Getting new paint job on 82 35 ft

[papaskettle]

Should I keep the orginal paint design or should I change it to a more modern
design. I'm having the upper rail reworked with alum as the old was rusted and
not repairable. would like to hear your opinions on this

[Roger W Webb]

I can only speak for myself as I have a 91 WL that has a great new and completely different paint scheme and I get many, many complements about how it looks. However, it took away from the distinct BB look, most people don't even recognize it. You can see pictures in the Wanderlodge Forum files under my name.

Over the years I have become especially fond of the early 80's looks with the nice chrome bumpers. IMO, if I had an 82 I'd keep with the same 'style', and maybe just change to updated colors. It is the difference between a 'classic' and a 'resto-mod'.

Roger Webb

91 WL

Cedar Rapids, IA

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Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Getting new paint job on 82 35 ft

Should I keep the orginal paint design or should I change it to a more modern design. I'm having the upper rail reworked with alum as the old was rusted and not repairable. would like to hear your opinions on this

[Fred Hulse]

It’s your coach and the new style paints are attractive,but I vote for the classic Blue Bird paint.

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown,Arizona
97 WLWB41

[Jason Stahl]

I also like the original paint style (the XXV model excepted, sorry). From a resell standpoint, wanderlodge buyers might shy from a modern design.

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On Apr 12, 2011, at 7:23 AM, "Fred Hulse" <"fhulse@wildblue.net"> wrote:

It’s your coach and the new style paints are attractive,but I vote for the classic Blue Bird paint.

Fred & Jeanne Hulse
Morristown,Arizona
97 WLWB41

[markusfmeyer@...]

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From: "markusfmeyer@..."
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2011 11:16 am
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Getting new paint job on 82 35 ft
To: "Jason Stahl"

Check out this post:

wanderlodgeownersgroup.com/forums/showthread.php?t=623

83 FC, similar colors to original yet different enough to look fresh and not 30 years old.

Thanks,
Markus

----- Reply message -----
From: "Jason Stahl"
Date: Tue, Apr 12, 2011 10:45 am
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Getting new paint job on 82 35 ft
To: "WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com"

I also like the original paint style (the XXV model excepted, sorry). From a resell standpoint, wanderlodge buyers might shy from a modern design.

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On Apr 12, 2011, at 7:23 AM, "Fred Hulse" wrote:

> It’s your coach and the new style paints are attractive,but I vote for the classic Blue Bird paint.
> Fred & Jeanne Hulse
> Morristown,Arizona
> 97 WLWB41
>

[mbulriss]

In the end result, it is only the individual owner's personal opinion that
counts. Some prefer classic originality, but a well done upgrade can give an
older Bird an entirely new personality and a new lease on life.

For another example of a well done upgrade, check out this week's Bird of the
Week on the WanderldogeForum front page at http://www.wanderlodgeforum.org .

Mike Bulriss
1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
San Antonio, TX

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "papaskettle" wrote:
>
> Should I keep the orginal paint design or should I change it to a more modern
design. I'm having the upper rail reworked with alum as the old was rusted and
not repairable. would like to hear your opinions on this
>

[jackcj7]

We painted our 1973 FC31 in Indian Silver, Light Rose, and Dark Rose, which were
original colors, but for a later model Bird. One suggestion I would have is to
use colors that can be "Touched-Up" from standard "RattleCan" paints.
Jack & Donna Smith
1973FC31
SoCal.

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@...> wrote:
>
> In the end result, it is only the individual owner's personal opinion that
counts. Some prefer classic originality, but a well done upgrade can give an
older Bird an entirely new personality and a new lease on life.
>
> For another example of a well done upgrade, check out this week's Bird of the
Week on the WanderldogeForum front page at http://www.wanderlodgeforum.org .
>
> Mike Bulriss
> 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> San Antonio, TX
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "papaskettle" wrote:
> >
> > Should I keep the orginal paint design or should I change it to a more
modern design. I'm having the upper rail reworked with alum as the old was
rusted and not repairable. would like to hear your opinions on this
> >
>

[Jamie]

Quick question about paint job
I have a 1990 wb40 that Im thinking of getting it painted dose anyone know what
the cost would be ???

Jamie Brandt
1990
wb-40

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jackcj7" wrote:
>
> We painted our 1973 FC31 in Indian Silver, Light Rose, and Dark Rose, which
were original colors, but for a later model Bird. One suggestion I would have
is to use colors that can be "Touched-Up" from standard "RattleCan" paints.
> Jack & Donna Smith
> 1973FC31
> SoCal.
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "mbulriss" <mbulriss@> wrote:
> >
> > In the end result, it is only the individual owner's personal opinion that
counts. Some prefer classic originality, but a well done upgrade can give an
older Bird an entirely new personality and a new lease on life.
> >
> > For another example of a well done upgrade, check out this week's Bird of
the Week on the WanderldogeForum front page at http://www.wanderlodgeforum.org .
> >
> > Mike Bulriss
> > 1991 WB40 "Texas Minivan"
> > San Antonio, TX
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "papaskettle" wrote:
> > >
> > > Should I keep the orginal paint design or should I change it to a more
modern design. I'm having the upper rail reworked with alum as the old was
rusted and not repairable. would like to hear your opinions on this
> > >
> >
>