1989 WB Bluebird
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07-27-2005, 13:22
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1989 WB Bluebird
Ralph,
The transmission on this coach is a 4-speed. Do you think a 4-speed is a great negative compared to one with more speeds? Just wondering what you thought. Thanks!! Doug Tidwell --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider" > Doug: > > Sent you the phone back channel. > > The folks at Bleakly are pretty reliable really. They know Birds and since > they are only a few miles from Bird's Nest, they do represent their Coaches > pretty openly. They have a nice facility there as well. > > Safe travels, > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider > Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma > > At 01:52 PM 7/27/2005 -0500, you wrote: > >Hello Ralph, > > > >Your information is very much appreciated!! I have not seen this coach > >and I only have the salesman word on the condition (he seems to very > >honest and is not pressuring me in any way). I think I will fly down > >there tomorrow and look it over and use your information as a > >guide. Assuming everything checks out good, do you think it would be > >advisable for me to pay you to check it over before I sign on the dotted > >line? I know so many things can be wrong and I really don't want to get > >into a coach with numerous follow-up expenses. I was originally focusing > >on coaches in the 91-95 model years which could probably afford but > >certainly would like to pay less if I found the right older coach. What > >is your opinion on the best value and is there any good comparisons > >between the 89 verses the early 90's? I guess you have worked on all of > >them and maybe have established some fact based opinions. Any comments > >would be greatly appreciated. > > > >Also, should I look at suspension air-bags. I have noticed some people on > >the forum have had to replace them in older coaches. > > > >Do you have a phone number where I could call you? > > > >Thanks! > > > >Doug Tidwell > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Ralph L. Fullenwider > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:33 PM > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 1989 WB Bluebird > > > > > > Hello Doug: > > > > I am in Oklahoma http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm and perform > > service > > work on Birds. > > > > When you go see the Coach, don't be in a rush, take your time and don't be > > overwhelmed. It is easy to do, I know, we have all been there. > > > > After a walk through, ask Bleakly to have a service tech come out with a > > manometer and do an LP leak down test. This can be done in the > > refrigerator > > out side access compartment. This is important. > > Next, open the engine hatch, do a visual check where the hatch gas shocks > > mount to the lid. Then check the manifolds for cracks or broken ears by > > the > > hold down bolts. If the turbo piping is covered with heat shielding, as > > your facing the engine, on your left in front you will see the turbo > > piping, under that shielding you will find a flange covered by a clamp. > > Just above the clamp, do a visual check for any cracks. > > Next check the battery wiring, it should be 2/0 min cable size. Check the > > condition of the cable ends. > > As you do your walk through of the Coach, turn on all the lighting > > systems. > > Bring the AC's on line one at a time until all are running and take a look > > at the gauges to see if they are balanced and steady. Turn on the Coach > > head lights and driving lights, check to be sure they are working. If > > memory serves, unless it has been modified ( you will probably make that > > modification later) the bright lights have to be on for the driving lights > > to work. Check the step in and out function. Check the entry door to be > > sure it is not bowed or need an adjustment. Check all the gaskets around > > all windows to be sure there is not rust beginning. Go up on top and check > > all vents where the base contacts the roof metal, for cracking or if that > > d(*&@ silicone has been used to stop leaks. Check all screws holding down > > the walk plates to see if they are loose. Look over the side and check the > > seams where the awnings meet the coach. If the rain guttering has open > > cracks in the sealant, it is not a major concern but you will have to > > address that as a prevent maint later on. > > Standing at the front of the Coach peer down the sides for anything > > unusual > > like deeper than what should be normal indentations in the skin. Open the > > compartments and check the gas shocks and rubber seals. Look under the > > compartment edges, especially the front where tire blow outs could have > > crumpled the compartments. Check all wheel wells for missing insulation, > > this tells you if there has been a blow out, and if any damage from that. > > Check the water system to be sure it pressures up and the pump shuts off > > properly. > > > > So many things, but this you can do with an informed walk around. Check > > the > > undercarriage for major rust and the bottom of the LP ASME tank is a good > > tell tell there. > > > > That is just a few things to look at to start with. Hope this helps a > > little. The '89 is a good Coach. Good luck. > > > > Ralph Fullenwider > > out of Oklahoma > > |
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