1989 WB Bluebird
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07-27-2005, 15:38
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1989 WB Bluebird
The BMC line is a nice coach and is a good value but it is not a
Wanderlodge. It uses a Spartan mountain master chassis just like the Tiffin motorhomes use, with a body put on it on the Bluebird Assembly line. Bluebird marketed the BMC for a very few years in an effort to break into the lower priced field. tom 1982 FC35 Vernon Center,NY At 03:08 AM 7/28/2005 +0000, you wrote: >Doug, > You should look into the BMC line. You can get a 5 - 6 year >newer bird for same money with a Cummins Engine / 6 Speed Allison >MT3060 Transmission. You can find with white wash interiors as well >as dark wood. Ours has white wash interiors, wanderlodge dash, roof >latter / rails. As far as hp, the 37' has 350 and 40' have 400 I >believe. I am sure if I am wrong someone will correct me. > >Al & Kathy Johnson >'96 BMC 37 >Mandeville, Louisiana >Currently in Gillette, WY on way to Cody tomorrow then final to >Yellowstone > >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dougtidwellhome" > > > 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>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 > > > > > > > > >---------- >YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > * Visit your group > "<http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WanderlodgeForum>WanderlodgeForum" on the web. > * > * To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > * > odgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > * > * Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the > <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/>Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > >---------- |
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1989 WB Bluebird - erniecarpet@... - 07-26-2005, 08:06
1989 WB Bluebird - erniecarpet@... - 07-26-2005, 09:18
1989 WB Bluebird - dougtidwellhome - 07-26-2005, 11:40
1989 WB Bluebird - Doug Tidwell - 07-26-2005, 12:24
1989 WB Bluebird - Tom Warner - 07-26-2005, 13:21
1989 WB Bluebird - Tom Warner - 07-26-2005, 13:30
1989 WB Bluebird - Doug Tidwell - 07-26-2005, 13:32
1989 WB Bluebird - Tom Warner - 07-26-2005, 13:35
1989 WB Bluebird - Doug Tidwell - 07-26-2005, 13:51
1989 WB Bluebird - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 07-27-2005, 05:33
1989 WB Bluebird - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 07-27-2005, 05:40
1989 WB Bluebird - Doug Tidwell - 07-27-2005, 06:52
1989 WB Bluebird - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 07-27-2005, 06:57
1989 WB Bluebird - Village Drug Frontiernet - 07-27-2005, 07:10
1989 WB Bluebird - dougtidwellhome - 07-27-2005, 13:08
1989 WB Bluebird - dougtidwellhome - 07-27-2005, 13:22
1989 WB Bluebird - Ralph L. Fullenwider - 07-27-2005, 13:38
1989 WB Bluebird - Tom Seitz - 07-27-2005, 15:01
1989 WB Bluebird - Al - 07-27-2005, 15:08
1989 WB Bluebird - Tom Warner - 07-27-2005 15:38
1989 WB Bluebird - Doug Tidwell - 07-27-2005, 15:52
1989 WB Bluebird - nicodemus815@... - 07-27-2005, 21:45
1989 WB Bluebird - Dennis Nichols - 07-28-2005, 14:45
1989 WB Bluebird - Al - 07-29-2005, 04:37
1989 WB Bluebird - erniecarpet@... - 07-29-2005, 09:53
1989 WB Bluebird - dougtidwellhome - 08-01-2005, 11:35
1989 WB Bluebird - Jack and Liz Pearce - 08-02-2005, 02:35
1989 WB Bluebird - John Stiles - 08-02-2005, 05:13
1989 WB Bluebird - jolobeth - 08-02-2005, 14:02
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