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05-11-2007, 07:18
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Repair cost
John, I live about 20 miles from downtown Louisville on I7-1 in LaGrange, Ky. I
have an 80fc with 84 motor and turbo. 31'. I also have a mechanic who works on mine all the time and I believe he knows about all you would need to have a vehicle checked out. Don't know what he would charge but can check if you want and can give me some particulars. Maury 80fc 31'. Call if you wish at 502-222-1165. ----- Original Message ----- From: bubblerboy64 To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, May 11, 2007 10:36 AM Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Repair cost Again very helpful information. I am trying to make connections on one possible prospect in the Louisville area. Anyone know of at expert(s) in that area. I am going into this is this order. First I have to deside what type of vintage bird I want. Leaning toward the old 31ft 77 to 80 but that is not set in stone. I am thinking that way because of several reasons. My intended use, cost, simplicity of design. I may change my position 180 degrees once I feel and touch. So all options are open. I am as many have suggested going to invest some money in travel. I will not make offers until I have PROFESSIONAL evalutations done and I am remaining open minded completely. Many of you folks have invested a lot of time and effort on my behalf. Some feel that I am taking the wrong tack with the old coaches and I certainly understand that. And I am not disagreeing with anyone. With what I know how could I. I just have this idea that I would like the older ones. I have to start some place so I am going to look that direction and also hopefully also get my hands on a couple more complete birds. If I don't go with the older FC I know there are a couple REAL nice ones listed on the BILL BOARD. Gary Millers is certainly one that I would consider and even Dan's 1986. I can see the wisdom of these purchases. I just am thinking that if I find a solid older bird for mid teens I can then afford to spend some money on it. My point is I am at this point trying to find out what I want. Realizing that regardless its going to take some significant money to reach that end. At this point there is something appealing about the old coaches. In a week or ten days I could be coming entirely the other direction. I gotta do my home work. Again thanks. JOHN > > You are on the right track to gather some info before negotiating > price. > These are my guesstimates: > > Replace all 7 year old tires, or sooner if you do not know the > tire history ( they may have plugs, they may have hit many curbs) > Tires 400/500 each, refrig 1200/1500, roof A/C 550 for each unit, > Belts for FC 200/250 plus installation. batteries 600, lots of light > bulb, sockets,misc.stuff 1000, Radiator hoses valve adjustment, > everything is labor related, Replace all fluids & filters > $200/500 ??? One needs to think in minimum $1000 increments for > exhaust, brakes, trip to the Cat dealer, Heavy truck garage. > How much repair work will the owner perform?? > 5K before the first long extended travel trip, 10 to 15K over 2 to > 3 years, Some problems will surface during the first 5K to 10K miles > of use. Then there are the creature comforts, Bigger TV's , carpet, > furniture, toilet etc. > Do not forget the fixed costs of ownership on any MoHome, insurance, > Tax, Plates, Storage , routine maintenance. > This is fun a hobby and a traveling adventure. Do not let costs > discourage a person, find a Bird inside your budget, and have fun, > just save some funds for repair and maintenance, All Ole Birds need > some work. > Just ask questions these forum members have the answers. Or drive > your Bird to one of the Forum members that repair Birds, These guys > know their Birds. Better Yet purchase a Bird from one of the forum > members that have already completed most of the repairs or upgraded, > there are several for sale at good prices. > > Bill's Opinion, 88 FC Michigan > > > > 2 > > I need some estimates on common repairs. I have some idea's on > some > > but tell me what to expect. Tires $2000. Roof air $1500 I know > > engines are BIG bucks $15000 and Trans $6000. How about a refrig. > > Brakes. I am of the opinion that tires should be replace at about > 7 > > years regardless. Found one guys says the tires are good and show > no > > weather cracking (because he covers them) I think 7 year old tires > need > > replace regardless and especially if sitting. All agree? Thanks > again > > guys. John > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.467 / Virus Database: 269.6.8/797 - Release Date: 5/10/2007 5:10 PM [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] |
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