1979 FC-35

[bubblerboy64]

Hay,uniformed, I resemble that!!!! If you want to talk about FC's
give me a call 717 532 5545. Don't know a lot but I do have a pretty
good grip on prices (I think) and I can tell you a little about what
to look out for.
John Heckman
central Pa
1973 FC








>
> I believe there are plenty of pre-'87 owners here who do not
consider
> themselves "uninformed". .
>
> Rae-the old coaches can be great. I had an 82 FC before my current
> coach and really enjoyed it.
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
> Memphis
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "michaelhohnstein"
> <MHOHNSTEIN@> wrote:
> >
> > There is an abundance of inventory on the market. The
advantage
> of
> > FCs over the PTs are cheaper up front investment and some what
> > simpler systems access.
> > In this economic environment I don't recommend anything less than
> an
> > 87 or newer Wanderlodge. The older stuff is reserved for those
who
> > are uninformed or able to do ALL thier own work.
> > The book price is about right for the 79 you are looking at.
> > MH
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Rae,
> > > If you plan to do any driving through mountains, you would
> probably
> > prefer the 3208 Turbo with 250hp for going up hills. I would
> suggest
> > going to Vintage Birds, Bird Connection, Trader online and any
> other
> > site that would have multiple interior pictures to get a better
> feel
> > for the layout and features of coach before such a drive. If you
> do
> > make the drive, I would suggest you look carefully for rust
outside
> > (and under the coach) water leaks inside around windows and the
> > ceiling (sniff for a moldy or musty smell around the upper
corners
> of
> > the ceiling, below the windows, near the booth dinette and in the
> > bedroom) and have an oil analysis done. If you're pretty handy
> with
> > electrical, plumbing, hvac and general mechanics, it could be
just
> > right for you. As for price, there's no real guidance for a
coach
> > that age other than condition.
> > > Good luck. Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@
> > >
> > >
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@: raven.polaris@: Sun, 1 Jun 2008
> > 03:13:35 +0000Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] 1979 FC-35
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello!Hello!Am I glad I was referred to you.... Until two days
> ago,
> > I wouldn'thave given a Bird a second look and now that's all I
want
> > (I blame thecockpit). Being in Canada and not wanting to go
through
> > the hassle ofimporting from the US, I expected to search for my
> Bird
> > for a longtime. Then, I found a 1979 Wanderlodge located in
> Windsor,
> > Ontario.The owner sent me the following specs:1979 Blue Bird FC-
35
> > Wanderlodge motorhome with 210 hp Cat 3208diesel, 4-speed Allison
> > automatic transmission, King cruise control,Telma electromagnetic
> > drive-line retarder, 12.5 kw diesel generator.EXTERIOR: brown
over
> > cream base, 20 ft. Zip Dee curb-side awning,street-side window
> > awnings for living room and bedroom, 2 dockinglights per side.
> > INTERIOR: dark wood-grain laminate cabinetry, creamquilted vinyl
> > ceiling and walls, light oak laminate flooring, allfurniture re-
> > upholstered, new curtains and mini-blinds. LIVING ROOM:twin
fabric
> > sleeper sofas, overhead storage cabinets, storage
cabinetsadjacent
> to
> > sofas, half high closet/pantry/TV stand with hook-ups forantenna
> and
> > cable TV. BATHROOM: private side bath with cultured
> marblesink/vanity
> > top, Thetford Aqua-Magic toilet, fibreglas shower stall,linoleum
> > floor. KITCHEN: laminate countertop and stove cover,stainless
steel
> > double sink with separate drinking water spigot, foodcenter,
> Dometic
> > 2-door 110V/propane automatic refrigerator withwood-grain door
> > panels, 110V ice maker, 4 burner propane cook-top andoven,
> microwave
> > oven, half-height slide-out can pantry, cushioneddinette booth.
> > BEDROOM: rear side bed (street-side), vanity, stool,and drawers
> (curb
> > side), carpeting, overhead storage cabinets (sides &rear), under-
> bed
> > storage drawer, TV connection, accordion privacydoor, 2 full-
length
> > closets, 1 half-length closet. GENERAL: this coachhas most Blue
> Bird
> > options – 3 roof A/C's, 3 propane furnaces, 110Velectric heater
in
> > bathroom, power vents in bath and kitchen, indirectlighting and
> > miniature spots throughout, 3 station intercom system,central
> vacuum
> > (new motor), double-cartridge water purifier underkitchen sink,
HWH
> > leveling jacks, roof storage pod, spot light, airhorns, new
> > batteries, new front tires, spare tire, plus 3 vinyl wheelcovers
> and
> > an entire coach cover.Does this sound like a Bird that would be
> worth
> > driving 18 hours(round trip) to see? What questions could I ask
the
> > current ownerprior to committing to a viewing? While I'm handy
and
> a
> > quick learner,I have no experience whatsoever with mechanics. I'd
> > hate to buy aperfectly good Bird and then ruin it. Also, I'd be
> > living in this busfull-time for a year and then possibly selling
> it.
> > Does this soundlike a Bird that is likely to cost me an arm and a
> leg
> > in repairsduring that time?He sent some pictures, but they don't
> > really tell me that much, otherthan to confirm that the '70's was
> > seriously lacking in decoratingtaste. :-D He's asking 29,500$.
NADA
> > puts the high-end value at 10,000$. Which iscloser to reality?
> Anyone
> > know someone in the Windsor area (including Detroit, Michigan)
whom
> I
> > could reasonably trust to perform a mechanical inspection onthis
> Bird?
> > Any help would be greatly appreciated!Cheers,Rae
> > >
> > >
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