July 17th Mt. Vernon Wa. I spotted an FMC going north while hooked to a wrecker. Nice looking rig. Who would that be? I just ran my 1988 24 foot SOB 3882...
It is 8 months ago but if I remember correctly, I called the fellow you indicated had done the conversion and he said someone else had done the installation....
FMC #0809 had the diesel conversion done in Canada as I remember. I saw this coach at a FMC RALLY 5 or more years ago, and the shear plate was suppose to have...
I've been looking at the 2900R for some nonths now. Since there is such a strong loyalty to this coach, I thought it worth asking for some opinions on...
Dear Gordon, That wasn't me on the hook. You'll not find Ole 1043 being towed! I am in Brookings, OR and my coach is for sale.Extensive upgrades and...
Thank you Leslie for the info! I'm excited about it having already been sheer-plated. If my new job does well maybe Ill just get the injection pump replaced...
Jim, The later coahes and the ones converted by Jim and Leslie track down the road like they're on a rail. If they dont, they need to be brought up to final...
I have always liked the FMC and about 20 years ago looked at several in Colorado and tried to buy one of them without success. I was looking at your group and...
Alfred, It was a genuine pleasure talking with you this evening! I look forward to further correspondence.Rich (wannabe Aussie) Alfred White <fabwadi@...>...
Jim, I am going to concur with everything Rich said and add my experience. When I bought my coach it had 3" of play in the steering. I took it to Jim Black ...
Stephen, I don't know what you do, or did for a living, but you should have been a writer. No one could have expressed the love and pride of ownership of such...
Keep in mind that the steering wander and roaming is a combination of possible errors in the steering and suspension setup. For FMC Coaches #0001 thru #0645...
Leslie, I don't have any of the steering or wandering problems that I'm hearing from other FMC owners. Is that because you already addressed the issues before...
Leslie, Thanks for the input. I'd already spoken with you a few weeks ago before I went to look at the diesel conversion that drove so dangerously. I imagine...
... Stephen, I appreciate your input as well as those from Rich and the others so far. I spoke with Rich today, but I cannot afford his coach. I also live in...
Yes, Jamie, your Grandfather had MCR's STEERING & SUSPENSION MODIFICATION completed after he bought the FMC from us. Your Grandfather was shown the difference...
Jim - Any FMC Coach you buy can be driven to us by loading 1,000# of dead weight in the cockpit area and coming to have the STEERING & SUSPENSION MODIFICATION ...
Leslie et. All Does anyone know what gauge steel the belly pans are made of? I plan eventually cutting mine out & inspecting the frame & what is left of the...
Leslie, thanks, I didn't think I had any worries...I was just checking since I have heard a lot of steering issues this week, and I just couldn't understand,...
Greg, etal - The bellypan steel is 16 gauge. All the original hoses, wiring, etc. are at the top of the three inch space between the plywood floor and the...
Jamie - Thanks for the testimony as to your FMC Coach's ability to RIDE & DRIVE. The FMC Owners will get off their collective BUTTS and respond to your RALLY ...
We have owned our 75 for two years but just discovered this group. Can anyone tell us how to determine a fair market value for our model M with the double...
Leslie at motorcoachrestoration.com seems to be the best source of that information. You might also check those he has for sale to give you an idea. He has one...
Welcome to the group. Please look at the Las Vegas Rally thread and download the information flyer in the files section. Hopefully you can attend and we can...
To all J model owners. I have what was originally a J model that had the couch removed and a U shaped dinette installed with larger cabinets to the right of...
#536 does not have a 110 outlet in that area. You might get one by going over the door and then down the wall. Should be an outlet in the closet. wj ... ...
Thank you. I have identified where the A models have the electrical box in the wall. It was apparently not utilized for the J model, but the box may in fact...
#622 is a J model and it does not have a box there. There is 110 Volts AC under the front passanger seat. That can be tapped into and used for the outlet....
