground, then roll the car over onto the cushion to get full access to the bottom. (That would come in handy with a 'bird, but it sure isn't as easy to lift!) The electrical system was also good training for a 'bird... great complexity. Had a lot of trouble with the generator/starter field housing -- very clever, used the same rotor with a double sets of stators -- but the field housing tended to short out. At least it was real easy to push start. Pete Masterson aeonix1@... '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42' El Sobrante, CA On Dec 14, 2006, at 5:08 PM, doug_ngl wrote: > <snip> > I have had lots of "unique" vehicles ... BMW Isetta ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] --------------------------------- Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on Yahoo! Answers. [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |