Getting a FG

[Jacob7963]

Not sure if this was a good idea or not, but I just bid and won a 2004 Fuso FG in a Ritchie Bros auction.

Now I've got to fly down, pick it up, and drive it back! Hopefully no issues with the truck, I don't know much about the truck besides running the carfax.

 

[mcgovski]

Awesome.
I am always scanning RB Auctions for the Fuso Fg fit for my future rig! I used to live right by the one in Olympia, Wa...I drooled a lot

Update how things go with your new Fuso

 

[WantedWolf]

Nice find:victory:and its already the perfect color. Lets hope its in good cond.
I know youve yet to touch it but what are your plans?
Keeping the service body?

 

[Tree]

Sweet man! And automatic to boot! Update us when you get it

Oh yah look at this

http://www.truckpaper.com/listings/detail.aspx?OHID=1969845&guid=7D60FD733638401E9534C3A03B757751

They are not the same but are similiar in color, auto, age and mileage.

 

[kerry]

My FG was also previously a Sunbelt service truck. You might be able to sell the service body to another expedition FG owner who wants to use it as the basis for a camper like I did.
I'm guessing that Sunbelt routinely buys FG's and lets them go when they reach the 175k warranty range.
I'm in Denver, are you coming thru here? Last time I came back from Florida in the winter I drove up thru Texas, (Dallas, Amarillo to Denver).

 

[Jacob7963]

By the way, does anyone have/know how to get the service manual for the 2004 FG? I figure that would be good to have along for the trip.

 

[whatcharterboat]

Well done Iandraz.

Looks like a great buy. It's a 3.9 turbo right??

In Oz in 2004, you had a choice. You could still buy the 4.2 naturally aspirated or the newer 3.9T but we were never offered the auto ever.

Either way, congrats. BTW What happened with your old 404? I thought it looked pretty neat too.

John

 

[kerry]

I'm not sure the 4.2NA was ever sold in the US. At least, I've never seen one for sale.

 

[FusoFG]

By the way, does anyone have/know how to get the service manual for the 2004 FG? I figure that would be good to have along for the trip.

The Fuso dealer in Portland should have it CD

 

[Jacob7963]

Yeah...$300 for the service manual CD is pretty steep though...

 

[kerry]

I think Brent (bajaroad) has a copy of the CD manual that covers the 2004.

What's your route home?

 

[FusoFG]

Yeah...$300 for the service manual CD is pretty steep though...

I bought one for my 2004 from the dealer in Portland in 2006 for $149

when I bought the paper manuals for my 1994 they were about $300.

 

[jagular7]

Congrads on the purchase as well.

But wow, what a trip you'll have, corner to corner. Got a route yet?
Be nice to see what actual mpg you'll get. You might want to bring a bike cable and use that as a cruise control.
Send a package of tools, and whatever else heavy you may need but can't carry on the plane, to the sale site so that you have something on the road.

Didn't they have a shipping service providing the calculator to determine a cost?

 

[kerry]

I looked into shipping mine from NC to CO. It was considerably cheaper to fly down and drive back. I took my tools with me on the plane. The drawback is that I'm always a little nervous picking up a new vehicle a few thousand miles from home and having to drive it back. The upside is that you have a lot of time to get to know the vehicle. My only problem was a flat tire. I'd see if I could talk the seller into providing a spare. Mine didn't have one and my service body didn't have a set place to carry a spare. I took my tools with me on the plane. If you carry them on, there is a length limit (8"?) for each tool. Also look closely at the tire pressure/weight chart I posted here. You'll probably need to lower the tire pressures substantially from the fully loaded limit to get a tolerable ride home. I got around 15mpg with the AC on all the time.

There's a simpler cruise control mechanisms for FG's--a brick.

 

[Tree]

There's a simpler cruise control mechanisms for FG's--a brick.

LOL so true!