Pewee's Big Adventure

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Congratulations John,

Keep her between the white lines, You will be more comfortable
after about 2,000 miles. Even our old brain can take on a new imprint.
Driving will become a very natural instinct.
The backing up takes a little practice.
Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> 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
> >
> > 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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> >
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