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==Welcome to the Blue Box Wiki!==
==1990Welcome to the Blue Box Wiki!==
''Dear Wanderlodge Owner:''
''Dear Wanderlodge Owner:''
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=== 1960's ===
===1960's===
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|'''1963''' - First unit manufactured
|'''1963''' - First unit manufactured
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|'''1964''' - The first platform was a forward control 31' gas coach. From her until the mid 1970's they came in 31' with a Ford Industrial gas engine factory installed engine.
|'''1964''' - 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.
'''Model:''' 1964 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1965''' - First year of official production
|'''1965''' - First year of official production
Model: 1965 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1966 -''' More information needed
|'''1966 -''' More information needed
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1966 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1967'''
|'''1967'''
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1967 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1968'''
|'''1968'''
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1968 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1969''' - In addition to the standard forward control 31' gas coach, Blue Bird produced 9 units that were single axel pushers (SP) 35' in length with a Ford gas engine. 1969 SP 35 are very rare rigs.
|'''1969''' - 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.
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp | SP 35 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1969 Forward Control (FC) 31' | 1969 Single Axel Pusher (SP) 35'
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=== 1970's ===
===1970's===
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|'''1970 -'''
|'''1970 -'''
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp | SP 35 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1970 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1971 -'''
|'''1971 -'''
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp | SP 35 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1971 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1972 -'''
|'''1972 -'''
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp | SP 35 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1972 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1973 -'''
|'''1973 -''' These models used a Ford 391 gasoline engine delivering xxxhp
'''Models:''' FC 31 - Ford 391 xxhp | SP 35 - Ford 391 xxhp
'''Models:''' 1973 Forward Control (FC) 31'
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|'''1974''' - Added 33 foot unit to product line, both models ran a gas Ford engine.
|'''1974''' - Blue Bird adds a 33 foot coach to the product line. Both models run the gas Ford engine.
'''Models:''' [[1974 FC 31 - Ford 391]] | [[1974 FC 33 - Ford 391]]
'''Models:''' 1974 Forward Control (FC) 31' & 33'
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|'''1975''' - Added 35 foot unit to product line. '''-'''
|'''1975''' - Added 35 foot unit to product line. '''-'''
'''Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
'''Models:''' 1978 FC 31,33 & 35
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|'''1976 - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
|'''1976 - Gas - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
'''Models:''' 1976 FC 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''' - Offered in 3 lengths - 31', 33' and 35'. These models ran a naturally aspirated (NA) Caterpillar 3208 @ 210 hp, Allison automatic 4-speed MT-643 and had leaf spring suspension. All models could be ordered with either a side or rear bath. There are two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models and a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. Note: there were several early units delivered in 1977 units that still ran a gas engine.
'''Models:''' 1977 Forward Control (FC) 31,33,35 Cat 3208-210hp
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|'''1978 '''- Gas & NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
|'''1978 '''- Gas & NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35''''
Models: 1978 Forward Control (FC) 31,33,34 Cat 3208-210hp
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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''.'''''
''''''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV'''''
<nowiki>'''</nowiki>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35' -- 35' XV''
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=== 1980's ===
===1980's===
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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. -
''''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
'<nowiki/>'''''NA Diesel'<nowiki/>'' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
'''<nowiki/>'''
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|'''1981''' - ''''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/>'''
|'<nowiki/>''1981''' - '<nowiki/>'''''NA Diesel''' - 31' -- 33' -- 35'<nowiki/><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.
|'''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'''
'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V'''
'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V -- 40' 6V'''
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|'''1985''' -
|'''1985''' -
'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V''' '''-- 40' 6V'''
'''PT - 36' 6V -- 38' 6V''' '''-- 40' 6V'''
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|'''1986''' - Added Detroit Diesel 8V92 (8V) engine to pusher line.
|'''1986''' - Forward control models came with a factory installed Caterpillar 3208TA-250hp with Ridewell Air Suspension. FC models had two generator variants, a 7.5kW Kohler gasoline generator on the 31' and 33' models and a 12.5 kW Kohler diesel generator on the 35' model. Pushers (PT) came with a Detroit Diesel 6v92TA-330hp engine, Ridewell Air Suspension, and a Kohler 12.5kW diesel generator.
'''Models:''' 1986 Forward Control (FC) 31,33,35 | 1986 Pusher Tag (PT) 36,38,40
'''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.
'''FC - 31' -- 33' RB -- 33' SB -- 35' RB -- 35' SB'''
'''Models:''' 1987 FC 31,33,35 | 1987 PT 36, 38,40
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|'''1988''' Introduced 102" Wide Body (WB) in 38' and 40'. Introduced Detroit 8V92TA 475 HP with DDEC in Pusher. They also produced a limited edition XXV model to commomerate their 25th anniversary.
|'''1988''' - Introduction of the 102" Wide Body (WB) chassis in both 38' and 40' lengths. All models ran the Detroit Diesel 8v92TA-475hp with DDEC. Blue Bird also produced a limited edition XXV model to commemorate the Wanderlodge's 25th anniversary.
'''Models:''' [[1988 FC35]] | [[1988 PT36]] | [[1988 PT38]] | [[1988 PT40 1988 WB38 8v92]] | [[1988 WB40 8v92]]
'''Models:''' 1988 Pusher Tag (PT) 36,38,40 | 1988 Wide Body (WB) 38,40 | XXV
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|'''1989 -''' Introduced 36' Single Axle Pusher (SP) -300 Cat 3208 - Center Door - 96" width. End of Forward Control.
|'''1989 -''' Introduced 36' Single Axle Pusher (SP) -300 Cat 3208 - Center Door - 96" width. End of Forward Control.
'''Models:''' [[1989 FC35]] | [[1989 SP36 Cat 3208 (300hp)]] | [[1989 WB38 8v92|1989 WB38 8v92 (475hp)]] | [[1989 WB 40 - DD 8v92 475hp|1989 WB40 8v92 (475hp)]]
'''Models:''' [[1989 Forward Control (FC) 35]] | [[1989 Single Axle Pusher (SP) 36]] | [[1989 WB 40 - DD 8v92 475hp|1989 Wide Body Pusher (WB) 38,40]]
'''Also -''' Offered conversions by Royale.
'''Also -''' Offered conversions by Royale.
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=== 1990's ===
===1990's===
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|'''1990''' - ''More Info Needed for this year''
|'''1990''' - ''More Info Needed for this year''
'''Models: [[1990 SP36 Cat 3208|1]]'''[[1990 SP36 Cat 3208|990 SP36 Cat 3208]] '''|''' [[1990 WB 40 - DD 8v92 450hp|1990 WB40 8v92 (475hp)]]
'''Models:''' 1990 Single Axel Pusher (SP) | 1990 Wide Body (WB)
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|'''1991''' Changed exteriors appearance of Wide Body & SP. Made major equipment changes.
|'''1991''' Changed exteriors appearance of Wide Body & SP. Made major equipment changes.
|'''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'''
'''40' BMC41' WLWB43' WLWB'''
'''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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=== 2000's ===
===2000's===
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|'''2000''' -
|'''2000''' -