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buying a blue bird - krminyl@... - 02-13-2007 04:01 Dan, From what I've learned over the past few yrs, the non-turbo 3208 is still a great motor...just don't expect to pass the joggers running up the hills....it's slow, but predictable....the turbo'd motor was a great improvement for hill climbing and higher altitudes, as you would expect with any turbo engine, especially a diesel. I would think the turbo'd 3208 would be a advantage, but will typically cost more....maintenance wise, it you don't have it, it wont break. The n/a 3208 will get you better fuel economy, but it is a dog (from what I hear). Most owners have the attitude of "Hurry?...not me....I can smell the flowers and the trees...just don't follow too close behind me!!". Hey, if the price is right, and it's in good shape, and you like it...buy it. Make sure the batteries are good, and the tires are safe (good tread, and no older than 7 or so yrs). Kevin McKeown Yorba Linda, CA 1986 38' PT [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] buying a blue bird - truckerdan12 - 02-13-2007 08:24 I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine. It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even consider this model? Thanks for the help. dan in Maine buying a blue bird - Curt Sprenger - 02-13-2007 08:57 Dan, Look in birdconnection http://www.birdconnection.com/showroom/view_cat.php?v_cat=4 Also check vintagebirds.com click on FOR SALE and search on 1982. NA 3208 is slow going up hill but run fine on the flat. Hank Hannagin has a 1980 FC31 for sale. *1980 FC 31'* $31,000..This BIRD is ready to travel across country...no surprises. Professionally rebuilt CAT 3208 210NA with 3 ring pistons with only 26,000 miles. Brand new Allison Transmission with 2 year warranty. New front tires. Electric waste dump valves. New IMRON paint & interior carpet and upholstery in1991. *Reduced to $26,500 OBO* I am available to deliver to BIRD with the proper NON-refundable deposit also. cel phone..(808)384-7742 Picture <http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/hank1.jpg> Picture <http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/hank2.jpg> Picture <http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/hank3.jpg> Picture <http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/hank4.jpg> Email I sent this email to your personal email address as well. Curt Sprenger 1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing" Anaheim Hills, Calif. truckerdan12 wrote: > I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine. > It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I > have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even > consider this model? > Thanks for the help. > dan in Maine > > buying a blue bird - Howard O. Truitt - 02-13-2007 09:15 Dan, Google on 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge. Howard Truitt Camilla, Ga. 86 PT40 ----- Original Message ----- From: truckerdan12 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, February 13, 2007 3:24 PM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] buying a blue bird I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine. It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even consider this model? Thanks for the help. dan in Maine ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.411 / Virus Database: 268.17.33/678 - Release Date: 2/9/2007 [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] buying a blue bird - strehlekeith - 02-13-2007 09:20 There's an 82 bird with a turbo on vintagebirds.com. Located in Kansas, nice people. --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "truckerdan12" > > I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine. > It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I > have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even > consider this model? > Thanks for the help. > dan in Maine > buying a blue bird - Scott Forman - 02-13-2007 11:29 I have an 82 FC35 rear bath, though mine has the 225hp turbo. I have never driven a non-turbo model, but even with the turbo, these things are not speed demons...they were built during an era when the speed limit was 55. FC's are not about getting there fast...but my '82 is a fine coach, and I do not know of any problems with the particular model you need to be aware of. Scott Forman 82 FC35RB Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "truckerdan12" > > I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine. > It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I > have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even > consider this model? > Thanks for the help. > dan in Maine > |