Electro Luminescent Dash

[David Brady]

Sadly, the LXi is the last of the Wanderlodges to have the
luminescent dash - neither the M380 nor the 450 have the
luminescent. This is one of the items keeping me from purchasing
the newer coaches...

David Brady
'02 LXi, Smokey
NC

runnerful wrote:
>
> Hi Curt,
>
> Bill sent me a pic. Way cool. Maybe we should have a couple of
> examples in the photos section. The dash seems to be one of the
> unique things about BBs and other newbees might also like to see.
>
> Do the new birds also have this dash lighting?
>
> Ginger
> BB wannabee
>
>
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[brad barton]

In my 84FC, the guages were so dim and the EL background so bright, I had to
turn it down to the lowest threshold to read the guages. I even velcroed a mini
maglite on the steering column to shine on the speedometer. The guage lights
have improved since then. And it's a good thing since my eyesight has gone the
other way. Brad Barton 00LXiDFW bbartonwx@...


To: WanderlodgeForum@...: dmb993@...: Thu, 17 May
2007 21:54:19 -0400Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Electro Luminescent Dash




It's so cool I only drive at night! I've had truckers pass meblabbing on the CB
about the cool dash in the bus!David Brady02LXiWNCPete Masterson wrote:>> I
believe that all the EL panels are "baby blue"*... I know, the> first time I
drove my new-to-me 'bird in the dark (about my 4th day> of ownership) it took my
breath away when I turned on the lights at> dusk ... and as it got darker, the
panel's glow became obvious.>> Taking a photo will prove difficult. Most cameras
won't do very well> with the darkness -- and using a flash will make the panel
look just> like it does in the daylight. A sophisticated camera with a long->
exposure (using a tripod or other arrangement to hold the camera> still) might
be able to create a hint of the effect ... but human> vision in a dark setting
is what's really necessary.>> Indeed, the first night time use, I found I had to
turn the intensity> way down, otherwise it was simply too distracting. Now that
I'm more> used to it, I can stop looking at the panel and pay some attention to>
the road.>> So... my assessment -- it's "cool.">> *I have some EL night lights
that plug into 110v AC and they're blue> green. It's a close to the BB EL panel,
but BB's is more blue...>> Pete Masterson> '95 Blue Bird Wanderlodge WBDA 42>
aeonix1@... > On the road at Lockhart Texas>> On
May 17, 2007, at 6:42 PM, runnerful wrote:>> > --- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > ,
brad barton <bbartonwx@...>> > wrote:> >>> >>> >> Ginger,> >> There's nothing
like a Blue Bird dash. Blue Bird's engineering> > was so far ahead of its time
even the mid 80's coaches are more> > advanced than many other new ones. Brad
Barton 00LXiDFW> > bbartonwx@...> >> > You guys are doing this on purpose,
aren't you. All this> > tantalising. Geeez. ;-) I'm all itchy to actually SEE
one. Doesn't> > anyone have a picture of the dang thing?> >> > Are they all baby
blue?> > Are the 1985/86 FC models luminescent?> > If I find an otherwise
acceptable rig with a dead dash, are> > replacements available?> >> > Ginger> >
BB wannabee 85FC35> >> >> >> >> >> > Yahoo! Groups Links> >> >> >>> >
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[Stephen Birtles]

Yes the dashes can be rebuilt with a better panel than was originally
installed
With the new panel you have the ability to add aditional gauges lights
and switches just cut seal and mount
Stephen 77fc 35 I rebuild them
Just south of you in Niagara give me a call
905 328 0162




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "runnerful"
wrote:
>
> Hi Don,
>
> Do you have any idea if replacement dashes are available?
>
> Ginger
> BB wannabee
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, dspithaler@ wrote:
> > I did have some trouble with my bottom dash lighting last year
> which I
> > thought it was the inverters. It just fixed its self. I had a
>
> [snip]
>

[runnerful]

Hi Stephen,

Thanks, that's good to know. If I find an otherwise good bird with a
dead dash, approximately what cost would I be looking at to replace it?

I'll keep your details on file. I have family in the 905 area down
there.

Ginger
BB wannabee

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
wrote:
>
> Yes the dashes can be rebuilt with a better panel than was originally
> installed

[runnerful]

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, brad barton <bbartonwx@...>
wrote:
>
>
> In my 84FC, the guages were so dim and the EL background so bright,
I had to turn it down to the lowest threshold to read the guages.

Is this typical of 84's (or 85's)?
Is there a fix as for the dim head and tail lights?

> I even velcroed a mini maglite on the steering column to shine on
the speedometer. The guage lights have improved since then. And it's
a good thing since my eyesight has gone the other way. Brad

I don't expect to be doing much night driving but all the same, the
dash is cool and it would be a shame not to have the benefit of it.

Ginger
BB wannabee

[Ryan Wright]

Don:

> Pete Unless I'm color blind I think mine are a shade of green.

Mine look to be a shade of green as well. Maybe we're both color blind.

Ginger:

> When I first began evaluating BBs I was amazed to see central vacs,
> ice makers, Corian counters, hydrolic levelers, air ride suspensions
> and more in 20 year old coaches.

Yup. That's exactly why I fell in love with these old coaches. I've
had mine only a few weeks now and am loving every minute of it. Beats
the tar out of any of those new coaches they sell down at the local RV
dealerships.

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92
Tri-Cities, WA

[Stephen Birtles]

Each dash is indidviually priced BUT look at the inverters and wiring
first Thos old dashes ar usually pretty tough unless you drill a hole
or otherwise damage it they will usually last as long as the coach
Stephen 77fc35


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "runnerful"
wrote:
>
> Hi Stephen,
>
> Thanks, that's good to know. If I find an otherwise good bird with a
> dead dash, approximately what cost would I be looking at to replace it?
>
> I'll keep your details on file. I have family in the 905 area down
> there.
>
> Ginger
> BB wannabee
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Birtles"
> wrote:
> >
> > Yes the dashes can be rebuilt with a better panel than was originally
> > installed
>

[Mike Hohnstein]

I'm down with the green.
MH
----- Original Message -----
From: Ryan Wright
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Friday, May 18, 2007 4:03 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Electro Luminescent Dash


Don:

> Pete Unless I'm color blind I think mine are a shade of green.

Mine look to be a shade of green as well. Maybe we're both color blind.

Ginger:

> When I first began evaluating BBs I was amazed to see central vacs,
> ice makers, Corian counters, hydrolic levelers, air ride suspensions
> and more in 20 year old coaches.

Yup. That's exactly why I fell in love with these old coaches. I've
had mine only a few weeks now and am loving every minute of it. Beats
the tar out of any of those new coaches they sell down at the local RV
dealerships.

-Ryan
'86 PT-40 8V92
Tri-Cities, WA




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[Don Bradner]

I couldn't resist having a crack at a picture. The result is a compromise
between making the dash bright enough, and still showing the bluebird high beam
indicator. I don't drive at night, or hardly ever, so I didn't even know my
Turbo Pyrometer has a burnt out light bulb!

Picture can be seen at
http://www.arcatapet.net/travel/images/9...g_3984.jpg

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
Posting on the road by satellite from
Portland, Oregon

[Rob Robinson]

Nice shot Don. I see you have a light out, maybe the Pyro? Have you ever
opened up the dash to replace bulbs?

On 18/05/07, Don Bradner wrote:
>
> I couldn't resist having a crack at a picture. The result is a
> compromise between making the dash bright enough, and still showing the
> bluebird high beam indicator. I don't drive at night, or hardly ever, so I
> didn't even know my Turbo Pyrometer has a burnt out light bulb!
>
> Picture can be seen at
> http://www.arcatapet.net/travel/images/9...g_3984.jpg
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Posting on the road by satellite from
> Portland, Oregon
>
>
>



--
Rob, Sue & Merlin Robinson
94 WLWB


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