Dan,
From what I've learned over the past few yrs, the non-turbo 3208 is still a
great motor...just don't expect to pass the joggers running up the
hills....it's slow, but predictable....the turbo'd motor was a great
improvement for
hill climbing and higher altitudes, as you would expect with any turbo engine,
especially a diesel. I would think the turbo'd 3208 would be a advantage,
but will typically cost more....maintenance wise, it you don't have it, it
wont break.
The n/a 3208 will get you better fuel economy, but it is a dog (from what I
hear). Most owners have the attitude of "Hurry?...not me....I can smell the
flowers and the trees...just don't follow too close behind me!!".
Hey, if the price is right, and it's in good shape, and you like it...buy
it. Make sure the batteries are good, and the tires are safe (good tread, and
no older than 7 or so yrs).
Kevin McKeown
Yorba Linda, CA
1986 38' PT
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I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine.
It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I
have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even
consider this model?
Thanks for the help.
dan in Maine
Dan,
Look in birdconnection
http://www.birdconnection.com/showroom/v...hp?v_cat=4
Also check vintagebirds.com click on FOR SALE and search on 1982.
NA 3208 is slow going up hill but run fine on the flat.
Hank Hannagin has a 1980 FC31 for sale.
*1980 FC 31'* $31,000..This BIRD is ready to travel across country...no
surprises. Professionally rebuilt CAT 3208 210NA with 3 ring pistons
with only 26,000 miles. Brand new Allison Transmission with 2 year
warranty. New front tires. Electric waste dump valves. New IMRON paint &
interior carpet and upholstery in1991. *Reduced to $26,500 OBO* I am
available to deliver to BIRD with the proper NON-refundable deposit
also. cel phone..(808)384-7742 Picture
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http://www.vintagebirds.com/images/hank4.jpg> Email
me for more pictures.
I sent this email to your personal email address as well.
Curt Sprenger
1987 PT38 8V92 "MacAttack Racing"
Anaheim Hills, Calif.
truckerdan12 wrote:
> I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine.
> It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I
> have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even
> consider this model?
> Thanks for the help.
> dan in Maine
>
>
Dan,
Google on 1982 Bluebird Wanderlodge.
Howard Truitt
Camilla, Ga.
86 PT40
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I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo engine.
It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I
have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even
consider this model?
Thanks for the help.
dan in Maine
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There's an 82 bird with a turbo on vintagebirds.com. Located in
Kansas, nice people.
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WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "truckerdan12"
wrote:
>
> I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo
engine.
> It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I
> have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I even
> consider this model?
> Thanks for the help.
> dan in Maine
>
I have an 82 FC35 rear bath, though mine has the 225hp turbo. I have
never driven a non-turbo model, but even with the turbo, these things
are not speed demons...they were built during an era when the speed
limit was 55. FC's are not about getting there fast...but my '82 is
a fine coach, and I do not know of any problems with the particular
model you need to be aware of.
Scott Forman
82 FC35RB
Memphis
--- In
WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "truckerdan12"
wrote:
>
> I am looking at buying a 1982 wanderlodge with a cat non turbo
engine.
> It has 107k miles. I have never seen a 1982 in all the sites that I
> have visited. Is there something I should be aware of. Should I
even
> consider this model?
> Thanks for the help.
> dan in Maine
>