Old Crusty- 1958 FC170
- Thread starter piginajeep
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GCM 2
New member
Holy shizz-nipple!
I cannot believe I missed this entire thread, very nice score Chris! I will be keeping my eye out for you on some replacement pieces if I come across any donor vehicles. I have located a pretty nice private bone yard for old jeep iron that may have some Foward Control stuff. I will ask the next time I visit there. Congrats :rock:
I cannot believe I missed this entire thread, very nice score Chris! I will be keeping my eye out for you on some replacement pieces if I come across any donor vehicles. I have located a pretty nice private bone yard for old jeep iron that may have some Foward Control stuff. I will ask the next time I visit there. Congrats :rock:
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Good question Frank. The trucks had overheating issues from the factory. Early FC's are the worst. The motor sits between the driver and passenger. With the radiator still a good 1-2' from the grill. Jeep tried to improve the cooling with changed to the cooling tunnel. Basically directs more air into the radiator. However the fix really didn't fix the over heating. So the previous owner like many cut a hole to help with air flow. I've seen radiator mounted in the bed to help and many othe home fixes.
For now I'm hoping installing a old Ramsey winch (original to the truck) will cover the hole.
One of the main reasons I'm upgrading from a 6v charging system to the 12v system is to install a electric fan. This should help with the cooling and bring in more air.
For now I'm hoping installing a old Ramsey winch (original to the truck) will cover the hole.
One of the main reasons I'm upgrading from a 6v charging system to the 12v system is to install a electric fan. This should help with the cooling and bring in more air.
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Thank you!! Not many parts available for the 170. It's a different beast than the shorter 150
GCM 2
New member
You know it! I will make sure to pass on any finds, either 150 or 170 :thumb:
Bullwinckle
Hooked
Damn that paints looking better and better with every sanding!! 
Ray
Ray
piginajeep
The Original Smartass
The fun starts now
RockyJk
Active Member
Sweet! Gotta get it on the road soon lol
Edit: if you need any help let me know..
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pastorwug
New member
As an expert I can say - nope that's Elvis.
MTG
Caught the Bug
OverlanderJK
Resident Smartass
Cut the green one. Jack did it in Speed so it should solve your issues.
Sharkey
Word Ninja
I envy you Chris......in a tired, dirty, sick of working on a project, but can't stop working on a project sort of envy
X's 2. Haven't got to turn a wrench in a few months. It sucks and makes me feel empty inside.
MTG
Caught the Bug
X's 2. Haven't got to turn a wrench in a few months. It sucks and makes me feel empty inside.
I've got some maintenance to do. When are you coming over? :cheesy:
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piginajeep
The Original Smartass
Couple generations of jeeps... My wife's helping with the rewire. Lucky for me, she knows how to wire it.
10frank9
Web Wheeler
That my friend, is called a keeper.
