Show of support for Complete Coach Works

[g_man1146]

Royal,
I could not agree more! What might have become the end for
Wanderlodge can now become the best of bus/motorhome construction.

Wanderlodge and the seated, over the road bus division were sold
together. The "old" BB company is keeping only the "Yellow" line so
Wanderlodge may share chassis, etc with high line over the road
coaches but not with any "Yellow" products as in the early days.
Here is a snip from yesterdays press release stating what was
purchased.

"The purchase, which also includes the manufacturing facility located
on 32 acres of land in Fort Valley Georgia, adds a forty and forty
five foot seated coach featuring an ADA compliant design, a multitude
of EPA and CARB certified power combinations including CNG, LNG and
Hybrid drive systems, as well as the legendary Wanderlodge Motor Home
to Complete Coach Works family of transportation specific products
and services."

Maybe wishful thinking on my part but the new owners may now have
all the makings to build a seated coach and chassis that competes
with Prevost, MCI, etc. AND the ability to use/modify it for
motorhome use and outfitting all under one roof.

Rich D. '99LXi43' CT



--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bbwlwb88"
wrote:
>
> I am somewhat surprised at the lack of comments and questions from
> forum members about the purchase of Wanderlodge Division. I
> understand that, to many, this is just another sale to another
> company and we have all seen this before. This is not just
another
> sale of the company. The company who purchased Wanderlodge
separated
> Wanderlodge from Blue Bird and will concentrate on Wanderlodge.
> Complete Coach Works is a privately held company who has made a
> substantial investment in the future of Wanderlodge. These folks
> know buses, they are well funded, and they are enthusiastic about
> rebuilding Wanderlodge. If the sale had not taken place we
probably
> would have received an announcement advising us that production of
> Wanderlodge coaches would cease. Basically production had
actually
> ceased with the 2006 coach. Only a handful of 2007 models were
> produced.
>
> I urge you to show support for Complete Coach Works in their
efforts
> to revive Wanderlodge. You can send an email to Macy Neshati,
Vice
> President, Sales and Marketing for Complete Coach Works At
> macy@... They have indicated they will be at upcoming
> rallies to meet and talk with coach owners, dealers, and
employees.
> It means that our Wanderlodge resale values have a better chance
of
> holding up and that parts availability will be improved. These
folks
> are enthusiastic and Wanderlodge employees are excited about what
> they have heard from CCW management.
>
> The best way for Wanderlodge owners to show our support would be
to
> make plans to show up for the 2007 Rally In The Valley which will
be
> held 10/28/07 through 11/01/07. Information will be coming soon
I'm
> told. A big turn out would send a strong message of our support.
I
> will be there.
>
> Royal Washburn
> 97 43'WL
>