'76 FC33 Wanderlodge for sale - Bidding ends sunday.

[Kenneth G Samson]

again, WRONG, Tom. the tag is my current NC state registration. It is
common for people to blotch out the tags on the vehicles listed at
ebay, to preserve privacy.

ken


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner wrote:
>
> The license plate was not attached when it was painted
> Gardner...someone blotched it out in the picture so you could not
> read the state or the year issued Bet its the same as the
> registration in the window which expired in 2004.
>
> tom warner
> vernon center,ny
> 1985 PT 40
>
> At 08:04 PM 5/30/2007, you wrote:
> > One thing I noticed was that the coach was painted with the rear
> >licence plate still attached. I would think if you went for the cost
> >of a quality paint job you would have not done that.
> >
> >Gardner
> >78FC33
> >
> >--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, Tom Warner
> >wrote:
> > >
> > > Just a few comments I feel are necessary to start others checking
> > > this coach closely just in case someone on the forum is looking
> > > hungrily at this coach and is thinking of bidding. Especially read
> > > the comments on Ebay at the bottom where potential bidders ask
> > > questions. The pictures of the coach tell me a lot.
> > >
> > > First I believe this is another one of those 3rd person sales.
> >Check
> > > all of the details and you will see why I believe that. Look at
> >the
> > > method of payment if you do win the bid?
> > >
> > > There is a reserve on the coach since the seller has chosen to
> >hide
> > > the bidders names and someone supposedly already bid $12,500. He
> >also
> > > has a "buy-it-now" price in the description off Ebay but there is
> > > nothing on the Ebay listing to verify that.
> > >
> > > I dont believe anyone drove this coach on a trip in 2006 unless
> >they
> > > drove the coach with no registration since the one on the
> >windshield
> > > ran out in 2004.
> > >
> > > I find it hard to believe the engine was "factory rebuilt" since
> > > there are no stickers on the valve covers and corrosion and paint
> > > missing. I believe the engine is the origianal one.
> > >
> > > Its hard for me to believe that the engine and generator were
> >rebuilt
> > > even a long time ago and surely not by the factory when you look
> >at
> > > the pictures of each. The engine and coach has obviously been
> >driven
> > > in the salt as there is salt corrosion visible. Look at the
> > > adjustment rod and nut on the alternator, its severely rusted and
> >has
> > > not been adjusted for a long time.
> > >
> > > The coach has sit in the same place for quite a while as you can
> >see
> > > by the front tires sunken into the ground. The generator
> >insulation
> > > was replaced but not recently unless someone could do it without
> > > removing the generator.
> > >
> > > Lots more but what I have described alone makes me suspicious. Of
> > > course let the buyer beware. If I am incorrect in my comments of
> >the
> > > coach hopefully the seller will give us the details such as copies
> >of
> > > the sales receipts for the engine, transmission and generator.
> > >
> > > tom warner
> > > vernon center,ny
> > > 1985 PT 40
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > At 11:19 AM 5/30/2007, you wrote:
> > > >NO RESERVE! 1976 FC 33 Blue Bird Wanderlodge
> > > >
> > > >A Rebuilt Cat 3208 Diesel engine, Rebuilt Automatic Allison MT -
> >640
> > > >transmission, Rebuilt Onan Emerald Generator, recently replaced 2-
> >way
> > > >full sized fridge/freezer, New upholstery throughout - simply
> >put - a
> > > >beautiful coach!
> > > >
> > > >See all photos and detailed coach information at
> > > >
> > > >'76 FC33 Wanderlodge
> > > >
> > > >http://samsonkg.googlepages.com/1976fc33...anderlodge
> > > >
> > > >Specifications-
> > > >
> > > > Length: 33'
> > > > Model: Side Bath with separate shower.
> > > > Suspension: Leaf Spring Suspension
> > > > Generator: Emerald III Onan Genset. [newly REBUILT
> >replacement,
> > > >7.5 kw, under 10 hours, separate 30 gallon gas tank for generator
> >fuel]
> > > > Diesel Fuel Capacity: 150 Gallons
> > > > Engine: REBUILT Caterpillar 3208-NA - 210 HP naturally
> >aspirated
> > > > Transmission: REBUILT Allison Automatic 4-speed MT-640
> > > >4 speed Allison automatic transmission is solid shifting, and can
> >be
> > > >manually shifted on mountain passes for more torque if desired.
> >coach
> > > >obtains consistent 10 / 11 mpg. in last 1500 miles, i used just
> >one
> > > >and a quarter quarts of oil.
> > > > doghouse and generator compartment were recently freshly
> > > >insulated with heavy duty sound/heat insulation.
> > > > brand new fuel filter just installed 20 miles ago.
> > > > TWO new full-coach power inverters installed, along with
> >all new
> > > >batteries.
> > > > nice aluminum 22.5 Alcoa wheels all around
> > > > Full air brakes, recently replaced and professionally
> >serviced.
> > > > 12 gallon water heater, heats by either electric or engine.
> > > > [take a 'free' hot shower after your drive!]
> > > > Culligan Water Purifier newly installed.
> > > > brand new 40 channel CB radio [model TRC-503]
> > > >[original CB is still installed, but disconnected.]
> > > > Aircraft-Style Overhead Storage Throughout
> > > > Fluorescent Direct and Indirect Lighting Throughout with
> > > >Incandescent Aircraft-Style Reading Lamps at All Seating Positions
> > > > Household-Grade Plumbing and Electrical Fixtures Throughout
> > > > 2-way fridge, double bowl sink, microwave with convection,
> >Insta
> > > >Hot water dispenser
> > > > high intensity electric remote control searchlight, air
> >horns,
> > > >fog lights.
> > > > Full Patio Awning [Zip Dee] and bright Patio Lights
> > > > large roof mounted storage pod, and two different roof
> >mounted TV
> > > >antennas.
> > > > safety rail/rack all the way around the roof. Thick ribbed
> > > >Aluminum Deck over Steel Roof
> > > > BONUS: a 20 inch Polaroid LCD [HDTV ready] TV will be
> >included
> > > >with this motorhome! It is not installed. I had planned to
> >install it
> > > >on a ceiling mounted flip-down mechanism, but did not get around
> >to
> > > >finding the mount. in the meantime, i simply set it up on top of
> >the
> > > >cabinet in the living room and laid it down on a soft blanket
> >while in
> > > >motion. It works great and gives a very nice picture at any
> >viewing
> > > >angle.
> > > >
> > > > Tankage:
> > > > Fresh Water- 98 Gallons
> > > > Gray Water - 60 Gallons
> > > > Waste Water-42 Gallons
> > > > LP-45 Gallons [plumbed for external BBQ hookup, too!]
> > > >
> > > > - Features-
> > > > Blue Bird All American Chassis
> > > > Dual roof airs, blows very COLD!
> > > > 30 amp service.
> > > > Engine/Chassis Heaters with Thermostat
> > > > three zoned propane heaters
> > > > two clothes closets.
> > > > nice big heated Ramco remote mirrors [replaced the factory
> > > >driving mirrors.]
> > > > All Copper Air and Fuel Lines
> > > > Urethane Foam Insulation
> > > > full sized Bed [has mattress in the coach, i forgot to put
> >it
> > > >back in there when i took the photos this afternoon. i had
> >brought it
> > > >in the house for a guest to sleep on.]
> > > > Standard Gas Eye Level microwave Oven with Range
> > > > Nutone food center power unit built in on counter, with
> > > > blender and ice crusher attachments for those must-have summer
> >smoothies!
> > > > built in ice maker and trash compactor
> > > >The 2 way refrigerator/freezer is a full sized recent model
> >Norcold
> > > >replacement with black front panels.
> > > >
> > > > -Sound System, Includes:
> > > > AM/FM Radio, 8-Track Stereo
> > > >
> > > > Factory Rebuilt Cat diesel engine and Allison automatic
> > > >transmission. There are less than 3,000 miles on this engine and
> > > >transmission. i am the third owner. the first owner had just had
> >the
> > > >new factory rebuilt engine and transmission installed when he
> >suffered
> > > >a stroke and could not drive the motorhome anymore. it then sat
> >for
> > > >about a year until his death. Second owner bought from the
> >original
> > > >owner's wife in west virginia and drove it to michigan. Preparing
> >the
> > > >motorhome to travel full time with his wife, second owner had all
> >the
> > > >upholstery replaced and spent approx. $7500 making upgrades,
> >including
> > > >a replacement fridge/freezer and the Emerald generator [in the
> > > >pictures, it appears that the sofa has stains, but it really does
> >not.
> > > > those are just shadows from the fabric, which is a velvety type
> >of
> > > >fabric with a slightly raised nap] His wife then found out she had
> > > >cancer and she died shortly thereafter. Following her death,
> >second
> > > >owner lost interest in the motorhome and it sat in barn storage
> >at his
> > > >brother's farm for a couple years. Last July he sold it to me. I
> > > >drove it approx. 1500 miles since then, including a trip to
> >maryland
> > > >from michigan. Starts on first roll of the engine every time, and
> >runs
> > > >very strong. I am selling in order to use the cash proceeds to do
> > > >repairs and renovations to my home so i can put it on the market.
> >Of
> > > >course, I'll be buying another Wanderlodge after i sell my home!
> >Once
> > > >you get a Wanderlodge, you'll never settle for anything less.
> > > >
> > > > Includes all original owner's manuals for the coach and other
> >items
> > > >added to it since then.
> > > >
> > > > Known defects:
> > > > tires need to be replaced. they are weather checked, and
> > > >although i drove over 1500 miles on them in this condition, i
> >would
> > > >not recommend the new owner drive them like this for much longer.
> > > >There are truck tire service centers within 75 miles in any
> >direction
> > > >away from my home, including Annapolis, Dover, Wilmington,
> > > >Easton/Salisbury, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington DC
> >areas. I
> > > >highly recommend a stop for fresh tires on your way home.
> > > > Front roof air is disconnected, and has been for years. it
> >is
> > > >unknown whether is was working when disconnected by the first
> >owner.
> > > > small stone chip in one of the front windshields. [no
> >cracks,
> > > >just the small chip.]
> > > > Cruise control is present, but disconnected.
> > > > one Propane Heater [out of three] is not working, probably
> >just
> > > >needs cleaning.
> > > > speedometer broke during last trip in September 2006. 860
> >miles
> > > >put on since then. [calculated by mapquest when i entered the
> >route i
> > > >took during the last trip]
> > > > one air vent cover over the kitchen area is broken. fan and
> > > >light in that vent still work fine - it's just the plastic lid
> >that is
> > > >broken. replacements are cheap and available on ebay.
> > > > rear air conditioner is missing one vent cover. works
> >perfectly
> > > >fine however, and is very cold.
> > > >
> > > >Terms: non-refundable Deposit [10% of starting bid ] to hold the
> >coach
> > > >is due within 2 days of auction end, either by paypal or overnight
> > > >mail. [certified check or money order only] Balance due in
> >certified
> > > >funds within 10 days of auction end, whether you pick up the
> >coach in
> > > >that time period or not. Winning bidder is responsible for pick
> >up in
> > > >Worton, MD, just outside of Chestertown. If you so desire, I am
> >happy
> > > >to help you arrange storage in Chestertown subsequent to your
> > > >purchase, at your expense, if you will be delayed in picking up
> >the
> > > >coach.
> > > >
> > > >As you would expect on a 30-year-old vehicle, no warranty is
> >expressed
> > > >or implied. I have represented the vehicle in what I feel is an
> > > >honest fashion through words and pictures. All pictures were
> >taken
> > > >May 27, 2007.
> > > >
> > > >http://samsonkg.googlepages.com/1976fc33...anderlodge
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