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  1. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    I wouldn't consider them very "street-able" in todays world. The advertised top speed from the factory on mine was 53 MPH. They are one darn tough little logger though. I need to get a pic of the back bumper of this thing. Maybe you guys can fill me in on its purpose. Too hard to explain, but it was either for skidding or a hinge for a ditch witch or something.
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  2. joecool85 Minister of Fire

    joined: Jan 24, 2010
    834 posts
    Central Maine
    No worries about street-able really, my other dream machine is a lot bigger but the same top speed (55mph): M35A2 Duece and a Half :)
  3. quads Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    2,747 posts
    Central Sands, Wisconsin
    My '49 Willy's wouldn't go over 35mph. And even then sometimes the shimmy would get so bad I'd have to come to a complete stop and start all over again!
  4. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Mine actually goes straight down the road - ya just ain't gonna get there fast. Truth be told, it probably doesn't come out of 4 wheel low-lock but every couple of years. And in these old skewl dudes, you don't drive them in 4 wheel drive on dry ground. Things will start coming apart. And in low in 3rd gear, your looking at a blistering 10-15 MPH.
  5. watchamakalit Member

    joined: Jan 23, 2009
    34 posts
    Indiana

    Dude I am seriously jealous. I have been searching for a FC for years and haven't been able to find one.
  6. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    There are still some out there, but the collectors are picking them up now. Ya outta check out http://thefcconnection.com/ If nothing else, there are some really cool old pics of the FC's doing their things (and its a lot of things).
  7. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Hey Quads - what do think these old jeep pickups are hauling for a load. Bet it is more than 1/6th of a cord. :lol:

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  8. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Nuther picture of the log load -unbelievable.

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  9. quads Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    2,747 posts
    Central Sands, Wisconsin
    HOLY COW! I guarantee my Comanche would never be the same after that!
  10. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    I looked at that picture and scratched my head to try and figure out the weight of that load ---- and gave up. Its gotta be heavy.
  11. red450 Member

    joined: Oct 27, 2009
    31 posts
    Indiana
    I haven't pulled the carpet in my Comanche to check the floor boards, scared what I'll find (or won't find) under there. My truck is pretty solid too, cab corners are rotten and a bit on the bed. Pretty good for a 22 year old Indiana Jeep. My CJ7 was rotten all over.
  12. red450 Member

    joined: Oct 27, 2009
    31 posts
    Indiana
    There is an FC about 5 minutes from me...despite all my effort, they won't sell it. :mad:
  13. watchamakalit Member

    joined: Jan 23, 2009
    34 posts
    Indiana
    There is one here in town that is that way. It sits in the same place all the time. I don't think the guy even drives it but still refuses to part with it. Such a waste.
  14. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,280 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Yeah, sometimes people have "plans" for a project and will let the vehicle rust to the ground. It a shame. I know a guy that has a corvette that is in pretty rough shape. It was the FIRST vette to be fuel injected (6 banger). That car will have to wait until the guy is dead before it will ever see sunlight again.

    Sorry for the hi-jack. Lets get back to jeeps hauling wood.
  15. quads Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    2,747 posts
    Central Sands, Wisconsin
    Ha! Doesn't matter to me, I like Corvettes too. I've never owned one, but still like them.
  16. watchamakalit Member

    joined: Jan 23, 2009
    34 posts
    Indiana
    Would be a real pain to fit much wood in one though.....
  17. quads Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 19, 2005
    2,747 posts
    Central Sands, Wisconsin
    True. They don't have much of a back seat!
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