Jeep Forward Control

Jeep Forward Control
Overview
ManufacturerJeep
Production1956–1965
DesignerBrooks Stevens
Body and chassis
ClassTruck
LayoutFront engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 81 in (2,057 mm) FC-150[1][2]
  • 93 in (2,362 mm) FC-160
  • 103 in (2,616 mm) FC-170, FC-170 DRW
  • 123.5 in (3,137 mm) FC-180
  • 150 in (3,810 mm) FC-190
Length147.5 in (3,746 mm) (FC-150)[3]
181.5 in (4,610 mm) (FC-170, FC-170 DRW)
Chronology
SuccessorJeep Gladiator (SJ)

The 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 corporate, municipal, military, and civilian work vehicles. Regular pickup box beds were standard, and customers were offered many "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.

  1. ^ "1956 Jeep FC brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  2. ^ "1959 Jeep FC-150 folder". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved November 20, 2011.
  3. ^ "1956 Jeep FC brochure". Oldcarbrochures.com. Retrieved November 20, 2011.