1960 JEEP FC-150 TOW TRUCK - RARE WILLYS MODEL

Filmed in a crowded dealership showroom, therein lies this unusual Jeep model. he Jeep Forward Control is a truck that was produced by Willys Motors, later named Kaiser Jeep, from 1956 to 1965. It was also assembled in other international markets. The layout featured a cab over forward control design. The Forward Control models were primarily marketed as work vehicles for corporate, municipal, military, as well as civilian use. Regular pickup box beds were standard and customers were offered a large number of "Jeep approved" specialized bodies from outside suppliers. These ranged from simple flatbeds to complete tow trucks, dump trucks, and fire trucks. The vehicles were also manufactured under license in India and Spain. Introduced in 1956, FC-150 models were based on the CJ-5 with its 81 inch wheelbase, but featuring a 78 inch long cargo box. This was a record-breaking six-foot length - with the tailgate up, load bed on a vehicle whose total 147.5 inch length was two inches shorter than the diminutive two-seat Nash Metropolitan. The rugged design and go-anywhere capability included a claim that the FC could climb grades of up to 60% and reviews by Mechanix Illustrated highlighted the vehicle's toughness and surefootedness. In 1958, the FC-150 received a new, wider chassis. Its track was widened from 48 inches to 57 inches. A 1958 FC-150 concept featured an 83.5 inch wheelbase, a widened track, which made production, and the new T-98 4-speed manual transmission. This model had a gross weight of 5,000 lbs. This 3/4 ton Jeep has a Hurricane 75 horsepower engine mighty enough to tow vehicles. Every once in a while I'll find an unusual and rare vehicle like this Forward Control Jeep. Thanks for viewing.

[austingreenough]

What a lovely little tow truck.
Thanks for your video

[christopherkraft]

I have never seen one of these rare Jeep tow trucks!!! It's very interesting, its beautiful bright yellow paint job with the white front section is a real attention getter!!! It looks like it's been restored to perfection too!!! I like the reference to the Metropolitan!!! Thanks for sharing this interesting video!!! 👍👍🙂