Leroy Eckert Has Given Me WB40 Fever

[orbitalsolutions]

After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to run a
litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought. Then I
started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower and I got
a little bit excited.

Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to bed.
The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin process
for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40 listings
on the net the following week.

I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one possible
cure.

Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind enough to
inform me of the differences between WB40 model years, floorplans,
opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest for a
perspective buyer to know.

Thanks.


James
78FC33SB "Old School"
Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses of
vitamin C)

[Scott]

JAMES..only one cure for boat/coach fever...thats MONEY..that will
cure it. :>)
By the way James could you email me cme4boatsataol.com thanks

ScottB
86FC35 (James could you email me cme4boatsataol.com thanks)
SC

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions"
wrote:
>
> After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to run
a
> litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought. Then
I
> started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower and I
got
> a little bit excited.
>
> Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to
bed.
> The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin
process
> for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40
listings
> on the net the following week.
>
> I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one possible
> cure.
>
> Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind enough
to
> inform me of the differences between WB40 model years, floorplans,
> opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest for
a
> perspective buyer to know.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> James
> 78FC33SB "Old School"
> Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses of
> vitamin C)
>

[jwasnewski]

-James:

Thanks for the kind comments. We work very hard to improve our
Bird. When we were looking we previewed 15 Bluebirds from 89-94.
Most had center isle plans. There is a side isle plan. I personally
prefer the center isle. If I do not chose to look at the bed I can
shut the door. Our coach has several options and upgrades
1. Outside entertainment center
2. Aux air pump---keeps the air up when the engine is not running.
We rarely use the leveling system.
3. Seperate compressor and tank for the toilet air.
4. Washer/ dryer-- We use it constantly--We have found that
continuous use cleans the waste tank and keeps our level indicators
clean and indicating properly. We do not have a back wash tank
system.
5. Outside gas grill. Not all coaches we viewed had one. We use it.
6. All natural oak interior. No laminate. Tile in kitchen and
bath.
7. Check the Primus system. Call Steve Birtles to ask questions. We
converted to Wabasto. Check the blower motors for the hydronic
system.
8. Today you should find one with in motion sat system. We rarely
plug up to cable unless a tree restricts our signal.
9.And all the standard Bluebird bells and whistles. Horns, this that
and the other.

Go for it, you will love it.

Leroy Eckert
1990WB 40
Niceville, FL






-- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions"
wrote:
>
> After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to run
a
> litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought. Then
I
> started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower and I
got
> a little bit excited.
>
> Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to
bed.
> The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin
process
> for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40
listings
> on the net the following week.
>
> I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one possible
> cure.
>
> Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind enough
to
> inform me of the differences between WB40 model years, floorplans,
> opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest for
a
> perspective buyer to know.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> James
> 78FC33SB "Old School"
> Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses of
> vitamin C)
>

[Pete Masterson]

James,

As you may know, Vintage Birds <http://www.vintagebirds.com> has year
by year lists of changes. (e.g. post 1980 = air suspension; 1988
appears to be the first WB model). Click the link to "history" and
you can open descriptions for each year from 1963 to present. For
instance, 1995 appears to be the first year that they offered the DD
Series 60 engine in the WB-42 (I have a diagonal aisle floor plan,
hence WBDA.) In my case, I felt the Series 60 was an advantage (but
not a critical point) so that was a 'plus' in my decision process in
selecting my BB.

When I was considering buying a used 'bird, I checked over this
history listing to determine what features were important to me and
what features weren't. It helped me narrow down my choices ... of
course, some flexibility is also required. At some point, an
opportunity for a particular coach may present itself that may make
some compromise in your particular selection. Remember, too, that
mechanical condition is more important than particular features or
floor plan.

I will say, having 470 hp to cross mountains was an important
consideration to me -- as I expect to spend much of my time in the
western half of the U.S. due to family commitments, etc.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




On Jul 12, 2006, at 12:01 PM, orbitalsolutions wrote:

> After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to run a
> litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought. Then I
> started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower and I
> got
> a little bit excited.
>
> Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to bed.
> The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin process
> for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40
> listings
> on the net the following week.
>
> I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one possible
> cure.
>
> Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind enough to
> inform me of the differences between WB40 model years, floorplans,
> opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest for a
> perspective buyer to know.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> James
> 78FC33SB "Old School"
> Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses of
> vitamin C)
>



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[orbitalsolutions]

Leroy, Pete: Thanks, I have decided to start the search.

Vintagebirds.com is filled with a lot of info, it's a very helpful
site indeed. I like all of the options that Leroy has on his bus.
Makes sense to me to be able to keep the air pressue steady while
parked. Thanks again for the insights.

Well, here I go again...


James
78FC33SB "Old School"
Orange Lake, FL








--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Pete Masterson
wrote:
>
> James,
>
> As you may know, Vintage Birds <http://www.vintagebirds.com> has
year
> by year lists of changes. (e.g. post 1980 = air suspension; 1988
> appears to be the first WB model). Click the link to "history"
and
> you can open descriptions for each year from 1963 to present. For
> instance, 1995 appears to be the first year that they offered the
DD
> Series 60 engine in the WB-42 (I have a diagonal aisle floor
plan,
> hence WBDA.) In my case, I felt the Series 60 was an advantage
(but
> not a critical point) so that was a 'plus' in my decision process
in
> selecting my BB.
>
> When I was considering buying a used 'bird, I checked over this
> history listing to determine what features were important to me
and
> what features weren't. It helped me narrow down my choices ... of
> course, some flexibility is also required. At some point, an
> opportunity for a particular coach may present itself that may
make
> some compromise in your particular selection. Remember, too, that
> mechanical condition is more important than particular features
or
> floor plan.
>
> I will say, having 470 hp to cross mountains was an important
> consideration to me -- as I expect to spend much of my time in
the
> western half of the U.S. due to family commitments, etc.
>
> Pete Masterson
> aeonix1@...
> '95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
> El Sobrante, CA
>
>
>
>
> On Jul 12, 2006, at 12:01 PM, orbitalsolutions wrote:
>
> > After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to
run a
> > litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought.
Then I
> > started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower
and I
> > got
> > a little bit excited.
> >
> > Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to
bed.
> > The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin
process
> > for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40
> > listings
> > on the net the following week.
> >
> > I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one
possible
> > cure.
> >
> > Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind
enough to
> > inform me of the differences between WB40 model years,
floorplans,
> > opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest
for a
> > perspective buyer to know.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> >
> > James
> > 78FC33SB "Old School"
> > Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses
of
> > vitamin C)
> >
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[randydupree2000]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions"
wrote:
>
> After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to
run a
> litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought. Then
I
> started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower and
I got
> a little bit excited.
>
> Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to
bed.
> The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin
process
> for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40
listings
> on the net the following week.
>
> I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one
possible
> cure.
>
> Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind enough
to
> inform me of the differences between WB40 model years, floorplans,
> opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest
for a
> perspective buyer to know.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> James
> 78FC33SB "Old School"
> Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses of
> vitamin C)
>
if you really want a nice WB i have one for sale,a 95 42' with a
series 60 engine,80,000 miles,a real beauty for only $139,500
randy dupree

[Pete Masterson]

James,

As you may know, Vintage Birds <http://www.vintagebirds.com> has year
by year lists of changes. (e.g. post 1980 = air suspension; 1988
appears to be the first WB model). Click the link to "history" and
you can open descriptions for each year from 1963 to present. For
instance, 1995 appears to be the first year that they offered the DD
Series 60 engine in the WB-42 (I have a diagonal aisle floor plan,
hence WBDA.) In my case, I felt the Series 60 was an advantage (but
not a critical point) so that was a 'plus' in my decision process in
selecting my BB.

When I was considering buying a used 'bird, I checked over this
history listing to determine what features were important to me and
what features weren't. It helped me narrow down my choices ... of
course, some flexibility is also required. At some point, an
opportunity for a particular coach may present itself that may make
some compromise in your particular selection. Remember, too, that
mechanical condition is more important than particular features or
floor plan.

I will say, having 470 hp to cross mountains was an important
consideration to me -- as I expect to spend much of my time in the
western half of the U.S. due to family commitments, etc.

Pete Masterson
aeonix1@...
'95 Bluebird Wanderlodge WBDA 4203
El Sobrante, CA




On Jul 12, 2006, at 12:01 PM, orbitalsolutions wrote:

> After seeing Leroy's WB40 'Bird of the week my pulse started to run a
> litle quicker. Man, that's a great looking 'Bird I thought. Then I
> started thinking about having the extra volume and horsepower and I
> got
> a little bit excited.
>
> Just a passing fancy I told myself, took two asprin and went to bed.
> The next morning I still had the fever. Repeated the asprin process
> for a few days without any luck. Found myself looking at WB40
> listings
> on the net the following week.
>
> I think I may be reaching critical condition with only one possible
> cure.
>
> Therefore, I am asking the WB40 folks if they would be kind enough to
> inform me of the differences between WB40 model years, floorplans,
> opitons, changes and any other nuaunces that may be of interest for a
> perspective buyer to know.
>
> Thanks.
>
>
> James
> 78FC33SB "Old School"
> Orange Lake, FL (drinking lots of fluids and taking large doses of
> vitamin C)
>



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