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UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was listed at $9000.
“This Jeep is in great shape with just a couple of surface rust spots over the windshield. Running a Chev. 327 /350 trans with 4×4 and a gear splitter overdrive unit. New tires and wheels.Fresh rebuild on the 4×4 unit. This truck only has 76,000 original miles and runs great.This is the only truck with a nine foot bed.Call me for more pictures or if you have any questions .”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $13,000
(05/18/2010) Looks great!
“1963 WILLYS FC170 4X4 DUMP STAKE BED. THE FC HAS A SOLID FRAME NO PATCHES. BODY IS SOLID ALSO WITH NO PATCHES. THE DUMP BED AND TOOL BOXES ARE POWDER COATED. THE STAKES ARE TREATED LUMBER. THERE ARE TWO PERMANENTLY MOUNTED OVER THE BED TIE DOWN STRAPS ON THE RIGHT SIDE. THE ENGINE IS A L6 226 SIX CYLINDER. IT DOES NOT BURN OIL. IT STARTS RIGHT UP AND RUNS WELL. THE GVW OF THE UNIT IS 7000 LB. I HAVE INSTALLED A NEW EXHAUST SYSTEM. ALSO INSTALLED WARN LOCK-OUT-HUBS. THE US FOREST SERVICE DECALS ARE MAGNETIC AND COME OFF EASILY. THE SHOVEL AND FIRE AXE WERE ADDED TO THE SIDE BOARDS AND CAN BE REMOVED. I PURCHASED THIS VEHICLE A COUPLE YEARS AGO. I HAVE NO ROOM TO KEEP IT AND IT MUST GO. I BELIEVE AT ONE TIME IT WAS A FIRETRUCK THUS THE LOW MILES(unverified). THE FC IS A VERY NICE CLASSIC.”
UPDATE: This is likely sold. Was listed at $5000.
It appears that this could use a paint job, along with a was job.
“RARE!! 1957 Jeep FC170 4×4, Forward Control (Cab over) runs good, good body, no rust, just needs a wax job to shine! Has dump box & front winch. $5000”
Here’s a very good price on a nice FJ-3.
“1961 Willy Fleet Van…FJ3A…..Left hand drive….runs well….current registration … Hurricane four engine…T90 three speed trans…two twheel drive”
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/sgv/cto/1737306007.html
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.”
It appears in decent condition and looks complete. It might not be bad price.
“This is a one-of-a kind, hard to find jeep. It’s in good condition, does need some motor work. Call Larry at 270-268-3208 will take OBO”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This has been available on eBay for a few days.
“$2000 bucks 1957 willys jeep forward control
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.”
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…”
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
