'76 Bluebird info
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03-06-2006, 04:47
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'76 Bluebird info
Hello Mike
Thanks so much for the info. I have added your suggestions to my list of things to check on. I am meeting the mechanic who has (maybe) been through the engine, generator, trany, etc. It does have air brakes. I got a check list from vintagebirds.com, but specific year and model info is lacking. Thanks again, I appreciate your time and input Chick --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote: > > Air brakes would be a very good thing. The 534 Ford is obsolete and very difficult to support in most areas of the country. A 3208 is a straight forward repower candidate but unless a lot of sweat equity was provided on the owners part it would be a poor investment. > Assuming the engine is sound, one could expect 5 mpg and 60 mph cruising speed. Breakerless ignition update would be a major improvement as would a new carburetor in most cases. The governor type Holleys are known for being difficult to work with. > I would want to leak test the engine before I paid any money. The potential for head gasket problems is too sobering to ignore. We are after all, talking about a 30 year old piece of machinery. It's harder on equipment to sit idle than to be used. > Mike Hohnstein > Germantown, WI > 83FC35 > ----- Original Message ----- > From: chicknpollo > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 9:16 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] '76 Bluebird info > > > Hi Guys, > > I am a new guy, not to rving but to BB's. I am going to look at a > 1976 BB tomorrow, it's listed on ebay right now. I have talked to the > owner. He doesn't know much as it was his father's. I am concerned > about the 543 gas engine amoung other things. What can ya'll tell me > about it, the engine, the year model, inherent problems. You can look > at his description on ebay, sorry, I don't have the item #. But it's > the only '76 BB up there. > I would surely appreciate any info anyone can provide. > > Thanks so much > Chick > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > a.. Visit your group "WanderlodgeForum" on the web. > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006, 03:16
'76 Bluebird info - Mike Hohnstein - 03-06-2006, 04:05
'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006 04:47
'76 Bluebird info - davidkerryedwards - 03-06-2006, 05:01
'76 Bluebird info - Mike Hohnstein - 03-06-2006, 05:10
'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006, 05:28
'76 Bluebird info - davidkerryedwards - 03-06-2006, 05:46
'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006, 06:01
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