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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
It needs some work.
“1959 Willy’s Jeep FC 170 $4000.00 OBO. All original, 3 sp trans w/Super Hurricane 6 cyl, 9ft bed, approx 68,000 miles; Needs Restored; Has some glass/weather stripping; Needs brake work, Always Starts, Runs Great.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $650.
This looks like a good price.
“1959 Jeep Willy FC-170 Longbed for sale. Not interested in parting out for parts. Although this is definitely a project vehicle, it is worth it if you are looking for a clean titled vintage vehicle. Chassis is in fair condition but is repairable, the bed has some rust. Drive train, engine, intact but has not been driven since 1996, wheels and tires intact. No front or rear window on the cab. Call 465-2100 if interested. Thanks for looking, Mark”
UPDATE: Was $990. **SOLD**
(02/20/2010) Here’s an FC Project. Check out the list of recent work done on the craigslist ad. Lots of good pics at the link below.
“I bought this FC 150 last year with the best intention of restoring it. It reminded me of my old 404 Mercedes Unimog. I still really like it, but I don’t have enough time to restore it. I also own a 1974 Jeep J-4800 gladiator pickup and I can’t justify owning two pickups. The cab lower parts and pickup bed floor has rust and needs body work. It does run and drive fine though. The transfer case and transmission works well in all ranges. It has Warn locking front hubs which I just cleaned and greased. I removed the fuel tank, flushed and treated the interior with a rust converter. Registration is current and the CA title is clear in my name. No DMV hassles and is smog exempt…. Problems include the rust I mentioned above, a broken speedo, cracks in the door window glass. Windshield is not cracked however. Engine kind of sounds like a diesel, but has good oil pressure. I have never owned a 4 cyl jeep before so it could be normal. Exhaust needs replacing. Fuel pump was replaced with a solid state electric one by the previous owner. It works fine. The mechanical fuel pump is still in place, but I never tested to see if it works. Tires are old and should be replaced. The seats are probably not original because they don’t fit right. ”
Brian spotted this great project. The seller also took the time to document this build. View all the pics and the build process at bc4x4.com.
“Thinking it is time to sell my awesome Motorhome. 1963 4×4 Jeep (Willys FC170) with a 1976 Trillium Trailer. Truck has ~50,000 miles on it.
Frame up build, Specs:
Engine: Mercedes OM617 Turbo Diesel (5 cylinder) ~200,000 km, great economy 500km per 50lt tank.
Transmission: Mercedes 4 Speed Automatic
Transfer Case: Divorced NP 205 new seals, yokes
Drive Shafts: 3 custom from Abby Springs
Axles: Dana 44 front and Dana 60 rear (1992 axles)
Springs: Stock rebuilt with bushings
Air ride: Front Firestone air bags and rear air assisted shocks
Brakes: 1 ton brakes, Power with dual reservoir (under dash), all new lines
Fuel: New lines, lift pump, and 3 pre-filters.
Wiring: All rewired, new fuses, glow plug timer, electric wiper, etc..
The camper is a Trillium full fiberglass design. Trailer has new 2 burner propane stove, gravity furnace that just got serviced (no fan so it draws no electric and can run for ever), 3 way fridge, sink with hand pump and portable holding tank so you can dump it without moving the camper, it has a spot for a port-i-poti. Comes with Generator, stereo system, Summer camping fly tent and spare parts. $8,200 OBO Call luke 604 967 3333″
http://whistler.en.craigslist.ca/cto/1674212804.html
UPDATE: This is back on eBay
(03/16/2010) Here’s a nice looking build with an engine and tranny update. It still needs some interior work.
“Rare find, 1959 Jeep FC-150. This is a stock appearing FC-150 that has the following modifications/improvements:
1. Chassis has been sandblasted and painted with POR15.
2. First engine was the wimpy 4 cylinder and I then changed it to a V6 Dauntless from a 1967 Jeepster after resealing and rebuilding all rotating components. Engine is fitted with headers and dual exhaust.
3. Transmission was changed from the 3 speed to a Turbo 400 automatic. There is no evidence inside the cab that it is an automatic. The shifter is the original and the pedals are all the same. The Brake and the Clutch pedal have been joined.
4. There is a new wiring harness and new instruments installed in crinkle finish dash. The interior is without headliner cardboard and doors do not have cardboard panels installed.
5. New windshield and rear glass, one door has new glass.
6. All NEW springs, not rebuilt. New Shocks, new Brakes. Front axle has disc brakes.
7. Body has NEW cab corners, NEW floors. The cab was plastic bead paint removed and spray weld to treat any traces of rust. There are no bondo patches anywhere.
No stories, I have had it long enough and I dislike interior work so I never finished the interior. It is quite powerful and runs like a bear. I have never had it off road in 10 years. My Son needs a car and my wife insists on airbags. I have over $15k in this at this point but it is time for it to go. There is no title as Vermont does not title vehicles over 15 years old. Sold on a bill of sale.”
Here’s a before pic:
Here’s the after pics and an in progress pic:
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
“This “Go-anywhere,” “Tough-job traction” truck is on the market here for the first time in over 20 years. Originally purchased from a glass co. in OHIO by the current owner. He has done a complete frame off restoration as you can plainly see in the photos. Introduced in 1957 the Jeep Willys FC-170 was wider and carried a heavier load than the FC-150. It has a Kaiser 6-226 motor inline 6 that is good on gas. You won’t get stuck with high/low option 4WD and LT235/85R16 tires.
The bed is made of appatong wood said to be 5 times harder than oak for those heavy loads. The truck has a 7,000 lb. GVW, a 103″ wheelbase with a 108″ bed. The Cab-over design is very unique. There were approximately 2,000 FC-170’s built in ’61. You will be guaranteed to be the hit of the car shows…”
UPDATE: **SOLD* Was on eBay.
Only a day left on this auction. The motor has been pulled.
“1961 Willys Jeep FC170 3/4T P/U 4WD with 9 ft. bed. 43,162 mi. California vehicle. Original metallic gold paint. Last registered 1974 . Very restorable. All original drivetrain (not installed ). Orig. L6-226 Super Hurricane engine(not running). Spare motor (L6-226) with good compression included .Orig. 3 spd. T90A trans. with Spicer No.18 transfer case ( Has hvy dty 1-1/4″ intermediate shaft) . Original axles – Dana 44 front & 53 rear w/ factory optional limited slip POWR-LOK differentials. Includes owners, service and parts manuals. Typical rot at lower right rear of cab under battery compartment. Driver door needs alignment repair. Please email any questions. Title via Bill of Sale due to age of vehicle, CA DMV has purged records…..”
UPDATE: **SOLD**
(06/05/2009) “My Father is ready to sell his Eastern Washington 1959 FC-170 Jeep located in Chelan, WA. Introduced in 1957, FC-170 models had a 103 inches (2,616 mm) wheelbase with a 108 in (2,743.2 mm) bed. This model is significant as it was the first time the length of the payload box – 9 feet (2.7 m) with the tailgate up – exceeded the wheelbase of a truck. This was achieved by the forward cabin layout. The Jeep starts right up and is ready for you to take it home!”
UPDATE: **Sold** Was $2750.
“1964 FC-170 4×4 truck 3/4 ton, 6 cyl hurricane engine, 3 speed standard transmission, good body, good floors , great front cab corners, good title, great windshield, 9 foot steel bed, complete, runs, needs brakes bled out, 2750.00”
I don’t see this everyday. I’m not sure if the price is good or not.
“1 F/C 150-170
2 R/L Vent Forward Control (6X16)
2 R/L FD Forward Control (18X20)
2 R/L QTR Forward Control (10X14)
1 BKGLS Forward Control (14X50)
New-Never removed from original shipping packaging. Will sell for what I paid-$920.00
Call Bill at 541-965-2114. Leave a message, I’ll call you back.”
http://salem.craigslist.org/pts/1637378154.html
UPDATE: Pics added … thanks to Jim for cluing me in about them!
There were two FCs being auctioned today in Salem Or. That will teach me to travel!
“2 Willy’s Jeeps on auction this Sat. in Salem: 1958 Willys/Jeep FC PU, 1962 Willys/Jeep FC PU. This car will be sold at auction on Saturday the 6th.”
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.”
