Looking for a BlueBird

[David Scott]

I'm looking around for a Bluebird motorhome, either a built as or
converted.

I rather prefer what I'll call the traditional look; the newer ones
don't to my untrained eye look like what I think a BlueBird should
look like. What year did the bus style look go away?

[Samddurrett@...]

The style changed in the 80's, there are several on ebay right now.
Sam Durrett Portland, TN
68 31 FC


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[Stephen Birtles]

In 1988 the wide body appeared and in 1989 the FC was discontinued
for the traditional Bluebird look pre 1988 above 35 foot and pre 89
for forward control no doubt somebody will correct me because there is
a very few that were inthe crossover years but that would be the
exception
Stephen 77fc35


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David Scott"
wrote:
>
> I'm looking around for a Bluebird motorhome, either a built as or
> converted.
>
> I rather prefer what I'll call the traditional look; the newer ones
> don't to my untrained eye look like what I think a BlueBird should
> look like. What year did the bus style look go away?
>

[rogerwwebb]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David Scott"
wrote:
>
> I'm looking around for a Bluebird motorhome, either a built as or
> converted.
>
> I rather prefer what I'll call the traditional look; the newer ones
> don't to my untrained eye look like what I think a BlueBird should
> look like. What year did the bus style look go away?
>
Go to http://www.vintagebirds.com <http://www.vintagebirds.com> > history >
pictures & specifications. There you will find all each year's specs
and PICTURES.

Roger Webb - 91WL - Cedar Rapids, IA



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[markhaywood58]

I just looked at my first Bluebird rv, 1980 35 and I like that they seem to be
built like a brick S**t house. My question is, why did they put the genset in
such of a weird location? Also, the owner has replaced the rv with a CAT. What
is standard? Also, I see that the roof has a very small railing on the roof. Is
the roof able to be walked on? The owner did not show me the rig but a an
employee.
Any help

[freewill2008]

The genset had to go along the side because the drive engine is in the front.
On a rear engine WL the genset is in front. Late in the 80's, BB improved the
genset ground clearance, but the location stayed the same. Mostly folks seem to
keep the genset tray from "grounding out" but the clearance is minimal.

Others here may know otherwise, but I believe the Cat 3208NA is the stock engine
for 1980. Earlier models had a Ford gas industrial engine standard and the Cat
was an option. If the Cat in this 1980 has a turbo, it is a replacement for the
original Cat 3208 engine.

You can walk all over the roof inside the goat rail. Forward of the goat rail
the roof is not as strong, but it supports all 180 pounds of me.

Forum tip: Give us a name when you post so we know who you are

Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "markhaywood58" wrote:
>
> I just looked at my first Bluebird rv, 1980 35 and I like that they seem to be
built like a brick S**t house. My question is, why did they put the genset in
such of a weird location? Also, the owner has replaced the rv with a CAT. What
is standard? Also, I see that the roof has a very small railing on the roof. Is
the roof able to be walked on? The owner did not show me the rig but a an
employee.
> Any help
>

[Markus Meyer]

You may want to check out vintagebirds.com, and click on the history link. For 1980, this is what was listed:

Standard Specifications- Lengths: 31', 33', 35' Models: Side Bath or Rear Bath Suspension:Ridewell Air Suspension Generator: 12. 5 KW Kohler Diesel - 35' 7.5 KW Kohler Gas - 31', 33' [/list] Fuel Capacity: 150 Gallons Engine: Caterpillar 3208-210 HP Transmission: Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-643 Brakes: Full Air Tankage: Fresh Water- 98 Gallons Gray Water - 60 Gallons Waste Water-42 Gallons LP-45 Gallons [/list][/list] [/list] [/list] [/list] [/list][/list] [/list]

- Features- All Copper Air and Fuel Lines Urethane Foam Insulation Twin Bed or Double Bed Available Standard Gas Eye Level Oven with Range Microwave Optional Optional Closed Circuit Back-up Monitor Panasonic Sound System Includes: AM/FM Radio, 8-Track Stereo, Stereo Cassette Player [/list] Fabric Driver and Co-pilot Seats Blue Bird All American Chassis [/list]

Markus

1993 Triple E Regency Diesel

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To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
From: logansh@...
Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:26:48 +0000
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Looking for a Bluebird

I just looked at my first Bluebird rv, 1980 35 and I like that they seem to be built like a brick S**t house. My question is, why did they put the genset in such of a weird location? Also, the owner has replaced the rv with a CAT. What is standard? Also, I see that the roof has a very small railing on the roof. Is the roof able to be walked on? The owner did not show me the rig but a an employee.
Any help

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[R E BRAKE]

If you put the gen in back and you ran it at night the noise could be a problem RE --- On Mon, 8/24/09, Markus Meyer wrote: From: Markus Meyer Subject: RE: [WanderlodgeForum] Looking for a Bluebird To: wanderlodgeforum@yahoogroups.com Date: Monday, August 24, 2009, 8:51 PM You may want to check out vintagebirds. com, and click on the history link. For 1980, this is what was listed: Standard Specifications- Lengths: 31', 33', 35' Models: Side Bath or Rear Bath Suspension:Ridewell Air Suspension Generator: 12. 5 KW Kohler Diesel - 35' 7.5 KW Kohler Gas - 31', 33' [/list] Fuel Capacity: 150 Gallons Engine: Caterpillar 3208-210 HP Transmission: Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-643 Brakes: Full Air Tankage: Fresh Water- 98 Gallons Gray Water - 60 Gallons Waste Water-42 Gallons LP-45 Gallons [/list][/list] [/list] [/list] [/list] [/list][/list] [/list] - Features- All Copper Air and Fuel Lines Urethane Foam Insulation Twin Bed or Double Bed Available Standard Gas Eye Level Oven with Range Microwave Optional Optional Closed Circuit Back-up Monitor Panasonic Sound System Includes: AM/FM Radio, 8-Track Stereo, Stereo Cassette Player [/list] Fabric Driver and Co-pilot Seats Blue Bird All American Chassis [/list] Markus 1993 Triple E Regency Diesel To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com From: logansh@hotmail. com Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:26:48 +0000 Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Looking for a Bluebird I just looked at my first Bluebird rv, 1980 35 and I like that they seem to be built like a brick S**t house. My question is, why did they put the genset in such of a weird location? Also, the owner has replaced the rv with a CAT. What is standard? Also, I see that the roof has a very small railing on the roof. Is the roof able to be walked on? The owner did not show me the rig but a an employee. Any help Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. Find out more.

[Chuck Wheeler]

They are strong! I just had a accident with ours hitting a concrete barrier at 50mph. I was able to drive it 360 milesback to Fort worth after the accident. After this experience, and seeing Rick Archie's Wanderlodge after their accident I wouldn't have any thing else!

- Chuck Wheeler-

1982 FC 31SB Fort Worth TX

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Sent: Monday, August 24, 2009 6:27 PM
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Looking for a Bluebird

I just looked at my first Bluebird rv, 1980 35 and I like that they seem to be built like a brick S**t house. My question is, why did they put the genset in such of a weird location? Also, the owner has replaced the rv with a CAT. What is standard? Also, I see that the roof has a very small railing on the roof. Is the roof able to be walked on? The owner did not show me the rig but a an employee.
Any help

[markhaywood58]

Sorry, my name is Mark.




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "freewill2008" wrote:
>
> The genset had to go along the side because the drive engine is in the front.
On a rear engine WL the genset is in front. Late in the 80's, BB improved the
genset ground clearance, but the location stayed the same. Mostly folks seem to
keep the genset tray from "grounding out" but the clearance is minimal.
>
> Others here may know otherwise, but I believe the Cat 3208NA is the stock
engine for 1980. Earlier models had a Ford gas industrial engine standard and
the Cat was an option. If the Cat in this 1980 has a turbo, it is a replacement
for the original Cat 3208 engine.
>
> You can walk all over the roof inside the goat rail. Forward of the goat rail
the roof is not as strong, but it supports all 180 pounds of me.
>
> Forum tip: Give us a name when you post so we know who you are
>
> Bob Griesel '84 FC31 WLII WA
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "markhaywood58" wrote:
> >
> > I just looked at my first Bluebird rv, 1980 35 and I like that they seem to
be built like a brick S**t house. My question is, why did they put the genset in
such of a weird location? Also, the owner has replaced the rv with a CAT. What
is standard? Also, I see that the roof has a very small railing on the roof. Is
the roof able to be walked on? The owner did not show me the rig but a an
employee.
> > Any help
> >
>