1980 - 1985 (35FC) or 1985 - 1991 (40PT)

[Henry Jay Hannigan]

---DAN:
Do not overlook the 89-90SP with the CAT pusher. I think it is
overall the best and simplest "sp" BIRD. I have a 90SP36 and LOVE
it!! Ask all the SP owners how they like their BIRD. NO TAG, fairly
SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the CAT is BULLETPROOF!!
I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the SP
PUSHER!!!!

Regards,
Hank Hannigan
90SP36
STILL in VEGAS!

In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Dan Weaver"
wrote:
> 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"
> wrote:
> > 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"
> > wrote:
> > > 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