'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Scott Forman]

Relax, Ken. My comments were tongue-in-cheek.

Scott

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Kenneth G Samson"
wrote:
>
> oh, please!
>
> before listing my coach, i checked previously sold wanderlodges to
see
> what kind of TERMS were commonly used. I liked yours, brief and to
the
> point, and decided to model mine after it. you should be flattered,
> sir. what is it they say? 'imitation is the sincerest form of
flattery.'
>
> There's such ugly, angry people on this forum. it's disappointing.
>
> ken
>
>
> --- 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
> > >
> >
>