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I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by about 4
days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search is
on AGAIN!

My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking, clean
vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records. I'm
a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested in a
restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy in
terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to pay
accordingly.

I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight unseen
at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's FC35RB
locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).

What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator, furnaces,
hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet, upholstry,
windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries, awnings,
etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing to
find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's a
joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB isn't
the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have hope.

Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.

THANKS!

RW in Illinois murphy4@...

RW,

I have just put my FC back on eBay, it is a 35RB rather than 33, but
other than that is as you describe. You can see it here

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
ViewItem&ih=010&sspagename=STRK%3AMESE%
3AIT&viewitem=&item=200108452471&rd=1,1

Send me an email if interested.

Scott Forman
82 FC35RB for sale
86 PT38

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
<murphy4@...> wrote:
>
> I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by about
4
> days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search
is
> on AGAIN!
>
> My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
> layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking, clean
> vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
> apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records.
I'm
> a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested in
a
> restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
> realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy
in
> terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
> TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to pay
> accordingly.
>
> I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
> Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight unseen
> at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's FC35RB
> locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).
>
> What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
> brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator, furnaces,
> hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet,
upholstry,
> windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries, awnings,
> etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
> punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing to
> find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's a
> joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB
isn't
> the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have
hope.
>
> Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.
>
> THANKS!
>
> RW in Illinois murphy4@...
>

"When you think long you think wrong". Seems to be a lot of that going around
these days. An old man told me that once upon a time. Good luck on your search.
You get what you pay for. Caveat Emptor.

Leroy Eckert
1990"Smoke N Mirrors"
Niceville, FL
I don't do oil analysis, I change it often. Just like Greyhound does.


----- Original Message -----
From: littlehouseonprairie1
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 5:17 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] The search is on... AGAIN


I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by about 4
days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search is
on AGAIN!

My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking, clean
vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records. I'm
a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested in a
restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy in
terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to pay
accordingly.

I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight unseen
at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's FC35RB
locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).

What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator, furnaces,
hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet, upholstry,
windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries, awnings,
etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing to
find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's a
joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB isn't
the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have hope.

Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.

THANKS!

RW in Illinois murphy4@...





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Step up and buy my brothers 86FC35RB, it DOES meet your criteria.

I have been involved in alot/most of the updates to his Bird. The
inverter update is done nicely.

The list you described has been completed-
new uphosltery, carpet, air bags(all), tires(steer), shocks(all),
brakes, hoses(engine compartment, completely), power steering update
(common problem on FC's), 100,000 mile valve adjustment completed,
dog house reinsulated(properly and with very good material and
workmanship), frig replaced, all roof a/c's replaced, furnaces
replaced, air dryer serviced, spit valve serviced, has swing
radiator, has Remco power mirrors, we installed a $1,500 320amp
alternator which provides sufficient power to the inverter to run an
a/c unit.

this Bird is so ready to go... we ran 2,200 miles in March. Dan and I
run our buses, alot.

I don't know where you will find a FC like this, maybe one of the
Miller brothers...

Good Luck!

Jay Darst
85PT40
96 Prevost 45XL




--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
<murphy4@...> wrote:
>
> I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by about
4
> days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search
is
> on AGAIN!
>
> My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
> layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking, clean
> vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
> apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records.
I'm
> a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested in
a
> restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
> realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy
in
> terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
> TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to pay
> accordingly.
>
> I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
> Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight unseen
> at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's FC35RB
> locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).
>
> What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
> brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator, furnaces,
> hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet,
upholstry,
> windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries, awnings,
> etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
> punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing to
> find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's a
> joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB
isn't
> the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have
hope.
>
> Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.
>
> THANKS!
>
> RW in Illinois murphy4@...
>

This is wise not to want to add 20/25K in repairs and upgrades,
But for under 30K is doubtful,
Try reading the Obituaries, Bankrupty, or divorce settlements.
A bargain could be had at someone elses' misfortune

Bill 88 FC Michigan


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
<murphy4@...> wrote:
>
> I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by about
4
> days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search
is
> on AGAIN!
>
> My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
> layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking, clean
> vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
> apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records.
I'm
> a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested in
a
> restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
> realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy
in
> terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
> TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to pay
> accordingly.
>
> I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
> Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight unseen
> at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's FC35RB
> locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).
>
> What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
> brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator, furnaces,
> hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet,
upholstry,
> windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries, awnings,
> etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
> punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing to
> find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's a
> joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB
isn't
> the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have
hope.
>
> Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.
>
> THANKS!
>
> RW in Illinois murphy4@...
>

I know of a 1991 SP36 that can be had for $40,000 that meets all of
your criteria (dash air AND primus works) except of course its not a
rear bath.

Ron Fauconniere
JBMH
1997 Vectra
1990 WLWB wannabee

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> Step up and buy my brothers 86FC35RB, it DOES meet your criteria.
>
> I have been involved in alot/most of the updates to his Bird. The
> inverter update is done nicely.
>
> The list you described has been completed-
> new uphosltery, carpet, air bags(all), tires(steer), shocks(all),
> brakes, hoses(engine compartment, completely), power steering update
> (common problem on FC's), 100,000 mile valve adjustment completed,
> dog house reinsulated(properly and with very good material and
> workmanship), frig replaced, all roof a/c's replaced, furnaces
> replaced, air dryer serviced, spit valve serviced, has swing
> radiator, has Remco power mirrors, we installed a $1,500 320amp
> alternator which provides sufficient power to the inverter to run
an
> a/c unit.
>
> this Bird is so ready to go... we ran 2,200 miles in March. Dan and
I
> run our buses, alot.
>
> I don't know where you will find a FC like this, maybe one of the
> Miller brothers...
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> 96 Prevost 45XL
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
> <murphy4@> wrote:
> >
> > I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by
about
> 4
> > days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search
> is
> > on AGAIN!
> >
> > My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
> > layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking,
clean
> > vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
> > apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records.
> I'm
> > a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested
in
> a
> > restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
> > realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy
> in
> > terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
> > TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to
pay
> > accordingly.
> >
> > I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
> > Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight
unseen
> > at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's
FC35RB
> > locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).
> >
> > What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
> > brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator,
furnaces,
> > hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet,
> upholstry,
> > windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries,
awnings,
> > etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
> > punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing
to
> > find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's
a
> > joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB
> isn't
> > the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have
> hope.
> >
> > Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.
> >
> > THANKS!
> >
> > RW in Illinois murphy4@
> >
>

Do tell where is the SP36, I might be crazy enough to start another project.

Jim

----- Original Message -----
From: rfauconn
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2007 10:33 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: The search is on... AGAIN


I know of a 1991 SP36 that can be had for $40,000 that meets all of
your criteria (dash air AND primus works) except of course its not a
rear bath.

Ron Fauconniere
JBMH
1997 Vectra
1990 WLWB wannabee

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Jay Darst"
wrote:
>
> Step up and buy my brothers 86FC35RB, it DOES meet your criteria.
>
> I have been involved in alot/most of the updates to his Bird. The
> inverter update is done nicely.
>
> The list you described has been completed-
> new uphosltery, carpet, air bags(all), tires(steer), shocks(all),
> brakes, hoses(engine compartment, completely), power steering update
> (common problem on FC's), 100,000 mile valve adjustment completed,
> dog house reinsulated(properly and with very good material and
> workmanship), frig replaced, all roof a/c's replaced, furnaces
> replaced, air dryer serviced, spit valve serviced, has swing
> radiator, has Remco power mirrors, we installed a $1,500 320amp
> alternator which provides sufficient power to the inverter to run
an
> a/c unit.
>
> this Bird is so ready to go... we ran 2,200 miles in March. Dan and
I
> run our buses, alot.
>
> I don't know where you will find a FC like this, maybe one of the
> Miller brothers...
>
> Good Luck!
>
> Jay Darst
> 85PT40
> 96 Prevost 45XL
>
>
>
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "littlehouseonprairie1"
> <murphy4@> wrote:
> >
> > I recently missed purchasing a beautiful FC33RB in Indiana by
about
> 4
> > days. Still crying in my beer...my own fault. Anyway,the search
> is
> > on AGAIN!
> >
> > My ideal is a 1984-1987 FC33 with rear bath. I like the size and
> > layout of this coach alot. My requirements: 1) Non-smoking,
clean
> > vehicle with all systems working (except maybe engine AC which
> > apparently rarely survives). 2)proper maintenance with records.
> I'm
> > a very competent mechanic and electrician, but am not interested
in
> a
> > restoration at this point in life. 3) Oil analysis must be OK, 4)
> > realistic price... I've researched for 2-years and am pretty savy
> in
> > terms of the market. At the same time, I do appreciate down-home
> > TLC, proper maintenance, and improvements, and would expect to
pay
> > accordingly.
> >
> > I've looked at Gary Millers on the net and believe this wins the
> > Superbowl MVP award. If it was a rear bath I'd buy it sight
unseen
> > at the price he is asking. I've also looked at Dan Darst's
FC35RB
> > locally (very nice but slightly out of my price range).
> >
> > What I'm NOT looking for is a coach that needs new tires, shocks,
> > brakes, air-bags, generator, backup camera, refrigerator,
furnaces,
> > hoses, belts, swing radiator, toilet, stove, tile, carpet,
> upholstry,
> > windshield, air dryer, dump valves, alternator, batteries,
awnings,
> > etc., etc., You get the picture (maybe tires... but not the whole
> > punch-list you sometimes find). I realize this is like hopeing
to
> > find a 1968 GTO convertible in somebody's barn for $6,000 (that's
a
> > joke so don't throw rotten emails). On the other hand, the 33RB
> isn't
> > the most desirable, highest resale BB out there so maybe I have
> hope.
> >
> > Please let me know if you see or hear of anything.
> >
> > THANKS!
> >
> > RW in Illinois murphy4@
> >
>





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