Since I don't know much about Wanderlodges

[Joe Hagan]

Jeff:

I believe it was they who did a conversion for the president of US Steel
in the mid-fifties. This coach was a YC3751 (Yellow Coach-later GM) that
was likely ex-Greyhound. They were also called "Silversides" and
"Cat-eyes." It was based in Pittsburgh and we were amazed - in those
day- that it had a shower in it. This was before coroprate aircraft
became popular. Used to see it on the PA Turnpike when I drove for
Continental Trailways during the 50's and 60's.



Pappy

St. George, UT

(Wannabe)

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> And commercial bus conversions date back to Miles and Kirwan Elmers
> ordering a new Flxible coach for their traveling office/motorhome
> (completed in 1952). This led to Elmers forming Custom Coach in
> Columbus, Ohio and producing bus conversions for stars and
> celebrities mostly, motorhomes for those who could afford them.
> Custom Coach helped BlueBird create the first Wanderlodge.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, George Lowry wwemu1@
> wrote:
> >
> >
> >
> > Scott Forman wrote:
> >
> > >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.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > The first Bluebird bus was a 1927 model. Some place I have a
> picture of it.
> >
> > >-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.
> > >
> > >
> >
> > The first "motor homes" were bus conversions by individuals. Some
> of
> > those individuals formed the Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA)
> in
> > 1963. Bluebird brought out their first "Wanderlodge" in 1963.
> >
> > Check out the history on the Bluebird Corporation home page.
> >
> > George Lowry
> > '06 Alpine Apex - Formerly '95 WBDA 4203
> > Spearfish, SD Enjoying the balmy weather in Gila Bend, AZ
> >
> > >
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> >
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