Here's a unique bird!

[Pete Masterson]

In 1992, the only offerings were a 96" wide SP-36 and a wide body
(102") PT-40. I'd suspect that the seller isn't familiar with 'birds.
Probably just measured it and came up with 39' 6", since BB never
quite matched the length with the model descriptions. For example, my
"42 ft." actually measures 42' 6". The '97 43 ft. actually measures
42' 6" -- so the difference is "rounding"... there was no actual
change to the length of the coach.

Looking at it, the coach being offered is pretty close to my coach
(but there are a few differences -- no AquaHot, for example). It does
have both a Microphor (pancake) compressor _and_ an auxiliary
compressor. The interior looks pretty clean (but photos sometimes
lie). The $68,500 'buy it now' price is actually pretty aggressive --
but considering the market, it might be a good buy.

I also note that the specs on Vintage Birds shows that a '92 wide
body had a 500 hp DD 8v92TAC with DDEC II engine. So that's another
lack of knowledge glitch that's showing.

The 'bird also has a pretty fair number of miles -- nearly 200,000 --
not excessive for the vintage, but quite a few more than many 'birds
have. (Generator has a pretty high number of hours --- but that might
actually be good.)

A few of the features seem to be missing (BBQ, Washer/dryer, tool
box), but other than that, it does look rather good. Relatively new
refrigerator is a definite plus, since it requires removing a window
to get one inside. Might be a rather nice coach for someone!

Pete Masterson
'95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42
aeonix1@...
On the road at Idaho Springs, CO



On Aug 30, 2008, at 2:47 PM, Ryan Wright wrote:

> http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
> ViewItem&viewitem=&item=290256854465
>
> That a PT-40 or a 38? It's not a "39.5" ... Very interesting coach!
> Not sure about the kitchen/hallway thing there, never seen that one
> before, I like it and at the same time I don't. I also didn't realize
> '92s came with all that fancy lighting inside. If I were in the market
> I'd want to check this baby out, though. Buy It Now price seems
> reasonable.
>
> -Ryan
> '86 PT-40 8V92
>