Looks like Rebel Bird has some competition on the block

[Jon]

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




>Thanks for the interesting information on your coach!
That engine noise in nothing unusual for a Forward Control
Wanderlodge. The previous owner install in the doghouse some sound
dampening material and it does keep the noise down but it still a
little nosy. Do you have carpet over the doghouse? my coach has
that and also I place a large fancy pillow over the end of the box on
top of it and that helps a little.

What is your top end? Mine seems to be happy at around 60 but I'm
going to change out my rear gears from 5.29 to 4.88. I have made
contact with a good friend of mine who runs a RV shop and he said
that maybe he could do the whole job for 2,000 dollars. Not only with
this reduce the engine noise at higher speeds but if I want to go 65
I will be able to do that also with not straning the engine.

Could you post some pictures on the photo site? I'm sure allot of us
old Wanderlodge owners would like to check out your rig.

Jipjob
Rebel Bird