'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Gardner Yeaw]

Scott,
I guess that shows that the guy may not be too honest and is also
not too bright!


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Scott Forman"
<sforman@...> wrote:
>
> 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
> >
>