The Perfect Bird??

[bubblerboy64]

Bill, I agree completely. There are two listed right now that I
would like to check out. One is the one you mentioned the other is
the RB Dan has for sale at $42k I have the first week off in August
and I plan to get around to look at a couple of these coaches if
still available. I can't get away before then and I understand the
realities of waiting. I figure if I am patient I will eventually get
close to what I want. I will have to compromise some I am certain.
And then you never know. Might just get lucky. That 77 in Millers
before and after is just the ticket. John
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>
> My Opinion........ Your dream is next to impossible,,,,,
>
> But you can see your dream on the Jeff Miller web site.
>
> http://www.millercoachworks.com.
>
> click on Before and After, then the 77 FC 31, I have seen this
> Bird. This is the only one and beautiful. Maybe you can track
it
> to the present owner and convince him to give it away,,
> Very very, Doubtful. Another opinion
>
> Then look at the 83 FC 33 it is for sale now, at $38500,
> Very real price and a very real bargain. also another opinion
>
> Bill 88 FC
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> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "bubblerboy64"
> wrote:
> >
> > At this point on the curve of learning here is what I think I
would
> > like to own. I know it doesn't exist but I am interested in what
> you
> > think of my "ideal"
> > 1) 31 ft seventies FC with rear bath (I know there are
none)
> > but I like that floor plan and I like the shorter buses. Just
> don't
> > need more and I like the looks of the older buses especially the
> 31's.
> > 2) I want a replaced drive line and would prefer maybe a
> > Cummins motor and of course a retarder. I feel I need the
> additional
> > power and the engine braking for the hills I expect to encounter
> > 3) I would like the bus fully restored and better then new
> > 4) I would like to pay a bunch of money LESS then it's
> worth.
> > I said Perfert Bird didn't I?
> >
> > Now in truth. I realize I have to get as close as I can to this
> > without out going over the actual retail value. Can I do it? I
> > guess that's the next chapter in the novel. Oh and I would like
to
> > see at least 10mpg. There appear to be no newer 31 footers
around.
> > Likely the price difference for longer was not that much and
people
> > order the longer coaches.
> > So I guess I will try to find a 1984 or newer RB that I can
> afford.
> > Seems like that is as close as I will come.
> > I could buy an older 31ft and redo it but that is not going to be
> > workable do to the cost. But that would be the perfect Bird for
me
> > or at least that's what I think at this point in time. JEH
> >
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