Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges
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02-20-2006, 03:33
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Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges
Go to http://www.VintageBirds.com, lots of history info there.
I'm no expert, but here's a brief brreakdown for you: -Blue Bird started making school busses in the early 1900's. -In the late 60's, they began building the Wanderlodge on the Forward Control ("FC") chassis. "Forward Control" refers to the flat-nose bus with a front engine. Over the years, FC's were produced in 31, 33, and 35 foot lengths. -Starting in '82, they also produced "pusher" (rear engine) models in lengths from 36-40 feet. There were two models, the SP (Single Pusher-single rear axle) and the PT (Pusher Tag, has rear tag axle). All models are 96" width. -In '88, the WB (Wide Body) was introduced on 38' and 40' pushers. 102" width. -In '89, the FC was discontinued, and in '92, the SP was killed, making all coaches after that rear-engine tag-axle models. -From '94-'97, the BMC (Blue Bird Motor Coach) was produced. This was a coach built by BB Coach Works on an outsourced chassis. It was a less expensive coach and designed to give BB a lower-cost "entry level" coach. The BMC's, while fine coaches, are generally considered to be inferior to the true Wanderlodge. The heavy frame construction is a big part of what makes the WL great. -'98-up is basically the modern WL you can buy new today. Lengths 38- 45 feet. BB made equipment changes and upgrades every year from the beginning. Vintage Birds can give you more details, pictures, etc. Hope you find this helpful. Scott Forman 82 FC35RB Memphis --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David Scott" > > I'm pretty much completely confused now, and feel pretty much like the > guy who asked which came first the chicken or the egg? > > If anyone can point me toward a reference that gives a history [I've > looked at several already and am still not clear]; before there was > ever an RV aspect there were BlueBird busses right? Like I rode on to > school? What came next a purposefully built motorhome or did someone > start living in a bus and the idea caught on and people started > converting them into "motorhomes or RV's" and then there were > Wanderlodges made by Blue Bird, followed by BlueBird motor coaches > that got converted into RV's/motorhomes? > > Now I'm dizzy, going to go lay down. > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote: > > > > David, > > > > A BMC was built by BB, but it is not a Wanderlodge. I know they > > listed it that way on the eBay listing, but BMCs were an entry level > > coach attempt by BB and were not labeled or intended as Wanderlodges. > > The BMC is not built on a BB chassis. I believe they were built on a > > Spartan chassis(?) rather than a BB chassis. The BMC (Bluebird Motor > > Coach) was only built from 1994-1997. The 1996 was the first year for > > the 40' model with a tag axle. You can get more info on them at > > Vintagebirds.com as well as review all the Wanderlodge model > information. > > > > While they are nice coaches, they are not Wanderlodges. > > Birdconnection.com has three 1996 BMCs listed right now, starting at > > $139,900, so my reaction is that this one is priced at a premium, > > unless you value the trailer at $25k (I think not). > > > > As you check eBay, remember to search on Wanderlodge and Wonderlodge > > (a common error among the less 'knowledgeable' owner/sellers). > > > > Please sign your name and location in your posts. Someone may know of > > a Bird near you for sale. > > > > Good luck in your hunting. > > > > Mike Bulriss > > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan" > > San Antonio, TX > > > > > > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "David A. Scott" > > > > > > > > > > > > > > I'd like to hear reactions to this Wanderlodge which is for sale > on eBay > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-BMC-...-matching- cargo-traile > > > r_W0QQitemZ4613339301QQcategoryZ50056QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > |
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Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - David A. Scott - 02-18-2006, 16:20
Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - mbulriss - 02-19-2006, 05:28
Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - David Scott - 02-19-2006, 18:14
Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - Scott Forman - 02-20-2006 03:33
Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - George Lowry - 02-20-2006, 04:14
Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - Jeff Miller - 02-20-2006, 05:15
Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges - Joe Hagan - 02-20-2006, 11:02
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