PARKED 40 YEARS Jeep Forward Control | Will it RUN and DRIVE?
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- čas přidán 9. 09. 2024
- In this episode, we take on the crazy task of reviving a 1959 Jeep Forward Control 170 that has been sitting idle for over 40 years! This classic Jeep has seen better days, and probably numerous attempts to bring it back to life have ended in failure. But we're not backing down from this challenge. Watch as we dive into the nitty-gritty of restoration, tackle mechanical mysteries...because we're in our 20s and sometimes don't know wtf we're looking at, and overcome decades of neglect.
Will we succeed where others have failed? By the end of this video, you'll witness the moment when this vintage beast roars back to life and hits the road once again... sorta. Don't miss this epic revival story! #JeepFC170 #ClassicCarRestoration #WillItRun #VintageJeep #EngineRevival #RustToRoad
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Sooooo. 4.0 in the jeep?
If you find a wrecked TJ or LJ, you can body swap it and it would be super cool. BleepinJeep did that with an FC170
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I came here to suggest that. Get you a wrecked wrangler and steal the drive train. Dana 44 front and 60 rear for the axles. That would be a beast
I mean… TDI swap it!
I have a 1957 FC150 I’m currently restoring. Don’t quit on it! There’s so little FC content on CZcams because they are so rare, and the ones you usually find are completely rotted out or picked apart for parts.
All of the drivetrain parts you can get online if you cross reference other Jeep models. Jeep used the same parts on all of their models in the 50s, so just buy parts for more popular models. I got all of my brake parts off of a 60 Jeep truck, same brakes.
Kaiser Willy’s is where I get all of my parts. They are super helpful and you can reach out to Mike and he can get you those obscure parts that you might need.
If you end up doing engine work, it’s super easy to take the cab off. Then you have access to everything.
God bless!
Nice! Thanks for the info, it’ll come in handy!
Except hoods?
Trollin the parts guy about a grindr profile is 🤣
Grady is the best haha!
I thought grindr was just a chat app, until I read where the Republican convention broke it in Milwaukee.
@DailyDrivenDeathTraps that's so fun! (Mom voice)
2 fingers means shes loose! 😂👌
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A plus
😂😂😂
That thing is cool. Looked good going down the road. I can’t wait to see what you do with it
You and me both!
I love that your first instinct is to take a weed whacker to the wasp nest. 😂
@@That_ole_Dodge it got the job done 😂
Everyone share, so we can get these guys to 30k, and they can get a Join button! This is such good content, and they deserve more love.
You're the best!
Yall always have a good time and that’s what it’s all about 👏🏻🙌🏻
these guys have some serious adhd bouncing off each other. great content!!!
Haha! We get kinda weird when things drag on like this jeep. Long days = weird things being said.... well actually that might just be all the time
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps😂
That truck it’s screaming. I think I can. I think I can 😂
“You have a Grindr profile?” 👀💀💀💀
He does 😳
Neat project! Also I thought you were great in Supernatural.
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At 51:00:00, seeing that FC move on her own power brought me joy. She still's alitlle angry, trying to blow out the cobwebs, but she's running.
Some people watch football and celibrate when their team wins. When I watch this kind of stuff, I have the same reaction. Hell yeah.
It does have 4 wheel Drive. GREAT RIG!
I'm subbed to several auto channels, many of them doing CJs. You get tired and burned out watching such after awhile! Refreshing to see someone doing an FC this time.
@@user-mm7xr8if1u we try to mix it up a lot! Haha
Thanks guys! Like I said, tired of CJ stuff. Jeep-wise, I like the Jeepster trucks and wagons. Willys-Overland Flat Fenders, etc.. The underrated and unappreciated stuff. You doing this FC is great. Liked and subbed, y'all.
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps 100% thumbs up to you guys! :)
Back in the late 60’s I think it was hot rod or a 4wheel drive magazine they took a unit just like yours and built a motorhome kinda deal with it. I always as a kid waned to build one. But they took a camper and married it the the jeep and made a sick 4x4 jeep camper unit.try that
That would be pretty sweet
❤I love me some old jeeps all of the them ❤
I cant say i have seen one of those on the road before!
Classic car revivals sent us! We subscribed
This channel gets some cool old cars. Love the page and demeanor.
@@andrebrooks7040 thank you sir!
The more you drove the old girl, the more the valves were cleaning up. lol I love the idea of putting in an inline 4.0 from a Cherokee XJ or Grand and continuing to restore it into a little flat bed or even a dumper! Either way, glad you guys saved this rare gem from the scrap yard.
As long as you are having fun .grate videos.
Thanks 👍
I love the FC and would love to see more of it! But it has several design limitations, some of which can’t be overcome. They’re rare enough and valuable enough to send to another home if you guys aren’t enthusiastic about it. I’d love to see a 4.0 in it, but you guys have quite a lot on your project list at the moment
Would be great to shove a 4.0 in it. Def going to look into that
I definitely want to see more on this!!
Such a short wheel base and great entry and depature angles, this thing would make a SICK rock crawler!!
True that!! Long travel next haha
Glad y’all are back every week.
Every other! Better than before though haha! We're coming up with something that will most likely keep us sustainable without sacrificing one business for the other
So I know you guys are strapped for cash like the rest of us,but this could be super sick, just think for sec
Slammed on Baggs,keep the flat bed make it frame flush, swap junkyard new h,o 4.0 from a 2000 cherokee sports w/ 5 speed trans. And don't paint it do the lace roof and some sick rims, might take awhile but this could be a killer little flat bed build for winter focus on just this project???? Could be some good content,
Jeesh a 4.0 would be sweet with a 5 speed. I might be on the lookout for that. I liked my 4.0 that I had before. Gonna start making a budget list!
You know, a 4.0 L might not be a bad idea in this rig… I love the FC’s though!
Haha! I love the one car parade around the block 🤣
That'd be nice
So many people probably looking through their windows lol
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps 😂🤣😂🤣
4 mins in, hosing the jeep with PB like a Boss! Love the video already 👍
Gotta get loose! haha!
That thing is pretty cool. It would look awesome all redone.
True that
The brake system and then he slowly trails off into the sunset 44:15 😂
I’ve wanted one of these for years. They are beautiful and so capable.
They're pretty sick, can't wait to swap it and build it
both trucks still better than a cybertruck
Yeah, this frame didn't snap off from a little tug like the cybertuck haha!
I've heard of these but never actually seen one . Good truck back in the day apparently, underatted 😂
Definitely fun !!!
Finish it up
That's optimistic getting wheels & tires before it starts. Love these old FC trucks. The 226 was a decent engine in its day, I'm with many others a 4.0 should bolt right in. Parts are cheap & plentiful.
@@gregorybarth930 very optimistic 😁 but just in case we have a couple other 5x5.5 stuff that could’ve taken em haha
Dude, on the breaking off studs.
Take a die grinder with a wire wheel, and clean the studs of rust first!
Then spray oil them. No heat necessary.
Cool concept Jeep you got there.
Best of luck.
Wellll... they were left hand thread lol. Already took some bp to em before head. Ended up that I'm just stupid
AM I PRETTY ? OH THAT JEEP IS SO PRETTY, SO PRETTY.
GREAT FIND GUYS, NOT MANY AROUND & IT CAN BE SUCH A BEAST, A PRETTY BEAST, LOL.
Haha!!
If you listen to just the audio alone, that thing sounds REALLY GOOD 👍👍
And looks COOL rolling down the street!
It does! Need to get that cooling system under control and add an alternator
Well, if nothing else you killed all the mosquitos in the neighborhood, lol.
Funny thing about jeeps of this vintage, there is a good chance that the wheel studs on the driver side are left-hand thread. Thats probably why so many busted off? My 1952 M38 had lefthand threads and I ended up replacing them with right-hand thread studs.
Haha yeahhhhh. Only that one was left handed. Alex thought it was only a mopar thing but guess again I guess 😂
Just needs some love . It's pretty sharp.
It'll get some!
I like you man 😂
Come on peeps. Hit that like button and subscribe. These guys are a riot.
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That is a unique project. Something different. I would like to see you work with it and make it usable again maybe mount a fifth wheel trailer on its back. Make it a motorhome. It would be the coolest one in the R.V park
Two fingers means shes loose. Bwahahahahaha😂❤
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that thing is awesome, what a find, shed be a keeper
Nice job sir Nice truck sir Nice show 😃👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
Thanks 👍
All red wires.
Heck yes
Keeep em guessssing
It needs a screening jimmy in it with a 10 speed
I love it hope to see more
You most likely will!!
My friend in HS (1960s) had one.
great video and funny
Thanks!
All good fun. Definitely nice to see old girl out on the road
You got that right!
Watched a few days ago and forgot to comment. Good stuff as always. Also I think Sleeperdude was looking for one of these. Might be worth reaching out.
Jus some good ole boys
Flip the fc and get a freash 401with efi motor and stick it in that Javelin! 🇺🇸🏁
FYI - Best practice is to NEVER hook a kinetic rope to a tow ball.
A gentleman in Arizona unfortunately lost his life after the trailer ball sheared off and flew through the windshield.
Thanks we won’t do that anymore haha
Fun car... ❤ Would make a nice pickup
Weird I've never seen one of them in my life and then see one on sleeperdude video yesterday at a car show he went to and then see your video today never seen one in 40 years and then 2 in a week.
This channel is great! It really deserves more views. 👍👍👍
I appreciate that!
Keep it, it’s cool
I have a 1959 fc150. Completely original and runs like a top. No rot or anything and I love it. Only thing that’s gone wrong is the passenger door latch which I am working on. They a curious machines. Mine doesn’t like going about 35. A dauntless v6 swap would be sweet.
4.0 swapppppp
I see you found the left-hand thread lug nuts.
Love it. Appreciate the hard work to get us bada** videos
Thank you!
my neighbor had a truck like that he had it since it was new he used it on his farm i used to help him i always liked riding in it !!!
Sick!!
If I can make a suggestion guys, if the motor is beyond salvage look for an old Chrysler flathead six as used in Massey Harris tractors and combines. More cubes More power !
Great suggestion!
Big Transpiring guy over here... Pretty slick rig
You guys should find a jeep Cherokee and do a power train swap with the 4.0
4.0 Would be a great engine swap & there's o many out there.
Go with a 4.0 96 or newer if that's what you decide.
Is it 4 or 2 wheel drive? nice Rig!
Love the truck. Want it for my daily driver. Wow. Sean, you and Alex are clever. Clever is cool. You guys don't have to try to be clever. You just are. Can't learn to be clever either. You are clever. There. Love all the vids.
😂😂😂 thanks!!
Maybe a build video????
It's very possible!
Hola amigos saludos desde CDMX de 🇲🇽👍
Greetings!
Keep it
Your right it doesnt have a hood? So can I have it?
Not to restore it would be to see a jeep weep.Restore the body and replace the rest with newer running gear. 6 x 6! Think awesome!
damn excellent video, love to find one to built up and just make it a good driver
Thanks and true that!
Great video guys
Glad you enjoyed it
Another great video guys 👍👍
Thanks!! 👍
You guys do know that if the gearshift will move the transmission into second gear that you can "float" it from first to second by letting off the gas a bit and matching RPM's to get it into second, right? Those old FC Jeeps are quite rare, so that one is probably worth getting it mechanically sorted and at least making it a driver. Granted, no freeway action, but still cool around town!
We don't know everything haha but good info! I think we're just gonna swap a 4.0 from a cherokee in it.
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps Yeah, nobody knows everything! Half the fun is learning new stuff, right? Good luck with the repower! Should be way cool!
You're going back for the red/white truck next to it right?!
Fix it up keep going with it 👍🏻
Great video. Hope you do something with that rig.
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Must be laundry day. Wearing your sister's shirt, I see.
It’s okay you’ll never have enough muscle to fill a shirt like this.
Be a cool Art Deco styled RV
I think it would be frickin rad if you guys did something cool with that thing 👍💯
Definitely will
I'm surprised that GMC was able to pull that thing out!
Well it’s been pulling your wife’s hair every night previous to this so it’s had practice! 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼
@@DailyDrivenDeathTraps 🤣
@@rafenatho5406 I’m glad you’re a good sport 🫡🫡
Runs like gran pappis ole tractor
You got that right!
You should keep this. It's too cool to get rid of.
Poor wasps rip 🪦
nah man screw those guys hahaha
Ok hear me out
Put a power plant that could handle some towing something diesel? 12valve?
Coolest road trip flat bed tow rig ever
That would be cool!
Or a smaller B4T diesel
Are there any crossover parts with the Land Rover 101 Forward Control?
Hmmmm I wonder
Cool truck, swap a Hemi in there and let er rip!
It suits the name death traps. Set it up as your service truck or put a wrecker bed on it. Please So you can save your personal vehicles.
Or don’t
You could do a frame swap. Cabover on a crown vic?
Might just slap a 4.0 with a 5speed in it!
I think I would have removed that carb and checked the intake before turning it over. Just sayin. Good video.
Sounds like it might be running on 2 cylinders and maybe hitting on 3 intermittently !!
@@mikewilliams2072 I think you’re talking about us in general. If so yes, brain power is not there.
Is the DeWalt socket set the worst? Or did I just get a s***one?
lol basically ever ratchet is broken
@DailyDrivenDeathTraps I think all three of my ratchets were broken Within 2 months of owning that crap.
Nice 2nd gen tacoma
Thanks!