'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Scott Forman]

Thanks for the plaigarism buddy, the final two paragraphs are lifted
ver-batum (other than city names) from my eBay ad used to sell my 82
FC a couple weeks ago. How about a sales commission?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMESO%
3AIT&viewitem=&item=200108452471&rd=1,1

Scott Forman
86 PT38
sold an 82 FC35RB on eBay and the new owner loves it


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kenneth G Samson"
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
>