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FC35 on eBay - erniecarpet@... - 06-04-2007 10:13
I agree with kerry- price is good. It doesn't look like it is leaking any
bodily fluids- another good sign. wonder if any member can go scope out this
coach?
Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt
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FC35 on eBay - littlehouseonprairie1 - 06-04-2007 11:28
Does a 1985 3208T with 212,000 miles cause anyone to "gulp"? This
isn't far from home for me and I'm thinking of having a look.
Maintenance since the new owner (04) is claimed to be good. No
indication of care prior to that although the coach doesn't look
abused. Any thoughts are appreciated.
RW
FC35 on eBay - Scott Forman - 06-04-2007 12:18
212k could be a lot for a Cat if not well maintained, if no records
are available I would definately suggest having a mechanic check it
out. It does look like a nice enough coach cosmetically, though, and
if someone "loved" it enough to keep it looking good, they probably
took good care of the mechanicals, too.
Scott Forman
86 PT38
but more knowledgable about FC's
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
<murphy4@...> wrote:
>
> Does a 1985 3208T with 212,000 miles cause anyone to "gulp"? This
> isn't far from home for me and I'm thinking of having a look.
> Maintenance since the new owner (04) is claimed to be good. No
> indication of care prior to that although the coach doesn't look
> abused. Any thoughts are appreciated.
>
> RW
>
FC35 on eBay - bubblerboy64 - 06-04-2007 13:12
Does look at least worth looking at doesn't it? I might add that I
can not understand how some to the these folks expect to sell
considering the little information provided. I also see this on some
of the coaches listed on the Bill Board. I don't know how the rest of
you feel but I don't bother much if a fellow doesn't have a pretty
complete description. None of these older coaches are perfect but
seems to me some pride in ownership should be evident. There is one
listed on the Bill Board that apparently has been sold for some time
and the fellow hasn't pulled the ad. I contacted him some months ago
and he said it was sold and again a couple days ago because the ad
was still running. My impression is that these MH's are not all that
easy to sell. Seems like a guy ought to make at least a little
effort. I find pictures to be of great help. So you guys that want
to impress me for one take a bunch of GOOD pictures and try to show
some enthusiasm for the thing. Just my 2 cents. JEH
>
> 212k could be a lot for a Cat if not well maintained, if no records
> are available I would definately suggest having a mechanic check it
> out. It does look like a nice enough coach cosmetically, though,
and
> if someone "loved" it enough to keep it looking good, they probably
> took good care of the mechanicals, too.
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> but more knowledgable about FC's
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
> <murphy4@> wrote:
> >
> > Does a 1985 3208T with 212,000 miles cause anyone to "gulp"? This
> > isn't far from home for me and I'm thinking of having a look.
> > Maintenance since the new owner (04) is claimed to be good. No
> > indication of care prior to that although the coach doesn't look
> > abused. Any thoughts are appreciated.
> >
> > RW
> >
>
FC35 on eBay - davidkerryedwards - 06-04-2007 13:59
The seller says he's 78 yrs old. Lots of 78 yr olds don't even know what Ebay
is, so he's
not doing so bad. Wouldn't surprise me if it is on it's second engine with
212k. The Cat
info tag on one of the valve covers should have the date of manufacture on it
which should
give you that info if it's not in the records. Price is good at the moment.
Kerry
82 FC 35
Denver
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
>
> Does look at least worth looking at doesn't it? I might add that I
> can not understand how some to the these folks expect to sell
> considering the little information provided. I also see this on some
> of the coaches listed on the Bill Board. I don't know how the rest of
> you feel but I don't bother much if a fellow doesn't have a pretty
> complete description. None of these older coaches are perfect but
> seems to me some pride in ownership should be evident. There is one
> listed on the Bill Board that apparently has been sold for some time
> and the fellow hasn't pulled the ad. I contacted him some months ago
> and he said it was sold and again a couple days ago because the ad
> was still running. My impression is that these MH's are not all that
> easy to sell. Seems like a guy ought to make at least a little
> effort. I find pictures to be of great help. So you guys that want
> to impress me for one take a bunch of GOOD pictures and try to show
> some enthusiasm for the thing. Just my 2 cents. JEH
>
>
>
FC35 on eBay - Mike Hohnstein - 06-04-2007 15:15
No problems, as long as the rod and main bearings have been changed twice.
Hoses and belts, all the air bags, brakes and wheel bearings.
I needed all that in my 83FC when I got it showing 156k on the clock. The hour
meter justified the odometer reading. Now if the present owner has
documentation showing attention paid to those items I mentioned, that would be
very good.
It's unusual for a 3208 to live much longer than 350k miles in motor home
service, best scenerio.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: littlehouseonprairie1
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, June 04, 2007 5:28 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] FC35 on eBay
Does a 1985 3208T with 212,000 miles cause anyone to "gulp"? This
isn't far from home for me and I'm thinking of having a look.
Maintenance since the new owner (04) is claimed to be good. No
indication of care prior to that although the coach doesn't look
abused. Any thoughts are appreciated.
RW
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FC35 on eBay - pattypape - 06-05-2007 00:39
There is a 79 FC 35 on vintagebirds.com for $12500.
Bill 88 FC Michigan
--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, erniecarpet@... wrote:
>
> I agree with kerry- price is good. It doesn't look like it is
leaking any
> bodily fluids- another good sign. wonder if any member can go scope
out this
> coach?
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston, Mt
>
>
>
>
> ************************************** See what's free at
http://www.aol.com.
>
>
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