Justin's Rebuilt FC-170

Justin bought this FC last year believing he could save it. I'd say he's done a bang up job on it!

Justin's FC was pretty rough at the beginning.

I bought this jeep and restored it over the year. It was very rusted out but I rebuilt what was there and now it's almost back on the road. Still need to buy a new windshield and get some tires. But it purrs like a kitten.

Maybe you can see on the rear bumper the spots I need to cut out still for my 28-31 Ford Model A tail lights and the slots to mimic the grill. I ended up going with new rugged ridge low back seats. They where pretty easy to attach the old brackets to. My rear view mirrors or for some kind of motorcycle. They look cool and the curved mirror allows good visibility. I kept the front lower part of the body off so I could build a nice flush bumper in its place with a winch hidden behind it.

My cab mounts are reinforced on the back with 1/4" steel. And the cab mount is made from 2" sch 40 steel pipe. The cab is raised 3". So I could put a taller tire. I still need to mold some fender flares from fiberglass in the next couple of months pending the weather. I built this with intentions of snorkeling the engine tranny and axles air tight so I could go under water if I wanted.

This was gonna just be a trail rig. But I loved it more and more as I worked on it. It's not by any means a great looker. It still needs a few things I can't find like- speedo cable and front E-brake cable. And other things a cant think of off hand.

Justin took a bunch of photos to share.

6 Comments

craig wiggettDecember 14, 2014 at 12:55 PM
Now that's a 'labor of love'...nice work !
Mike FineganDecember 14, 2014 at 2:06 PM
Is all that BONDO a before or after picture? Inquiring minds what to know.
Mike FineganDecember 14, 2014 at 2:09 PM
OK, just read the post again and got my answer. My complements on the excellent job.
Wayne sheeleyDecember 14, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Nice, the floor seem to rust bad. I did my FC just like that but maded it a little smaller, so I could get 44 inch bloggers on her.
Jim LeBeauDecember 14, 2014 at 7:02 PM
Talk about making a silk purse out of a sow's ear. Seems it ought to fall into some award catagory that isn't out there quite yet.
JustinDecember 20, 2014 at 7:14 AM
I raised the cab 3" So I could use up to a 40" tire easily. I also raised the bed. The steering column and steering wheel are all in the original position making the steering wheel 3" lower in the cab.( luckily I'm not to big) I think I'm going to do a hydraulic steering setup Like the mean looking white mudder FC-170 with super swampers I see online. Then do a tilt cab.(because it would be awesome) I'm looking for a dodge smashed in the butt so I can do a cummins swap in the near future. But yes,it is definetly a labor of love. I will definetly post a few videos on YouTube When I get it finish. Keep an eye out (fc-170 rabid carp)