Possible Bird Restoration Project

[Scott Forman]

My opinion is that as long as the "bones" are OK (no damage, no rust-
through, etc) everything else can be fixed. You have been led to
believe the major mechanical components are OK, so the rest is really
a function of your wallet & ability. Anything can be done given
enough time & money. I think the question you need to ask yourself
is whether the cost of purchase + cost of renovation + cost of
frustration of this bird is less than the cost of another that is
ready to go. I sold a real nice 82 FC35 that needed nothing for $30k
recently...can you make this one real nice for the same amount or
less?

I am in Memphis, not too far from you, if the coach isn't too far
away, I would be happy to give you my two cents on it. I am no
expert, but I did a lot of my own work on my FC, and I know those
coaches pretty well.

Scott Forman
86 PT38
Memphis

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mksmash73" <mkoverkil@...>
wrote:
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Runnerful"
> wrote:
> >
> > MK,
> >
> > You've got lots of good input regarding mechanicals, structural
> > issues, tires but no one has said anything about mold.
> >
> > With the apparent water penetration, mold must be there. Are you
> > planning on a total gut job on the interior? Unless you're
taking
> > it back to bare metal you can't be sure you've gotten rid of
> > possibly serious health risks from mold.
> >
> > The sour smell, probably mildew, will have been absorbed by ALL
> soft
> > materials. You should count on replacing everything.
> >
> > You also need to take proper care during interior demolition that
> > you don't breathe any mold spores... Check into proper masks to
> > protect yourself.
> >
> > Good luck,
> > Ginger BB wannabee too
> >
>
> Thanks Ginger. I talked to two local professional cleaning
services
> about that and they said almost the exact thing word for word.
>
> Before I go any further I want to thank everyone for your input on
> this topic. I learn something new with every message I read.
>
> Also I need to correct my first post with the addition of the
> following:
>
> Mike
> Almost,Maybe,Perhaps a very sick 81FC-35, but probably will still
be
> looking
> Jackson, MS
>
> I have learned a lot in the process of looking at this very sick
> Bird, and it brings me to this question:
>
> What is the "tipping point" if there is one where a coach is
> unsalvagable?
>
> I realize that question will have almost as many answers as there
are
> members on this forum, but since I have no real clue yet, it would
be
> a good starting point.
>
> Mike
> Almost,Maybe,Perhaps a very sick 81FC-35, but probably will still
be
> looking
> Jackson, MS
>