Paint

[Jeff Miller]

I don't believe that FL requires a CDL for driving a private motorhome.

- Jeff Miller
in Holland, MI


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> Gregory: Hopefully we can travel to CA next summer. Sounds like
I'll need a class A license pulling a trailer. 7000 pound flat trailer
with auto. <<snip>>

[Tom McCarthy]

Leroy, I have a place in Aguanga at Outdoor Resorts Ranch
California. Not too far from Greg. When you get out here give Greg
or me a call and we can meet.

Tom McCarthy
95 PT 42'
Poway, CA


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> Gregory: Hopefully we can travel to CA next summer. Sounds like
I'll need a class A license pulling a trailer. 7000 pound flat
trailer with auto. The grandkids go back to school next week, that
will limit our travel area. Leaving this afternoon for the IHBA boat
drags in Gadsden, Alabama. My friend Don Ermshar, Riverside, CA is
currently second in points, Blown Alchohol Flat Bottom doing 178MPH
in the 1/4, on water. He's now 65 and has a screw loose. Also
have friends in Hemet, Temecula and Aguanga.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40
> Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gregory OConnor
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:57 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Paint
>
>
> Leroy, If you get back to California look me up. Romoland is
south
> of March Air Field. A scratch here or there adds character.
Wonder
> if a BB Bird decal would do the trick.
> Gregory O'Connor
> 94ptRomoland Ca
>
> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jwasnewski"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gregory: I did think about shading differences etc. You are
> > probably correct. I may get a bid from the local paint shop.
The
> > area that I screwed up is on the entry door, maybe 2x3. Didn't
> dent
> > anything, just scratched and chipped the paint, obviously right
> where
> > I can constantly see the damage. Thanks for the input.
> > Been gone from CA for awhile. Isn't Romoland between Riverside
and
> > Temecula or Hemet? Lived in Riverside for 25yrs
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990WB-40
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > leroy, if it is touchup I would just take the bus to a good
> dealer
> > > autobody shop and get an out the door quote ( may be less
> expensive
> > > than you think). Chances are that the paint color will change
> with
> > > the transfering out of the 1990's restricted formulas. and in
> > the
> > > quart mininum mix quantities you will need you are talking
over
> > 400.
> > > bucks. A good shop can site mix and blend. you won't get the
> code
> > > excuse "but sir that is the paint code you ordered." Prism in
the
> > > metalic paints is also something that will be hard to match
> unless
> > > you have special skills. maybe the paint code is a royal
number.
> > Bob
> > > and Dixie G have a 92 Royal conversion, I wonder if they have
> info
> > on
> > > the codes.
> > > Gregory O'Connor
> > > 94pt no Royality
> > > Romoland Ca
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gregory: Not thinking about a repainting. The paint is in
> > > fabulous shape, not a scratch anyplace except a couple of
recent
> > > chips that I did while changing the broken end of the main
Zip
> Dee
> > > awning brace. I dropped the main awning on the side of the
> coach.
> > > Ouch! Dumb! It could have been worse.
> > > >
> > > > I don't know about the paint or design on our girlie bus---
> > > turquoise and rose over two tone gray---but our interior was
> > altered
> > > by the original owner during construction. Our interior is
top
> > > notch. I have been told that Royal did the interior, haven't
> been
> > > able to verify. Got Steven Birtles looking into it although
it
> > > really doesn't mean anything, talking points maybe. The idea
of
> > > repainting has previously been squashed by the wife. Thanks
for
> > the
> > > response.
> > > >
> > > > Were you referring to Liberace? Don't forget the cape. LOL
> > > >
> > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > 1990 WB-40
> > > > Niceville, FL
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Gregory OConnor
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 9:14 PM
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Paint
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Leroy, are you doing touchup or a repaint? I love the looks
> of
> > > the 88
> > > > to 90 wbpts. Some of the stripe colors they introduced in
the
> > > 90's
> > > > got less classic and more personal. I often wondered if BB
> just
> > > > allowed customers to make these design crimes in special
> order
> > > > coaches. A fun thing to do is manipulate the color of your
> > coach
> > > in
> > > > a paint program. Doesn't sound like it will hurt to get
> > creative
> > > > with the colors if you are thinking of a repaint.
> > > >
> > > > while looking for a coach when I read "custom paint" it had
> the
> > > same
> > > > effect as "she's got a pretty face"
> > > > Gregory O'Connor
> > > > 94pt gray silver pink and green
> > > > missing a chandelier and piano
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jwasnewski"
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Curt:
> > > > > I talked to Steve Birtles today about my paint codes. He
> says
> > > you
> > > > may
> > > > > be able to decifer the numbers. I have not had success.
> > Numbers
> > > > > follow:
> > > > >
> > > > > 92329----No clue what this number means.
> > > > > 73773----Base--Light silver--Frito-Lay Fleet I believe.
> > > > > 81573----Stripe--there are two different colored stripes.
> > > > > 79780----Light
> > > > > 81735----Dark
> > > > >
> > > > > Colors are---Light silver, dark silver, turquoise stripe,
> > > salmon?
> > > > > mauve? stripe.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks:
> > > > >
> > > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > > 1990-WB-40
> > > > > Niceville, FL
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

[Rich]

Jeff,
I can vouch for that, Florida does NOT require a CDL if it is a "RV",
just the regular operators license
Rich
Sebring Fl




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jeff Miller"
wrote:
>
> I don't believe that FL requires a CDL for driving a private
motorhome.
>
> - Jeff Miller
> in Holland, MI
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gregory: Hopefully we can travel to CA next summer. Sounds like
> I'll need a class A license pulling a trailer. 7000 pound flat
trailer
> with auto. <<snip>>
>

[Leroy Eckert]

Tom: Hey, and to others responding to my comment about CDL licenses. FL does
not require a CDL I just read some comments reguarding CA impounds if you are
stopped for some reason. Thanks for the invite. I hear Outdoor Resorts is very
nice. Glad I own a Bluebird. We have been gone for 5 days to the boat races ,
arrived back home to a flooded home. A pipe let go an had been running for
????? Heading to the bus now. It did fabulous on our 1000 mile trip.
Based on others concerns about weight, I weighed the coach on this trip.
Following are details for those interested.

Front axel- actual--13860 GAWR--14400
Drive axel- actual--29760 GAWR--33000--23000drive/10000tag
Trailer with car--5020
Total weight--48640
I weighed the bus with full fuel, fuel propane, one half tank of fresh water,
all the beer, soda and water it will hold, all the BBQ junk, everything the
wife needs or thinks she needs and 4 humans. If I have this correct my WB-40
does not have a weight issue. Wish I could have weighed the tag seperately but
couldn't. Any comments from the group would be appreciated.
I'll be living in the bus for awhile so will check the forum every couple of
days.


Thanks,
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40
Niceville, FL


----- Original Message -----
From: Tom McCarthy
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2006 10:46 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Paint


Leroy, I have a place in Aguanga at Outdoor Resorts Ranch
California. Not too far from Greg. When you get out here give Greg
or me a call and we can meet.

Tom McCarthy
95 PT 42'
Poway, CA

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
wrote:
>
> Gregory: Hopefully we can travel to CA next summer. Sounds like
I'll need a class A license pulling a trailer. 7000 pound flat
trailer with auto. The grandkids go back to school next week, that
will limit our travel area. Leaving this afternoon for the IHBA boat
drags in Gadsden, Alabama. My friend Don Ermshar, Riverside, CA is
currently second in points, Blown Alchohol Flat Bottom doing 178MPH
in the 1/4, on water. He's now 65 and has a screw loose. Also
have friends in Hemet, Temecula and Aguanga.
>
> Leroy Eckert
> 1990 WB-40
> Niceville, FL
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Gregory OConnor
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wednesday, July 26, 2006 11:57 PM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Paint
>
>
> Leroy, If you get back to California look me up. Romoland is
south
> of March Air Field. A scratch here or there adds character.
Wonder
> if a BB Bird decal would do the trick.
> Gregory O'Connor
> 94ptRomoland Ca
>
> In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jwasnewski"
> wrote:
> >
> > Gregory: I did think about shading differences etc. You are
> > probably correct. I may get a bid from the local paint shop.
The
> > area that I screwed up is on the entry door, maybe 2x3. Didn't
> dent
> > anything, just scratched and chipped the paint, obviously right
> where
> > I can constantly see the damage. Thanks for the input.
> > Been gone from CA for awhile. Isn't Romoland between Riverside
and
> > Temecula or Hemet? Lived in Riverside for 25yrs
> >
> > Leroy Eckert
> > 1990WB-40
> > Niceville, FL
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Gregory OConnor"
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > leroy, if it is touchup I would just take the bus to a good
> dealer
> > > autobody shop and get an out the door quote ( may be less
> expensive
> > > than you think). Chances are that the paint color will change
> with
> > > the transfering out of the 1990's restricted formulas. and in
> > the
> > > quart mininum mix quantities you will need you are talking
over
> > 400.
> > > bucks. A good shop can site mix and blend. you won't get the
> code
> > > excuse "but sir that is the paint code you ordered." Prism in
the
> > > metalic paints is also something that will be hard to match
> unless
> > > you have special skills. maybe the paint code is a royal
number.
> > Bob
> > > and Dixie G have a 92 Royal conversion, I wonder if they have
> info
> > on
> > > the codes.
> > > Gregory O'Connor
> > > 94pt no Royality
> > > Romoland Ca
> > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Leroy Eckert"
> > > wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Gregory: Not thinking about a repainting. The paint is in
> > > fabulous shape, not a scratch anyplace except a couple of
recent
> > > chips that I did while changing the broken end of the main
Zip
> Dee
> > > awning brace. I dropped the main awning on the side of the
> coach.
> > > Ouch! Dumb! It could have been worse.
> > > >
> > > > I don't know about the paint or design on our girlie bus---
> > > turquoise and rose over two tone gray---but our interior was
> > altered
> > > by the original owner during construction. Our interior is
top
> > > notch. I have been told that Royal did the interior, haven't
> been
> > > able to verify. Got Steven Birtles looking into it although
it
> > > really doesn't mean anything, talking points maybe. The idea
of
> > > repainting has previously been squashed by the wife. Thanks
for
> > the
> > > response.
> > > >
> > > > Were you referring to Liberace? Don't forget the cape. LOL
> > > >
> > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > 1990 WB-40
> > > > Niceville, FL
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > > From: Gregory OConnor
> > > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > > Sent: Monday, July 24, 2006 9:14 PM
> > > > Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: Paint
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Leroy, are you doing touchup or a repaint? I love the looks
> of
> > > the 88
> > > > to 90 wbpts. Some of the stripe colors they introduced in
the
> > > 90's
> > > > got less classic and more personal. I often wondered if BB
> just
> > > > allowed customers to make these design crimes in special
> order
> > > > coaches. A fun thing to do is manipulate the color of your
> > coach
> > > in
> > > > a paint program. Doesn't sound like it will hurt to get
> > creative
> > > > with the colors if you are thinking of a repaint.
> > > >
> > > > while looking for a coach when I read "custom paint" it had
> the
> > > same
> > > > effect as "she's got a pretty face"
> > > > Gregory O'Connor
> > > > 94pt gray silver pink and green
> > > > missing a chandelier and piano
> > > >
> > > > --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "jwasnewski"
> > > > wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Curt:
> > > > > I talked to Steve Birtles today about my paint codes. He
> says
> > > you
> > > > may
> > > > > be able to decifer the numbers. I have not had success.
> > Numbers
> > > > > follow:
> > > > >
> > > > > 92329----No clue what this number means.
> > > > > 73773----Base--Light silver--Frito-Lay Fleet I believe.
> > > > > 81573----Stripe--there are two different colored stripes.
> > > > > 79780----Light
> > > > > 81735----Dark
> > > > >
> > > > > Colors are---Light silver, dark silver, turquoise stripe,
> > > salmon?
> > > > > mauve? stripe.
> > > > >
> > > > > Thanks:
> > > > >
> > > > > Leroy Eckert
> > > > > 1990-WB-40
> > > > > Niceville, FL
> > > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
> > > >
> > >
> >
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>





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[erniecarpet@...]

In a message dated 7/16/2007 6:16:45 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
jwasnewski@... writes:

It took me several months of research and talking to the fellow that was
transferred to the school bus division of BB to figure it out.


That individual is Bennie Collier. Wish we had a phone number for him. His
expertise and knowledge about our coaches is priceless.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt




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[Leroy Eckert]

While we are on the subject of paint I would like to know how many
1989-1990-1991 coaches were painted with BASF R-M Diamont paint or equivilent.
This is the paint on my coach and it looks factory new. It is base coat clear
coat. It took me several months of research and talking to the fellow that was
transferred to the school bus division of BB to figure it out. Can't remember
his name now. He also advised me that Royale painted the coaches they converted.
BASF for some reason is difficult to locate. It is a huge international company.
http://www.basf.com. The paint is bullet proof. Another BASF paint name--Glasurit.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion

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[Don Bradner]

Mine are BASF codes, in Glassomax 54 line (pre-Glasurite).

Lee Condosta called the BASF tech line for me, and they said that there were no
equivalents to those codes in current stuff.

The paint overall on the coach looks good except for the upper surfaces. At
least 4 years outside in Arizona really did a number on those. I don't know if
more routine waxing would have helped protect, or not.

Don Bradner
90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
Eureka, CA

On 7/16/2007 at 8:16 PM Leroy Eckert wrote:

>While we are on the subject of paint I would like to know how many
>1989-1990-1991 coaches were painted with BASF R-M Diamont paint or
>equivilent. This is the paint on my coach and it looks factory new. It is
>base coat clear coat. It took me several months of research and talking
>to the fellow that was transferred to the school bus division of BB to
>figure it out. Can't remember his name now. He also advised me that Royale
>painted the coaches they converted. BASF for some reason is difficult to
>locate. It is a huge international company. http://www.basf.com. The paint is
>bullet proof. Another BASF paint name--Glasurit.
>Leroy Eckert
>1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
>Niceville, FL
>Royale Conversion
>
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[Leroy Eckert]

Yes, Bennie. He was a fabulous asset to we BBers. I hope the new owners will
find a clone. Perhaps someone in our group will apply. lol
I am thinking BB wanted to keep him. I don't blame them. He was a walking
computer.
Leroy Eckert
1990 WB-40"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
Royale Conversion
----- Original Message -----
From: erniecarpet@...
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, July 16, 2007 9:01 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] Paint



In a message dated 7/16/2007 6:16:45 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
jwasnewski@... writes:

It took me several months of research and talking to the fellow that was
transferred to the school bus division of BB to figure it out.

That individual is Bennie Collier. Wish we had a phone number for him. His
expertise and knowledge about our coaches is priceless.

Ernie Ekberg
83PT40
Livingston, Mt

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[Curt Sprenger]

Ernie,
Very true. Anyone know how to contact Bennie directly?

Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, CA



On 7/16/07, erniecarpet@... wrote:
>
>
> In a message dated 7/16/2007 6:16:45 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
> jwasnewski@... writes:
>
> It took me several months of research and talking to the fellow that was
> transferred to the school bus division of BB to figure it out.
>
> That individual is Bennie Collier. Wish we had a phone number for him. His
>
> expertise and knowledge about our coaches is priceless.
>
> Ernie Ekberg
> 83PT40
> Livingston, Mt
>
> ************************************** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL
> at
> http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>
>


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[mjzakowski]

where is the best place to get a paint job Mexico, Canada or USA on a 40 foot
coach? what is the going price??

Joe
1984 PT 40