Pewee's Big Adventure

[bubblerboy64]

Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the cat
I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have been
lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft FC
which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my expectations
and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will bring
it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to start
from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I know
too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
direction to take and I understand completely the reason for those
thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into these
waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will post
Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.

John Heckman
Shippensburg Pa
'73 31ft FC

[pattypape]

GOOD LUCK JOHN,

The pictures look good,
Does anyone know what year the 3208 started in the FC's???
I thought all early 70's has the Ford V8 Gas engines.

Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
cat
> I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have been
> lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft FC
> which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
expectations
> and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
bring
> it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
start
> from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I know
> too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> direction to take and I understand completely the reason for those
> thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into these
> waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will post
> Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
>
> John Heckman
> Shippensburg Pa
> '73 31ft FC
>

[pattypape]

GOOD LUCK JOHN,

The pictures look good,
Does anyone know what year the 3208 started in the FC's???
I thought all early 70's has the Ford V8 Gas engines.

Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
cat
> I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have been
> lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft FC
> which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
expectations
> and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
bring
> it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
start
> from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I know
> too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> direction to take and I understand completely the reason for those
> thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into these
> waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will post
> Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
>
> John Heckman
> Shippensburg Pa
> '73 31ft FC
>

[bubblerboy64]

1977, I will be the fifth owner. The third owner did an extensive
remodel on this bus and it was converted to diesel at that time.
I'll know more Friday. I liked a couple things about that bus that
made it a have to have for me. The rounded back end. The twin beds
and the 31 ft length. It think it will be a nice one to start with.
John
>
>
> GOOD LUCK JOHN,
>
> The pictures look good,
> Does anyone know what year the 3208 started in the FC's???
> I thought all early 70's has the Ford V8 Gas engines.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
> cat
> > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
been
> > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft
FC
> > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> expectations
> > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
> bring
> > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
> start
> > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
know
> > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
those
> > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
these
> > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
post
> > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > '73 31ft FC
> >
>

[erniecarpet@...]

John, print out the contact list from the forum. That way, if you have a
problem you can call someone for help. Good luck, and best wishes,

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt




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[one_dusty_hoot]

3208's were an optoin in late 1976. 1977
both gas and diesel, then diesel 3208's
in late Summer of 1977, I believe.
bob janes, greenville, sc


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
wrote:
>
>
> GOOD LUCK JOHN,
>
> The pictures look good,
> Does anyone know what year the 3208 started in the FC's???
> I thought all early 70's has the Ford V8 Gas engines.
>
> Bill 88 FC Michigan
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
> cat
> > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
been
> > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft
FC
> > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> expectations
> > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
> bring
> > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
> start
> > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
know
> > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
those
> > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
these
> > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
post
> > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > '73 31ft FC
> >
>

[Leroy Eckert]

According to history on vintage birds it was 1977. Perhaps someone has
retrofitted it?????
Yes, the coach looks very nice. Hopefully it is mechanically sound and has a
3208. Save those hubcaps when you go to Alcoa's.
Good luck.

Leroy Eckert
1990WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
----- Original Message -----
From: pattypape
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2007 1:55 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure



GOOD LUCK JOHN,

The pictures look good,
Does anyone know what year the 3208 started in the FC's???
I thought all early 70's has the Ford V8 Gas engines.

Bill 88 FC Michigan

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
cat
> I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have been
> lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft FC
> which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
expectations
> and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
bring
> it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
start
> from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I know
> too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> direction to take and I understand completely the reason for those
> thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into these
> waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will post
> Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
>
> John Heckman
> Shippensburg Pa
> '73 31ft FC
>





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[putneyflash@...>]

Hoping you have a good trip , don't get in a hurry
re in Georgia
>
> From: "one_dusty_hoot"
> Date: 2007/06/27 Wed PM 03:48:55 EDT
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Pewee's Big Adventure
>
> 3208's were an optoin in late 1976. 1977
> both gas and diesel, then diesel 3208's
> in late Summer of 1977, I believe.
> bob janes, greenville, sc
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "pattypape"
> wrote:
> >
> >
> > GOOD LUCK JOHN,
> >
> > The pictures look good,
> > Does anyone know what year the 3208 started in the FC's???
> > I thought all early 70's has the Ford V8 Gas engines.
> >
> > Bill 88 FC Michigan
> >
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
> > cat
> > > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
> been
> > > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft
> FC
> > > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> > > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> > expectations
> > > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
> > bring
> > > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> > > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
> > start
> > > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
> know
> > > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
> those
> > > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
> these
> > > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
> post
> > > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> > >
> > > John Heckman
> > > Shippensburg Pa
> > > '73 31ft FC
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>

[Scott Forman]

John,

I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach. A
question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-up
on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what is
this one for?

Scott Forman
86 PT38

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
wrote:
>
> Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
cat
> I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have been
> lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft FC
> which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
expectations
> and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
bring
> it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
start
> from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I know
> too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> direction to take and I understand completely the reason for those
> thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into these
> waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will post
> Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
>
> John Heckman
> Shippensburg Pa
> '73 31ft FC
>

[bubblerboy64]

Scott, I have to assume that additional space for the engine was
needed. You know one of the things that has been running thru my
mind is today not years ago but today why couldn't you use a pickup
engine and transmission? I know these BB are bigger and heavier but
isn't horse power horse power? You look at what a 1 ton pickup is
dealing with pulling a big 5th wheel and I was just thinking.

John Heckman
Spbg Pa
1973 FC 31 ft
>
> John,
>
> I saw this listing and thought it looked like a nice old coach. A
> question...why is the nose built out? I have seen a similar set-up
> on some 80's FC's that had the aftercooled 3208 installed, what is
> this one for?
>
> Scott Forman
> 86 PT38
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > Well, It's close enough to the big day to let the bag out of the
> cat
> > I think? I am off Friday to Michigan to pick up the BB I have
been
> > lusting after for a couple years. I am purchasing the 1973 31ft
FC
> > which is the second one listed on the "Bill Board". I am both
> > excited and of course a little nervous about this but it is time
> > to "get off the fence post". I am very realistic in my
> expectations
> > and completely open minded about the entire undertaking. I will
> bring
> > it home to central Pa and then carefully evaluate what I have. I
> > will likely need lots of advice. I looks like a great place to
> start
> > from. I appreciate all the help I have been given so far. I
know
> > too that there are many among you that feel this is the wrong
> > direction to take and I understand completely the reason for
those
> > thoughts. For me and my use I feel this is my best step into
these
> > waters. So wish me luck and of course a safe trip and I will
post
> > Sunday or Monday and let ya know how it goes.
> >
> > John Heckman
> > Shippensburg Pa
> > '73 31ft FC
> >
>