78 FC SanDiego 5Grand

[Jon]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
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> I don't think you can extrapolate much about the value of older
BB's
> on the basis of some of these adds. I think a realistic value for
and
> older FC is in the 25K to 35K range MINUS what it needs to make it
> right. My suspicion is that this coach needs it all and I have
seen
> similar. In my search of a year ago I found a couple that I don't
> think I would have taken for free due to the work required. This is
> like looking at 55 Chevy cars. Some are not worth $500 but oh boy
I
> wish I could take my pick for 25 to 35K. So I would not worry too
> much when you see these give aways. On the other hand I mentally
> have written off my investment and I will enjoy the coach and look
at
> what ever it brings as found money. I bought what I could afford
to
> buy and into that I factored the resale value or lack there of.
Life
> is short enjoy. I plan to.
>
> John Heckman
> central Pa
> 1973 FC

John I was only being bodacious about the market for Wanderlodges.
But like I said if a person wants a big project than this could be
the one. Oh yes I think its a 33 footer as the generator area looks
as if it were a gas generator. Jon
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> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> > wrote:
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> > > below is a cut and paste then below that is a hyperlink to the
> > craigs
> > > advert
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> > > 1978 Bluebird Wanderlodge Motorhome. Needs water leak repaired
on
> > the
> > > engine, possible water pump. Gets 10 miles to the gallon at 55
> > miles
> > > per hour. Top speed 70 MPH. 250 HP CAT 3208 trubo diesel. Needs
> > Water
> > > Heater, Refrigerator, Driver Seat and One couch reupholstered.
> Body
> > is
> > > solid 1/8" Steel. Generator needs 100hr service. Paint job
> decent,
> > > some minor damage. 160,000 miles. $5000.00 firm. Call Steve at
> 760-
> > 450-
> > > 7590
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> > > http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/car/608307082.html
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> > Boy looks like the bottom is falling out of the Old Wanderlodge
> > Market. Also looks like someone changed out the engine to a 250
HP
> > engine. Might be good if you need spare parts. Just think
someone
> > probably paid in 1978 money $90,000 or so and today you can have
it
> > for $5000 dollars what an investment. I wonder how the tires are?
> Do
> > you think there within the age date for not changing out the
> rubber.
> > Well I guess if some wants a big project this might fit the bill
> but
> > I think I will just sit on this one and watch my old Wanderlodge
> and
> > thank god its paid for. Now where to find fuel under four
dollars
> a
> > gallon.
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> > Jipjob
> > 1978 Wanderlodge
> > Bremerton Washington
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