Pewee's Big Adventure

[Richard Gideon]

Nice looking coach...the build-out is to enlarge the old engine
compartment which contained the industrial strength Ford 534 gasser
and now houses the larger CAT 3208; well done; even the front
bumper is extended.

Is the CAT 3208 Turbo'd? What kind of Generator; diesel or gas?

Should be a good performer...take it to Maxton next year and match
race with MH or Randy D.

Dick Gideon
1989 35FC
Rolla, MO


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman" <sforman@...>
wrote:
>
> John,
>
> I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach. A
> question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-up
> on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what is
> this one for?
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
> cat
> > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
been
> > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft
FC
> > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> expectations
> > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
> bring
> > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
> start
> > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
know
> > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
those
> > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
these
> > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
post
> > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > '73 31ft FC
> >
>

[Leroy Eckert]

Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer with a pile of tile
pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge with Cummins diesel. You can
buy tires all around for the price of a new tranny. For the most part those
folks rolling down the road with those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at
the time. It's better to have a Bird.

Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
----- Original Message -----
From: bubblerboy64
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure


Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine was
needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru my
mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a pickup
engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier but
isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup is
dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.

John Heckman
Spbg Pa
1973 FC 31 ft
>
> John,
>
> I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach. A
> question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-up
> on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what is
> this one for?
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
> cat
> > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
been
> > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft
FC
> > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> expectations
> > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
> bring
> > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
> start
> > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
know
> > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
those
> > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
these
> > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
post
> > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > '73 31ft FC
> >
>





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[erniecarpet@...]

John- great to hear that you arrived home safely. Keep us posted.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt




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[bubblerboy64]

I got'er home safe and sound. It was of course an adventure but it
went better then expected. Took me about 13 hours driving time. I
took it pretty easy (tried to keep about 55MPH) First part of the
trip the ole heart was pretty much in my throat but but the end I was
starting to relax with it. Odd how thinking too much works against
keeping that thing centered on the road. Coach is every bit as much
as I hoped for and it performed without a hitch the entire trip.
Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. There doesn't
appear to be a lot to do but there are a couple issues I will need
some advice on. Think I'll get a good nights rest and spend tomorrow
playing with her a little. Thanks again.

John Heckman
Central Pa
1973 31ft Converted to Diesel
>
> Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer with a
pile of tile pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge with
Cummins diesel. You can buy tires all around for the price of a new
tranny. For the most part those folks rolling down the road with
those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at the time. It's better
to have a Bird.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bubblerboy64
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
>
>
> Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine was
> needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru my
> mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a
pickup
> engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier
but
> isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup is
> dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.
>
> John Heckman
> Spbg Pa
> 1973 FC 31 ft
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach.
A
> > question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-
up
> > on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what
is
> > this one for?
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 86 PT38
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"

> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of
the
> > cat
> > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
> been
> > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973
31ft
> FC
> > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is
time
> > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > expectations
> > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I
will
> > bring
> > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I
have. I
> > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place
to
> > start
> > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
> know
> > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
> those
> > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
> these
> > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
> post
> > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > '73 31ft FC
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[bloomas]

----- Original Message -----
From: bubblerboy64
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:43 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
Glad to here it the bird you thought it was.
Happy travels.
Bob Loomas 1985 PT 36


I got'er home safe and sound. It was of course an adventure but it
went better then expected. Took me about 13 hours driving time. I
took it pretty easy (tried to keep about 55MPH) First part of the
trip the ole heart was pretty much in my throat but but the end I was
starting to relax with it. Odd how thinking too much works against
keeping that thing centered on the road. Coach is every bit as much
as I hoped for and it performed without a hitch the entire trip.
Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. There doesn't
appear to be a lot to do but there are a couple issues I will need
some advice on. Think I'll get a good nights rest and spend tomorrow
playing with her a little. Thanks again.

John Heckman
Central Pa
1973 31ft Converted to Diesel
>
> Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer with a
pile of tile pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge with
Cummins diesel. You can buy tires all around for the price of a new
tranny. For the most part those folks rolling down the road with
those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at the time. It's better
to have a Bird.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bubblerboy64
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
>
>
> Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine was
> needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru my
> mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a
pickup
> engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier
but
> isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup is
> dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.
>
> John Heckman
> Spbg Pa
> 1973 FC 31 ft
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach.
A
> > question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-
up
> > on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what
is
> > this one for?
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 86 PT38
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"

> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of
the
> > cat
> > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
> been
> > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973
31ft
> FC
> > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is
time
> > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > expectations
> > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I
will
> > bring
> > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I
have. I
> > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place
to
> > start
> > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
> know
> > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
> those
> > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
> these
> > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
> post
> > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > '73 31ft FC
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

[pattypape]

Congratulations John,

Keep her between the white lines, You will be more comfortable
after about 2,000 miles. Even our old brain can take on a new imprint.
Driving will become a very natural instinct.
The backing up takes a little practice.
Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> I got'er home safe and sound. It was of course an adventure but it
> went better then expected. Took me about 13 hours driving time. I
> took it pretty easy (tried to keep about 55MPH) First part of the
> trip the ole heart was pretty much in my throat but but the end I
was
> starting to relax with it. Odd how thinking too much works against
> keeping that thing centered on the road. Coach is every bit as much
> as I hoped for and it performed without a hitch the entire trip.
> Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. There doesn't
> appear to be a lot to do but there are a couple issues I will need
> some advice on. Think I'll get a good nights rest and spend
tomorrow
> playing with her a little. Thanks again.
>
> John Heckman
> Central Pa
> 1973 31ft Converted to Diesel
> >
> > Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer with
a
> pile of tile pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge with
> Cummins diesel. You can buy tires all around for the price of a new
> tranny. For the most part those folks rolling down the road with
> those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at the time. It's
better
> to have a Bird.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: bubblerboy64
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
> >
> >
> > Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine
was
> > needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru
my
> > mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a
> pickup
> > engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier
> but
> > isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup
is
> > dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Spbg Pa
> > 1973 FC 31 ft
> > >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old
coach.
> A
> > > question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar
set-
> up
> > > on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed,
what
> is
> > > this one for?
> > >
> > > Scott Forman
> > > 86 PT38
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out
of
> the
> > > cat
> > > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I
have
> > been
> > > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973
> 31ft
> > FC
> > > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am
both
> > > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is
> time
> > > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > > expectations
> > > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I
> will
> > > bring
> > > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I
> have. I
> > > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place
> to
> > > start
> > > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
> > know
> > > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the
wrong
> > > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason
for
> > those
> > > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step
into
> > these
> > > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I
will
> > post
> > > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > > >
> > > > John Heckman
> > > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > > '73 31ft FC
> > > >
> > >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> >
>

[Jon]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
>
> Congratulations John,
>
> Keep her between the white lines, You will be more comfortable
> after about 2,000 miles. Even our old brain can take on a new
imprint.
> Driving will become a very natural instinct.
> The backing up takes a little practice.
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > I got'er home safe and sound. It was of course an adventure but
it
> > went better then expected. Took me about 13 hours driving time. I
> > took it pretty easy (tried to keep about 55MPH) First part of
the
> > trip the ole heart was pretty much in my throat but but the end I
> was
> > starting to relax with it. Odd how thinking too much works
against
> > keeping that thing centered on the road. Coach is every bit as
much
> > as I hoped for and it performed without a hitch the entire trip.
> > Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. There doesn't
> > appear to be a lot to do but there are a couple issues I will
need
> > some advice on. Think I'll get a good nights rest and spend
> tomorrow
> > playing with her a little. Thanks again.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Central Pa
> > 1973 31ft Converted to Diesel
> > >
> > > Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer
with
> a
> > pile of tile pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge
with
> > Cummins diesel. You can buy tires all around for the price of a
new
> > tranny. For the most part those folks rolling down the road with
> > those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at the time. It's
> better
> > to have a Bird.
> > >
> > > Leroy Eckert
> > > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > > Niceville, FL
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: bubblerboy64
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
> > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
> > >
> > >
> > > Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine
> was
> > > needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru
> my
> > > mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a
> > pickup
> > > engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and
heavier
> > but
> > > isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton
pickup
> is
> > > dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > Spbg Pa
> > > 1973 FC 31 ft
> > > >
> > > > John,
> > > >
> > > > I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old
> coach.
> > A
> > > > question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar
> set-
> > up
> > > > on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed,
> what
> > is
> > > > this one for?
> > > >
> > > > Scott Forman
> > > > 86 PT38
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> >
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out
> of
> > the
> > > > cat
> > > > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I
> have
> > > been
> > > > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the
1973
> > 31ft
> > > FC
> > > > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am
> both
> > > > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it
is
> > time
> > > > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > > > expectations
> > > > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking.
I
> > will
> > > > bring
> > > > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I
> > have. I
> > > > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great
place
> > to
> > > > start
> > > > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far.
I
> > > know
> > > > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the
> wrong
> > > > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason
> for
> > > those
> > > > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step
> into
> > > these
> > > > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I
> will
> > > post
> > > > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > > > >
> > > > > John Heckman
> > > > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > > > '73 31ft FC
> > > > >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]



Congratulation from all of us out here in the Northwest!

Looks like I won't have the most unusual Wanderlodge on this site
anymore. I like how the previous owner install that engine and he
must have quit a few big bucks in the process.

Well anyway have fun with your new coach and hope to hear lots of
good reports about your new rig!

Jon (RebelBird)
Bremerton Washington
Rear Door Access!

http://tinyurl.com/37bbhp



> > >
> >
>

[thomas_sorrentino]

John,

Congradulations! Maybe you can make it to the NYC area rally Columbus
day weekend, this Oct. There will be a full range of years and models
to see!

Tom Sorrentino
1987 PT38
Bedford Hills, NY


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> I got'er home safe and sound. It was of course an adventure but it
> went better then expected. Took me about 13 hours driving time. I
> took it pretty easy (tried to keep about 55MPH) First part of the
> trip the ole heart was pretty much in my throat but but the end I
was
> starting to relax with it. Odd how thinking too much works against
> keeping that thing centered on the road. Coach is every bit as much
> as I hoped for and it performed without a hitch the entire trip.
> Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. There doesn't
> appear to be a lot to do but there are a couple issues I will need
> some advice on. Think I'll get a good nights rest and spend
tomorrow
> playing with her a little. Thanks again.
>
> John Heckman
> Central Pa
> 1973 31ft Converted to Diesel
> >
> > Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer with
a
> pile of tile pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge with
> Cummins diesel. You can buy tires all around for the price of a new
> tranny. For the most part those folks rolling down the road with
> those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at the time. It's
better
> to have a Bird.
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> > Niceville, FL
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: bubblerboy64
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
> >
> >
> > Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine
was
> > needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru
my
> > mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a
> pickup
> > engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier
> but
> > isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup
is
> > dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Spbg Pa
> > 1973 FC 31 ft
> > >
> > > John,
> > >
> > > I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old
coach.
> A
> > > question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar
set-
> up
> > > on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed,
what
> is
> > > this one for?
> > >
> > > Scott Forman
> > > 86 PT38
> > >
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
>
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out
of
> the
> > > cat
> > > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I
have
> > been
> > > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973
> 31ft
> > FC
> > > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am
both
> > > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is
> time
> > > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > > expectations
> > > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I
> will
> > > bring
> > > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I
> have. I
> > > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place
> to
> > > start
> > > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
> > know
> > > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the
wrong
> > > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason
for
> > those
> > > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step
into
> > these
> > > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I
will
> > post
> > > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > > >
> > > > John Heckman
> > > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > > '73 31ft FC
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