'86 PT38

[Curt Sprenger]

Good points Kevin.

Steve,
If you like I can send you my Work Items and Cost Ledger that I keep for
our 1987 PT38. I purchased the bird in early February this year.

Curt Sprenger ‘87PT38, Anaheim, Calif.



krminyl@... wrote:

> Steve,
>
> I can't think of anything in particular to watch out for on a
> 1986...basically, the same things as on all other BB's of this age.
> It's nice to have the
> maintenance records, all "Blue Box" contents (owner's manual, accessories
> documentation, etc).
>
> You should be prepared to bring all systems up to date, and expect to
> spend
> money on that. Fluid changes (oil, coolant, trans), air dryer, alignment,
> tires (on a PT, there's 8 tires at about $400 each) and tires older
> than 6 or so
> years should be replaced regardless of how good they look, and any
> interior
> improvements you might want to make...remember it's an 80's coach, with
> interior styling in that era.
>
> The coach's generator (Kohler/Yanmar) should be checked, and it's hours
> consistent with the mileage shown on the BB. Expect to perform routine
> maintenance on the genset as well.
>
> If you are buying from a dealer, try to negotiate with them to have
> all this
> stuff done before you pick it up, and make sure that they really do it.
> When I bought mine, they said it was done, but I later found out that
> all they
> did was "check" these things.
>
> I suggest that you find a forum member that is willing to do a "walk
> through" or PDI (pre delivery inspection) on any coach you are
> considering buying.
> Whatever nominal charge they might charge you will be money well
> spent. Put
> out a plea for help once you find the coach...
>
> I like the 8V92 vs the 6V (more HP, towing ability, resale). Nothing
> wrong
> with the 6V (5 speed trans vs the 8V's 4 speed), but maybe it's a guy
> thing
> (HP and torque). I believe that a coach that is used and driven often,
> not
> just sitting around, not driven for a few years, is probably a better
> buy.
> Fresh fuel, (I'd hate to have to replace 300 gallons of old, contaminated
> diesel), exercised systems that still work, are all things to look for.
>
> Expect to buy a new refrigerator if it's original, expect the dash air
> not
> to work, expect one or more of the propane heaters not to work,
> prepare to buy
> new batteries (6 6v, and a 12 genset battery) and smart chargers.
>
> Still, these BB's are fun to own, and are truly built like a tank. It
> would
> be hard for me to own anything else.
>
> Let us know if there is anything you might need...the forum is a
> wealth of
> information and without it, I would probably find a new owner for my BB!
> Again, I thank all the BB owners for their past help and advice.
>
>
> Best of luck!
>
> Kevin McKeown
> Yorba Linda, CA
> 1986 38' PT
>
>
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