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Willis produced utility vehicles that remained almost unchanged since 1947.
As the marketplace grew more competitive in the 1950s, management
developed a new range of modern cab and body trucks. Designer Brooks
Stevens used styling cues from full-size cab-over-engine trucks. Engineering
was based on existing CJ-5. Power came from the Hurricane F-head and
L-head 4-cylinder engines.
The Forward Control models were primarily marketed as work vehicles for
corporate, municipal, military, as well as civilian use. Regular pickup box
beds were standard, but customers were offered a large number of "Jeep
approved" specialized bodies from outside suppliers. These ranged from
simple flatbeds to complete tow trucks, dump trucks, and fire trucks.
FC150:
Introduced in 1956, FC-150 models had short wheelbase of only 81 inches
(2,057 mm) with a 78 in (1,981 mm) bed. In 1958, the FC-150 received a
new, wider chassis. Its tread was widened from 48 in (1,219 mm) to 57 in
(1,448 mm).
FC170:
Introduced in 1957, FC-170 models had a 103 inches (2,616 mm) wheelbase
with a 108 in (2,743.2 mm) bed. This model is significant as it was the first
time the length of the payload box - 9 feet (2.7 m) with the tailgate up -
exceeded the wheelbase of a truck. This was achieved by the forward cabin
layout.
FC170 DRW:
This is a 1-ton dual-wheeled rear axle (dually) model with a 10 feet (3.0 m)
load bed. These models have gross weights of 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg) or
9,000 lb (4,082 kg).
The FC Jeeps were exhibited to Jeep dealers in a closed-circuit telecast on
November 29, 1956, and were on display for the public at the December
1956 National Automobile Show in New York City. The FC-150 hit dealer
showrooms on December 12, 1956. The initial response to the four-wheel
drive FC Jeeps was favorable. Their best sales year came in 1957, when
9,738 were trucks sold. After the introduction of the FC-170 in 1957, FC-150
sales dropped to 1,546 units in 1959, before rebounding to 4,925 in 1960.
Neither model became the big seller that Willys had hoped. Total production
in nine years was just over 30,000 units. The FC line was discontinued in
1964.]
As the marketplace grew more competitive in the 1950s, management
developed a new range of modern cab and body trucks. Designer Brooks
Stevens used styling cues from full-size cab-over-engine trucks. Engineering
was based on existing CJ-5. Power came from the Hurricane F-head and
L-head 4-cylinder engines.
The Forward Control models were primarily marketed as work vehicles for
corporate, municipal, military, as well as civilian use. Regular pickup box
beds were standard, but customers were offered a large number of "Jeep
approved" specialized bodies from outside suppliers. These ranged from
simple flatbeds to complete tow trucks, dump trucks, and fire trucks.
FC150:
Introduced in 1956, FC-150 models had short wheelbase of only 81 inches
(2,057 mm) with a 78 in (1,981 mm) bed. In 1958, the FC-150 received a
new, wider chassis. Its tread was widened from 48 in (1,219 mm) to 57 in
(1,448 mm).
FC170:
Introduced in 1957, FC-170 models had a 103 inches (2,616 mm) wheelbase
with a 108 in (2,743.2 mm) bed. This model is significant as it was the first
time the length of the payload box - 9 feet (2.7 m) with the tailgate up -
exceeded the wheelbase of a truck. This was achieved by the forward cabin
layout.
FC170 DRW:
This is a 1-ton dual-wheeled rear axle (dually) model with a 10 feet (3.0 m)
load bed. These models have gross weights of 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg) or
9,000 lb (4,082 kg).
The FC Jeeps were exhibited to Jeep dealers in a closed-circuit telecast on
November 29, 1956, and were on display for the public at the December
1956 National Automobile Show in New York City. The FC-150 hit dealer
showrooms on December 12, 1956. The initial response to the four-wheel
drive FC Jeeps was favorable. Their best sales year came in 1957, when
9,738 were trucks sold. After the introduction of the FC-170 in 1957, FC-150
sales dropped to 1,546 units in 1959, before rebounding to 4,925 in 1960.
Neither model became the big seller that Willys had hoped. Total production
in nine years was just over 30,000 units. The FC line was discontinued in
1964.]
F-134 "Hurricane" 4 Cylinder Engine
Specifications:
Spark plug gap: 0.030 in. (0.762 mm)
Spark plug torque: 25-33 lbs. ft. (34-44 Nm)
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Point gap: 0.020 in.
Dwell angle: 42 degrees
Ignition timing: 5 degrees BTDC
Bore and stroke :3 1/8 in. x 4 3/8 in. (79.37 mm x 111.12 mm)
SAE Horsepower: 15.63
Weight: 470 lbs. with fluids
Max. Horsepower: 72 @ 4000 R.P.M.
Torque: 114 lbs. ft. (15.7 kg-m) @ 2000 R.P.M.
Compression pressure: 120-130 psi (8.4-9.2 kg-cm2)
Compression ratio: 6.9:1 (7.4:1 high altitude option).
Specifications:
Spark plug gap: 0.030 in. (0.762 mm)
Spark plug torque: 25-33 lbs. ft. (34-44 Nm)
Firing order: 1-3-4-2
Distributor rotation: Counterclockwise
Point gap: 0.020 in.
Dwell angle: 42 degrees
Ignition timing: 5 degrees BTDC
Bore and stroke :3 1/8 in. x 4 3/8 in. (79.37 mm x 111.12 mm)
SAE Horsepower: 15.63
Weight: 470 lbs. with fluids
Max. Horsepower: 72 @ 4000 R.P.M.
Torque: 114 lbs. ft. (15.7 kg-m) @ 2000 R.P.M.
Compression pressure: 120-130 psi (8.4-9.2 kg-cm2)
Compression ratio: 6.9:1 (7.4:1 high altitude option).
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