[FC] What's in a name?

[Rad Davis]

It's probably worth mentioning that the "early" FC front suspension is 
lifted from the 59-60 full-size Chevrolet station wagon.  When the 1/2 and 
3/4 ton pickups went to IFS, they changed to that front end for parts 
commonality across the truck line.


At 12:35 PM 8/12/2006 -0500, you wrote:
>I guess Chrysler first used the term "Mini-Van" as it was smaller than 
>other "Vans" available at that time. All other manufactures followed suit 
>with different products to compete. Perhaps a true mini "Van" were the GM 
>Astro/Safari and Ford Aerostar. They were a true version of a smaller 
>conventional van, front engine, rear drive, full frame. As noted Chryslers 
>version was more of a car with a "van" type body. So the Volkswagen also 
>had car underpinnings and engine? I believe the Greenbrier had a 1/2 ton 
>pickup type front axle but a wider Corvair car style rear axle. Also in 
>the 60's Ford and Dodge had vans. All were "mini" by today's full size van 
>standards. I feel the VW and FC are unique because of the rear air cooled 
>engine and 4 wheel independent suspension. All are under powered by 
>today's standards and handling is probably off too. The Greenbrier was 
>marketed by Chevrolet as a "Sports Wagon" and my Texas registration says 
>"Station Wagon". Call them what you want but enjoy them all.
>
>B Brewer
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