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Jim Allen published a great review of Dan Horenburger’s Military FC Gathering. With Dan’s passing, this article takes on a special significance.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/events/1611-a-celebration-of-the-jeep-forward-control/
Photo Credit: Jim Allen & Four Wheeler Magazine
Jim Allen recently published a series of FC articles. This one covers Jesse and Andrea’s M-679.
http://www.fourwheeler.com/features/1611-jeep-forward-control-m-679-ambulance/
Photo Credit: Jim Allen & Four Wheeler Magazine
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1500.
(10/25/2016) Needs plenty of work.
“Up for sale is a very rare jeep pickup truck.
It’s a 1961 jeep Fc 170.
They only made 30k of these in the few years they were produced.
This one does need a lot of work to the body to be road worthy but they are extremely hard to find.
This has a flathead 6 in it and a 3 speed transmission. The front axle is a Dana 44 and the rear is a Dana 53. ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $5700
(10/16/2016) This M170 has had the large opening partially filled. It also has a Meyer half top. I’m not sure why the seller has included a photo of an FC, but maybe it is for sale?
“M170 Military Jeep in good overall shape for the year! These are getting harder to find and it runs drives and stops. Plow is working”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Looks ready to roll.
“This 1963 Willys Jeep FC-170 is a strong running example of the companys medium wheelbase Forward Control model, This FC-170 is powered by a super reliable and ready for work and fun 226ci Super Hurricane motor.
It is rare to find these trucks in nice condition today as most were worked very hard and then cast aside. This FC-170 was expertly painted in the popular factory offered combination of red and cream. This example retains its proper tailgate markings and factory badging. Glass is in good condition as well, a big plus as good replacements are difficult to find. The side-mounted spare and un-incorporated tail lights complete the look.
Used primarily for fair weather weekend driving this truck looks just as it did when restored. The FC-170 model offered a nice compromise between looks and utility, as shorter 150s have less cargo space and longer 180 and 190s tend to look a bit stretched and ungainly.
Inside the cab things are nicely kept and almost entirely OEM. All gauges, lights and switches work as designed, including the interesting single digit scaled speedometer.
Power comes from a Continental Super Hurricane L-head straight six. Displacing 226 cubic inches and rated for about 110 HP and 190 lb. ft. at very low revs, this one starts easily, runs smoothly and offer excellent reliability. Power is distributed through a floor-shift 4-speed manual and hi/lo range transfer case, and all four tires are new.
This Unique Willys FC-170 amazingly comes with its original New Jersey Title. This is an outstanding opportunity to own a unique and highly sought after chapter in Jeep History.”
UPDATE: Sold out of NJ for $9500.
It doesn’t run.
“In very good restorable condition Willy’s Jeep Forward Control 170. Original paint and unique rare Jeep belonged to the Washington State Park Service. Factory winch and diamond plate steel front and rear bumpers, vacummed boosted brakes. Designed for work. Stored most of its life in a shed hence the little surface rust. An opportunity to acquire and restore a unique and rare jeep. Comes with antenna, spare tire, Snorkel and Jeep manual. Missing driver window. Not running. I acquired Truck to restore but plans have changed. Please check out pictures and ask questions. Serious inquiries please. Have reserve but open to reasonable offers.”
UPDATE: Status Unknown. Was $2950
Neither runs.
“I have 2 forward control FC 170 jeeps for sale. One is a 58 and the other is a 62. The 58 is missing the bed but otherwise they are both complete! They each have their rust issues as they all do but the 58 is by far the best body. They both still have the factory flathead 6 cylinders in them and 3 speed trans. It looks like neither one has ran for a long time and I don’t know the condition of the drivetrain. But they are pretty rare and collectable. They are sold on a bill of sale as I have no titles. 3,750.00 for both. ”
No pics provided.
“Very rare jeep only few been made very niceee project everything works runs every day”
http://fortmyers.craigslist.org/lee/cto/5876367468.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay.
Thanks to Scott for spotting this one.
“1952 Jeep FC-150 4-wheeldrive. It is rough shape and does not run. Would make a great fixer upper. The Jeep is located in Nocona Tx North west of town”
UPDATE :**SOLD** Was $1200.
Appears worth a look.
“64 fc170 flatbed dump. 4wheel drive. 6 cylinder Willys Hurricane engine. Turns over with battery, but does not run. 3 speed transmission shifts well. PTO hydraulic pump runs the 9×7’dump flatbed. Has no brakes but rolls freely. All 4 tires hold air. Frame in decent shape. Only rough part is near the drivers side front spring hanger. Easily boxed. Has upper plow frame. All glass is good, but one small chip in windshield and some minor fogging. Body need some work, but not actively rusting. Doors are in good shape with mostly functional crank up windows and vents. All 4 cab corners need some work. Also needs floor work. This truck is a project. A non runner.”
