'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Gardner Yeaw]

One thing I noticed was that the coach was painted with the rear
licence plate still attached. I would think if you went for the cost
of a quality paint job you would have not done that.

Gardner
78FC33

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
wrote:
>
> Just a few comments I feel are necessary to start others checking
> this coach closely just in case someone on the forum is looking
> hungrily at this coach and is thinking of bidding. Especially read
> the comments on Ebay at the bottom where potential bidders ask
> questions. The pictures of the coach tell me a lot.
>
> First I believe this is another one of those 3rd person sales.
Check
> all of the details and you will see why I believe that. Look at
the
> method of payment if you do win the bid?
>
> There is a reserve on the coach since the seller has chosen to
hide
> the bidders names and someone supposedly already bid $12,500. He
also
> has a "buy-it-now" price in the description off Ebay but there is
> nothing on the Ebay listing to verify that.
>
> I dont believe anyone drove this coach on a trip in 2006 unless
they
> drove the coach with no registration since the one on the
windshield
> ran out in 2004.
>
> I find it hard to believe the engine was "factory rebuilt" since
> there are no stickers on the valve covers and corrosion and paint
> missing. I believe the engine is the origianal one.
>
> Its hard for me to believe that the engine and generator were
rebuilt
> even a long time ago and surely not by the factory when you look
at
> the pictures of each. The engine and coach has obviously been
driven
> in the salt as there is salt corrosion visible. Look at the
> adjustment rod and nut on the alternator, its severely rusted and
has
> not been adjusted for a long time.
>
> The coach has sit in the same place for quite a while as you can
see
> by the front tires sunken into the ground. The generator
insulation
> was replaced but not recently unless someone could do it without
> removing the generator.
>
> Lots more but what I have described alone makes me suspicious. Of
> course let the buyer beware. If I am incorrect in my comments of
the
> coach hopefully the seller will give us the details such as copies
of
> the sales receipts for the engine, transmission and generator.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
>
>
> At 11:19 AM 5/30/2007, you wrote:
> >NO RESERVE! 1976 FC 33 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
> >
> >A Rebuilt Cat 3208 Diesel engine, Rebuilt Automatic Allison MT -
640
> >transmission, Rebuilt Onan Emerald Generator, recently replaced 2-
way
> >full sized fridge/freezer, New upholstery throughout - simply
put - a
> >beautiful coach!
> >
> >See all photos and detailed coach information at
> >
> >'76 FC33 Wanderlodge
> >
> >http://samsonkg.googlepages.com/1976fc33...anderlodge
> >
> >Specifications-
> >
> > Length: 33'
> > Model: Side Bath with separate shower.
> > Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension
> > Generator: Emerald III Onan Genset. [newly REBUILT
replacement,
> >7.5 kw, under 10 hours, separate 30 gallon gas tank for generator
fuel]
> > Diesel Fuel Capacity: 150 Gallons
> > Engine: REBUILT Caterpillar 3208-NA - 210 HP naturally
aspirated
> > Transmission: REBUILT Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-640
> >4 speed Allison automatic transmission is solid shifting, and can
be
> >manually shifted on mountain passes for more torque if desired.
coach
> >obtains consistent 10 / 11 mpg. in last 1500 miles, i used just
one
> >and a quarter quarts of oil.
> > doghouse and generator compartment were recently freshly
> >insulated with heavy duty sound/heat insulation.
> > brand new fuel filter just installed 20 miles ago.
> > TWO new full-coach power inverters installed, along with
all new
> >batteries.
> > nice aluminum 22.5 Alcoa wheels all around
> > Full air brakes, recently replaced and professionally
serviced.
> > 12 gallon water heater, heats by either electric or engine.
> > [take a 'free' hot shower after your drive!]
> > Culligan Water Purifier newly installed.
> > brand new 40 channel CB radio [model TRC-503]
> >[original CB is still installed, but disconnected.]
> > Aircraft-Style Overhead Storage Throughout
> > Fluorescent Direct and Indirect Lighting Throughout with
> >Incandescent Aircraft-Style Reading Lamps at All Seating Positions
> > Household-Grade Plumbing and Electrical Fixtures Throughout
> > 2-way fridge, double bowl sink, microwave with convection,
Insta
> >Hot water dispenser
> > high intensity electric remote control searchlight, air
horns,
> >fog lights.
> > Full Patio Awning [Zip Dee] and bright Patio Lights
> > large roof mounted storage pod, and two different roof
mounted TV
> >antennas.
> > safety rail/rack all the way around the roof. Thick ribbed
> >Aluminum Deck over Steel Roof
> > BONUS: a 20 inch Polaroid LCD [HDTV ready] TV will be
included
> >with this motorhome! It is not installed. I had planned to
install it
> >on a ceiling mounted flip-down mechanism, but did not get around
to
> >finding the mount. in the meantime, i simply set it up on top of
the
> >cabinet in the living room and laid it down on a soft blanket
while in
> >motion. It works great and gives a very nice picture at any
viewing
> >angle.
> >
> > Tankage:
> > Fresh Water- 98 Gallons
> > Gray Water - 60 Gallons
> > Waste Water-42 Gallons
> > LP-45 Gallons [plumbed for external BBQ hookup, too!]
> >
> > - Features-
> > Blue Bird All American Chassis
> > Dual roof airs, blows very COLD!
> > 30 amp service.
> > Engine/Chassis Heaters with Thermostat
> > three zoned propane heaters
> > two clothes closets.
> > nice big heated Ramco remote mirrors [replaced the factory
> >driving mirrors.]
> > All Copper Air and Fuel Lines
> > Urethane Foam Insulation
> > full sized Bed [has mattress in the coach, i forgot to put
it
> >back in there when i took the photos this afternoon. i had
brought it
> >in the house for a guest to sleep on.]
> > Standard Gas Eye Level microwave Oven with Range
> > Nutone food center power unit built in on counter, with
> > blender and ice crusher attachments for those must-have summer
smoothies!
> > built in ice maker and trash compactor
> >The 2 way refrigerator/freezer is a full sized recent model
Norcold
> >replacement with black front panels.
> >
> > -Sound System, Includes:
> > AM/FM Radio, 8-Track Stereo
> >
> > Factory Rebuilt Cat diesel engine and Allison automatic
> >transmission. There are less than 3,000 miles on this engine and
> >transmission. i am the third owner. the first owner had just had
the
> >new factory rebuilt engine and transmission installed when he
suffered
> >a stroke and could not drive the motorhome anymore. it then sat
for
> >about a year until his death. Second owner bought from the
original
> >owner's wife in west virginia and drove it to michigan. Preparing
the
> >motorhome to travel full time with his wife, second owner had all
the
> >upholstery replaced and spent approx. $7500 making upgrades,
including
> >a replacement fridge/freezer and the Emerald generator [in the
> >pictures, it appears that the sofa has stains, but it really does
not.
> > those are just shadows from the fabric, which is a velvety type
of
> >fabric with a slightly raised nap] His wife then found out she had
> >cancer and she died shortly thereafter. Following her death,
second
> >owner lost interest in the motorhome and it sat in barn storage
at his
> >brother's farm for a couple years. Last July he sold it to me. I
> >drove it approx. 1500 miles since then, including a trip to
maryland
> >from michigan. Starts on first roll of the engine every time, and
runs
> >very strong. I am selling in order to use the cash proceeds to do
> >repairs and renovations to my home so i can put it on the market.
Of
> >course, I'll be buying another Wanderlodge after i sell my home!
Once
> >you get a Wanderlodge, you'll never settle for anything less.
> >
> > Includes all original owner's manuals for the coach and other
items
> >added to it since then.
> >
> > Known defects:
> > tires need to be replaced. they are weather checked, and
> >although i drove over 1500 miles on them in this condition, i
would
> >not recommend the new owner drive them like this for much longer.
> >There are truck tire service centers within 75 miles in any
direction
> >away from my home, including Annapolis, Dover, Wilmington,
> >Easton/Salisbury, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC
areas. I
> >highly recommend a stop for fresh tires on your way home.
> > Front roof air is disconnected, and has been for years. it
is
> >unknown whether is was working when disconnected by the first
owner.
> > small stone chip in one of the front windshields. [no
cracks,
> >just the small chip.]
> > Cruise control is present, but disconnected.
> > one Propane Heater [out of three] is not working, probably
just
> >needs cleaning.
> > speedometer broke during last trip in September 2006. 860
miles
> >put on since then. [calculated by mapquest when i entered the
route i
> >took during the last trip]
> > one air vent cover over the kitchen area is broken. fan and
> >light in that vent still work fine - it's just the plastic lid
that is
> >broken. replacements are cheap and available on ebay.
> > rear air conditioner is missing one vent cover. works
perfectly
> >fine however, and is very cold.
> >
> >Terms: non-refundable Deposit [10% of starting bid ] to hold the
coach
> >is due within 2 days of auction end, either by paypal or overnight
> >mail. [certified check or money order only] Balance due in
certified
> >funds within 10 days of auction end, whether you pick up the
coach in
> >that time period or not. Winning bidder is responsible for pick
up in
> >Worton, MD, just outside of Chestertown. If you so desire, I am
happy
> >to help you arrange storage in Chestertown subsequent to your
> >purchase, at your expense, if you will be delayed in picking up
the
> >coach.
> >
> >As you would expect on a 30-year-old vehicle, no warranty is
expressed
> >or implied. I have represented the vehicle in what I feel is an
> >honest fashion through words and pictures. All pictures were
taken
> >May 27, 2007.
> >
> >http://samsonkg.googlepages.com/1976fc33...anderlodge
> >
> >
> >
> >
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> >
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