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INTERESTING BLUEBIRD
12-31-2012, 08:50
Post: #1
INTERESTING BLUEBIRD
Since I sold my 73FC31 Wanderlodge, (well, traded it for a Harley) I have been
looking for something a bit smaller and simpler (GMC ?).
So, in Craigslist I noted a "Bluebird Gladiator".
Turns out that, in 1970, Bluebird, in Fort Valley, built some 20 units. They
are very recognisable as a Bluebird, but just 22ft long, and on a Dodge truck
chassis, 413 Dodge engine, 727 Tranny, and 8 lug wheels, duals in back. Front
engine and rear wheel drive, of course.
No basment storage, but the usual Generator compartment and utlity stuff bins.
Inside is a dinette just in back of drivers seat, side bath/shower, and closets.
In the rear, there is a full width couch that makes into a bed. Passenger side
has usual entry door, kitchen and closets.
I would love to have the coach, and probably it is ok mechanically, but the
interior needs work, and the outside could use a paint job. This Coach requires
a bit more work than I care take on, but I am still looking for a GMC or
similar, fun coach.
The owner has a number of unusal, vintage, Coaches, (Cortez, Revcon, and
similar), with the idea of renting them out, but the Insurance problems put a
hold that plan.
I just though you might find this interesting.
Have a great New Year.
Jack Smith
Birdless
So Cal..
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12-31-2012, 08:51
Post: #2
INTERESTING BLUEBIRD
Got pictures?
Would love to see that.
ken

Ken Sann
323-270-8107


On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 12:50 PM, jackcj7 <"jaxdon2@cox.net"> wrote:

 


Since I sold my 73FC31 Wanderlodge, (well, traded it for a Harley) I have been looking for something a bit smaller and simpler (GMC ?).

So, in Craigslist I noted a "Bluebird Gladiator".

Turns out that, in 1970, Bluebird, in Fort Valley, built some 20 units. They are very recognisable as a Bluebird, but just 22ft long, and on a Dodge truck chassis, 413 Dodge engine, 727 Tranny, and 8 lug wheels, duals in back. Front engine and rear wheel drive, of course.

No basment storage, but the usual Generator compartment and utlity stuff bins.

Inside is a dinette just in back of drivers seat, side bath/shower, and closets. In the rear, there is a full width couch that makes into a bed. Passenger side has usual entry door, kitchen and closets.

I would love to have the coach, and probably it is ok mechanically, but the interior needs work, and the outside could use a paint job. This Coach requires a bit more work than I care take on, but I am still looking for a GMC or similar, fun coach.

The owner has a number of unusal, vintage, Coaches, (Cortez, Revcon, and similar), with the idea of renting them out, but the Insurance problems put a hold that plan.

I just though you might find this interesting.

Have a great New Year.

Jack Smith

Birdless

So Cal..



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12-31-2012, 08:53
Post: #3
INTERESTING BLUEBIRD
Ernie Ekberg
88 PT40 Wanderlodge
Weatherford, Texas
817-475-3991
From: Ken Sann
To: WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 2:51 PM
Subject: Re: [WanderlodgeForum] INTERESTING BLUEBIRD


Got pictures?
Would love to see that.
ken
Ken Sann
323-270-8107
On Mon, Dec 31, 2012 at 12:50 PM, jackcj7 <"jaxdon2@cox.net"> wrote:


Since I sold my 73FC31 Wanderlodge, (well, traded it for a Harley) I have been looking for something a bit smaller and simpler (GMC ?).

So, in Craigslist I noted a "Bluebird Gladiator".

Turns out that, in 1970, Bluebird, in Fort Valley, built some 20 units. They are very recognisable as a Bluebird, but just 22ft long, and on a Dodge truck chassis, 413 Dodge engine, 727 Tranny, and 8 lug wheels, duals in back. Front engine and rear wheel drive, of course.

No basment storage, but the usual Generator compartment and utlity stuff bins.

Inside is a dinette just in back of drivers seat, side bath/shower, and closets. In the rear, there is a full width couch that makes into a bed. Passenger side has usual entry door, kitchen and closets.

I would love to have the coach, and probably it is ok mechanically, but the interior needs work, and the outside could use a paint job. This Coach requires a bit more work than I care take on, but I am still looking for a GMC or similar, fun coach.

The owner has a number of unusal, vintage, Coaches, (Cortez, Revcon, and similar), with the idea of renting them out, but the Insurance problems put a hold that plan.

I just though you might find this interesting.

Have a great New Year.

Jack Smith

Birdless

So Cal..



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