Here’s some goodness from Willys. These Forward Control, or FC-seres trucks were produced from ’56-’65 and are based on a CJ-5 chassis. Platforms included the FC-150 (81-inch wheelbase) and FC-170 (103-inch wheelbase). Early models suffered rollover (and roll forward!) probems and for ’58 the track width was widened to help with stability. FCs were designed by Brooks Stevens, who we have been discussing here recently as he also worked on many other iconic American vehicles and household items, and were available in regular cab and crew-cab models. A military ambulance was also sold. You will also come across some odd rebodies such as motorhomes, since Jeep sold cowl-and-chassis combos to industrial assemblers. In the photos below you will note the five-window and four-window cabs.
