Looks like Rebel Bird has some competition on the block

[bubblerboy64]

Thanks for the compliment Jon. I can't take credit for the paint
work. The previous owner designed and had it done. He also did the
engine swap and mechanical restoration. He owned the bus 9 years. I
am the fifth owner since new. I've been working on it since I
acquired it in July and have mostly been working to improve and
update the interior. Lots of odds and ends. It was listed on the
Bill Board about 30 minutes before I e-mailed the owner and made
arrangements to buy it. It was listed reasonably and I did not
attempt to negotiate the price. I am pleased with the coach and have
not had one single problem with it that I was not aware of when I
bought it. It drives very well, gets an honest 10 mpg and other then
being a little noisy its a very nice coach. I am working on getting
the noise situation dialed back. I have insulated the dog house with
a couple layers of carpet and right now the most of the sound is
coming from under the dash and floor area. I intend to get together
with Steve and work over this area ASAP . I also bought a pair of
the Bose noise canceling ear phones which really
help a lot. Once I get the interior completed I will post some more
pictures. In the process of getting new wheels and tires on it. I
did not spring for the Alcoa's. Steel wheels and the wheel
simulators (new hub caps really) will do the job. Can't afford the
Alcoa's right now. Maybe some time. I try to do a little work on it
each week and that way in a couple months it should be completely
finished (if that ever really happens?)
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC






>
> Boy that coach on the opening page sure is a thing of beauty. I
love
> that paint job, someone was very creative when they thought of that
> Idea.. Very nice coach inside and I'm sure the new owner is just
proud
> to drive that unit. Thanks for the great picture and got to love
those
> older Wanderlodges.
>
> Jon
> Rebel Bird
>