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Subject: Dutch Door Installation Author: Bill [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] Date Posted: 07/ 22/ 03, 4:34pm I have a 78 FC 31' Wanderlodge. It has no swing out radiator. I live in the Seattle area and would like to know if there is a local installer for this modification. Also, is there any one who can furnish me with enough description of the mod for me to do it myself. I have a shop and the skills to do it myself. Bill [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ]

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[> Subject: Re: Dutch Door Installation Author: Steve Anderson [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 23/ 03, 9:38am Bill, I live in Poulsbo, and own a 79 FC 35. I doubt that you will find a local shop that will understand what you are tallking about. Bryant Motors in Renton is the authorized Blue Bird service center. They deal mostly with school bus repair work but have been very helpful to me as far as parts go. They may or may not perform the modification. I have not had occasion to have them perform sevice work yet as I do most of my own repairs and service. It is my understanding (I could be incorrect in my understanding) that the the "Dutch Door" modifications are not a factory available item. I believe that Holland Motors in Holland, Michigan does that conversion and also sells the parts to do the conversion. They are easily found on the internet. There have been a number of postings, including some with pictures on the Yahoo Wanderlodge Group forum. Including some fabrications that were home made. Could be what your looking for. Steve Anderson 79 FC 35 Poulsbo, WA. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Dutch Door Installation Author: Bill [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 23/ 03, 8:06pm Steve Thanks for your reply. I live not far from you on Marrowstone Island (Port Townsend). I will check on the postings on the Yahoo site. I will most likely do the modification myself, as a winter project. Bill wb@waypt.com [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> [> Subject: Re: Dutch Door Installation Author: Steve Anderson [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 24/ 03, 8:39am I was at Ft. Flagler last week. I would be interested in your swing radiator project when you do it as my 79 does not have the modification either. This last spring I replaced all belts and front engine hoses. Not too bad a job but it would be nice to not have to drain the radiator each time for access to the front of the engine. Steve Anderson 79 FC 35 Poulsbo, WA. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> Subject: Re: Dutch Door Installation Author: Henry Claeys [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 24/ 03, 11:53am Bill and Steve: (1) I just purchased a 1979 FC35, with no owner's manual, and don't know if it has the swing radiator or not. Bluebird tells me it wasn't standard until the mid 80's, but a previous owner took the time, and expense, to perform several upgrades including rear air bag suspension, conversion from 6 volt to 12 volt system, square headlights and tail lights, and chrome all around. (2) Please keep me posted on this project as I may be interested in performing it on my vehicle. (3) By the way, what would I look for to know if mine has the swing radiator? (4) Looking from the front, I'm really wondering if an outwardly swinging radiator is possible because, as far as I can see, the radiator extends below the front bumper meaning it could only swing a few inches at best. 5) 'Am I correct in understanding that the whole face of the bus must be unscrewed before the swing radiator could be accessed? Thanks...Henry F. Claeys at claeys@rgv.net [ Post a Reply to This Message ]

[> [> Subject: Re: Dutch Door Installation Author: DonM [ Edit | View ] Date Posted: 07/ 25/ 03, 5:14am I had the swing radiator put on my 1980 fc33. I love it. Your concern on the bumper is taken care because Holland Motor Homes also installs hinges on the bottom of the bumper. To get at my belts and the front of the engine I remove 4 bolts from the bumper and it swings down I remove the front sheet metal from in front of the radiator. and 4 more bolts that keep the radiator in place and swing it out. No draining of fluids no mess. [ Post a Reply to This Message ]