I'm a new Bird owner

[pattypape]

Good luck Ryan Looks like a good one.

Print the member contacts from both forums, there are also checks
lists in the files, a good one on http://www.vintagebirds.com
check those tire date codes, belts and spare filters, then drive on
home.

Bill 88 FC


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Ryan Wright"
wrote:
>
> Well, folks, I've taken the plunge. I'm the proud new owner of
an '86
> PT-40, 8V92 with 131k miles. Or, rather, I will be once I get down
to
> it, inspect to make sure it's as advertised, and hand over the
money.
> But we've come to an agreement and I'm making arrangements to head
> down.
>
> The Bird is just north of Dallas:
> http://www.mrolivers.com/website_slot_03_1desc.htm
>
> I have lots and lots of questions. I've never driven a rig larger
than
> a 28' Class A. This monster will be a huge learning experience. I've
> also never operated a diesel let alone owned one. Any advice would
be
> appreciated.
>
> Also, any tips or advice of any sort on inspecting this Bird would
be
> most appreciated. I am mechanically inclined but I don't know these
> rigs and I'm going to be a little blind here. Is there a new owner's
> checklist somewhere I can follow?
>
> I'll be driving it back to southeastern Washington State, so if
there
> are any Bird owners along the way who would like to chat, let me
know!
>
> I'm proud to be a member of this family and look forward to meeting
> all of you at some point in time.
>
> -Ryan
>