Funco and their different models?

[URCLEVER]

As I have been sitting here looking and waiting. What are the different models of Funco's? Obviously they had they old school bus looking one (Gen1) then gen 2, gen 3, then Gen 4, Gen 5, Gen 6, Hustler(s), GTU, GTX, GTF, Enzo, the F9 and I am sure there are others, but what makes each of those that model. What are the differences? 

 

[EmpirE231]

Yeah I'd like to know what the difference is between all the new models? I believe some are wider than others...... F9 is a full body?  

 

[Grant@Funco]

Great thread and timely 

Gonna sit back and watch this with interest so we can get a feel for the perception out there 

It is not really as complicated as perceived but very nuanced !

 

[luvdunin]

Don't forget the Lebec!!

 

[AlpineFunco]

Don't forget the Lebec!!

That's the Hustler

 

[funco4lizzle]

mine is a GTFO

 

[URCLEVER]

mine is a GTFO

Is the O for get the F*** Out. LOL 

Details.....Details...

 

[tjZ06]

Mine is a GTJ

-TJ

 

[URCLEVER]

I love how everyone diverts from the question. Now wonder why @Grant@Funco is sitting back eating opcorn: opcorn: popcorn. LOL

 

[tjZ06]

I love how everyone diverts from the question. Now wonder why @Grant@Funco is sitting back eating opcorn: opcorn: popcorn. LOL

I mean... I don't know the correct answer for all cases, so I'm not going to answer.  

-TJ

 

[onanysunday]

Don't know all the models but I will take one of these please. 

 

[onanysunday]

This would be ok as well.

 

[onanysunday]

I would settle for this one. 

 

[Conrad]

Don't forget the Lebec!!

I always thought the LEBEC was it's own model with conventional (for the time) styling and coilover shocks (vs airbags) and NOT a rebadged Hustler? 

Then there's my buddies ENZO...

 

[Sand phene]

Here is a list I compiled between the Gen 3 and Gen 4. I am very close to pulling the trigger on a gen 3. 

Some of the changes from the Gen. 3 to Gen 4

More travel, from 17" front to 18" and 18" rear to 20"
New style airbags w/ rubber bumpers internal to the bag
Uniball trailing arm pivots (from Derlin bushings)
Longer axels w/ 5.5" backspace wheels so car will still fit in a trailer
Better power steering rack.
4" longer wheel base
And a bunch of cosmetic stuff

A 2003 Gen 3 should of had the heim joints in the front suspension already. 

-Midboard hubs (12 bolts) on the Gen4 instead of microstubs (3 bolts), which accomodates the longer axles to allow for more travel without abusing the CVs.

- Better radiator setup, uses a cradle instead of hardmounts
-C&R radiator instead of Ron Davis radiator
-A-arms are bigger tubing, heavier duty
-Larger front spindle axles
-The overall length is about 6 to 12" longer than Gen3, depending on Subaru or V8
-Bigger gas tank, hold 3 more gallons
-Cast iron rear suspension pivots
-Gas gauge for gas tank, instead of visi-gauge mounted on tank.
- Billet rear view mirror

Most of the upgrades cannot be implemented on the Gen3. With all the changes with Gen 4.

 

[Justgetnby]

Here’s my guess..

Gen 4 and up same car midrail down with a few exceptions.

Gen 6 96” wide aluminum body.

gtx same 96” wide fiberglass body.

gtu 102 wide, 3.5 shocks in the rear fiberglass body.

f9 same 102, 3.5, fiberglass body is different, top of the line everything no exceptions.

Howd I do do Grant?!

 

[Stugots]

I love how everyone diverts from the question. Now wonder why @Grant@Funco is sitting back eating opcorn: opcorn: popcorn. LOL

I would think the only one to answer your question thoroughly would be @Grant@Funco unless he does not even know all of the differences.

 

[Squatcher]

Here’s my guess..

Gen 4 and up same car midrail down with a few exceptions.

Gen 6 96” wide aluminum body.

gtx same 96” wide fiberglass body.

gtu 102 wide, 3.5 shocks in the rear fiberglass body.

f9 same 102, 3.5, fiberglass body is different, top of the line everything no exceptions.

Howd I do do Grant?!

Close the gtu comes with 3-inch shocks 3.5 are an option. F9 all boxes checked but it's an aluminum body not fiberglass. 

 

[Squatcher]

I would think the only one to answer your question thoroughly would be @Grant@Funco unless he does not even know all of the differences.

Sit down with an order sheet and you'll see what comes with what.