Some FC 31 questions

[Jon]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
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> I've had three birds...my current 90SP36 is wonderful and luxurious
> and all we need. With that, my other two birds were 77FC33 and
80FC31.
> Neither with levelers and air bags and I liked that.
> I think 77-80FC were very well built birds..bulletproof!
> Make sure the engine and tyranny are OK and if so, you have a deal
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> $19,000! Naturally, you will have to fix some things, maybe
brakes,
> bearings, tires etc....BUT..after a few more grand, you will have a
> bird that will last you a lifetime!!!
> I loved both of my old birds but got the "hots" for a newer one!!!
> I think the FC31 is a great little bird. My FC31 had a 4.88 rear
> end, 22.5 tires and got 9-10mpg. It also cruised at 70mph ALL DAY
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> would cut out on a strait away at about 74mph. It was fun to
drive,
> slept seven people if necessary and was a great bird for two full
> timers.
> Regards,
> Hank Hannigan..still chillin in Vegas
> 90SP36
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> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "ultrask824" > wrote:
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> > I am talking to a seller with a 77 FC 31, 3208 NA. He says he
> cruises
> > at 67 mph and gets 10mpg, I am wondering about the accuracy of
this.
> > I saw the RPM chart on Vintage Birds, the 67mph is possible with
the
> > larger tires (I don't know what size he has on it) at 2700 rpm.
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> > The price seems reasonable , $19k, (no leveling jacks tho),
looking
> > for some input or helpful info.
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> > Thanks
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> > Jonny

My 78 Wanderlodge get around 10 and I swear sometimes 11 miles per
gallon. I usually just cruse at about 55 to 60 MPH. I guess I could
go faster but I don't want to put any big strain on my old 3208. I
paid 21,900 for mine and I have about 2500 hundred invested. Make
sure the brakes are good as this was my big cost item. Cost around
1500 dollars for complete brake job (including new drums and
transmission adjustment!) I also put on a new set of tires at Les
Swab for around $1300 (Back set). Check out the dot date on the tires
and if there older than seven years than if you buy the coach you
should get another set as soon as possible. Good luck!

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Jon
1978 Wanderlodge
Bremerton Washington
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