'76 Bluebird info
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03-06-2006, 05:28
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'76 Bluebird info
Hey Mike,
I have talked to the owner also. His reserve price is 10k. The wheel and rim problems are something I would never have known. He mentions new batteries. Mechanic says it won't start without charging/jump. so batteries have to added to the initial investment. This coach is looking less promising all the time. I am researching the engine parts issue and availability of different wheels. 22.5 right? It may be looking is going to an educational survey as opposed to a pre-purchase inspection. Thanks again for bring me up to speed. I really appreciate it Chick --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" <MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote: > > I went to ebay and called the owner. He claims he has an offer of 9 grand for the rig. He expressed a certain skepticism about the validity of the offer but it's on his mind. > The engine issues aside, it has the lousy spit rim wheels, that no one will work on. Used Alcoas average 150 bucks when you can find them so add that to the total. I would be very surprised if the tires are useful. > I would be reluctant to pop more than 5 grand for the beast as the potential engine and wheel costs would make an initial investment of more than that a little high. > My point is, 10 grand is all one would want to have into the bus with great rubber, new belts hoses, batteries and working appliances, including generator. That would be the top figure for sure. > Mike Hohnstein > ----- Original Message ----- > From: chicknpollo > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com > Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:47 AM > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '76 Bluebird info > > > > Hello Mike > Thanks so much for the info. I have added your suggestions to my > list of things to check on. I am meeting the mechanic who has > (maybe) been through the engine, generator, trany, etc. It does > have air brakes. I got a check list from vintagebirds.com, but > specific year and model info is lacking. > Thanks again, I appreciate your time and input > Chick > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein" > <MHOHNSTEIN@> wrote: > > > > 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 The 534 Ford is obsolete 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 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ----------- > > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > > > a.. Visit your group "WanderlodgeForum" on the web. > > > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms > of Service. > > > > > > --------------------------------------------------------------- ---- > ----------- > > > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > > > > > > > > > SPONSORED LINKS Recreational vehicles Wanderlodge Automotive maintenance > Recreational vehicle dealer Used recreational vehicles Automotive radiators > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS > > a.. Visit your group "WanderlodgeForum" on the web. > > b.. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: > WanderlodgeForum-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com > > c.. Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the Yahoo! Terms of Service. > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------- > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > |
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'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006, 03:16
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'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006, 04:47
'76 Bluebird info - davidkerryedwards - 03-06-2006, 05:01
'76 Bluebird info - Mike Hohnstein - 03-06-2006, 05:10
'76 Bluebird info - chicknpollo - 03-06-2006 05:28
'76 Bluebird info - davidkerryedwards - 03-06-2006, 05:46
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