1989 WB Bluebird

[Tom Warner]

The BMC line is a nice coach and is a good value but it is not a
Wanderlodge. It uses a Spartan mountain master chassis just like the Tiffin
motorhomes use, with a body put on it on the Bluebird Assembly line.
Bluebird marketed the BMC for a very few years in an effort to break into
the lower priced field.

tom
1982 FC35
Vernon Center,NY


At 03:08 AM 7/28/2005 +0000, you wrote:
>Doug,
> You should look into the BMC line. You can get a 5 - 6 year
>newer bird for same money with a Cummins Engine / 6 Speed Allison
>MT3060 Transmission. You can find with white wash interiors as well
>as dark wood. Ours has white wash interiors, wanderlodge dash, roof
>latter / rails. As far as hp, the 37' has 350 and 40' have 400 I
>believe. I am sure if I am wrong someone will correct me.
>
>Al & Kathy Johnson
>'96 BMC 37
>Mandeville, Louisiana
>Currently in Gillette, WY on way to Cody tomorrow then final to
>Yellowstone
>
>--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dougtidwellhome"
> wrote:
> > Ralph,
> >
> > The transmission on this coach is a 4-speed. Do you think a 4-
>speed
> > is a great negative compared to one with more speeds? Just
> > wondering what you thought.
> >
> > Thanks!!
> >
> > Doug Tidwell
> >
> > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ralph L. Fullenwider"
> > wrote:
> > > Doug:
> > >
> > > Sent you the phone back channel.
> > >
> > > The folks at Bleakly are pretty reliable really. They know Birds
> > and since
> > > they are only a few miles from Bird's Nest, they do represent
> > their Coaches
> > > pretty openly. They have a nice facility there as well.
> > >
> > > Safe travels,
> > >
> > > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > > Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma
> > >
> > > At 01:52 PM 7/27/2005 -0500, you wrote:
> > > >Hello Ralph,
> > > >
> > > >Your information is very much appreciated!! I have not seen
>this
> > coach
> > > >and I only have the salesman word on the condition (he seems to
> > very
> > > >honest and is not pressuring me in any way). I think I will
>fly
> > down
> > > >there tomorrow and look it over and use your information as a
> > > >guide. Assuming everything checks out good, do you think it
> > would be
> > > >advisable for me to pay you to check it over before I sign on
>the
> > dotted
> > > >line? I know so many things can be wrong and I really don't
>want
> > to get
> > > >into a coach with numerous follow-up expenses. I was
>originally
> > focusing
> > > >on coaches in the 91-95 model years which could probably afford
> > but
> > > >certainly would like to pay less if I found the right older
> > coach. What
> > > >is your opinion on the best value and is there any good
> > comparisons
> > > >between the 89 verses the early 90's? I guess you have worked
>on
> > all of
> > > >them and maybe have established some fact based opinions. Any
> > comments
> > > >would be greatly appreciated.
> > > >
> > > >Also, should I look at suspension air-bags. I have noticed
>some
> > people on
> > > >the forum have had to replace them in older coaches.
> > > >
> > > >Do you have a phone number where I could call you?
> > > >
> > > >Thanks!
> > > >
> > > >Doug Tidwell
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Ralph L. Fullenwider
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:33 PM
> > > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 1989 WB Bluebird
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Hello Doug:
> > > >
> > > > I am in Oklahoma
> <http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm>http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
> and
> > perform
> > > > service
> > > > work on Birds.
> > > >
> > > > When you go see the Coach, don't be in a rush, take your
>time
> > and don't be
> > > > overwhelmed. It is easy to do, I know, we have all been
>there.
> > > >
> > > > After a walk through, ask Bleakly to have a service tech
>come
> > out with a
> > > > manometer and do an LP leak down test. This can be done in
>the
> > > > refrigerator
> > > > out side access compartment. This is important.
> > > > Next, open the engine hatch, do a visual check where the
>hatch
> > gas shocks
> > > > mount to the lid. Then check the manifolds for cracks or
> > broken ears by
> > > > the
> > > > hold down bolts. If the turbo piping is covered with heat
> > shielding, as
> > > > your facing the engine, on your left in front you will see
>the
> > turbo
> > > > piping, under that shielding you will find a flange covered
>by
> > a clamp.
> > > > Just above the clamp, do a visual check for any cracks.
> > > > Next check the battery wiring, it should be 2/0 min cable
> > size. Check the
> > > > condition of the cable ends.
> > > > As you do your walk through of the Coach, turn on all the
> > lighting
> > > > systems.
> > > > Bring the AC's on line one at a time until all are running
>and
> > take a look
> > > > at the gauges to see if they are balanced and steady. Turn
>on
> > the Coach
> > > > head lights and driving lights, check to be sure they are
> > working. If
> > > > memory serves, unless it has been modified ( you will
>probably
> > make that
> > > > modification later) the bright lights have to be on for the
> > driving lights
> > > > to work. Check the step in and out function. Check the entry
> > door to be
> > > > sure it is not bowed or need an adjustment. Check all the
> > gaskets around
> > > > all windows to be sure there is not rust beginning. Go up on
> > top and check
> > > > all vents where the base contacts the roof metal, for
>cracking
> > or if that
> > > > d(*&@ silicone has been used to stop leaks. Check all screws
> > holding down
> > > > the walk plates to see if they are loose. Look over the side
> > and check the
> > > > seams where the awnings meet the coach. If the rain
>guttering
> > has open
> > > > cracks in the sealant, it is not a major concern but you
>will
> > have to
> > > > address that as a prevent maint later on.
> > > > Standing at the front of the Coach peer down the sides for
> > anything
> > > > unusual
> > > > like deeper than what should be normal indentations in the
> > skin. Open the
> > > > compartments and check the gas shocks and rubber seals. Look
> > under the
> > > > compartment edges, especially the front where tire blow outs
> > could have
> > > > crumpled the compartments. Check all wheel wells for missing
> > insulation,
> > > > this tells you if there has been a blow out, and if any
>damage
> > from that.
> > > > Check the water system to be sure it pressures up and the
>pump
> > shuts off
> > > > properly.
> > > >
> > > > So many things, but this you can do with an informed walk
> > around. Check
> > > > the
> > > > undercarriage for major rust and the bottom of the LP ASME
> > tank is a good
> > > > tell tell there.
> > > >
> > > > That is just a few things to look at to start with. Hope
>this
> > helps a
> > > > little. The '89 is a good Coach. Good luck.
> > > >
> > > > Ralph Fullenwider
> > > > out of Oklahoma
> > > >
>
>
>
>
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