Years to look for

[bubblerboy64]

I am going to give the original poster the benefit of the doubt as to
his request for a BB capable of 85 mph. I doubt his intention
(hopefully) is to cruise at 85, he might be looking for a couch which
would be peaceful at 60 or 65. My ole 1973 is pretty happy at about
58 to 60 which is fast enough for me. I had two experience with it
recently which are related to the topic. I had occasion to pull one
of the longer and stepper grades here in Pa and she was down in 2nd
gear at about 35 mph. I was watching the water temp. and no problems
but this was a first and I was interested if not concerned. As I
crested the top of the grade I notice off to the edge with its four-
ways flashing a new looking diesel pushing sitting. I would have
stopped but figured I could be of no help assuming that the fellow
had a cell phone (who doesn't). I had two simultaneous feelings. One
of course was concern because a guy would have to be sympathetic to
anyone in that situation but I shamefully have to admit an element of
pride in my ole girl for making the hill if not quickly at least
making it with no problem. The other tail was of a similar pusher
passing me with a full sized pickup truck in tow on the Ohio Tp. I
was cruising at maybe 60mph and that guy pasted me like I was parked
so they are out there. I don't know the make or model of either of
the buses I have mentioned. I personally would not feel at all
comfortable at high speeds in a motorhome. I see people pulling
trailers at high speeds as well but you know stopping is one thing
mentioned but also how about high speed steering. Pretty scary
thought?
John Heckman
Central Pa
1973 FC I'll catch up with you Steve on the insulation next
week.





>
> In my 1984 FC, with the 4:11 gears, I ran at just over 75 across
Texas, but it is a bear on the hills, ideally the 4:60's to 4;80's
would be best IMHO.
> Bill 84 FC 35 SB "$quanderlodge"
> Terrace, B.C. Canada
>
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> ----- Original Message ----
> From: Rob Robinson
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, September 29, 2007 10:23:25 AM
> Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for
>
> I was there, racin down the freeway with MH's taillights gettin
smaller and
> smaller and smaller. Mr Finn was not a happy camper hahahaha
>
> On 29/09/2007, Larry Dill wrote:
> >
> > Hey Mike,
> > If I remember correctly, you get that FC of yours up to that
without too
> > much problem!!! John, could not keep up to you at 70mph... LOL
> >
> > Sea Ya
> > Larry
> > NYC
> > 84 35FCSB
> >
> > ----- Original Message ----
> > From: Mike Hohnstein <MHOHNSTEIN@wi. rr.com <MHOHNSTEIN%
40wi.rr.com> >
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com 40yahoogroups. com>
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 8:33:15 PM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for
> >
> > 80+means 500hp 8V92, shorter the better.
> >
> > MH
> >
> > ----- Original Message -----
> >
> > From: Scott Abshire
> >
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@ yahoogroups. com
> >
> > Sent: Friday, September 28, 2007 5:37 PM
> >
> > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Years to look for
> >
> > After owning 3 Foretravel motorhomes in the last 8 years I may be
> >
> > looking toward an older BlueBird.
> >
> > I need to get info on years and differences.
> >
> > I want a rear pusher (are the FC's louder?)
> >
> > As short as possible
> >
> > Able to do 80+MPH with no problems
> >
> > What are problem areas I should look for on older Birds?
> >
> > Thanks in advance!!!
> >
> > Scott
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