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FCs for sale La Quinta, Ca **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD**

1. 1961 FC-170 DRW 226, 3 spd, all original drive train, has radio and heater. $20,000

2. 1965 FC-170 Kaiser, very good original body and good bed floor, 283 V8 advance adapter, T-90/D-20. a nice project truck. $5,000

3. 1961 FC-150 wide track, it has a great body. no motor or trans. It has 70s Blazer 3.08 44F and 10 bolt 6 lug axles, installed. $2,000

4. 1957 FC-170 cab and chassis, 8 lug 44F and Dana 60 rear 4.10 gears, it comes with really good front fender flare rubber edge. $4,000.

 

 
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A FC Roundup of my own — My First Ride in a Forward Control

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As I mentioned a couple days ago, the FC Round up was this weekend in Arizona.  Well, I didn’t have time to make it down there.  But, that didn’t stop me from having a FC Round Up of my own.

A reader asked me to check out a Forward Control for sale about 45 minutes north of me.  I had some time today, so I drove out to meet with the seller, Daryl, who was awfully nice and very informative.

Well, it turns out Daryl didn’t just have 1 FC, he had 5:  2 FC-170s, an FC-170 DRW, an FC-170 with an expertly extended frame and aftermarket Dually setup, and an FC-150.  Daryl had a story about each one and pointed out some things I didn’t know.  Daryl and his son developed an interest in them a few years ago, brought them home, and hope to get working on them soon.

The nicest one, which Daryl has for sale, runs and drives, so he took me for a ride.  It was the first ride in an FC for me and, hopefully, not the last! We cruised up the road a bit, then cruised back. I had hoped to take a video, but the video on my phone stopped working (turns out it was operator error, but I didn’t figure that out until later).

He said he didn’t mind if I posted a few pictures, so here they are.  Thanks for a fun afternoon Daryl!

Here’s a shot of their collection:

Here’s an FC-170 that was used for years by a farmer to feed his cattle.  But he had a problem, how could he stand on the back of the FC and toss the hay off the back and drive at the same time?  His solution was his custom auto pilot contraption. He would get the Jeep going, attached his ‘auto pilot’ and then climb into the back and throw out hay as he drove along.

This FC-170 DRW has a racheting system to raise and lower the spare tire. I don’t remember ever coming across other FCs with that.  Unfortunately, it was hard to get a great shot of this.

 
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1963 FC-150 Long Beach, Ca $1400

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UPDATE:  Price dropped to $1400.  A reader took a look at this and gave the following report: There was no documentation on the Chevrolet drive train components. It supposedly has a rebuilt 350, with AT and has a GM rear end of some kind.  Front diff appears stock. Cab is decent outside. with some pinhole rust. Glass appears good except for drivers door.  Inside of cab is trashed.  No seats. No cover. No air cleaner on engine. Carb is full of dust, bugs and whatever, so it certainly does not appear that the engine has been taken care of.  Bed looks useable, with. some rust on flat panels but restorable.  Owner said he had a title, but he could not produce it the day I was there.

(05/25/2010) This is still a project.

“1963 JEEP WILLYS TRUCK FC 150. IT WAS OUR PROJECT VEHICLE BUT CANT DO IT NO MORE, NEW V8 350 ENGINE, RUNS. NEEDS INTERIOR AND BODY WORK. ASKING $1400 OBO. call (five 6 two) 577-577 zero.”

http://losangeles.craigslist.org/lgb/cto/2286353422.html

 
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1957 FC-170 Paola, Ka $6000

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This looks nice.

“I have a 1957 willys fc170 jeep with 44,000 original miles this truck has been well maintained and is ready to be started and driven this truck would make a good work truck or collectors item. please give me a call if interested please no wasting time if you have the money and wanna look at it then we can talk thanks call 9137316756”

http://topeka.craigslist.org/cto/2280465720.html

 
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1957 FC-150 Jefferson County, Tx **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $10,000

This looks nice.

“FC-series trucks were produced through 1964, but never in large quantities, so that makes this baby a collectors item. More importantly it’s so FUN to drive!!! She looks great and runs even better!!!!!!!

The Jeep Forward Control (FC) is a truck that was produced by Willy’s and then Kaiser Jeep from 1956 to 1965. The design of the truck is also called a cab forward or better known as a cabover or COE for “cab over engine”.

This truck is easy to drive, feels safe and secure and the cab-forward design gives the driver great visibility and excellent maneuverability. They are very rare, very collectible vehicles……and this is a very rare opportunity……don’t miss out!!!”

 

 
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1957 FC-150 Rotterdam, NY **SOLD**

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UPDATE:**SOLD* Was $500

There’s some value here.

“This jeep is complete but has not run since ive owned it. Good start for a resto project.”

 

 
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1957 FC-170? Chillicothe, OH **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

(01/27/2011) The ‘FC-170’ includes the rare Chevrolet C-10 Bed option.

“1957 Jeep FC 170 Forward Cab; 226Continental – 6 cylinder flathead; 3 Speed Transmission; 4 Wheel Drive; Truck was made only in 1957-1958. Rare Truck, only 600 were made!!!  Mileage 58,025; Very low mileage; ALWAYS KEPT GARAGED, GOOD SOLID TRUCK! PRICE $18.500 obo”

 
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Civil Defense FC-150

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I accidentally wandered across these unusual photos from the Timberlane’s thoughts blog.  I’ve never seen a Civil Defense FC. Maybe someone out there knows more about it?  I *think* this is in California, based on the front license plate.  I have lightened all four shots.  You can see the originals in the original post at the website.

 
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2 1959 FC-170s Nampa, ID **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000/each

(04/18/2010) “FC-170 IS THE MODEL NUMBER FOR THESE JEEP PICK-UPS. I HAVE TWO OF THEM AND THEY ARE BOTH IN USABLE SHAPE. LAST TIME THEY WERE DROVE IS IN 1987. THEY REALLY ARE A RARE FIOMD AND THEY ARE IN PRETTY GOOD CONDITION AS WELL. GIVE ME A CALL”

 
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1960 FC-150 Whitsett, NC **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3995

(06/18/2010) I don’t see much rust.

“4 cycle overhead valve Rare Collectors item runs great.”

 
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1956 FC-150 Forestville, Ca eBay

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This is rare alirght, buy I think it is the paint job that makes it so rare; don’t seem many rainbow FCs!

“This is a rare find. A Jeep FC 150 from the 50’s. I believe it’s a 56 but similar measurements with the 57 cause confusion. As you can see by the photos, it’s in need of a total restoration. For the age, the body is in pretty good shape. The drivers side has a dent. The windshield is cracked. The engine is there but as I said, it needs a mechanic. The bed is in tact. I saw one small hole but other then that,  it looks good. The color on the body appears to be original, multi-colored. I have seen other trucks like this one restored and they look really cool and different. There arn’t many of these around so who ever drives it around will get a lot of attention and questions!! If you are seriously interested, contact me with any questions and I’ll get right back to you.  If your in need of more pics, I can do that too.”

View all the info on eBay

 
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1964 FC-170 Milford, MA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500

Looks nice!

“1964 Kaiser Jeep FC170 restored and in excelent condition. All work done since January, 2009. New paint inside, outside, and under, including the bed and frame. Reconditioned Super Hurricane, flat head, 6 cylinder, L226 engine with new everything, including radiator, clutch, and wiring harness. 12 volt. Rebuilt T90, 3 speed, trans. with warn overdrive and Ramsey dual output PTO. Reconditioned Dana 53 and Dana 44 with locking hubs, 4.10 gears and spicer 18. Brakes are all new everything, including drums. Steering is new or rebuilt and tight. Tires are new Commercial Traction TA’s. New 1 ton rear Leaf Springs. Electric/hydrolic 6×10 steel flatbed dump with custom fold down sides works perfect. New seat upholstry and rubber matting in cab. Everything works as it should. Runs and drives perfect. Will do 70 mph. in overdrive and crawl less than 1 mph. in low. I’ve carried 3500 lbs. and dumped it fine. These pics were taken prior to completion.”

 
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1957 FC-170 Drag Jeep Anderson, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,500.

This is pretty cool and unusual!

“its a 1957 jeep fc170 wheel standing p.u !
2×3 tube frame
funny car roll cage
3″ chopped top
all lexan windows
tilt steering column
removable steering wheel
single seat
10 lb fire suppression system
parachute
both side panels removable for engine access
dodge van vacuum brake system
independent front suspension ( no front brakes )
dana 60 rearend ( 4:88 gears)
dual rear brake system ( 1 set to stop 1 set to steer)
4 – 1968 corvette calipers
dune buggy dual master cylinders for steering
ladder bar rear suspension
trasfer case
turbo 400 trans with external filter system
dual drive line loops
dual batteries
headlights and tail lights
8 gallon fuel cell
runs on alcohol
bug catcher injection
6:71 blower with 11% over drive
427 ci motor
8:1 compression
10 quart oil pan
cam drive fuel pump
dual fans / electric water pump
82 % rear weight
has been certified but it has expired”

 
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1960 FC-150 Houghton, MI **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was $1500.

It’s a bit rough.

“1960 Cabforward Jeep pick up $1500.00 Needs restorations. Call with any questions.”

 

 
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1961 FC-170 Hastings, NE **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

(12/09/2010) This is pretty rough.

“1961 Jeep FC-170 4×4 Army Green; Engine should be free. Was running 5 years ago. Transmission in great shape. Open frame bed. Undercarriage attachment for a snowplow. Auxiliary PTO transfercase. Tires hold air.
Could have been a military vehicle. Glass in great shape, intact, no cracks!”

 
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1959 FC-170 Verdi, NV **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was $3500 **SOLD**

(07/23/2010) This needs a little body work.

“The Willys has a Ford 302, Auto, Dana 20, stock diffs (25 front and rear posi) runs great, but it’s never been off road. I have a good windshield, but for extra $$. It needs body work on two spots; next to drivers door and passenger side battery well (rust), metal flat bed with storage boxes. I also have a 9′ bed that goes with sale”

 
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1957 FC-150 Wallingford, CT **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  **SOLD** Was on eBay

(11/24/2011) There are a couple other Willys in the background of the photos.

“Offered is a very rare Willys FC150 Foward Control Pickup. Needs restoration. Very staight and solid. Rear glass is missing. Motor apart. This will make a great project to restore or street rod.”

 

 
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1957 FC-150 Hopatcong, NJ **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3000

Seller must sell.  It looks like there is rust on the passenger side.

“1957 jeep foward control flat 4cly cab is off a 61 runs and drives, rare truck must sell”

 
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1959 FC-150 Manchester, Ga $1200

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No pics provided.

“Excellant candidate for restoration, this green mechanically complete 1959 FC jeep truck has been parked a long time. Has a 1965 retro fitted Buick V-6 engine , all glass in good shape, includes original owners manual. Can deliver up to 50 miles for this price. Charles Williams 706-656-1279 any time.”

http://columbusga.craigslist.org/cto/2174074804.html

 
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1963 FC-170 **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  This sold at the FC Round up in March 2011.

Kevin is selling his FC-170.  He writes, “I have for sale a rust free 1963 FC170. This truck has been hit in the driver’s door, I have pulled out most of dent from the door, it still needs someone to repair the cab door opening and then fit the door. This is an old plumbers truck from California and is rust free, someone has installed a V-8 ford motor I think it is a 289 A real nice installation job It has a 4-speed transmission with 427 gears so it goes down the road real nice the dash has been changed out too not sure why but it looks cool almost factory. This truck runs and drives great I have driven it a number of times with the door off around my area. People tend to look at you funny driving around on the freeway without a driver’s door I’m asking $6200 or best offer. ”

 
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1960 FC-170 DRW South Shore, Ma $14000

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If only I had a good reason to buy it ….

“1960 jeep fc-170 drw w/ 4spd high pressure fog fire pumper 6000 miles minimal rust at rear fenders may need some brake work. $14000.00 cash on pick up only call 781-254-5888”

http://boston.craigslist.org/sob/cto/2171422733.html

 
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1959 FC-150 Ashaway, RI eBay

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This looks very nice.

“For sale 1959 Willys FC-150 Forward Control Jeep, Has a flat head 4 cylinder engine, odometer shows 20K  on it and the motor I think was rebulit at one ponit in time runs perfect. It’s a 12 volt system and the wiring has been updated to a “Ron francis Wiring Sytem”. The 4WD works great, the frame is clean no rust or rot, the cab has been restored by previous owner(all the rust and rot has been replaced with new metal). The Blue paint job is in good condition use some touch ups here and there. The interior is brand new white vinyl. She runs and drives fine.”

View all the pics on eBay

 
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1957 FC-150 Manitowoc, Wi **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

The seller provides some good details.

“1957 NARROW TRACK.  I BELIEVE THIS IS THE FIRST YEAR.  HERE IS THE STORY—I BOUGHT THIS JEEP FOR PARTS BECAUSE I AM RESTORING TWO OTHER FC150’S.  THE GUY TOLD ME IT RAN GOOD, IT WAS HIS DECEASED FATHERS.  IT WAS SITTING OUTSIDE FOR 7 YEARS WHEN I LOOKED AT IT.  I PUT SOME GAS IN IT AND A FRESH BATTERY AND IT FIRED RIGHT UP.  WHEN I TIRED TO DRIVE IT ON THE TRAILER IT JUST KEPT LOCKING UP IN THE FRONT.  HE SAID HE DID NOT KNOW WHY.  WELL I BROUGHT IT HOME AND STARTED TO MESS AROUND WITH IT .  I DID NOT HAVE THE HEART TO PART IT OUT BECAUSE THE MOTOR RUNS SO GOOD.  NO SMOKE EITHER.  HE DID TELL ME THE ENGINE WAS COMPLETELY OVERHAULED AT SOME POINT IN ITS LIFE.

I TORE THE FRONT END APART AND FOUND THE RIGHT AXLE , RING & PINION, CARRIER ALL BROKEN.  DON’T ASK ME WHY, BUT I REPAIRED IT ALL WITH N.O.S. PARTS.  I PUT SOME NEW SEALS IN , REPLACED ALL THE BRAKE SHOES, LININGS, WHEEL CYLINDERS, ETC.—ALL GREASE & OIL LEVELS DRAINED AND RE-FILLED.  I ALOS GOT NEW RUBBER BRAKE HOSES FRONT AND REAR.  PLUS NEW STEEL LINES FRONT AND REAR & A RE-BUILT MASTER CYLINDER.  WELL IT RUNS AND STOPS WELL…..”

 
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1958 FC-170 Hiawassee, GA **SOLD**

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UPDATE:  Was on eBay. **SOLD**

(12/08/2010) It’s got the camper option.

“v8-5 speed 4wd PTO with camper and cargo shell from the dealer. The mileage is unknown. Has tool box steps. Needs restoring will be a very rare jeep. i have a NC title with this or register without by age. In the movie “Hatari” John Wayne used one of these to haul a giraffe. Reserve is a modest 2500.00.  Engine is there but not sure if it will run. 9 foot bed and  200% better visibility and the highest payload were the claims to fames on this vehicle.”

 
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1959 FC-150 Johnson City, Tn **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay

“motor runs really good. cab has some rust in bottom corners. frame is not rusted. no brakes. right front wheel may have bad bearing. gas tanks may need to be cleaned.”