Pewee's Big Adventure

[bubblerboy64]

I got'er home safe and sound. It was of course an adventure but it
went better then expected. Took me about 13 hours driving time. I
took it pretty easy (tried to keep about 55MPH) First part of the
trip the ole heart was pretty much in my throat but but the end I was
starting to relax with it. Odd how thinking too much works against
keeping that thing centered on the road. Coach is every bit as much
as I hoped for and it performed without a hitch the entire trip.
Thanks again for all the help and encouragement. There doesn't
appear to be a lot to do but there are a couple issues I will need
some advice on. Think I'll get a good nights rest and spend tomorrow
playing with her a little. Thanks again.

John Heckman
Central Pa
1973 31ft Converted to Diesel
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> Yea, I thought that a while back when I loaded up my trailer with a
pile of tile pulled it out and blew out the tranny in my Dodge with
Cummins diesel. You can buy tires all around for the price of a new
tranny. For the most part those folks rolling down the road with
those huge 5er's are well overweight. I was at the time. It's better
to have a Bird.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
> Niceville, FL
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: bubblerboy64
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 3:58 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
>
>
> Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine was
> needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru my
> mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a
pickup
> engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier
but
> isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup is
> dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.
>
> John Heckman
> Spbg Pa
> 1973 FC 31 ft
> >
> > John,
> >
> > I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach.
A
> > question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-
up
> > on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what
is
> > this one for?
> >
> > Scott Forman
> > 86 PT38
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"

> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of
the
> > cat
> > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
> been
> > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973
31ft
> FC
> > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is
time
> > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > expectations
> > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I
will
> > bring
> > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I
have. I
> > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place
to
> > start
> > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
> know
> > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
> those
> > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
> these
> > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
> post
> > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > '73 31ft FC
> > >
> >
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