possible 82FC35SB project

[John]

Donn,

As a reference point, some of you may not know about my photo web site that covers MOST of the upgrades and modifications that I have done on my 1982 FC35RB 'Bird since I brought it back from Texas to its new homebase here in South Carolina, just a little over 5 years ago. It was one of those project 'Birds that had a great history to go along with it. Taking on a project like this is not for the timid, or a person without some mechanical knowledge, but the help and insight that is available to the new owner from the Wanderlodge related forums on the Internet and their members, was the most important help that I had, so if you are willing and you have the time, go for it, I don't regret doing it myself one bit. The enjoyment and pride of owning a Vintage 'Bird that can still turn heads where ever it goes, is most enjoyable, plus I get to enjoy it every day since I full time in it.

To see the FINN'S INN EXPRESS REMODELING ADVENTURE AND TECH. TIPS go to;

http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman/image/24977457

If you want to see more about how I have used my 'Bird since it became ready to hit the road safely, there are albums of my trips that I have taken and also albums of some of the Blue Bird Rallies that I have attended, you can see them by going here and clicking on the thumbnail image of the different albums to viewtheir contents;

http://www.pbase.com/iamflagman

In all of the albums, to see more just click on "NEXT" at the right of each photo to see the next one.

JOHN FINN
1982 FC35RB BLUEBIRD WANDERLODGE
HOPKINS, SOUTH CAROLINA
VISIT THE FINN'S INN EXPRESS REMODELING ADVENTURE AND TECH. TIPS
http://www.pbase.com/image/24977457
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--- In "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com", "longryder03" wrote:
>
> i am local in marietta . the bird is a project, but it is one i have
> been looking for. one where price and creativity converge. I have
> been searching for a bird for quite some time now and have never come
> across one that the elements seemed to be harmonious with my minds
> picture. if you looked at this one you probably remember that the
> interior is not your standard dark element design, meaning that the dark
> wood finish is not there. and neither is the shiny laminate with gold
> hardware that one finds in the coaches of the present day. the matte off
> white wood is very contemporary and does not have that 80's dated look
> and brightens up the interior. I have never seen this in this vintage
> of Bluebird before and cannot not find it in the normal floor plans
> offered for the year model. I think that it was a custom build and from
> the looks of it, it is from bluebird. the fit and finish is typical
> bluebird quality. I have not verified it through Bluebird however.
>
> The engine and trans works very well and it is a turbo version. I
> believe that the engine has been replaced as the turbo was not listed as
> the engine type in the information materials that i got with the coach.
> and as a reference the alternator worked fine on the 60 mile run to the
> new birdnest. the only real problem was the fuel system was blocked and
> we had to change main fuel filter enroute to the nest. ( which was an
> adventure in itself). Overall i was pleased with the drive home after
> we got the fuel system thing worked out. The power was good, the road
> speed was good, the trans shifted as it should and the overall ride
> quality was very good.
>
> this project begins with new battery banks and working out the minor
> electrical glitches. after that its in search of a door and glass which
> i may take it to fort valley for and let them do it if its still
> available.... i spoke with the parts guy down there the other day and
> got the impression that they are very shorthanded due to the layoffs
> there..... so we will see.
>
> if you are still looking for one and want to know more about these
> amazing machines, feel free to contact me and i'll let you poke around
> on this one.
>
>
> donn