JEEP FC-170 FORWARD CONTROL
FC-170 FORWARD CONTROL BOX BED 1957 - 1964
FC-170 FORWARD CONTROL FLAT BED 1957 - 1964
ASSEMBLY : Toledo, OH, USA
UNITS PRODUCED : 31,000
PREDECESSOR : FC-150 Forward Control
SUCCESSOR : J-2000 Series Gladiator
BASE MODEL : FC-150 Forward Control
The Jeep Forward Control was a cab-over utility truck marketed as a corporate work vehicle. It's futuristic cab design features a 7-slot grille and streamlined curves, reminiscent of a helicopter. The FC was sold in two models: the FC-150 was the standard model, and the FC-170 had a longer wheelbase and bed, while retaining the same cab design. In addition, there were various 'Jeep-Approved' after-market bed variants, such as flatbeds, tow-trucks, dump trucks and others, which greatly increased the FC's utility.
GRILLE
Forward Control Grille
(1956 - 1964)
7-slot, stamped metal grille
Model(s): FC-150 Forward Control (1956-1958), FC-170 Forward Control (1957-1964)
WHEELS
Civilian Wheel
(1947 - 1984)
Model(s): M-606 (1953-1968), CJ-4M (1951), M-38A1 (1952-1971), M-170 Ambulance (1953-1963), CJ-2 Agrijeep (1942-1945), CJ-2A (1945-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953), CJ-3B (1953-1968), CJ-4 (1951), CJ-5 (1955-1972), CJ-6 (1955-1978), CJ-10 (1981-1985), DJ-5 (1965-1984), DJ-6 (1965-1969), 463 Truck (1947-1950), 473 Truck (1950-1953), FC-150 (1956-1958), FC-170 (1957-1964), J-2000 Series Gladiator (1962-1972)
BADGING
Jeep metal stamp, grille.
Jeep Forward Control decal, tailgate.
4 Wheel Drive decal, tailgate.
Jeep FC-170 medallion, doorside.
SPECS
JEEP FC-170 SPECS
MAIN SPECS
OVERALL LENGTH (OL): 181.5
OVERALL WIDTH (OW): 74.5
OVERALL HEIGHT (OH): 77.0
WHEELBASE (WB): 103.0
TRACK WIDTH (TR): 63.0
CURB WEIGHT (CW): 3,430 lbs
SPARE LOCATION: Side Spare
CHASSIS SPECS
GROUND CLEARANCE (GC): 8.8
APPROACH ANGLE (AA): 29°
BREAKOVER ANGLE (BA): 20°
DEPARTURE ANGLE (DA): 28°
SUSPENSION TYPE (SU): Leaf Spring
All specifications refer to original stock versions
All dimensions shown in inches
Drawn by Christopher James Botham