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

[Dan Weaver]

Hank,

Do not overlook the BMC 37' coaches. 300 HP and a 6 speed with 2 of
the speeds overdrive.

NO TAG, fairly SIMPLE like the FC BUT with a PUSHER. AND the
CUMMINS is BULLETPROOF!!

I better not say more as you can see I am BIASED towards the BMC
PUSHER!!!! LOL

Dan
94 BMC 37' (paid 94K last year for it)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Henry Jay Hannigan"
wrote:
> ---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