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Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Jon - 02-06-2009 05:20

Could someone give me the name of the party and his phone number that
deals with light balas fixtures. Thanks Jon

Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Curt Sprenger - 02-06-2009 05:30

Stephen Birtles, "sbirtles@cogeco.ca", 905 374-3796.


Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA



On Fri, Feb 6, 2009 at 9:20 AM, Jon <"jipjob@yahoo.com"> wrote:


Could someone give me the name of the party and his phone number that

deals with light balas fixtures. Thanks Jon





Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - hippieforever3 - 02-08-2009 10:45

There are led strips that can be cut in groups of 3 or 4 to work on
12Volts, $5-6 a foot

http://www.sailorsams.com/mall/led-rope-lights.asp#12%20Volt%20LED%
20ROPE%20Light

Has anyone tried these?
If they work it would be huge power and battery savings, around 1 watt
vs. 15watts and it's about the price of a replacement bulb.

Regards,
GPSGary
84FC35SB

Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - birdshill123 - 02-08-2009 14:18

GPS Gary:

There as a lngthy discussion in another forum on this subject. It
seesm the strips do not put very much light. Many people complained
about short life. When I was in the "big tent" at Q there was a vendor
selling those strips. While I waited to ask him some questions 2 irate
customers were asking about refunds/replacements for their lights!! No
thanks. Probably Chinese quality control.

Bruce
1988 FC 35

Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Dave Krolick - 02-08-2009 15:33

To the group I havethe balasts that you need, call me at 612 418 2926 or at the shop 952 890 5232 .ps if you are looking for a cheap fix these are not the parts you want.


Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Don Bradner - 02-08-2009 16:23

There are a number of different versions of LED strips. Many here saw my LED
Blue Bird Logo at RATS or Q, and know how bright it was. It was made with these
strips: http://www.oznium.com/led-strip-flat-head

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
My location: http://www.bbirdmaps.com/user2.cfm?user=1

On 2/9/2009 at 2:18 AM birdshill123 wrote:

>GPS Gary:
>
> There as a lngthy discussion in another forum on this subject. It
>seesm the strips do not put very much light. Many people complained
>about short life. When I was in the "big tent" at Q there was a vendor
>selling those strips. While I waited to ask him some questions 2 irate
>customers were asking about refunds/replacements for their lights!! No
>thanks. Probably Chinese quality control.
>
>Bruce
>1988 FC 35
>
>
>
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>Yahoo! Groups Links
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Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Jack & Donna Smith - 02-08-2009 17:18

When we aquired our coach, most of the Flourescent lights did not
work, or were so dim they might as well not be on. ( disconnected
these at the switch, so they would not be left "on" and use power).
I had a few 12V twin tube Flourcents left over from my boat and found
that they just fit on the sides of the A/C shrouds. Perhaps not as
bright as the Bluebirds originals, but very adaquite for our use.
Can use one tube to save batterys or both for more light. I bought
them from Whitneys, and at about $15 each, they were priced right.
Jack Smith
1973FC31
SoCal.



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Dave Krolick
wrote:
>
> To the group I have the balasts that you need, call me at 612 418
2926 or at the shop 952 890 5232 .ps if you are looking for a cheap
fix these are not the parts you want.
>

Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Stephen Birtles - 02-09-2009 00:28

WE have many Bluebird parts Ballast, inverters, pumps Primus parts
Dump valve parts both new complete and replacement parts
Stainless Exhausts for selected coaches

Give me a call 888 668 4288 or look on our website dupreeproducts.com

Thanks Stephen 77 fc35







--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jack & Donna Smith"
wrote:
>
> When we aquired our coach, most of the Flourescent lights did not
> work, or were so dim they might as well not be on. ( disconnected
> these at the switch, so they would not be left "on" and use power).
> I had a few 12V twin tube Flourcents left over from my boat and found
> that they just fit on the sides of the A/C shrouds. Perhaps not as
> bright as the Bluebirds originals, but very adaquite for our use.
> Can use one tube to save batterys or both for more light. I bought
> them from Whitneys, and at about $15 each, they were priced right.
> Jack Smith
> 1973FC31
> SoCal.
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Dave Krolick
> wrote:
> >
> > To the group I have the balasts that you need, call me at 612 418
> 2926 or at the shop 952 890 5232 .ps if you are looking for a cheap
> fix these are not the parts you want.
> >
>

Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Dorn Hetzel - 02-09-2009 00:43

Is there a source for windshields for a 77fc35 other than the factory? I have some moderate cracks and rock chips in my windshields. Not enough that I wanted to replace them today, but I had been planning to buy a set or two to put aside for a future replacement.



Dorn Hetzel

77fc35

Hogansville, ga



On Feb 9, 2009 7:28 AM, "Stephen Birtles" <"cape0001@hotmail.com"> wrote:




WE have many Bluebird parts Ballast, inverters, pumps Primus parts

Dump valve parts both new complete and replacement parts

Stainless Exhausts for selected coaches



Give me a call 888 668 4288 or look on our website dupreeproducts.com



Thanks Stephen 77 fc35





--- In "WanderlodgeForum%40yahoogroups.com", "Jack & Donna Smith"


wrote:
>
> When we aquired our coach, most of the Flourescent lights did not > work, ...



Rebuilld Flourescent Lights - Pete Masterson - 02-09-2009 02:47

The coaches based on the school bus chassis (i.e. the pre 1989 wide body) can use a windshield for the Blue Bird school busses. So, they are widely available from vehicle glass companies. From what I've heard, pricing from the factory (the school bus side) is very competitive. The windshields are also stocked at the several Blue Bird school bus distributors around the country. It pays to shop around, but the best deal is likely direct from the school bus factory or from on of the BB school bus distributors.
In the mean time, you can try one of those windshieldfix-it kits from an auto-parts store. They work fairly well for smaller cracks/chips. The more vertical orientation of the BB windshield (as compared to the typical automobile) makes some kits a little harder to use due to the direction of gravity, so (try to) read the instruction sheet before buying.
Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42 (For Sale)
El Sobrante CA
"aeonix1@mac.com"
On Feb 9, 2009, at 4:43 AM, Dorn Hetzel wrote:


Is there a source for windshields for a 77fc35 other than the factory? I have some moderate cracks and rock chips in my windshields. Not enough that I wanted to replace them today, but I had been planning to buy a set or two to put aside for a future replacement.


Dorn Hetzel
77fc35
Hogansville, ga