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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3100
(03/23/2010) It should run once the carb is cleaned.
“This is an incredable find! This FC150 is a wide track 79″ wheelbase with all the hard to find parts…gas tank, tail gate, windshield, original seats, exterior cab lights. Has a new battery. The engine is a 1963 Ford 170 straight 6 and turns over freely. Once the carburator is cleaned, it should fire right up. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
(08/21/2010) “Here is one of the rarest Jeeps out of my collection, and by far the most original un-restored complete Jeep, a 1959 FC170 with the 9 foot bed option. Original paint, never been repainted. Paint has great patina and shows age of the Jeep. Two owners, complete and fully documented ownership history, including the original dealership bill of sale. I went through this Jeep and made everything work. Original engine needed spark plugs and a tune up and a new generator. I found an original era correct generator. 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. I cleaned and re-sealed the 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. The Black/Yellow California plates are not original, they are new personalized DMV issue and I painted them to the correct colors. The license plate does read “59FC170″ and is included in this sale. I added the vintage ’59 Texas truck plates for looks, this Jeep was never registered in Texas. Original West Coast Jeep all her life! The rare Texas plates are also part of the sale. The snow plow mechanism works, but I do not have the plow blade. This Jeep, like all my other Jeeps listed for sale on Ebay, has valid and current California Registration, new tags good through 2011. The title is clear and in my name. I have collected Jeeps for many years, and I am selling a number of rare Jeeps out of my collection.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3450.
The seller also has a FC-150, though it doesn’t appear to be for sale.
“VERY good body, and as you can see… original tailgate stenciling is still alive and well! Engine (Original) has been started but will need rings at least. A “plus” as is if you have mosquito issues. If you’re not in the mood to rebuild… A perfect engine swap is the 60 degree V-6 Chev found in tons of S-10 pick-ups and other. They’re all over the place and they fit under the “dog house” without modifications to the sheet metal.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $10,500.
UPDATE: Gordon points out that a “Crummy” is a term for a forest worker truck, typically a “six-pack” crew cab or a suburban or van type vehicle.
“Collector item 1959 Jeep w “Crummy Cab” Forward control original USFS rig. They only made about a 1000 of these. 86000 original miles. Great wood truck too. Needs work but runs.”
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: Was $1500. **SOLD**
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1957 Jeep FC 150. no title. Disassembled. $2500 obo. A great project for someone with the time….These are Rare…there were only a few of them made.”
UPDATE: I suspect this was junked and the now a seller is selling the parts. http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/pts/1957602943.html
This might be a good parts FC.
“GOOD FOR PARTS BRING A TRAILER VERY LOW MILE TRUCK/JEEP HAS PLOW AND DUMP BED SEATS CENTER MOTER COVER VERY NICE SET OF DIFF’S AND TRANSFERCASE.HAS A 1959 CHEVY V-8 IN IT NOW WITH TRANS.”
Runs and moves.
“When’s the last time you’ve seen one of these. 1957 Jeep FC 150. 4 cyl, 3 spd, high-low transfer case. runs and moves. Great project. Have title. $ 2100.00 Call Marty 320-358-3550, please no calls after 10pm.”
http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/cto/1923629229.html
Needs work ..
“This is the first year for fc-150 16000 miles little ruff around the edges and not running at this time, but all there and all orginal. I use to ride in this truck when it was brand new. call Kip 866-531-2497”
http://burlington.craigslist.org/cto/1919062603.html
