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Title: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 09, 2010, 12:52:45 PM
Noticed on the Eagle Forum that there was an add on C/L for an Eagle in Red Bluff..thought I might call and go take a look...anyone know anything about this one? Thanks
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Dreamscape on January 09, 2010, 03:19:18 PM
Here's the link.

http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/1543264399.html (http://sacramento.craigslist.org/rvs/1543264399.html)
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: luvrbus on January 09, 2010, 03:29:51 PM
I don't know any thing about the bus but that orange counter top would have to go and I wonder what color of shag is in the bedroom, looks like it has been caped on the front


good luck
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 09, 2010, 03:45:33 PM
Thanks for posting the link.

Clifford, when or if I find out more I'll post it.  I would assume that lots needs to be redone, but it sure seems like a good starting place, and it is close by.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Timkar on January 09, 2010, 03:53:46 PM
I've noticed that for about the last month and sent an email to owner but never received a response.
I'll be interested to hear your coments on chassis, drivetrain, etc. As you mentioned, looks like a gut job
but might be a good base.
Tim
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 09, 2010, 04:00:21 PM
I'll let you know.
I have very little sucess emailing anyone via the C/L thing. It is almost as if the add doesn't provide any other contact information that I don't even bother trying to contact.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 10, 2010, 12:14:42 PM
Called the phone number this morning and left a message.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: David Anderson on January 10, 2010, 01:24:01 PM
I buy stuff off craigslist alot.  It's kind of a nasty addiction.  If there is no phone number I've always receive an email response.  If there is a phone number most likely they aren't too computer savvy.  Daughter or son may place the ad for grandpa.  Skip the email contact and call the phone first.  I've had pretty good luck.  If they don't call back, just assume it is sold and move on.  There will always be another one. 

Just my experience with CL

David
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: JohnEd on January 10, 2010, 01:37:01 PM
I don't get it???  What's wrong with the orange counter top??? ::) ::) ::) :P

That seems a absolutely great price only if all the tires are good OR if there is not enuf rust that it is sway back OR if the engine and trans is even OK OR if the suspension isn't on the ground OR if the body isn't bashed up.  Seems like a very promising deal unless,,,,,there is not a clear title. ;D
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: belfert on January 10, 2010, 03:50:16 PM
Sometimes people don't even respond to voicemails left for CL items.  I wanted to buy something and never got a response to a voicemail and the ad disappeared a few days later.  It wasn't like it was a real hot item.

Many times I never get email responses to CL ad either.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Van on January 10, 2010, 04:07:16 PM
 Some times it's feast or famine on CL,Got stiffed on a Golf Cart Saturday morning . you PAYS YOUR MONEY AND TAKE YER CHANCES" I always says. V
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 13, 2010, 04:16:52 PM
Just an update, I've called a couple of times and left voicemail...no return call. Anyone wanna hazard a guess at the year?
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Van on January 13, 2010, 04:23:03 PM
Dave that has to be some where late 01-05 models, I'm guessing. ;D
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: luvrbus on January 13, 2010, 04:44:23 PM
Dave not enough photos to tell if you could see the rear it would help I can not tell if it has a tag or a boggie looks like from what I can see it may have a boggie I am not for sure on that,it has 01 headlights


good luck.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: desi arnaz on January 13, 2010, 05:23:34 PM
here is a better view. i took and lightend them up a little. KEEP IN MIND I AM NOT THE OWNER.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 13, 2010, 05:33:30 PM
I actually thought that the exterior pictures made the bus look pretty good...made me wonder if they were current or older pictures.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: JohnEd on January 13, 2010, 05:34:10 PM
Cliff,

What would be the upside downside of a boggie vs tag for an Eagle?

John
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Dreamscape on January 13, 2010, 08:14:45 PM
I'll put my money on it's an 01.

I've heard the tag has a better ride, but that's always subject to ones point of view! ::) It also provides for a shorter turning radius. I've never ridden in anything other than our 01 so can't give an honest comparison.

Paul
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: niles500 on January 14, 2010, 12:09:13 AM
No Drop box in an '01 - FWIW
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: JohnEd on January 14, 2010, 01:30:31 PM
Did anyone EVER succeed in contacting this guy?  Learned what?  Unless you are bidding or something, of course.

Thanks,

John
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on January 16, 2010, 11:08:41 AM
Tried to call this guy this morning and he answered his phone. Still for sale, sounds like it is parked in a trailer park and he is currently living in it. It is a 1966 and he has owned it for 3-1/2 years. Pictures were taken from a cell phone to post on C/L.
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Timkar on January 16, 2010, 07:43:33 PM
Thanks for the update Dave...Let us know what you find if you go for a look  ;) ;)
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: DaveG on February 10, 2010, 05:56:48 PM
Well I finally got down there and met up with the owner, Chris Chapman. He bought it about 3 years ago or so and has driven it around locally a few times and now is selling. Currently living in it. Probably needs to be redone inside, but like he says, it is what it is for the year. Outside is pretty straight down the sides. Front wheels are polished, rear/tag are steel, but all the Michelin tires are dry rotted. 8V71 fired right up. Some of the 1"x1" steel tubing is rusted, and there is rust around the windshield, etc but the sides looked straight. Rear cap has a big window in the back! Probably average condition for the year. Lots of the air/water/oil Aeroquip lines/hoses in the engine compartment have the cloth cover coming off, so probably hard as a rock and would all need to be replaced. Anyway, his contact number is (530) 736-2156. Serial #6882, I think he'll take $7,500
Title: Re: Red Bluff Eagle
Post by: Timkar on February 10, 2010, 07:31:19 PM
Thanks for the update Dave  :) :) :)