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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $12,000
Here’s a very nice and nearly original FC-150.
“1961 FC 150 WILLIES PICKUP NEW REBUILT ENGINE, NEW CRANKSHAFT, PISTONS, RINGS, BEARINGS, CAMSHAFT AND GEARS. ALSO VLVE HARD SEATS. TRANSMISSION AND TRANSFER BOX RESEALED. OVER DRIVE ON TRANSMISSION AND WHEEL LOCKING HUBS. NEW BRAKES, WHEELS ND TIRES. HAS POWER STEERING. DRIVES GOOD. THE TRUCK HAS NO RUST.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1750.
If you can get this to fire up, it appears it would be a great price. Note that this was for sale back in August of 2008 on eBay. It’s not shown in the pics below, but there was some damage on the driver’s side. Also, the seller said the engine ‘runs’ at that time.
“Complete Jeep FC 170 with tons of extra parts. Has been stored for a number of years but was running when parked. Converted to a 302 Ford v8 engine and auto trans but comes with complete original running super hurricane I6 engine, 3 sp trans and transfer case. Has custom flat bed on it now but an original comes with it”
It’s got some rust on the grille, but the rest doesn’t look all the bad.
“57 Willys Jeep. Very rare, all original. Serious buyers only,please…”
http://yubasutter.craigslist.org/cto/1600439015.html
Here’s a flatbed dually.
“Up for auction is a very rare Jeep Cabover, the body frame and interior are in very good condition. The engine is a “Flat Head” 6 cylinder that runs great ….no smoke. The Dump Body is a fully functional Electric Hydraulic system. Some body work has been done to the cab. The Dump body and cab have been painted recently. The doors are in great shape, the passenger door needs some adjustment. Driver and passenger seats are in great shape Mechanically the Jeep is very sound condition but will require some tinkering (TLC). Please review the pictures provided carefully ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was No Price.
Save these from the pain of a crusher.
“Any intertest in five cabovers”
UPDATE: Craig reports the following: “ It died a terrible death on the side of the highway sometime back. An electrical fire totally destroyed it. I believe that it was not under its own power at the time. (Being towed or trailered).
Someone put some serious work in this. It was listed at $3500
“22 foot motorhome built on a 1957 Jeep FC-170 chassis. This it a very unique and cool rig. Has Chevy 350, 4×4, 8000lb warn winch, propane furnace, A/C, duel fuel Onan 3500 watt generator that automatically starts when battery gets low, electric leveling jacks, oven, 4 burner stove, gas/electric fridge with small freezer, water heater, and a bathroom. Can sleep six.”
http://www.ksl.com/index.php?nid=218&ad=9578301&cat=&lpid=4
Ok, I can’t resist … something’s fishy about this FC :-). Actually, it looks in good, unrestored condition. The paint job is certainly one-of-a-kind.
“This is one great little Jeep! I bought this on Ebay almost 3 years ago and it has no doubt been my favorite out of the 30+ Jeeps that I have owned in the past several years. It has the stock drivetrain, 134ci F-head 4 cylinder, t-90 3 speed, dana spicer model 18 transfer case and dana axles. The motor runs good no knocking, ticking or smoke. Original 6 volt system. 4 wheel drive works fine: high and low and front locking hubs. It has a warn winch with a good controller that was rigged to a battery and solenoid in the bed but I have never tried to operate it and the battery has been removed. It has a heavy duty custom front bumper and the rear bumper is a custom tube air tank with a guage and air hose hook up to fill your tires, beach toys or run tools. The tailgate opens and closes fine, windows go up and down and the doors shut very tightly. There are no rattles or loose parts on this Jeep, it is solid. The floorboards look like they have been patched with metal and there is a layer of outdoor carpet for insulation and rubber flooring over that. The heater works, horn works and all guages work. The seats are black vinyl, firm and in great shape except for a small hole in the back of the passenger seat. The inside floor of the bed is flakey around the bottom edges but there is no rust through anywhere on this Jeep. The frame of course has surface rust and maybe some pitting I guess you would say but is still very solid. The rear cab corners have had new metal replaced on them but it is a very solid repair as well. This is the first year these were made and it has the narrow track axles which I think make it look even more unique….”
View all the pics and info on eBay
The paint is faded, but I can’t tell if rust rims the edges or not. It’s got PTOs front and back.
“For Sale: 1958 FC 170 Willys Jeep Truck 4×4. It has a PTO in front of jeep and a nd a PTO in the truck bed. Motor runs excellent. No Title but can get a bonded title for truck. Motor is a super hurricane 6 cylinder 46000 miles on truck Good For Restoration. Price is 4500.00 may be nego. call If interested 704-857-0269 or 704-798-0307 ask for Jeff or Edie”
http://charlotte.craigslist.org/cto/1604876522.html
Dan spotted this FC. This looks like a solid parts FC if nothing else.
“I have a mid 60s jeep cab over for sale or trade for guns ………….. call mark 509 218 4414 ………..”
http://spokane.craigslist.org/cto/1591866938.html
In December of 2009, the ‘town’ of Rawhide held its 1st annual Car Show & Swap Meet. Now, I’d never heard of Rawhide, so, after a few quick searches, I found and took a look at their website. It turns out it is a tourist town full of events, eateries and things to do for kids and adults.
I learned about this event from a blog entry by Mr Greenwrench, about whom I know nothing except that he takes good pics and lots of them! So, thank Mr. Greenwrench for the 3 Jeep images below — all three outstanding Jeeps!
Here is a photo of Jesse Ybarra’s M-667. You can learn more about it at the FC-Connection website.
According to Dennis, this FC-150 belongs to Bill Thomson.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1000.
Pics Added. This has an unusual box on the back. Thanks Blaine!
“1959 Willys Forward control Jeep $1,000.00 or best offer picture can be sent”
It runs and doesn’t look too terrible.
“1957 Willy’s Jeep Willy 4×4 Forward Controls. Needs Restoration. $1500.00. Info Call Joe. 203-239-9715.”
http://newhaven.craigslist.org/cto/1547312625.html
UPDATE: Price dropped to $1000
(12/23/09) There’s plenty of rust lining the edges of the body.
“This is a 1960 Willys FC170 snub nose flatbed.It has a inline cast six cylinder that runs very strong with low original miles.The drive train is in good operating condition,4wd works fine.The frame has had alot of reinforcement (plated)and there is some rust of course.I have used this for hauling wood out of my property it is a beast.These are pretty rare I was told.I am selling this as-is for parts or restoration.Please feel free to call me with any questions @413-977-9684 I will post more pics as soon as i can.There is no reserve,good luck in bidding,buyer is responsible for pick-up.Bill of sale only never had a title.”
http://westernmass.craigslist.org/ctd/1544346001.html
UPDATE: Was on eBay. **SOLD**
“Selling 5 of my babies; pandered, pampered vehicles. This is a Jeep Kaiser M677 Forward Control truck; the M677 was sold to the U.S. military in the 1960’s; and this is one rare car. Dashboard has a special plate stating this truck was for the U.S. Marine Corps; and that it is “U.S. Property.” Forward Control Jeeps were pug-nosed, unique vehicles sold as pickups; this version was special for the military and equipped to be a high-torque troop carrier. Check out “Forward Control Jeep” on google, or “M677″ if you want to learn more.
Two seats in the front, and a bench in rear; the canopy covered pickup bed had two wood slats on either side for another three personnel to sit on each side. Owned for over a year; mileage is 5,149 miles and it is original, given the condition of the vehicle, original Cerlist 3-cylinder 2-stroke diesel engine, and the fact that this truck never saw military action. Absolutely nothing cut, spliced, or modified on this truck. Close your eyes and you might just smell napalm in the morning, somewhere along the Mekong Delta ! After military sale, this truck was sold to the civil park service or something, painted over the military green with a white coat, and gold on the inside. Where the paint has flaked, you can see the original military colors on this truck.
This vehicle is probably best for the discerning buyer looking for a highly unusual and rare collectible. There is a small and very supportive club; after I bought it, club members contacted me almost right away, and were super-supportive. The truck ran when I bought it; and earlier in 2009, I had some work done on it (have all receipts), such as: rebuild injectors, rebuild fuel pump assembly, replace belts, hoses, change all fluids, replace engine mounts with new, repair driver’s side window regulator linkage, check brakes and bleed system, remove and clean radiator and fill with new fluid, and restore some non-working gauges which you can see in photos. Fuel filters, thermostat and related items were replaced also. Starting this car requires holding down the glow plug switch for at least a minute, then crank. The manual transmission and clutch work fine; the transmission has a hi- and lo-mode; plus there is a 4-wheel drive stick; all gauges work. The engine is in the cab, and unbelievably, there is a huge air filter in the cab also (with new air filter). This truck is definitely a head-turner; have done up to 45 mph on the highway with it. Tires are so-so, but hold air just fine.
Best thing about this truck is the purity and completeness. Purity means all plates are still on it; including a couple on the door sill on passenger side. Nothing is rusted through, or changed from original (other than the civil service white paint over the military colors). Completeness means that all unique, impossible-to-find parts are on it; like the military lights, canopy, and Cerlist engine parts. Very few, probably less than five, of these M677 trucks are still running in the U.S. with the original drivetrain, and this is one of them, or so I am told by the club afficianados, who are an absolute wealth of knowledge about M677 trucks.
Undercarriage has light rust only, nothing perforated nor even close to it. Doors open and shut fine; there are four doors. Drive and enjoy as is; or complete the body and interior restoration to make this a very unique show-piece that will easily hold its value. They don’t make these anymore, and never will again. Drive to the local show, or hardware store, and enjoy the old-timers fuss about this vehicle; that alone is worth the price Batteries are new; and I installed a 24 volt battery tender to keep them charged; the trickle charger is included, as is a small collection of parts, original shop manual, a new shop manual, a PDF service manual for the Cerlist engine, and related literature. The car has a clean Missouri title, and was previously titled in Delaware (copy included).”
UPDATE: Still available .. the price has jumped to $5450. This was in Hauser, Wa, but sounds like it has been moved to Bellevue, Wa.
“Willys Jeep Forward Control 4 Wheel Drive FC-170 Flat Bed Truck. 6 cylinder L-head model L6-266; 3 speed manual with 4 wheel hi, lo, and neutral gear box. Less than 40,000 original miles and runs good. Has 4 new tires plus excellent spare; new wheel bearings & seals; new brake drums, shoes and cylinders etc. new steering joints and new U-joints; valves newly adjusted and compression checked (good); carburator has been boiled out and new rebuild kit installed; new oil filter; new 12 volt battery and a new GM One-Wire alternator ( not yet installed ) It has the original Owner’s Use Manual and Original Owner’s Operators Manual. New Service Manual and Complete Parts List and Source information. Tow lights and tow bar are mounted using the original holes thru the bumper. Cash only please 208 449 1614 ”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/est/cto/1503507388.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3500
I don’t see much rust. This needs some completion.
“1st year for the rare cab-over 4×4 Willys jeep. 90% original and complete/4cyl replaced with buick v6/ original 3spd with model18 transfercase to dana axles with 5.37 gears.New brakes, hydraulic system, needs clutch, but have new parts for you. Comes with the stock wheels. Been in storage a couple of years. I’ve owned it scince ’02 and have used it to drive to work and make firewood runs. Rack on back with hand-cranck winch. Good glass and good body and bed (not flawless though). It’s always been a work truck.”
UPDATE: This was bought for the ‘buy it now’ price of $8000. Thanks Dennis!
(11/24/09) I like it, in part because it looks like it still gets used. Marysvale is deep in the middle of Utah. I’ve never been there, but I’ve been jeeping out of Mt. Pleasant above Marysville. I’ve also flown over that area a number of times and scoped it out pretty well (you can see a variety of trails from above) with the idea that I’d go jeeping there at some point. Also, the San Rafael Swell is a good area to explore also and is ignored by most tourists (or used to be).
“Willys Jeep FC-170. Dually flatbed. Purchased restored & used as light duty ranch truck. Stored inside. Still in nice condition. Has stock engine & transmission, 4wd. Was previously used as a parade vehicle but now carries a Lincoln welder (not included). Interior is all redone with blue velour seats. Runs & starts good in warm weather. It is not run in the winter. There are external exhaust pipes on each rear corner of the cab – sounds great too. This truck shows 80,000 miles but seller cannot guarantee actual milage.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500.
It’s in great shape, but doesn’t run.
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GREAT SHAPE WITH FACTORY WINCH 5 NEW TIRES INCLUDING SPARE TIRE NOT IN RUNNING CONDITION AS-IS NEEDS TUNE UP $2,500 OR BEST OFFER”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $350
“1959 Willys Jeep, cab over, 4×4, good for parts or project. mostly complete, not running, no title. $400,”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
“Why buy a gpw, mb or an m38 when your next restoration could be one of the rarest military jeep vehicles that exist. the m677 series jeep was ordered by the navy and marine corp in 1964. there were originally only about 300 ordered. there is now only about 30 or so that exist. of that 30 some are only rusty hulks found in fields by the people who have enough love for the jeep fc that they got out of their car took pictures and recorded the serial number. this auction represents a once in a life time chance to add this truly rare military to jeep your collection. i have seen on some military vehicle blogs that some people have been looking for 10 to 20 years for one of these. ok the truck.. first the body is rust free.”
Gordon wrote me today and offered to provide readers with some more pics. This looks like a very nice FC.
Gordon writes, I found the truck in Oregon (Forest Service Truck). Have a huge book of all records during its life in the woods. Brought it back to the East Coast, Took the bed off, Converted Transmission to a Automatic 400 turbo tranni from a full sized Blazer.Put a 350 in it.Boston Acoustics Sponsored it with a custom music system for Extreme sports events. Yakama Rack Co sponsored it as well.We used it for One winter until we parked it for 6 years.New sets, 3 Point Harness. Super Fun, She did 70mph on the Highway pulling a house!I have a clear title.Around 15K into the truck, Looking to get half the money back or a trade worth around $7K. Trade for a small jeep cj 2 or 3 Or a waterski boat either or worth around 7K.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $450.
“1957 willys jeep fc model 170. no bed. 350 chev in place. this requires a special plate to mount the chev engine to the jeep running gear.”
Hmm .. I’m pretty sure it is still a project.
“This truck is a project my friend started but was unable to finish for health reasons. As the photos show it is comepletly disassembled. all of the parts pictured come with the truck. The suspension has all been changed. The rear end is mustang and has had new leaf springs installed. A complete new straight axle kit from Speedway was jnstalled on the front with all new bearings, bushings, brake calipers and mustang rotors. the kit cost over $1000.00. Frame has been partially boxed, but needs finished and is set up for chevy big block with 400 trans. The driveshaft for this setup is included. Wheels are Eagle alloy 18″. Tires are Falken ZIEX ZE512s with 255/45ZR18s on back and 245/40ZR18s on front….”
UPDATE: Was $20,950. **SOLD**
It looks in pretty good shape.
“1961 Willys Jeep FC-150 Pickup. Original 78 horsepower four cylinder engine, three speed manual transmission, 5.13 geared Dana 44 axles front and rear. High and low range four-wheel-drive. Brand new reproduction Firestone 7.00-15 military lug tires on factory 15” steel wheels. This is a rust-free 32,000 original mile California desert truck that has less than 500 miles on a body-off-frame restoration. These trucks were built on the CJ-5 platform and featured a cab-forward body and a small pickup bed. Only 1,298 1961 FC-150’s were ever built and there are only a handful left in this condition. Beautiful Mountain Green Poly and Palm Beach Ivory two-tone with beige interior. Very reliable and can be driven anywhere. Top speed of about 55 MPH but will pull a house down the road. “Tool Time” Tim Taylor just paid $40,000 for one of these trucks in similar condition at the recent Arizona auctions, this truck can be bought for only $20,950.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“THANK YOU FOR CHECKING OUT MY 1963 JEEP FORWARD CONTROL. IF YOU ARE INTO EXTREME FOUR WHEELING THIS TRUCK IS FOR YOU!! MY JEEP IS ON THE ROAD WITH A CURRENT NY STATE INSPECTION (PASSED THE FIRST TIME THROUGH). KEEP IN MIND I MADE IT FOR OFF ROAD USE AND I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND AS AN EVERYDAY DRIVER. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING IT TO LOCAL OFF ROAD EVENTS WITH NO PROBLEMS. THIS JEEP HAS JUST BEEN FEATURED IN JP AND FOUR WHEELER MAGAZINE. BOTH MAGAZINES ARE AVAILABLE NOW IF YOU WANT TO READ UP ON THIS FC AT THE TOP TRUCK CHALLENGE IN HOLLISTER CALIFORNIA”
