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This is a custom FC with custom Ford axles and power train.
“1957 Jeep FC- 150. Foward Control Jeep with Ford Econoline front axle, 1957 Ford 9 inch rear end. 302 Ford V8 engine with C-4 automatic transmission. Dual rear wheels with new radials all around. Handbuilt flatbed with nice wood floor. New red/white paint. Bet you’ve never seen a truck like this before. You will have the only one at any car show.”
http://www.oldride.com/classic_trucks/214675.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1200. This was for sale earlier this year. It appears to have a new owner who is selling it.
(02/16/2012) It runs, but has rust.
“For Sale is a 1957 Willys Jeep FC150 or Forward Control 150, serial number shows that this is the 68th one made out of only around 30,000 units made bewteen 1957 and 1964.
Runs and drives, 4WD, 3 speed manual, 2 speed, single stick transfer case, 4 cylinder engine (Hurricane 4 I believe,) I believe it has around 24,xxx miles. has engine driven hydraulic pump and lines still attached. Did have snow plow attached before I bought it.
Tires are dry rotted but hold air, have tubes in them but will need to be replaced soon. The transfer case does shift into all ranges but the front hubs need to be replaced, the front driveshaft spins but the hubs don’t engage. I bought it this way
and never had the time to replace them. Needs driver side window replaced, all the guts are there and you can get a window cut at any auto glass store in town. Needs a lot of body work, paint, weatherstripping, etc. Basically needs to be restored.
The headlights, tail lights and beacon on top all work but wiring was cobbled together by previous owner. Could use a new battery as well, and a choke cable. Hard starting in the winter, carb needs rebuilt but will throw in a rebuild kit that I bought. I will include the front bumper that is in the back and the big gas can as well. This is a rare truck and a good project,
however is not roadworthy so you will need to bring a trailer. Selling due to relocation out of state. Has a title and will throw in a service manual as well. Asking $1200 obo”
The Russo and Steel auction features several different jeeps.
1. 1960 DRW FC170: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1960-Jeep-FC170-DRW/39242
2. 1958 FC-170: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1958-Willys–Jeep-FC170/29662
3. 1957 FC-150: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1957-Willys-Jeep-FC150/34072
4. 1949 CJ-2A: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1949-Willlys-Jeep-CJ2A/29552
5. 1947 CJ-2A: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1947-Willys-Jeep-CJ2A/34332
6. 1970 CJ-5: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1970-Jeep-CJ5/41682
7. 1944 Flattie: http://www.russoandsteele.com/collector-car/1944-Ford-Willys-MB-GWP/43332
UPDATE: Was listed at $3000. Status Unknown.
“124 CI F head huricane engine 3 speed trans geer driven transfer case dana 44 5.38 to 1 differentials runs good all original. A few modifications for driving in the river but all original parts still bolted in place. 4 owner 40,000 miles. Serious only I need money no trades.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4500
(10/26/2012) This needs a transfer case and has an auto tranny.
“1959 Willys FC 170 pick up truck. One of 2,474 manufactured. 7000 lbs gross weight. Buick V6 engine. Automatic transmission. Needs transfer case. All parts are available. $4,500.”
Check out the interesting tarp setup. Looks pretty clever.
“Great view of what I think is a 1957 Jeep Forward Control pick-up in front of the Red River Jeep Trips Trailway Depot in Taos County New Mexico. “For reservations contact Jack Chambless Enterprises.” Standard size vintage postcard. Not postally used; no message written on the back. Nice crisp postcard with minor edge/corner wear.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2750.
(12/01/2012) Pics are small. It runs.
“1958 Jeep FC 170. Rare Cool Rig. Runs! No serious rust. Great resto candiate. Title is coming. $2750.”
UPDATE: Price dropped to $5300
(08/17/2012) Runs and Drives.
“1960 JEEP “PUG” FC150, (Forward control) 4X4…. This is a complete original Pickup about the Cutest Pickup ever built…. The box is in perfect condition…. the cab needs some rust repair.. It runs like a brand new truck…. Seats are like new…… Tires and Brakes are NEW…… Drives and rides great…. 53,000 miles….. $5300 OBO…… Mike….. 31O-29l-3323″
http://losangeles.craigslist.org/wst/cto/3498047587.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(12/18/2012) One runs.
“for sale 4 rare FC-150’s in need of restoration.
one runs and others will with work.
included with jeeps is a plow and trailer
these are forward control 4 wheel drive
price reduced for quick sale!
thanks for looking”
Craig forwarded this. It looks like a nice restoration.
“1958 Jeep FC-170 professionally restored from the frame up after we saved this Jeep from a pasture near Hermann, MO. Engine rebuilt with less than 150 miles.
New paint, rubber, seats and all around lumber on the bed. Runs and drives perfectly!
This was project for my Dad that never ran the Jeep much at all and wants to sell. I can email more pics if needed.”
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This is a unique item.
“Item Description: Original 1957 New introduction Jeep FC-150 Forward Control Cab Over Engine fold-out brochure. German language. Measures 11″X8.5.” Excellent condition. Rare.”
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No tags in twenty years.
” 1964 Jeep FC-170. 4wd, Short wheelbase, forward control,
Owners Manual. Last tagged in 1993.
Bell housing adapter for Chevy 350, stock trans, complete linkage, No engine. I have a 350 Chevy, not included but can make deal.
Inside OK, seats ok. Glass Ok, Rolls, steers, tires stay up. no break pressure.
Passenger side floorboard rust. Not bad, it is a flat area and looks to be an easy fix. Other areas of rust but all in all worth fixing.
Call 503 SiX ThRee SeVen fIvE Two Three Three. Leave message will return call. No Text”
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/cto/3476214870.html
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was on eBay
(10/10/2010) This looks this has been put to use.
“1962 willys jeep fc170. The jeep just came from Arizona. I was going to restore it but a different opportunity came along.
It has not run in about three years. It has a pto winch and a mico brake lock system, not sure how it works but looks like its factory
installed. There is some rust through the driver’s side floor but is small and should be an easy fix. The rest of the cab is very solid.
The bed is in fairly good shape. There is some rust through the floor in the front, not big at all, about 12″x12″. The rest of the bed looks good, despite a a few small dents, but is very solid. All the id plates are still there. The brakes do not work. The clutch appears to work.
It needs a driver’s side window and windshield is cracked. The jeep needs to be restored and gone through to make it road worthy.
It would be a fun project for the right person; these jeeps are getting hard to find without being rotted beyond repair.
The jeep has been on the west coast. This is the first time it has been on the east coast. It is stored in a 20′ shipping container on my property so its out of the weather.”
This ad appeared in volume 2 No. 13 issue of Montana Sports Outdoors of Missoula, MT. The magazine includes a full page ad for an unusual ‘Jeep’ being endorsed by UNITED CATTLE COMPANY OF BIG SANDY. I can’t imagine this ad ran in too many magazines. The text of the ad notes that the cattle company was purchasing its 18th jeep.
Craig just posted a good article about a FC-150 Fire Truck an Austrian owner shared with him.
http://www.thefcconnection.com/valentin_eggbauer.htm
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $1800/each.
No titles and none run.
“I have two Forward Control FC170, JEEPS for sale and one FC 150 for sale. These are parts or restore vehicles. No titles and ARE NOT running but mostly complete with engines, transmissions, etc. FC 150 has a good bed, tailegate, and windshield, converted to buick v6. $1800.00, OBO, each, your choice.”
The floor has some rust.
“Jeep FC 170 with dual rear wheels year unknown?
engine runs good but clutch shot, will not move. no brakes
typical rust, bondo in corners, etc.
great candidate for resto or parts? mileage per speedo, dont know if correct?
no title, just bill of sale.
more pics available, please ask questions about condition etc!!”
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Craig has just posted the Antique Automobile Club of America’s article about the Lafian FC Power Hoe. It’s an interesting article with some good photos.
http://thefcconnection.com/the_lafian_powerhoe.htm
This brochure demonstrates the correct ways to plow.
“original part color folder , 3.5 x 9 folded , 17.5 x 9 unfolded , shows FC170 , Jeep Universal and Jeep Pickup with Meyer snow plows.”
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UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $4000.
(09/19/2012) Looks like the damage is to the passenger door and the cab.
“for sale 1960 fc170 jeep 4wd 10′ flat steel bed,buick v6 with edelbrock highrise intake &4barrel b&m shifter rabbitear automatic,runs and drives great,blue interior little dmg to right door serious inquiries ”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2000.
This looks like a great price!
“Selling a Jeep Willys FC-170 w/ a dump bed and w/ wide snow plow.
This jeep has a heavy duty dump bed and a heavy snow duty snow plow. The motor ran when we parked it a few years ago. We drove it to were it sits now. The engine did need a tuneup and potentially more. The dump bed was working off the motor driven hydraulics when we parked it as well as can be seen in the pictures.
Email us if you are interested or have questions about it.
There is also 2 other FC-170’s with different configurations (one is a flat bed, $500, and one is a utility bed, $800) that are for sale. $2,000.00 for all 3.”
UPDATE: **SOLD** Was $2500
(10/23/2012) It runs and drives, but has rust. It’s unusual to see a towbar on the front of a FC!
“Super Rare Jeep Forward Control 150.
Runs and drives, has current tag and inspection sticker.
134CI (2.2L) Hurricane I-4 Engine
3 Speed Borg Warner Transmission
Dana 44 Axles
Clear Texas title.
Body is rusty but is all there.”
Craig forwarded this link. He says the FC in this postcard is his now (and he already has several of these postcards). This is another shot of the Ouray, Colorado,area.
UPDATE: Was listed at $1250 **Status Unknown**
(10/28/2012) Doesn’t look too bad to me.
“jeep FC 170 DRW
typical rust, has bondo
needs complete restoration
complete no title”
UPDATE:**SOLD** Was $1400.
No title and missing tranny/tc.”Neat truck that needs a lot of work. Very rare. Missing trans and transfer case. No title, it came from Missouri. I will write bill of sale. May part out. Make offer on parts or whole.”
