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==Year and Model Information==
 
==Year and Model Information==
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=== Model History and Timeline ===
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===Model History and Timeline===
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==== 1960's ====
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====1960's====
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* '''1963''' - First unit manufactured
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*'''1963''' - First unit manufactured
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* '''1965''' - Actual production started.  
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*'''1965''' - Actual production started.
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* '''1964-1973 -''' Thirty-one foot unit, only size available.  
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*'''1964-1973 -''' Thirty-one foot unit, only size available.
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* '''1964-1976 -''' Ford industrial gas engine factory installed as standard engine.
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*'''1964-1976 -''' Ford industrial gas engine factory installed as standard engine.
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* '''1969 -''' Produced 9 units that were a pusher type with a Ford gas engine, thirty-five feet in length.  
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*'''1969 -''' Produced 9 units that were a pusher type with a Ford gas engine, thirty-five feet in length.
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==== 1970's ====
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====1970's====
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* '''1974''' - Added 33 foot unit to product line.  - Gas - 31' -- 33'
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*'''1974''' - Added 33 foot unit to product line.  - Gas - 31' -- 33'
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* '''1975''' - Added 35 foot unit to product line.  - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35'  
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*'''1975''' - Added 35 foot unit to product line.  - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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* '''1976''' - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35'  
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*'''1976''' - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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* '''1977''' - Factory installed engines Caterpillar 3208-NA (Naturally Asperated, meaning "non turbo"). Early 1977 still had gas engines. Gas & NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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*'''1977''' - Factory installed engines Caterpillar 3208-NA (Naturally Asperated, meaning "non turbo"). Early 1977 still had gas engines. Gas & NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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* '''1978''' - Gas & NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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*'''1978''' - Gas & NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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* '''1979''' - Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with 3208 Caterpillar. Designated the XV. NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35'  
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*'''1979''' - Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with 3208 Caterpillar. Designated the XV. NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35'
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==== 1980's ====
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====1980's====
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* '''1980''' - Added air suspension to standard equipment. Early 1980 units still had spring leaf suspension. - NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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*'''1980''' - Added air suspension to standard equipment. Early 1980 units still had spring leaf suspension. - NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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* '''1981''' - NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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*'''1981''' - NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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* '''1982''' - Added the PT 35 and PT 40 to product line.  Added new bathroom and dash to forward control model. Pusher came with new dash.  
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*'''1982''' - Added the PT 35 and PT 40 to product line.  Added new bathroom and dash to forward control model. Pusher came with new dash.  
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** FC - NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'  
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**FC - NA Diesel - 31' -- 33' -- 35'
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** PT - 35' -- 40' (PT had Detroit V6, 2 cycle Diesel - Designated "6V")
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**PT - 35' -- 40' (PT had Detroit V6, 2 cycle Diesel - Designated "6V")
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* '''1983''' - Forward Control came with factory installed 3208 Caterpillar with 225 HP turbo. Last 12 units of 1983 model year installed with 250 turbo.  Introduced RB (Rear Bath) models.  
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*'''1983''' - Forward Control came with factory installed 3208 Caterpillar with 225 HP turbo. Last 12 units of 1983 model year installed with 250 turbo.  Introduced RB (Rear Bath) models.  
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** FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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**FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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** PT - 35' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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**PT - 35' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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* '''1983''' - Forward Control came with factory installed 3208 Caterpillar with 225 HP turbo. Last 12 units of 1983 model year installed with 250 turbo.  Introduced RB (Rear Bath) models.  
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*'''1983''' - Forward Control came with factory installed 3208 Caterpillar with 225 HP turbo. Last 12 units of 1983 model year installed with 250 turbo.  Introduced RB (Rear Bath) models.  
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** FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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**FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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** PT - 35' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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**PT - 35' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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* '''1984''' - Forward Control installed with 3208- 250 turbo Cat engine. - Changed the floor plan of the PT 35. Became designated as PT-36.   
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*'''1984''' - Forward Control installed with 3208- 250 turbo Cat engine. - Changed the floor plan of the PT 35. Became designated as PT-36.   
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** FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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**FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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** PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V  
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**PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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* '''1985''' - 
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*'''1985''' - 
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** FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB - 35' SB
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**FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB - 35' SB
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** PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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**PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V
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* '''1986''' - Added Detroit Diesel 8V92 (8V) engine to pusher line.   
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*'''1986''' - Added Detroit Diesel 8V92 (8V) engine to pusher line.   
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** FC - 31' - 33' -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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**FC - 31' - 33' -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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** PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 38' 8V -- 40' 6V -- 40' 8V  
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**PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 38' 8V -- 40' 6V -- 40' 8V
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* '''1987''' - Re-designed Forward Control floor plan and added 300 HP Caterpillar Engine. Introduced walk-thru bath floor plan in pushers.  
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*'''1987''' - Re-designed Forward Control floor plan and added 300 HP Caterpillar Engine. Introduced walk-thru bath floor plan in pushers.  
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** FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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**FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB
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** PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 38' 8V --40' 6V -- 40' 8V
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**PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 38' 8V --40' 6V -- 40' 8V
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* '''1988''' Introduced 102" Wide Body (WB) in 38' and 40'. Introduced Detroit 8V92TA 475 HP with DDEC in Pusher.  
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*'''1988''' Introduced 102" Wide Body (WB) in 38' and 40'. Introduced Detroit 8V92TA 475 HP with DDEC in Pusher.  
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** FC - 35' RB -- 35' SB
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**FC - 35' RB -- 35' SB
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** PT - 36' (96") -- 38' (96") -- 38' (WB) -- 40' (96") -- 40' (WB)
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**PT - 36' (96") -- 38' (96") -- 38' (WB) -- 40' (96") -- 40' (WB)
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** 40' XXV - Commemorates 25th year of Wanderlodge.
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**40' XXV - Commemorates 25th year of Wanderlodge.
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* '''1989''' Introduced 36' Single Axle Pusher (SP) -300 Cat 3208 - Center Door - 96" width. End of Forward Control.
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*'''1989''' Introduced 36' Single Axle Pusher (SP) -300 Cat 3208 - Center Door - 96" width. End of Forward Control.
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** FC - 35'
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**FC - 35'
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** SP - 36'
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**SP - 36'
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** PT - 38' (WB) -- 40' (WB).
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**PT - 38' (WB) -- 40' (WB).
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** Also - Offered conversions by Royale.  
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**Also - Offered conversions by Royale.
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==== 1990's ====
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====1990's====
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* '''1990''' -
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*'''1990''' -
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** SP - 36'
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**SP - 36'
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** PT - 40' (WB)
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**PT - 40' (WB)
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* '''1991''' Changed exteriors appearance of Wide Body & SP.  Made major equipment changes.  
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*'''1991''' Changed exteriors appearance of Wide Body & SP.  Made major equipment changes.  
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** SP - 36'
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**SP - 36'
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** PT - 40' WB -- 40' WBSA
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**PT - 40' WB -- 40' WBSA
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* '''1992''' -  End of SP.
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*'''1992''' -  End of SP.
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** SP - 36'
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**SP - 36'
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** PT - 40' WB -- 40' WBSA
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**PT - 40' WB -- 40' WBSA
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* '''1993''' -  
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*'''1993''' -  
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** 40' WLWB -- 40' WBSA -- 40' WBDA
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**40' WLWB -- 40' WBSA -- 40' WBDA
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* '''1994''' Introduced BMC (Bluebird Motor Coach).  
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*'''1994''' Introduced BMC (Bluebird Motor Coach).  
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** 37' BMC
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**37' BMC
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** 40' WLWB -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WBSD -- 40' WBDA
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**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'.  
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*'''1995''' Added 42' Wanderlodge with 60 Series Detroit, 6 speed Allison and Aqua Hot heat. Redesigned BMC 37'.  
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** 37' BMC
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**37' BMC
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** 40' -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WBSD -- 40' WBDA
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**40' -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WBSD -- 40' WBDA
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** 42' -- 42' WLWB -- 42' WTOS -- 42' WBSD -- 42' WBDA
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**42' -- 42' WLWB -- 42' WTOS -- 42' WBSD -- 42' WBDA
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* '''1996''' Introduced the 40' BMC with m11 Cummins 400 HP, 6 speed Allison, Tag Axle.     
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*'''1996''' Introduced the 40' BMC with m11 Cummins 400 HP, 6 speed Allison, Tag Axle.     
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** 37' BMC
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**37' BMC
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** 40' BMC
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**40' BMC
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** 40' -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WTSD -- 40' WBDA
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**40' -- 40' WTOS -- 40' WTSD -- 40' WBDA
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** 42' WTOS -- 42' WBSD -- 42' WBDA
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**42' WTOS -- 42' WBSD -- 42' WBDA
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* '''1997''' Lowered engine in Wanderlodge to allow for Walk-in closet.  Redesigned 42' as 43'.  40' became 41' with 60 series, 6 speed and walk-in rear closet.     
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*'''1997''' Lowered engine in Wanderlodge to allow for Walk-in closet.  Redesigned 42' as 43'.  40' became 41' with 60 series, 6 speed and walk-in rear closet.     
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** 37' BMC
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**37' BMC
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** 40' BMC
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**40' BMC
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** 41' WLWB
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**41' WLWB
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** 43' WLWB  
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**43' WLWB
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* '''1998''' - Introduction of WB-41 LXi and WB-43 LXi w/500 HP Series 60 and restyled exteriors. Introduction of WB-40 LX w/450 HP M11 Cummins.
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*'''1998''' - Introduction of WB-41 LXi and WB-43 LXi w/500 HP Series 60 and restyled exteriors. Introduction of WB-40 LX w/450 HP M11 Cummins.
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** 40' LX
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**40' LX
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** 41' LXi
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**41' LXi
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** 43' LXi
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**43' LXi
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* '''1999''' -
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*'''1999''' -
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** 40' LX
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**40' LX
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** 41' LXi
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**41' LXi
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** 43' LXi
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**43' LXi
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==== 2000's ====
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====2000's====
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* '''2000'''  
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*'''2000'''  
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** 40' LX
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**40' LX
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** 40' LXi - Millennium Limited Edition
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**40' LXi - Millennium Limited Edition
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** 43' LXi
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**43' LXi
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* '''2001 thru 2003''' -
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*'''2001 thru 2003''' -
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** LX-M11 engine went from 450 H.P. to 500 H.P. New body style. Otherwise its the same as 98 - 2000. In 2001,some LX's were non-slide some were single slides. 2002 and 2003 were all slides , either single or double.  
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**LX-M11 engine went from 450 H.P. to 500 H.P. New body style. Otherwise its the same as 98 - 2000. In 2001,some LX's were non-slide some were single slides. 2002 and 2003 were all slides , either single or double.
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** LXi After about the first 15 units were built, the effort to lighten the units began. Front axle rating went from 14,400 to 15,500 and eventually to 16,000 #'s Fuel capacity went down to 260 from 300 gal. The exterior roof skin was changed to stretched aircraft aluminum, bulk oil fill was eliminated as well as tile floors. An optional cummins M11 500 H.P. engine was offered but only a few were built.
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**LXi After about the first 15 units were built, the effort to lighten the units began. Front axle rating went from 14,400 to 15,500 and eventually to 16,000 #'s Fuel capacity went down to 260 from 300 gal. The exterior roof skin was changed to stretched aircraft aluminum, bulk oil fill was eliminated as well as tile floors. An optional cummins M11 500 H.P. engine was offered but only a few were built.
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* '''2003 thru 2004 -'''
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*'''2003 thru 2004 -'''
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** M380 production began. All 2003's were single slide with one exception , it was a double. 2004's were 1 or 2 slide. No non-slide M380's were offered.No other models were built for 2004.
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**M380 production began. All 2003's were single slide with one exception , it was a double. 2004's were 1 or 2 slide. No non-slide M380's were offered.No other models were built for 2004.
    
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|'''1975''' - Added 35 foot unit to product line.  '''-'''  
 
|'''1975''' - Added 35 foot unit to product line.  '''-'''  
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'''Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''  
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'''Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
 
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|'''1976 - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''  
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|'''1976 - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
 
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|'''1977''' - Factory installed engines Caterpillar 3208-NA (Naturally Asperated, meaning "non turbo"). Early 1977 still had gas engines. '''-'''  
 
|'''1977''' - Factory installed engines Caterpillar 3208-NA (Naturally Asperated, meaning "non turbo"). Early 1977 still had gas engines. '''-'''  
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|'''1979''' - - Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with 3208 Caterpillar. Designated the '''XV''.'''''
 
|'''1979''' - - Fifteenth Anniversary unit produced. Forerunner to the pusher. Thirty-five foot with 3208 Caterpillar. Designated the '''XV''.'''''
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''''''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV'''''
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<nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV''
 
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|'''1980''' - Added air suspension to standard equipment. Early 1980 units still had spring leaf suspension. -  
 
|'''1980''' - Added air suspension to standard equipment. Early 1980 units still had spring leaf suspension. -  
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''''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
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'<nowiki/>'''''NA Diesel'<nowiki/>'' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
 
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|'''1981''' - ''''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
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|'<nowiki/>''1981''' - '<nowiki/>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
 
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|'''1982''' - Added the PT 35 and PT 40 to product line.  Added new bathroom and dash to forward control model. Pusher came with new dash.
 
|'''1982''' - Added the PT 35 and PT 40 to product line.  Added new bathroom and dash to forward control model. Pusher came with new dash.
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|'''1984''' - Forward Control installed with 3208- 250 turbo Cat engine. - Changed the floor plan of the PT 35. Became designated as PT-36.    
 
|'''1984''' - Forward Control installed with 3208- 250 turbo Cat engine. - Changed the floor plan of the PT 35. Became designated as PT-36.    
 
'''FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB'''
 
'''FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB'''
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'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V'''  
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'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V'''
 
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|'''1985''' -    
 
|'''1985''' -    
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|'''1986''' - Added Detroit Diesel 8V92 (8V) engine to pusher line.    
 
|'''1986''' - Added Detroit Diesel 8V92 (8V) engine to pusher line.    
 
'''FC - 31' - 33' -- 35' RB -- 35' SB'''
 
'''FC - 31' - 33' -- 35' RB -- 35' SB'''
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'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 38' 8V -- 40' 6V -- 40' 8V'''  
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'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 38' 8V -- 40' 6V -- 40' 8V'''
 
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|'''1987''' - Re-designed Forward Control floor plan and added 300 HP Caterpillar Engine. Introduced walk-thru bath floor plan in pushers.  
 
|'''1987''' - Re-designed Forward Control floor plan and added 300 HP Caterpillar Engine. Introduced walk-thru bath floor plan in pushers.  
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|'''1997''' Lowered engine in Wanderlodge to allow for Walk-in closet.  Redesigned 42' as 43'.  40' became 41' with 60 series, 6 speed and walk-in rear closet.     
 
|'''1997''' Lowered engine in Wanderlodge to allow for Walk-in closet.  Redesigned 42' as 43'.  40' became 41' with 60 series, 6 speed and walk-in rear closet.     
 
'''37' BMC'''
 
'''37' BMC'''
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'''40' BMC41' WLWB43' WLWB'''  
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'''40' BMC41' WLWB43' WLWB'''
 
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|'''1998''' - Introduction of WB-41 LXi and WB-43 LXi w/500 HP Series 60 and resytled exteriors. Introduction of WB-40 LX w/450 HP M11 Cummins.
 
|'''1998''' - Introduction of WB-41 LXi and WB-43 LXi w/500 HP Series 60 and resytled exteriors. Introduction of WB-40 LX w/450 HP M11 Cummins.
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2009 M450 XL - Cu ISX 600hp
 
2009 M450 XL - Cu ISX 600hp
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|}<nowiki/><nowiki/><nowiki/><nowiki/><font size="+1"></font><nowiki/><nowiki/><font size="+1"></b><br />
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==Added for quick reference while building the list:==
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==Terms & Abbreviations for Blue Bird Motor Homes==
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<CENTER>
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'''BMC''' - Blue Bird Motor Coach
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        <b><font color="#0000FF"><font size="+2" color="#CC0000">Highlights of
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        <i><font size="+1" color="#0000CC">Including list of all models for each
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              <div align="left"><b><font size="+1">1963</font></b> - First unit
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1965</font></b> - Actual production started.
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1974</font></b> - Added 33 foot unit to product
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1976</font> - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35'&nbsp;</b></td>
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1977</font></b> - Factory installed engines Caterpillar
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1979</font></b> - - Fifteenth Anniversary unit
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              the <b>XV<i>.<br></b>
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              <p align="left"><b><font size="+1">1980</font></b> - Added air suspension
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1982 </font></b>- Added the PT 35 and PT 40 to
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1985</font></b> - &nbsp; <b><br>
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              FC  - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB - 35' SB<br></b>
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              bath floor plan in pushers. <b><br>
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              PT - 36' (96&quot;) -- 38' (96&quot;) -- 38' (WB) --
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'''FC''' - Forward Control which designates the engine is mounted in the front of the unit. All Blue Bird Wanderlodges are rear axle drive.
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'''31-FC''' - Thirty-one foot Forward Control
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'''33-FC''' - Thirty-three foot Forward Control
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'''35-FC''' - Thirty-Five foot Forward Control
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'''PT''' - Pusher with a tag axle
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40' XXV - Commemorates 25th year of Wanderlodge.</b></td>
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'''PT-35''' - Thirty-Five foot Pusher
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                PT - 38' (WB) -- 40' (WB)</b>. </p>
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1990</font></b> -<br>
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'''PT-36''' - Thirty-six foot Pusher
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'''PT-38''' - Thirty-eight foot Pusher
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'''PT-40''' - Forty foot Pusher
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'''RB''' - Rear Bath
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'''SB''' - Side Bath
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'''SP''' - Single Axle Pusher
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'''WB''' - Wide Body
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'''WL''' - Wanderlodge
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'''XV''' - 15th Anniversary unit built in 1978/1979  
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1993</font></b> -&nbsp; <br>
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              <b>40' WLWB -- 40' WBSA -- 40' WBDA</b></td>
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            <td><b><font size="+1">1995 </font></b>Added 42' Wanderlodge with 60
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              40' BMC<br>
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            <td><b><font size="+1">199</font></b><font size="+1"><b>7</b></font><b><font size="+1">
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              </font></b>Lowered engine in Wanderlodge to allow for Walk-in closet.&nbsp;
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              6 speed and walk-in rear closet.&nbsp; &nbsp; <b><br>
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              37' BMC<br>
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              40' BMC<br>
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              <b>40' LX<br>
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              <p align="left"><b><font size="+1">2000</font></b> -<br>
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                <b>40' LX<br>
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            <td><b><font size="+1">2001 thru 2003</font></b> -<br>
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the same as 98 - 2000. In 2001,some LX's were non-slide some were single
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<br> LXi
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to 16,000 #'s Fuel capacity went down to 260 from 300 gal. The exterior
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roof skin was changed to streched aircraft aluminum, bulk oil fill was
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eliminated as well as tile floors. An optional cummins M11 500 H.P.
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M380 production began. All 2003's were single slide with one exception ,
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==Terms & Abbreviations for Blue Bird Motor Homes==
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        <p><img src="images/rule10.gif" height=22 width=468> </p>
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        <p><B><FONT color="#0000FF"><font size="+2" color="#CC0000">Terms &amp;
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            <B><FONT size="+1">BMC </FONT></B>- Blue Bird Motor Coach&nbsp;
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            <P><B><FONT size="+1">FC</FONT></B> - Forward Control which designates
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              the engine is mounted in the front of the unit.&nbsp;All Blue Bird
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            <P><B><FONT size="+1">31-FC</FONT></B> - Thirty-one foot Forward Control&nbsp;
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            <P><B><FONT size="+1">33-FC</FONT></B> - Thirty-three foot Forward Control&nbsp;
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            <P><B><FONT size="+1">35-FC</FONT></B> - Thirty-Five foot Forward Control&nbsp;
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            <P><B><FONT size="+1">PT</FONT></B> - Pusher with a tag axle&nbsp;
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            <P><B><FONT size="+1">PT</FONT>-36</B> - Thirty-six foot Pusher&nbsp;
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<CENTER></CENTER>
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'''XXV''' - 25th Anniversary unit built in 1988/1989
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