1989 WB Bluebird

[Doug Tidwell]

Hello Tom,

Thanks for you input. I think I am going to need a larger coach as we plan on
extensive travel. I have looked at a couple of Sp 36s on line and they are
interesting. I will look you up when I return to get specifics on your coach.

Thanks!

Doug Tidwell
----- Original Message -----
From: Tom Seitz
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 10:01 PM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: 1989 WB Bluebird


Doug, What are you looking for? I have a 90 SP for sale. Im about 40
mins. north of John Bleakley in Alpharetta GA. Tom 90 SP36


--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "dougtidwellhome"
wrote:
> Bill,
>
> Thanks for the reference to rv-online. I sure like that coach but
I
> really wanted to stay away from wood cabinets (dark interior). I
> did talk to the owners and may still consider it later on if it
does
> not sell.
>
> I will fly to Georgia tomorrow and check out the 1989 John
Bleakley
> has. It will have to really good for me to purchase.
>
> Do you have a 1991? If so how do you like it?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Doug Tidwell
>
> --- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Village Drug
Frontiernet"
> wrote:
> > Doug,
> > checkout this 90 pt40, Bill 91pt40
> >
> > http://www.rvonline.com/single-ad.asp?Recnumber=24140
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Ralph L. Fullenwider
> > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 11:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 1989 WB Bluebird
> >
> >
> > Doug:
> >
> > Sent you the phone back channel.
> >
> > The folks at Bleakly are pretty reliable really. They know
Birds
> and since
> > they are only a few miles from Bird's Nest, they do represent
> their Coaches
> > pretty openly. They have a nice facility there as well.
> >
> > Safe travels,
> >
> > Ralph and Charolette Fullenwider
> > Ralph's RV Solutions,, Oklahoma
> >
> > At 01:52 PM 7/27/2005 -0500, you wrote:
> > >Hello Ralph,
> > >
> > >Your information is very much appreciated!! I have not seen
> this coach
> > >and I only have the salesman word on the condition (he seems
to
> very
> > >honest and is not pressuring me in any way). I think I will
> fly down
> > >there tomorrow and look it over and use your information as a
> > >guide. Assuming everything checks out good, do you think it
> would be
> > >advisable for me to pay you to check it over before I sign on
> the dotted
> > >line? I know so many things can be wrong and I really don't
> want to get
> > >into a coach with numerous follow-up expenses. I was
> originally focusing
> > >on coaches in the 91-95 model years which could probably
afford
> but
> > >certainly would like to pay less if I found the right older
> coach. What
> > >is your opinion on the best value and is there any good
> comparisons
> > >between the 89 verses the early 90's? I guess you have
worked
> on all of
> > >them and maybe have established some fact based opinions.
Any
> comments
> > >would be greatly appreciated.
> > >
> > >Also, should I look at suspension air-bags. I have noticed
> some people on
> > >the forum have had to replace them in older coaches.
> > >
> > >Do you have a phone number where I could call you?
> > >
> > >Thanks!
> > >
> > >Doug Tidwell
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: Ralph L. Fullenwider
> > > To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> > > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2005 12:33 PM
> > > Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] 1989 WB Bluebird
> > >
> > >
> > > Hello Doug:
> > >
> > > I am in Oklahoma http://home.swbell.net/rlf47/index.htm
and
> perform
> > > service
> > > work on Birds.
> > >
> > > When you go see the Coach, don't be in a rush, take your
> time and don't be
> > > overwhelmed. It is easy to do, I know, we have all been
> there.
> > >
> > > After a walk through, ask Bleakly to have a service tech
> come out with a
> > > manometer and do an LP leak down test. This can be done in
> the
> > > refrigerator
> > > out side access compartment. This is important.
> > > Next, open the engine hatch, do a visual check where the
> hatch gas shocks
> > > mount to the lid. Then check the manifolds for cracks or
> broken ears by
> > > the
> > > hold down bolts. If the turbo piping is covered with heat
> shielding, as
> > > your facing the engine, on your left in front you will see
> the turbo
> > > piping, under that shielding you will find a flange
covered
> by a clamp.
> > > Just above the clamp, do a visual check for any cracks.
> > > Next check the battery wiring, it should be 2/0 min cable
> size. Check the
> > > condition of the cable ends.
> > > As you do your walk through of the Coach, turn on all the
> lighting
> > > systems.
> > > Bring the AC's on line one at a time until all are running
> and take a look
> > > at the gauges to see if they are balanced and steady. Turn
> on the Coach
> > > head lights and driving lights, check to be sure they are
> working. If
> > > memory serves, unless it has been modified ( you will
> probably make that
> > > modification later) the bright lights have to be on for
the
> driving lights
> > > to work. Check the step in and out function. Check the
entry
> door to be
> > > sure it is not bowed or need an adjustment. Check all the
> gaskets around
> > > all windows to be sure there is not rust beginning. Go up
on
> top and check
> > > all vents where the base contacts the roof metal, for
> cracking or if that
> > > d(*&@ silicone has been used to stop leaks. Check all
screws
> holding down
> > > the walk plates to see if they are loose. Look over the
side
> and check the
> > > seams where the awnings meet the coach. If the rain
> guttering has open
> > > cracks in the sealant, it is not a major concern but you
> will have to
> > > address that as a prevent maint later on.
> > > Standing at the front of the Coach peer down the sides for
> anything
> > > unusual
> > > like deeper than what should be normal indentations in the
> skin. Open the
> > > compartments and check the gas shocks and rubber seals.
Look
> under the
> > > compartment edges, especially the front where tire blow
outs
> could have
> > > crumpled the compartments. Check all wheel wells for
missing
> insulation,
> > > this tells you if there has been a blow out, and if any
> damage from that.
> > > Check the water system to be sure it pressures up and the
> pump shuts off
> > > properly.
> > >
> > > So many things, but this you can do with an informed walk
> around. Check
> > > the
> > > undercarriage for major rust and the bottom of the LP ASME
> tank is a good
> > > tell tell there.
> > >
> > > That is just a few things to look at to start with. Hope
> this helps a
> > > little. The '89 is a good Coach. Good luck.
> > >
> > > Ralph Fullenwider
> > > out of Oklahoma
> > >
> >
> >
> >
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