'76 Bluebird info

[Mike Hohnstein]

I went to ebay and called the owner. He claims he has an offer of 9 grand for
the rig. He expressed a certain skepticism about the validity of the offer but
it's on his mind.
The engine issues aside, it has the lousy spit rim wheels, that no one will work
on. Used Alcoas average 150 bucks when you can find them so add that to the
total. I would be very surprised if the tires are useful.
I would be reluctant to pop more than 5 grand for the beast as the potential
engine and wheel costs would make an initial investment of more than that a
little high.
My point is, 10 grand is all one would want to have into the bus with great
rubber, new belts hoses, batteries and working appliances, including generator.
That would be the top figure for sure.
Mike Hohnstein
----- Original Message -----
From: chicknpollo
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 10:47 AM
Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] Re: '76 Bluebird info



Hello Mike
Thanks so much for the info. I have added your suggestions to my
list of things to check on. I am meeting the mechanic who has
(maybe) been through the engine, generator, trany, etc. It does
have air brakes. I got a check list from vintagebirds.com, but
specific year and model info is lacking.
Thanks again, I appreciate your time and input
Chick

--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Mike Hohnstein"
<MHOHNSTEIN@...> wrote:
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> Air brakes would be a very good thing. The 534 Ford is obsolete
and very difficult to support in most areas of the country. A 3208
is a straight forward repower candidate but unless a lot of sweat
equity was provided on the owners part it would be a poor investment.
> Assuming the engine is sound, one could expect 5 mpg and 60 mph
cruising speed. Breakerless ignition update would be a major
improvement as would a new carburetor in most cases. The governor
type Holleys are known for being difficult to work with.
> I would want to leak test the engine before I paid any money. The
potential for head gasket problems is too sobering to ignore. We
are after all, talking about a 30 year old piece of machinery. It's
harder on equipment to sit idle than to be used.
> Mike Hohnstein
> Germantown, WI
> 83FC35
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: chicknpollo
> To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Monday, March 06, 2006 9:16 AM
> Subject: [WanderlodgeForum] '76 Bluebird info
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> Hi Guys,
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> I am a new guy, not to rving but to BB's. I am going to look at
a
> 1976 BB tomorrow, it's listed on ebay right now. I have talked
to the
> owner. He doesn't know much as it was his father's. I am
concerned
> about the 543 gas engine amoung other things. What can ya'll
tell me
> about it, the engine, the year model, inherent problems. You
can look
> at his description on ebay, sorry, I don't have the item #. But
it's
> the only '76 BB up there.
> I would surely appreciate any info anyone can provide.
>
> Thanks so much
> Chick
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