1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
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08-03-2005, 14:38
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)
More info: My wife and I also intend to full time in the future.
There were several reasons we wanted to upgrade from the 83 FC before hand. I wanted more engine power and more tranny speeds. My wife wanted a queen walk around bed vs the 83 FC side double. The larger basement is a big plus for both of us as well. Other than these items, we could have happily full timed in the 83 FC35. On the years and coaches you mention, a 90 or 91 PT with the 5 speed and 8V vs earlier 4 speeds would be my choice - if funds and the $10K reserve allowed. Dan 94 BMC 37' --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver" > The FC will get approx 7.5 to 8 MPG. The PT will get approx 5 to 6 > MPG. The FC does not have full basements due to the drive shaft > running the length of the coach. The PT has full basements. The PT > has more water and sewage capacity. The PT will have more overall > space for 2 people. The PT generator "may" be quieter. The PT > requires more batteries and tires at replacement time. > > Will it just be you, or two of you, or more? What is more important > to you, space and fluid capacity, or better MPG and reserve cash? > For either the FC or the PT, reserve $10,000 for R&R and upgrades. > Also check the history section at: > http://www.vintagebirds.com/ > Dan, previous 83 FC35, now 94 BMC 37' > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "orbitalsolutions" > > > I have decided to buy a Bluebird. I have a total of $90,000 that > I > > can spend on a coach, of course I would like to spend less. > > > > After doing a lot of surfing around on the Net, I discovered that > I > > can buy a good 80-85 35FC for around 40K. Or a good 85-91 40PT > for > > around 80K, about twice as much. > > > > I intend to go full-time on what ever coach I get. > > > > At this time I would very much appreciate the input of others here > > who have experience with these models. I wonder what the > differecne > > would be in cost of ownership between the older 3208 cat and the > > bigger detroit 8V92. Of course I prefer the larger coach for it's > > livability, but I am concerned over the cost and ease of ownership > > between these two models. > > > > Thank you very much in advance. > > > > > > -- Jim |
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1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - orbitalsolutions - 08-02-2005, 12:40
1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - Dan Weaver - 08-03-2005, 14:27
1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - Dan Weaver - 08-03-2005 14:38
1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - Henry Jay Hannigan - 08-04-2005, 07:07
1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - Dan Weaver - 08-04-2005, 13:30
1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - Dan Weaver - 08-04-2005, 13:35
1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT) - Al - 08-04-2005, 16:48
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