Playing With Your Willy All Day - Page 3

Rider_WV · 07-29-2010, 06:06 AM

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Originally Posted by sideshow

The FC van sticks out to me as well. Especially in the beautifully faded psychadelic Olive Drab. As far as I can tell it's an FC-170 that someone did a nice job of customizing into a panel van. As a extremely enthusiastic Jeep junkie before I got into motorcycling, I can't say I've ever even seen a pic of such a beast before. It's beautiful.

Thanks for posting this collection. Unbelievable!

former jeep addict here as well. I had never seen a van liek that before either.

awesome collection

Rider_WV · 07-29-2010, 06:14 AM

there are a few van/ambulances on this site

http://www.thefcconnection.com/military_fc_models.htm

larryboy · 07-29-2010, 11:28 AM

Why was I not told of this open house?

The four door Willys is incredibly rare, maybe a dozen were made. It's the holy grail for Willys nuts.

I'm going to try really hard to get my old Willys finished over the winter.

She's been sitting much too long.

vtwin · 07-29-2010, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeffy

Impressive!

Where exactly is that? Being a 'Jeeper', I'd love to see all that old stuff. I really like the unrestored ones. They have a lot more character. Love the CJ-3B. The FC170 ambulance is pretty damn cool as well. Those are kind of rare since they were for the Military and had a Cerlist Diesel engine. Thanks for sharing!

It's in Cazadero, CA, near Guernville and the Russian River. Drop in on them and browse around.

http://www.willysamerica.com/restorations/index.html

Check out the cool Glennwood Green pickup in the video. Mine was originally this color with Seafoam Green highlight, a $19 option to two-tone.

vtwin · 07-29-2010, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Rider_WV

there are a few van/ambulances on this site

http://www.thefcconnection.com/military_fc_models.htm

Wow! Thanks for the link! This is definitely an Advrider chase vehicle. Who needs a Pinzgauer, Mog or a Land Rover FC when you could have this?

Jeffy · 07-29-2010, 07:30 PM

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Originally Posted by vtwin

Wow! Thanks for the link! This is definitely an Advrider chase vehicle. Who needs a Pinzgauer, Mog or a Land Rover FC when you could have this?

If you ever see one in person you'll know why people use Mog's, Pintz's and Landy FC's. The FC150 is tiny. It's built on a modified CJ-5 frame with a 81" wheel base. The FC170 is a bit longer at 103".

RedRocker · 07-30-2010, 04:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Rider_WV

i cannot express in words the level of bad assness this vehicle exudes.

I want it

vtwin · 08-01-2010, 10:42 AM

Ok, for those in the Pacific Northwet, here's your chance to check out FC's, they're having a meet later this month.

http://www.willystech.com/parts/messages/31847.shtml

summerinmaine · 08-01-2010, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by vtwin

I don't think it sold, but since I can't read german...

http://cgi.ebay.de/Jeep-III-FC-150-B...75811472238377

Thanks to all that responded, it was a fun day and gave me more inspiration to get mine drivable.

I do read German, and it's listed as sold for ~$2,500.

vtwin · 08-01-2010, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by summerinmaine

I do read German, and it's listed as sold for ~$2,500.

Hope it goes to a good home. Thanks.

Big G · 08-01-2010, 09:59 PM

Here's mine, the pics are a few years old.

Human Ills · 08-01-2010, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Waco Kid

I like this one.

Bad ass.

vtwin · 08-02-2010, 05:00 PM

Mine, sitting for 10 years, sprayed some WD40 in the cylinders, rotated engine, cranked with starter, put plugs back in, sprayed carb cleaner in and vroom!

Speed King · 08-02-2010, 06:12 PM

^So nice.^

PaleRider · 08-02-2010, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Big G

Here's mine, the pics are a few years old.

... now that is badass

(the patina is as if Disney did it, too perfect)

08-01-2010, 10:42 AM	#38
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Ok, for those in the Pacific Northwet, here's your chance to check out FC's, they're having a meet later this month. http://www.willystech.com/parts/messages/31847.shtml __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

08-01-2010, 09:59 PM	#41
Big G Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2006 Location: Mesa, Az. Oddometer: 3,133	Here's mine, the pics are a few years old. __________________ "Survival is the slowest form of suicide."- Daredelvis YZ-250 Throttle = A little touchy DRZ-400E 2013 Triumph Rocket III Roadster 2300cc WOAH! Meat = Murder, ergo Murder = YUMMY

08-02-2010, 05:00 PM	#43
vtwin ^OP Air cooled runnin' mon Joined: Jan 2005 Location: NorCal Oddometer: 6,141	Mine, sitting for 10 years, sprayed some WD40 in the cylinders, rotated engine, cranked with starter, put plugs back in, sprayed carb cleaner in and vroom! __________________ I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure. *"You only have too much fuel if you're on fire"* *unknown*

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07-29-2010, 06:14 AM	#32
Rider_WV Beastly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Leon, WV Oddometer: 1,779	there are a few van/ambulances on this site http://www.thefcconnection.com/military_fc_models.htm

07-29-2010, 11:28 AM	#33
larryboy Paint it black. Joined: Jan 2005 Location: Über Alles,Ca Oddometer: 13,035	Why was I not told of this open house? The four door Willys is incredibly rare, maybe a dozen were made. It's the holy grail for Willys nuts. I'm going to try really hard to get my old Willys finished over the winter. She's been sitting much too long.

08-02-2010, 06:12 PM	#44
Speed King Beastly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2008 Location: Omaha Oddometer: 1,355	^So nice.^