is an fc the best expedition rig? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

fcfred · 04-10-2008, 09:36 AM

well is it?

first post in the new forum!!!!

ShaggyDoo · 04-10-2008, 02:30 PM

Not this one.

Beat95YJ · 04-10-2008, 03:01 PM

Hell yes. Search for pics of the recent FC Roundup. Legit!

3-Wheel Drive · 04-10-2008, 03:21 PM

I can't imagine an RX-7 being very good off-road

Dirty Harry · 04-10-2008, 09:38 PM

No, Forward Controls are best for Top Truck, not expeditions silly!

Beat95YJ · 04-10-2008, 09:41 PM

The FC rules at all!

trkklr77 · 04-10-2008, 10:43 PM

troys is fawking awsome, his is suicide doors too. i reeeeeeaaallly like that thing.

i also was impressed to see one as an entrant to this years ttc, dont know if hes in or not though, he should be.

Im4yotas · 04-11-2008, 12:43 AM

Us Toyota guys must be pretty sheltered. I googled fc roundup to try and figure out what the hell an fc is

Beat95YJ · 04-11-2008, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

troys is fawking awsome, his is suicide doors too. i reeeeeeaaallly like that thing.

i also was impressed to see one as an entrant to this years ttc, dont know if hes in or not though, he should be.

He is in and going all the way!

Pic:

fcfred · 04-11-2008, 03:25 PM

the funny thing about fc's is that it really makes sense, mine has a 103 inch wheelbase, is a crewcab, and still has a 6-foot bed. unfortunately it also rides kinda funny and going up or down hills is frightening. i think the cab over design is pretty smart for an expedition rig because it doesn't waste a hole lot of space, but engine access can be a bugger. it is inside the cab which makes it nice, but you need really good insulation to keep it livable inside. plus even though i think the fc is awesome it's too bad it didn't get all the cool portal axles and such stuff that the unimogs and volvos got. i've seen expedition mog, volvo, and rover FC's and even some cool old camper FC's that were driven to alaska and back.

here is a cool fc site if you want to learn more

http://thefcconnection.com/

Stonecoast · 04-11-2008, 06:20 PM

Why not get an expedition rig that can really move some gear? A little Tatra is FC and this one comes with a tow rig and a trailer....

trkklr77 · 04-12-2008, 11:07 PM

fc's only stock drawback is the tiny 6cly that they use, same from the m715. 149ci i think. troys has a hot sbc in it, in the stock motor location.

Brownline · 04-13-2008, 07:05 AM

mmmmmmmmmm.....Tatra.............

fcfred · 04-14-2008, 05:16 PM

what about this one?

Beat95YJ · 04-14-2008, 06:40 PM

If that is the one we talked about today...you know what I think!

fcfred · 04-14-2008, 06:53 PM

no this one

trkklr77 · 04-14-2008, 07:00 PM

i wanted this one but jerk off fagmo peice of shit indiana junk yard wouldnt sell it to me.

jp4lo · 04-14-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trkklr77

i wanted this one but jerk off fagmo peice of shit indiana junk yard wouldnt sell it to me.

At least your not bitter about it

trkklr77 · 04-15-2008, 07:42 PM

the amount of kick ass shit dude had at this yard was mind boggling, everything, EVERYTHING!!!!! corvetts,fj40,fc,bellairs,chargers-pre 70!!!!, all kinds of real cars with real potential but if it wasnt a crapy compact from 80 or newer and you wanted to pull it yourself he would he would tell you to get lost. i very easily could have spent 5K there.

BigBlueToy · 04-16-2008, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcfred

no this one

Betcha this piece of crap is front wheel drive with the t-case in 4wd at all times!

fcfred · 04-16-2008, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlueToy

Betcha this piece of crap is front wheel drive with the t-case in 4wd at all times!

i don't see a piece of crap anywhere in that photo?

a buddy of mine bought it so I'll go see if it's got a really long driveshaft.

Zukiford87 · 04-16-2008, 08:40 PM

Given the money and inclination to go on an expedition type trip, I would probably start with a unimog.

Old Scout · 04-17-2008, 02:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fcfred

well is it?

first post in the new forum!!!!

FC Jeep or FC Rover????

Grenerd · 04-17-2008, 04:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Old Scout

FC Jeep or FC Rover????

My bet is on the Rover.

Hunjy · 04-17-2008, 10:10 AM

I have always liked the Inter Acco 6x6, this isn't the best example, but it was all i could come up with in a hurry.

04-10-2008, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
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04-10-2008, 03:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,745	Hell yes. Search for pics of the recent FC Roundup. Legit! __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

04-10-2008, 03:21 PM	#4 (permalink)
3-Wheel Drive Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112323 Posts: 4	I can't imagine an RX-7 being very good off-road __________________ Wheeling a daily driver is a lot like gambling: push your luck, and you're f***ed.

04-10-2008, 09:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Dirty Harry Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Member # 2242 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 2,536	No, Forward Controls are best for Top Truck, not expeditions silly! __________________ Harry Situations Harry Wagner Freelance 4WD Writing & Photography Vehicle Features, Tech, & Trail Reports

04-10-2008, 09:41 PM	#6 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,745	The FC rules at all! __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

04-10-2008, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,232	troys is fawking awsome, his is suicide doors too. i reeeeeeaaallly like that thing. i also was impressed to see one as an entrant to this years ttc, dont know if hes in or not though, he should be. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

04-11-2008, 12:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Im4yotas H M F Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8758 Location: Ventura, CA Posts: 3,903	Us Toyota guys must be pretty sheltered. I googled fc roundup to try and figure out what the hell an fc is __________________ Drive it like Tim! *H . M ..F* Check out the HMF page on FB

04-11-2008, 03:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
fcfred 4xdork Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3263 Location: not portland Posts: 3,162	the funny thing about fc's is that it really makes sense, mine has a 103 inch wheelbase, is a crewcab, and still has a 6-foot bed. unfortunately it also rides kinda funny and going up or down hills is frightening. i think the cab over design is pretty smart for an expedition rig because it doesn't waste a hole lot of space, but engine access can be a bugger. it is inside the cab which makes it nice, but you need really good insulation to keep it livable inside. plus even though i think the fc is awesome it's too bad it didn't get all the cool portal axles and such stuff that the unimogs and volvos got. i've seen expedition mog, volvo, and rover FC's and even some cool old camper FC's that were driven to alaska and back. here is a cool fc site if you want to learn more http://thefcconnection.com/ __________________ Team Tank old junk, new junk, unfinished junk Live Large-RIP Jason Payne ARMY TRUCK STOLEN!

04-11-2008, 06:20 PM	#11 (permalink)
Stonecoast Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Member # 83256 Location: Upright and taking Nourishment Posts: 201	Why not get an expedition rig that can really move some gear? A little Tatra is FC and this one comes with a tow rig and a trailer.... __________________ 97 stroked TJ, 90 XJ, 87 Waggy, 10 Titan

04-12-2008, 11:07 PM	#12 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,232	fc's only stock drawback is the tiny 6cly that they use, same from the m715. 149ci i think. troys has a hot sbc in it, in the stock motor location. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

04-13-2008, 07:05 AM	#13 (permalink)
Brownline Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3305 Location: Littleton, CO, USA Posts: 251	mmmmmmmmmm.....Tatra............. __________________ ummm..what about THAT way....Oh sht....oops!

04-14-2008, 05:16 PM	#14 (permalink)
fcfred 4xdork Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3263 Location: not portland Posts: 3,162	what about this one? Attached Images __________________ Team Tank old junk, new junk, unfinished junk Live Large-RIP Jason Payne ARMY TRUCK STOLEN!

04-14-2008, 06:40 PM	#15 (permalink)
Beat95YJ Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Member # 22176 Location: Redondo Beach Posts: 8,745	If that is the one we talked about today...you know what I think! __________________ I can break a steel ball in a rubber room!

04-14-2008, 06:53 PM	#16 (permalink)
fcfred 4xdork Join Date: Feb 2001 Member # 3263 Location: not portland Posts: 3,162	no this one Attached Images __________________ Team Tank old junk, new junk, unfinished junk Live Large-RIP Jason Payne ARMY TRUCK STOLEN!

04-14-2008, 07:00 PM	#17 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,232	i wanted this one but jerk off fagmo peice of shit indiana junk yard wouldnt sell it to me. Attached Images __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

04-15-2008, 07:42 PM	#19 (permalink)
trkklr77 skullfuckery Join Date: Apr 2004 Member # 29016 Location: galt ca, because i wanted my own backyard Posts: 15,232	the amount of kick ass shit dude had at this yard was mind boggling, everything, EVERYTHING!!!!! corvetts,fj40,fc,bellairs,chargers-pre 70!!!!, all kinds of real cars with real potential but if it wasnt a crapy compact from 80 or newer and you wanted to pull it yourself he would he would tell you to get lost. i very easily could have spent 5K there. __________________ Impeach or revolt, which will it be? buy my quad http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/vehic...00-2500-a.html I WILL TRADE FOR A ROAD WORTHY 55-57 or 71-87 CHEVY 2WD PICK UP

04-16-2008, 08:40 PM	#22 (permalink)
Zukiford87 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Member # 110178 Location: mid Willamette Valley Posts: 183	Given the money and inclination to go on an expedition type trip, I would probably start with a unimog.

04-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#25 (permalink)
Hunjy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Member # 112474 Location: Seattle Posts: 4	I have always liked the Inter Acco 6x6, this isn't the best example, but it was all i could come up with in a hurry.

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