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

[Al]

Dan,
Glad to hear another BMC owner that loves their bird. We love
our bird and are very bias as our previous posts have pointed out.

Al, Kathy, Alfred & Daniel Johnson
'96 BMC 37'
Mandeville, Louisiana
Currently in Grant Tetan Nationnal Park after spending a week in
Yellow Stone where the American Bison / Wolf are rebounding

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