1961 Jeep FC170 DRW Forward Control
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1961 Jeep FC170 Forward Control Dually, Super Hurricane 6cyl, 4WD, 23mi on Resto
This week Canyon State Classics brings to market an awesome example of a 1961 Jeep FC170 Forward Control in stunning condition inside and out.This Jeep has lived in the Southwest desert area its whole life and is completely solid and rust-free, and still retains its all original steel tub with no patch work. This unique vehicle has just come out of the collection of a 35 year Jeep enthusiast who completed a full frame off restoration on this gorgeous FC in the early 2000s. The Jeep has only test miles since completed, and he knows the Jeep was off the road for the better part of 25 years before the restoration. The vehicle has been carefully restored to like new condition! Don't miss your chance to own one of the cleanest FCs on the market today!!
The list of some of the equipment:
-Original Willys Hurricane 6cyl
-3 Speed Manual Transmission
-Locking Front Hubs
-Original Factory Wheels
-Bucket Seats
The body on this FC is in great condition overall. The paint on the Jeep is all brand new, and underneath the jeep looks as clean as on top! As I mentioned before this Jeep was taken completely off the frame and painted in pieces before being re-assembled.The body on the jeep is all steel and is very straight. The jeep started off as a totally rust free body before the restoration, so you know the final product is great! The FC is painted in stunning Champagne Metallic and has had the correct Emblems on exterior, as well as a very cool front grille guard. The windshield is chip free, and the interior floors are all very nicely sprayed with a black non slip paint.
The interior is in great shape all around. The original seats have been recovered and are all in great condition with no tares or rips of any kind and no signs of wear. The dash is in nice shape with all correct gauges in place and everything functioning as it should.
Mechanically, this big Forward Control runs GREAT! The jeep starts right up and the rebuilt three speed shifts properly and had all new clutch and slave cylinder installed when the drive train was bolted back together. The Jeep also just had the original shifter replaced with a Hurst 3 speed and the original shifter handle was retained to keep an OEM look. The Super Hurricane 6 moves this Jeep around with ease and is actually quite peppy and the carburetor was just overhauled and new fuel pump and tank installed. The motor was opened up checked out, and then resealed with all new gaskets before going back on the frame. The Jeep is very tight and doesn't leak a drop of anything and the cooling system keeps the motor cool even in the Arizona heat. The four wheel drive system functions perfectly and the locking hubs work correctly. All brakes were fully serviced and work perfectly. The electrical system was updated and the original Motorola alternator was replaced with a more dependable updated alternator/regulator combo. This jeep is extremely reliable and starts right up every time.
All in all, this is one heck of a nice Jeep to drive and will get compliments as well as stares everywhere it goes. If you have been searching for a Forward Control, your search ends here! The car has a clean Arizona Title. Any further questions please call Jon at 480-703-2337. The car is located in Sunny Tempe, AZ!
Engine
- Engine Type
- Gasoline
- Engine Size
- 226ci Super Hurricane I6
- Fuel Specification
- —
Body
- Body Color
- Champagne
- Body Style
- Truck
- Doors
- 2
- Paint Type
- —
Basic
- Year
- 1961
- Make
- Jeep
- Model
- FC170 DRW Forward Control
- Miles
- 23
- Vin
- 6156819119
Interior
- Interior Color
- Tan
- Secondary Interior Color
- —
- Seating Type
- —
- Seat Material
- —
- Shifter Type
- —
- Center Console
- No
- Year
- 1961
- Make
- Jeep
- Model
- FC170 DRW Forward Control
- Body Color
- Champagne
- Stock
- 161231195257
- Vin
- 6156819119
- Miles
- 23
- Engine Size
- 226ci Super Hurricane I6
- Transmission Type
- 4-Speed Manual
- Drivetrain
- 4WD