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1958 FC-170 Fire Engine Dinuba, Ca eBay

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UPDATE:  Steve reports that this sold for $5600 with only two bids.

Jean-Sebastien spotted this unusual find.

“This is a Jeep FC 170 four wheel drive flat bed truck that has been made into a fire engine. This vehicle was originally used by the US forest service around Yosemite and later sold to a church camp just outside of the park. The vehicle was garaged and used by the church camp for insurance purposes. The vehicle is in extreemly good original condition. All equipment is stock except the windshield wiper motor which was changed to an electric model instead of the vacuum type. The vehcile runs strong and starts up promptly everytime. It has the 6 cylinder motor with a 3 speed manual transmission. Warren “free wheeling” hub caps to secure four wheel drive. The interior is in very good condition, as you can see by the pictures. The odometer shows 30,000 miles, but the speedometer cable broke so I can’t say what the actual mileage is. I would say not more than about 50,000 original miles. The fire apparatus has a 250 gallon tank with a 5 hp gas motor that both starts manually or with an electric push button starter. Pump works great and all seals seam to not leak. Vehicle comes with 200 feet of fire hose ( cotton single jacket), 150 of 1 1/2 and 50 ft of 1 inch. Two variable plastic nozzles with 1 1/2 fittings. There are two yellow helmets and a first aid kit. All gauges work (except the speedometer) and two new gauges were added for oil preasure and temperature. Body shows some signs on repair around the passenger door handle, but otherwise the vehicle is in good overall condition for the body. Vehicle runs fine and all mechanical parts work good. Brakes are in good condition as are tires, clutch and transmission. There is no slippage when shifting. This is a fairly rare vehicle and would be well suited for a ranch (for insurance purposes) or another church. Please e-mail any questions.”

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1959 FC-170 Northwood, IA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5000.

Looks solid.  Includes a PTO.  Some rust in the rear.

“1959 Jeep Willys FC170 3/4 ton pickup. Cab is in great shape with original paint, all good glass, recovered seats, new brakes, new tires. Runs and drives good. The bed floor and tailgate are rusty. Factory PTO set up to run farm equipment. The engine smokes a little and has a slight knock from a spun bearing. The bearing was replaced but the crank is scored. I have another good crank to go with it. It has been in storage for about 5 years.”

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1959 FC-150 Weaverville, CA **SOLD**

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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $3200.

(04/03/2010) This will make someone a good project.

“Too many toys, not enough time left to finish… This little cab-over Willys 4×4 with some finishing TLC, could be a real show stopper… It has a 283 CI rebuilt Ford engine, with an added air tunnel for excellent cooling. It comes with near new tires, chrome wheels and a small lift kit. The bed sits on new mounts and comes with a side toolbox, the body is in primer with a minimal amount body work left before painting. The new re-wiring is more than 75% finished…. Due to health issures, questions are preferred and answered through my e-mail at: al3@velotech.net …However, my cell # is 5307393654 for the more serious inquirers…”

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4 FCs Earlham, Ia Prices vary between $500-$700

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UPDATE:  Still Available

There are two additional FCs for sale as parts.  The seller will make a deal if they are all taken at once.

“For sale, four Willy’s Forward Control Jeeps. 4-wheel drive. Motors are free and have been running but need work. Two have snow plow brackets. Great for off road use. Perfect project for handy mechanic. Priced to sell. $500-$700 each. Will make a deal if you take all four. We have too many projects and need to let these go. We have two others we will sell for parts.
Call 515.250-3614 for information.”

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/cto/1705626572.html

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1959 FC-150 Galloway, Oh *SOLD*

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**SOLD**  for $ 3628.00

“1959 Jeep FC150 for sale.  Jeep is in restorable condition and comes with a bed full of spare parts.  All glass is good and have extra.  Vehicle does not run and has not been started for about 10 years.  Interior is fair.  Vehicle will need a total restoration.  Has good wheels / newer tires and also comes with original wheels.  Engine, trans., driveline all intact.  Truck is very solid.  Vehicle can be seen in Richwood, Ohio upon request. Trailer in photos is also avaiable for $1500.”

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1959 FC-170 Superior, Wy $4000

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1959_fc170_wyUPDATE:  Still Available.  More pics at the link below.

(01/03/2009) While there’s some surface rust, it doesn’t appear to me that there is much rust around the doors.  The fact that it starts and runs is worth something!

“1959 Willy’s Jeep FC 170.  All original, 3 sp trans w/Super Hurricane 6 cyl, 9ft bed, approx 68,000 miles; Has some glass/weather stripping; Needs brake work, Always Starts, Runs Great.”

http://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=0&nid=443&tab=list/view&ad=2385946

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Green Bay & Western’s hi-rail FC-170s

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An article in the Green Bay Press-Gazette on November 18, 1962, warned readers not to be surprised if they were flagged down at a Green Bay & Western (GBW) railroad crossing by a jeep.  The article goes on to describe that GBW bought 2 1962 FCs for use on their railroad, some of the Jeep’s features, and how they would be used.  The history of these FCs (shown below) and the GBW in general can be found at the Green Bay & Western Lines website.

One image below appears to be a rough scan showing the two FC-170s at the time of purchase. I’ve added a link to the 2nd photo which shows the FC awaiting restoration as of 2005 (a note under the image asked that it not be reproduced without permission).

2005 Image of FC awaiting restoration

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