'76 Bluebird info

[Mike Hohnstein]

Air brakes would be a very good thing. The 534 Ford is obsolete and very
difficult to support in most areas of the country. A 3208 is a straight forward
repower candidate but unless a lot of sweat equity was provided on the owners
part it would be a poor investment.
Assuming the engine is sound, one could expect 5 mpg and 60 mph cruising speed.
Breakerless ignition update would be a major improvement as would a new
carburetor in most cases. The governor type Holleys are known for being
difficult to work with.
I would want to leak test the engine before I paid any money. The potential for
head gasket problems is too sobering to ignore. We are after all, talking about
a 30 year old piece of machinery. It's harder on equipment to sit idle than to
be used.
Mike Hohnstein
Germantown, WI
83FC35
----- Original Message -----
From: chicknpollo
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 9:16 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] '76 Bluebird info


Hi Guys,

I am a new guy, not to rving but to BB's. I am going to look at a
1976 BB tomorrow, it's listed on ebay right now. I have talked to the
owner. He doesn't know much as it was his father's. I am concerned
about the 543 gas engine amoung other things. What can ya'll tell me
about it, the engine, the year model, inherent problems. You can look
at his description on ebay, sorry, I don't have the item #. But it's
the only '76 BB up there.
I would surely appreciate any info anyone can provide.

Thanks so much
Chick








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