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−==== [[1964 Transit Home Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1964 Transit Home Forward Control (FC)]]====
Called the Blue Bird Transit Home, standard equipment included a Chevrolet 348, Ford 332, or GMC 401 engine with a 5-speed Synchro-mesh transmission. This first platform was a forward control 31' gas coach.
Called the Blue Bird Transit Home, standard equipment included a Chevrolet 348, Ford 332, or GMC 401 engine with a 5-speed Synchro-mesh transmission. This first platform was a forward control 31' gas coach.
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−==== [[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1965 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
First year of official "Wanderlodge" production
First year of official "Wanderlodge" production
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−==== [[1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1966 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1967 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1967 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1968 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1968 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1969 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1969 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
−==== [[1969 Wanderlodge Single Pusher (SP)]] | [[1969 Blue Bird Inn]] ====
+====[[1969 Wanderlodge Single Pusher (SP)]] | [[1969 Blue Bird Inn]]====
In addition to the standard forward control 31' gas coach, Blue Bird produced 9 units that were 35' single axel pushers (SP) with a Ford gas engine. The 1969 SP 35 are very rare Birds indeed.
In addition to the standard forward control 31' gas coach, Blue Bird produced 9 units that were 35' single axel pushers (SP) with a Ford gas engine. The 1969 SP 35 are very rare Birds indeed.
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−==== [[1970 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1970 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1971 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1971 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1972 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1972 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1973 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1973 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1974 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
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−==== [[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
Added a 35' length to the Blue Bird product line.
Added a 35' length to the Blue Bird product line.
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−==== [[1976 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1976 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
The Forward Control (FC) model came in 3 lengths - 31, 33, 35.
The Forward Control (FC) model came in 3 lengths - 31, 33, 35.
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−==== [[1977 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1977 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
Offered in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'. These models have a [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]] engine, [[Allison MT-643]] automatic 4-speed transmission, and leaf spring suspension. All models could be ordered with either a side or rear bath. There are two generator variants, a [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models and a [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]] on the 35' model. Note: there were several early units delivered in 1977 units that still ran a gas engine.
Offered in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'. These models have a [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]] engine, [[Allison MT-643]] automatic 4-speed transmission, and leaf spring suspension. All models could be ordered with either a side or rear bath. There are two generator variants, a [[Kohler 7.5kW gasoline generator]] on the 31' and 33' models and a [[Kohler 12.5kW Diesel Generator]] on the 35' model. Note: there were several early units delivered in 1977 units that still ran a gas engine.
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−==== [[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1978 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
Gas & NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
Gas & NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
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−==== [[1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]] ====
+====[[1979 Wanderlodge Forward Control (FC)]]====
Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]]. Designated the '''XV''.'''''
Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with [[Caterpillar 3208 NA 210hp]]. Designated the '''XV''.'''''
<nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV''
<nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV''
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====1994 Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)====
====1994 Blue Bird Motor Coach (BMC)====
−====1994 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB) 37' BMC 40' WLWB -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WBSD -- 40' WBDA====
+====1994 Wanderlodge Wide Body (WB) ====
+37' BMC 40' WLWB -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WBSD -- 40' WBDA
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|'''1995''' Added 42' Wanderlodge with 60 Series Detroit, 6 speed Allison and Aqua Hot heat. Redesigned BMC 37'.
|'''1995''' Added 42' Wanderlodge with 60 Series Detroit, 6 speed Allison and Aqua Hot heat. Redesigned BMC 37'.