'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Tom Warner]

The license plate was not attached when it was painted
Gardner...someone blotched it out in the picture so you could not
read the state or the year issued Bet its the same as the
registration in the window which expired in 2004.

tom warner
vernon center,ny
1985 PT 40

At 08:04 PM 5/30/2007, you wrote:
> 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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