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Jack Smith
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Date Posted: 05/ 14/ 02, 11:08pm
We have been bitten by the "WanderBug". Have looked at the various Bluebirds, and have found a '73 that we like, although it needs a bunch of things done. The good part is that it had a new 390-A (ford) engine installed less than 1000 miles ago. ( The speedometer shows about 210K miles on the chassis). It has a Carbuater, But due to it being a 1973 model, it is exempt from the Smog regs, even in the Golden State of California. The body is pretty straight, no dents or ripples, but front Bumper has a pushed in dent. The 651 Allison trans was checked OK. No broken glass, just a couple of rock pits in the drivers side, (Split) windshield. Can these be replaced, and at what expense? Ditto the drivers side rear view mirror glass...Tires (Michlin 9X20} are OK, at least the front ones..The wheels are 10 lug split rims. Are they OK to use? Is there a better replacment for them??
This is a questionable question, but what mileage can I expect??? Flat towing my Jeep????? I think the gas tank is 140 Gal.
One Hubcap is missing....Where can we get a replacment?
Interior is good, but carpet MUST GO, first thing!! (Dark Brown & very dirty). Where can we get new carpeting installed?? Carpet Shop? Home Depot?---Actually, my wife wants Pergo, or some such put in & I have to agree with her.
The coach has twin beds in the rear, with the bath having the shower in it.
Some of the wood surfaces have been wallpapered!! What to do?? Cover them with 1/8th vineer? All of the cabnet doors are there, and most work OK.
The roof air over the front of the cab does not work.. What type is this and can it be fixed?
The other 2 roof airs seem to work OK, and a "heat Strip" has been installed.
The seller says the 12V to 110V "Converter don't work.. Is this serious, and/or expensive?
Has Body/Chassis rust ever been a problem with these Bluebirds?? If so, what areas are affected?
I suppose there are many other things that we will find, but the idea of owning the 'Bird appeals to both of us...I have just retired, and feel this is a coach that will last for 30 more years..
Rather than just dash some paint on, and install whatever, where can we find the original colors and paint scheme, as well as the items to make an original interior?
Question:..What is the "Transmission Retarder" and how does it work?
Question:..How is the 'Bluebird Association' set up, and is there a chapter in So. Calif.?
We realize that this 'Bird needs quite a bit of work on a few points, but a price of $7500 makes it attractive to us......
Jack Smith
jaxdon@earthlink.net
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