picture of our "new" bird :)

[Scott Forman]

I would like to echo this thought. You need to make "the list".
Figure out everything you think needs attention, the prioritize those
items from 'most important' to 'when I get around to it'. I am on my
second 'Bird and have had "the list" the whole time on both of them.
It will help you keep your sanity and can also be handy in budgeting
time and money.

Scott Forman
86 PT38 with a nice, long list

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Dorn, Maybe this is obvious but the one thing I wouldn't do at this
> point is to drive into the shop with a list of all the things it
> needs and tell'm to fix it. I'd drive it a little while and watch
> and evaluate it. I would not fix anymore then what you have to for
> right now. Certainly don't fool with the air conditioning at this
> time. I might get the heaters working and the shore power
situation
> sorted out and let it go at that until you get some miles on it.
The
> other fellows on the list here have been wonderfully helpful to me
> and perhaps some of these repairs you could tackle with a little
help
> from your friends. Just a suggestion.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > Things I know I need to fix:
> >
> > the propane heaters (3 of them) don't work.
> > generator needs a new flywheel
> > the electric jacks haven't worked in a long time but i don't know
> if i care
> > too much about those.
> > front(engine driver) air conditioning has a clogged line or
> something
> > engine based heaters have issues (opened manual valves but still
no
> heat
> > except for the very front of unit by driver and copilot)
> >
> > also, i can't seem to get the shore power switch to work but
maybe
> I'm
> > missing something obvious on that one.
> >
> > But, still, for $18k i'm not complaining.
> >
> > By the way, Coachcraft in Columbus GA would be convenient for me
to
> take it
> > for service (my wife works in Columbus).
> > Does anyone have any experience with them?
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Dorn Hetzel
> > 77FC35
> > Hogansville, GA
> >
> >
> >
> > On Nov 25, 2007 12:12 PM, bubblerboy64 wrote:
> >
> > > Hi Dorn, Welcome to the owners club. Now the fun begins. You
> have a
> > > nice place to start and a open canvas to make it yours. Have
lots
> of
> > > fun with it and best of luck. You will find they are rather
nice
> to
> > > work on because of the quality of materials used to build them.
> Most
> > > things are not too terribly complicated and the fellows in the
> group
> > > are very helpful. Doesn't look to be a lot needed. Keep us
> informed.
> > > Its fun to see what others are doing and we (or at least I ) am
> not
> > > opposed to stealing some ones better idea's.
> > > John Heckman
> > > central Pa
> > > 1973 FC
> > >
> > >
> > > >
> > > > http://www.hetzel.org/77FC35.JPG
> > > >
> > > > Dorn Hetzel
> > > > 77FC35
> > > > Hogansville, GA
> > > >
> > > >
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> > > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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