Pewee's Big Adventure

[Jon]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
>
> 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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Congratulation from all of us out here in the Northwest!

Looks like I won't have the most unusual Wanderlodge on this site
anymore. I like how the previous owner install that engine and he
must have quit a few big bucks in the process.

Well anyway have fun with your new coach and hope to hear lots of
good reports about your new rig!

Jon (RebelBird)
Bremerton Washington
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