134: Dave Brudy’s 1957 Willys FC-150
Frame off restoration by Tom Frank a known jeep restorer. It has been restored to factory specs and not many if any in this condition. 1957 was the first year they were built to help on the farm and to plow snow from lots – kind of like a tractor pickup.
I got it from California, east coast ones are hard to restore because of the salt. It was unique and I have never seen one before so I thought others would also be interested in its history. I am only the 3rd owner and it only has 32,000 miles on it. It’s a piece of American and JEEP history.
– Dave Brudy
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Absolutely Gorgeous! Nice! Nice! Nice! Great choice on the color’s too.
Absolutely Gorgeous! Nice! Nice! Nice! Great choice on the color’s too.
Wow, very nice.
I do have a question, though: Where’s the motor?!
Thanks,
Chris
Hi Chris, in the FC-150’s the engine is located in the cab between the driver and passenger seat.
Wow, very nice.
I do have a question, though: Where’s the motor?!
Thanks,
Chris
Hi Chris, in the FC-150’s the engine is located in the cab between the driver and passenger seat.
Very nice! You have raised the bar for Jeep restorers!
Very nice! You have raised the bar for Jeep restorers!
I have a question. Is the color foam green? I have a 62 cj5 and foam green is the orignal color and I wasent sure I liked it. If your fc is that color it sure is nice. Even if it isint it might be my new chioce of color. Great jeep! Nicest I’ve ever seen.
I have a question. Is the color foam green? I have a 62 cj5 and foam green is the orignal color and I wasent sure I liked it. If your fc is that color it sure is nice. Even if it isint it might be my new chioce of color. Great jeep! Nicest I’ve ever seen.
Unreal resto job I am in process on 65 cj5 frame of completely rebuilt drive line and the green mint flake paint. Keep old history alive!
Unreal resto job I am in process on 65 cj5 frame of completely rebuilt drive line and the green mint flake paint. Keep old history alive!
Dave,
Before everything is said and done, I must commend you for the outstanding restoration job on your FC 150!
Your choice of color scheme is over- the- top!
You are an inspiration to all who enjoy auto restoration and classic Jeep/Willys vehicles in general.
Congratulations!!!
Dave,
Before everything is said and done, I must commend you for the outstanding restoration job on your FC 150!
Your choice of color scheme is over- the- top!
You are an inspiration to all who enjoy auto restoration and classic Jeep/Willys vehicles in general.
Congratulations!!!
Very nice job on the restro. Never seen one either as I was not born on a farm. ha,ha city guy. By looking at the photos. NONE of the engine area… Always photo the engine area. Thats a must folks. I would believe the engine is close to the front of jeep and kinda between the seats. A PHOTO woud clear this up…
wouldnt it. Is it gas or other type engine, 4, 6 cly?????
Very nice job on the restro. Never seen one either as I was not born on a farm. ha,ha city guy. By looking at the photos. NONE of the engine area… Always photo the engine area. Thats a must folks. I would believe the engine is close to the front of jeep and kinda between the seats. A PHOTO woud clear this up…
wouldnt it. Is it gas or other type engine, 4, 6 cly?????
Congratulations, Dave. Great restoration. This truck is really gorgeous and tough, yet reminds me a toy in some way (toy for grown up guys :-).
My wife and I, here in Rio/Brazil, have restored a 1962 CJ-3B (https://blog.kaiserwillys.com/a-willys-jeep-friendship). We love the Hurricane engine, it’s just amazing. But we still have some problems with Carter Carb… But we have a lot of fun with our high hood!
Regards,
David
Congratulations, Dave. Great restoration. This truck is really gorgeous and tough, yet reminds me a toy in some way (toy for grown up guys :-).
My wife and I, here in Rio/Brazil, have restored a 1962 CJ-3B (https://blog.kaiserwillys.com/a-willys-jeep-friendship). We love the Hurricane engine, it’s just amazing. But we still have some problems with Carter Carb… But we have a lot of fun with our high hood!
Regards,
David
Thumbs up!!!!!
Thumbs up!!!!!
nice job! not many FC-150 jeeps around in that condition! you found what every true jeeper is looking for, a barn find with only 32,000 miles! wow, count your blessings! and congatulation on a job well done!Larry at old geezer jeeps
nice job! not many FC-150 jeeps around in that condition! you found what every true jeeper is looking for, a barn find with only 32,000 miles! wow, count your blessings! and congatulation on a job well done!Larry at old geezer jeeps
Wow! Great job.
Wow! Great job.
Wow! great job!
Wow! great job!