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This has some upgrades.
“Rare vehicle, SBC/Turbo 400, Dana 70 Rear end with Powerlock. Just put together, good glass/ good body, Cool Truck!”
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/2442557883.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
This is a nice looking FC.
“1957 Willys FC150 Jeep, Dump body converts to flat bed. 33″ tires. Was in storage for 36 yrs. HAVING PROBLEMS UPLOADING PICTURES. I CAN HOWEVER SEND YOU PICS BY EMAIL. WILL HAVE PROBLEM FIXED BY THIS EVENING”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(07/12/2010) “For sale is 1957 Willy’s Jeep FC150. This is a 4 Cylinder, 3 speed Manual Transmission 4 Wheel Drive Utility Vehicle. The title shows that the odometer has exceeded mechanical limits, so we do not know the exact mileage on this Jeep. It was originally sold to the US Forest Service. We have serviced this vehicle in our Service Department. Here is a list of a few of the things that we have done. Oil Change, Brakes adjusted, carburetor overhauled, replaced spark plugs, replaced upper and lower heater hoses, replaced fan belt, overhauled the fuel tank, resealed the transmission,replaced the battery, replaced pinion seal, resealed transfer case. We did not inspect the winch, so we are not sure if it works or not.Please ask any questions before bidding. We must charge 8.1% Sales tax , $28.25 Title fee and $399.00 Documentation fee for Nevada Residents.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8900
(05/03/20110 This looks nice.
“3 speed manual transmission with 4 cyl “hurricane” motor, 4WD, runs and drives great, body,paint and interior all finished.”
UPDATE: **Status Unknown**
(04/09/2011) It appears solid.
“This FORWARD CONTROL is all original, no rust, no body damage. Flathead, 6 cyl.. Great Restoration project like FC 150 MAKE OFFER ”
This appears in good condition. It seems like a good price.
“This is a very rare Jeep Foward control dual rear wheel truck. Jeep made only 1610 . Alot of work and money on this truck. It runs drives and stops well. A new flatebed dump out of diamond plate. 7 brand new traction tires call 603-651-8686 Thanks”
http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/2300710704.html
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
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!!!”
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.
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3995
(06/18/2010) I don’t see much rust.
“4 cycle overhead valve Rare Collectors item runs great.”
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.”
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”
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
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.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2250
(10/02/2010) I’m not seeing the typical rust around the doors.
“1957 jeep fc150 forward control willys x cab truck 4×4, very rare truck, all there except motor and trans, perfect projest truck, is in very good condition or this year and so rare of a truck, you wont find another one this good.”
UPDATE: Still Available.
(08/30/2010) Here’s a good looking FC with a hydraulic bed.
“Very Rare 1963 Jeep FC-150 truck with hydraulic dump bed. Has Buick V6 engine transmission and brakes. Runs good. Interior is rough. Incredible attention getter. Call Phil at 913-859-9780.”
http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2074169590.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $6000.
(06/20/2009) Here’s a very nice looking, albeit slightly customized, FC-170.
“1959 FC-150 CAB ON A FC-170 FRAME AND AXLES,CONVERTED TO REBUILT CHEVY 350 MOTOR ,REBUILTTURBO 350 TRANS,NEW OAK BED FULL LADDER RACK,NEW UPHOLSTRY ON SEAT,DIAMOND PLATE INSIDE CAB,NEW TIRES,STILL NEEDS TO BE CONVERETED TO POWER STEERING AND BRAKES NEED TO BE GONE THROUGH,85% DONE, SOME ONE FINISH MY PROJECT ,OR”
UPDATE: Still Available
(10/27/2010) This looks in good shape.
“Body in nice shape/350 crate motor/power steering and breaks/lift kit. Not allot of these around.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2900.
“1957 FC 150 FOWARD CONTROL JEEP Truck runs and drives 4×4 works has lock out hubs Electric fuel pump, gm alt. The jeep has a excellent bed on it with tailgate and fenders. The jeeps cab could use some work in the front lower corners and some in the rear corners.(truck comes with rear section of cab for parts) It comes with a good windsheild, both quarter glass and a rear glass. This jeep also comes with a complete 4spd set up for a fc150 (mounts,bolts,shafts,etc.. )This would take care of the slow 3spd trans. This is a list of other stuff that comes with it. Extra set of headlight buckets w/chrome bezels .turn signals,lenses,bezels. Set of front fender flares( orig. fiberglass )2 orig gas tanks with 1 set of straps.Spare carb. 1 frame section w/ counterweight. 2 Heaters.Extra set of seat brackets.Seats are in very good cond. 2 xtra doors 1 good, 1 parts. 2 dashes 1 perfect dash uncut. Front fan cover pan.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $8500
According to the seller, that is the original paint.
“For sale is a original and rare 1959 FC170 with the 9 foot bed option. Original paint, never been repainted. Two previous owners, complete and fully documented ownership history, including the original dealership bill of sale. Everything works. Everything on the Jeep is original, the interior is complete, seat upholstery is original, the running gear is refurbished and works as it should, including the engine, the 3 speed manual, the transfer-case, 4 wheel drive, axles, diffs, all in good running condition. Rebuild gas tank and rebuild the sending unit. This Jeep drives real nice, and everything works, the heater, all the electrical, the turn signals, lights. Complete with original headliner, original door panels, original sun visors, and a few rare items like a vinyl cigarette box holder attached to the visor. The stencil “Jeep” and “4 Wheel Drive” insignias on the tailgate are original. The tires are original old stock, most likely the second set, dating early 60’s. A true survivor, this Jeep spent 90% of her life in one family, who owned a RV business in a small town in Washington State. The Jeep was mostly used to plow occasional snow on the RV lot, otherwise the Jeep parked in the dry. The body is completely stock and original, no accidents, no rust with the exception of pitting and surface rust on rear fender flares and surface rust on the bed floor. Because it is so original I never had plans to repaint or frame-off restore this Jeep, I always loved the original condition it is in. I just made everything work properly, with the goal to avoid any modern upgrades or parts replacements that are not era correct. This Jeep drives real nice, it breaks properly, shifts nicely and the engine sounds very healthy. This FC170 is a true survivor. Your chance to own a piece of Jeep history. Original West Coast Jeep all her life! The snow plow mechanism works, but I do not have the plow blade. This FC170 is incredible. West Coast Jeep all her life, documented ownership history, I am the 3rd owner. I even have the original dealership bill of sale from 1959! Original paint!!!!! Surface rust on bed, fenders, but NO critical rust in all the common areas!”
This was formerly a Fire FC.
“This ’59 has a rare cab with 16,900 original miles. Was originally a fire truck, was disassembled and kept in a barn for years. Previous owner sandblasted frame and undercarriage which is in excellent condition. 265 engine was completely rebuilt and a very rare 4-speed transmission was added. A steel dump body with dual pistons was custom made. Dump works perfectly. Chrome dual pipes were added for charm and a great sound. Truck goes like crazy! What it needs: a bumper, needs wipers connected, and the heater hose needs connecting. It won’t take much to finish it off! I don’t have the time or energy to do it myself. Call if you have a question – 603-532-7645 or email. Paypal or certified bank check”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $25,000
Craig spotted this unusual package deal. The FC and CJ-2A appear in great shape.
“For sale: All Jeeps
1979 CJ7 V8, Lockers, 4:89 gears, 4 inch lift, 33 inch Swampers, 66k original miles
1960 FC170 Jeep Forward control, restored, original drive train, 6 cyl 3 spd, dump bed
1948 CJ2A Jeep, all original, restored, PTO winch
1965 FC150 Jeep Forward control Pickup, needs completely rebuilt
1949 Willys Jeepster, body rebuilt, completely dissassembled, no drivetrain
2000? Car hauler trailer, tandem, dovetail
Misc parts, tires , wheels, axles, T18,
$25,000 for all”
The 2nd Annual Northwest FC Get Together was this past weekend in Olympia. Josue was kind enough to forward some images from the event and give his take on it.
Josue writes, “Last weekend was the first opportunity I have had to visit a Jeep get-together. It wasn’t a huge turnout but it was definitely worth visiting. The meet-up was in Olympia, WA and it was specifically for Forward Control Jeeps. This was the second year and only about 8 showed up, although I’m sure it will get bigger with time. It was fun talking to a few people and seeing a couple of them run.” Thanks Josue!
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
“1962 Jeep FC-170. This is a bone stock truck with the exception of the wheels and tires. Has had alot of work done to bring it back from the dead, runs and drives as well as an old jeep would. 226 Super Hurricane flathead 6 engine, T90 3 speed trans, T18 Transfer case. Since owning this I have cleaned and flushed the fuel system, rebuilt carb, rebuilt the rear brakes with all new parts, including new model backing plates to be able to move the E-brake to the wheels instead of the drum behind the transfer case. Brake is still on transfer case, this was done for later powertrain upgrade. Read diff has had the posi unit rebuilt with OEM clutches, and new axle bearings. Front wheel cylinders are replaced and a new master cylinder. New water pump and clutch. I hate to let this go, I was looking forward to putting in a modern powertain and having a completely unique truck to use, but priorities have changed.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown
Here is a beautiful FC for sale spotted in remote Enterprise OR by David.
