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08-02-2005, 12:40
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 that I
can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered that I can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT for around 80K, about twice as much. I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others here who have experience with these models. I wonder what the differecne would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for it's livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of ownership between these two models. Thank you very much in advance. -- Jim |
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08-03-2005, 14:27
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 to 6
MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive shaft running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. The PT has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more overall space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT requires more batteries and tires at replacement time. Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more important to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve cash? For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and upgrades. Also check the history section at: http://www.vintagebirds.com/ Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37' --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 that I > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered that I > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT for > around 80K, about twice as much. > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others here > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the differecne > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for it's > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of ownership > between these two models. > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > -- Jim |
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08-03-2005, 14:38
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
More info: My wife and I also intend to full time in the future.
There were several reasons we wanted to upgrade from the 83 FC before hand. I wanted more engine power and more tranny speeds. My wife wanted a queen walk around bed vs the 83 FC side double. The larger basement is a big plus for both of us as well. Other than these items, we could have happily full timed in the 83 FC35. On the years and coaches you mention, a 90 or 91 PT with the 5 speed and 8V vs earlier 4 speeds would be my choice - if funds and the $10K reserve allowed. Dan 94 BMC 37' --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 to 6 > MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive shaft > running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. The PT > has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more overall > space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT > requires more batteries and tires at replacement time. > > Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more important > to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve cash? > For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and upgrades. > Also check the history section at: > http://www.vintagebirds.com/ > Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37' > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > > > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 that > I > > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered that > I > > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT > for > > around 80K, about twice as much. > > > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others here > > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the > differecne > > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the > > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for it's > > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of ownership > > between these two models. > > > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > > > > -- Jim |
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08-04-2005, 07:07
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
---DAN:
Do not overlook the 89-90SP with the CAT pusher. I think it is overall the best and simplest "sp" BIRD. I have a 90SP36 and LOVE it!! Ask all the SP owners how they like their BIRD. NO TAG, fairly SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the CAT is BULLETPROOF!! I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the SP PUSHER!!!! Regards, Hank Hannigan 90SP36 STILL in VEGAS! In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" wrote: > More info: My wife and I also intend to full time in the future. > There were several reasons we wanted to upgrade from the 83 FC > before hand. I wanted more engine power and more tranny speeds. My > wife wanted a queen walk around bed vs the 83 FC side double. The > larger basement is a big plus for both of us as well. Other than > these items, we could have happily full timed in the 83 FC35. > > On the years and coaches you mention, a 90 or 91 PT with the 5 speed > and 8V vs earlier 4 speeds would be my choice - if funds and the > $10K reserve allowed. > Dan > 94 BMC 37' > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > > > The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 to > 6 > > MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive shaft > > running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. The > PT > > has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more overall > > space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT > > requires more batteries and tires at replacement time. > > > > Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more > important > > to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve cash? > > For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and > upgrades. > > Also check the history section at: > > http://www.vintagebirds.com/ > > Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37' > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > > > > > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 > that > > I > > > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > > > > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered > that > > I > > > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT > > for > > > around 80K, about twice as much. > > > > > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > > > > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others > here > > > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the > > differecne > > > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the > > > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for > it's > > > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of > ownership > > > between these two models. > > > > > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > > > > > > > -- Jim |
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08-04-2005, 13:30
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
Hank,
Do not overlook the BMC 37' coaches. 300 HP and a 6 speed with 2 of the speeds overdrive. NO TAG, fairly SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the CUMMINS is BULLETPROOF!! I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the BMC PUSHER!!!! ![]() ![]() Dan 94 BMC 37' (paid 94K last year for it) --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan" > ---DAN: > Do not overlook the 89-90SP with the CAT pusher. I think it is > overall the best and simplest "sp" BIRD. I have a 90SP36 and LOVE > it!! Ask all the SP owners how they like their BIRD. NO TAG, fairly > SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the CAT is BULLETPROOF!! > I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the SP > PUSHER!!!! > > Regards, > Hank Hannigan > 90SP36 > STILL in VEGAS! > > In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > wrote: > > More info: My wife and I also intend to full time in the future. > > There were several reasons we wanted to upgrade from the 83 FC > > before hand. I wanted more engine power and more tranny speeds. > My > > wife wanted a queen walk around bed vs the 83 FC side double. The > > larger basement is a big plus for both of us as well. Other than > > these items, we could have happily full timed in the 83 FC35. > > > > On the years and coaches you mention, a 90 or 91 PT with the 5 > speed > > and 8V vs earlier 4 speeds would be my choice - if funds and the > > $10K reserve allowed. > > Dan > > 94 BMC 37' > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > > > > > The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 to > > 6 > > > MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive shaft > > > running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. The > > PT > > > has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more > overall > > > space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT > > > requires more batteries and tires at replacement time. > > > > > > Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more > > important > > > to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve > cash? > > > For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and > > upgrades. > > > Also check the history section at: > > > http://www.vintagebirds.com/ > > > Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37' > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > > > > > > > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 > > that > > > I > > > > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > > > > > > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered > > that > > > I > > > > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT > > > for > > > > around 80K, about twice as much. > > > > > > > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > > > > > > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others > > here > > > > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the > > > differecne > > > > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and > the > > > > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for > > it's > > > > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of > > ownership > > > > between these two models. > > > > > > > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > > > > > > > > > > -- Jim |
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08-04-2005, 13:35
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
I have no connection with this dealer nor this salesman, but am
still on the email list from before I bought our 94 BB BMC 37': Info from email I received: 1986 PT 36 and PT40; Dan, I just had two come in on trade both well maintained and upgraded upholstery and electronics. The gentelman traded both of them in for a 1995 WLWB. I would be glad to send pics and more info if you are interested. The price for each is $70,000. Thank You. rfauconn@... Ron Fauconniere John Bleakley Motor Homes Unadilla, GA 877-456-3700 478-396-9185 cell --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 that I > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered that I > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT for > around 80K, about twice as much. > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others here > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the differecne > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for it's > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of ownership > between these two models. > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > -- Jim |
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08-04-2005, 16:48
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
Dan,
Glad to hear another BMC owner that loves their bird. We love our bird and are very bias as our previous posts have pointed out. Al, Kathy, Alfred & Daniel Johnson '96 BMC 37' Mandeville, Louisiana Currently in Grant Tetan Nationnal Park after spending a week in Yellow Stone where the American Bison / Wolf are rebounding --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > Hank, > > Do not overlook the BMC 37' coaches. 300 HP and a 6 speed with 2 of > the speeds overdrive. > > NO TAG, fairly SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the > CUMMINS is BULLETPROOF!! > > I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the BMC > PUSHER!!!! ![]() ![]() > > Dan > 94 BMC 37' (paid 94K last year for it) > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan" > > > ---DAN: > > Do not overlook the 89-90SP with the CAT pusher. I think it is > > overall the best and simplest "sp" BIRD. I have a 90SP36 and LOVE > > it!! Ask all the SP owners how they like their BIRD. NO TAG, > fairly > > SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the CAT is > BULLETPROOF!! > > I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the SP > > PUSHER!!!! > > > > Regards, > > Hank Hannigan > > 90SP36 > > STILL in VEGAS! > > > > In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > > > wrote: > > > More info: My wife and I also intend to full time in the > future. > > > There were several reasons we wanted to upgrade from the 83 FC > > > before hand. I wanted more engine power and more tranny > speeds. > > My > > > wife wanted a queen walk around bed vs the 83 FC side double. > The > > > larger basement is a big plus for both of us as well. Other > than > > > these items, we could have happily full timed in the 83 FC35. > > > > > > On the years and coaches you mention, a 90 or 91 PT with the 5 > > speed > > > and 8V vs earlier 4 speeds would be my choice - if funds and the > > > $10K reserve allowed. > > > Dan > > > 94 BMC 37' > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > > > > > > > The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 > to > > > 6 > > > > MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive > shaft > > > > running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. > The > > > PT > > > > has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more > > overall > > > > space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT > > > > requires more batteries and tires at replacement time. > > > > > > > > Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more > > > important > > > > to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve > > cash? > > > > For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and > > > upgrades. > > > > Also check the history section at: > > > > http://www.vintagebirds.com/ > > > > Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37' > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > > > > > > > > > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 > > > that > > > > I > > > > > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > > > > > > > > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered > > > that > > > > I > > > > > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 > 40PT > > > > for > > > > > around 80K, about twice as much. > > > > > > > > > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > > > > > > > > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of > others > > > here > > > > > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the > > > > differecne > > > > > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and > > the > > > > > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach > for > > > it's > > > > > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of > > > ownership > > > > > between these two models. > > > > > > > > > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- Jim |
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