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1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! I stumbled on to a vehicle for sale on Bring-a-Trailer the other day and decided I must have one....in 1:10 scale! Haven't attempted a styrene job this big yet, a cowl hood and an interior, but a body? - well, here is my inspiration. Will update after my hand stops cramping! Lots of curves in one of these. I've seen a couple of threads since I spawned this idea, not sure I will match the level of quality, but now I am powered by curiosity - get the roof on then see what chassis it will get mounted on. Spec's: This will either be mounted on a Vaterra Ascender chassis or a RC4WD leaf spring chassis, this would be more scale Front mount motor / trans with transfer case is the current plan Brushed motor, Castle ESC or equal 1.9 tires with steel wheels Gotta have the wood bed.....maybe the original steel replica, depends how the cab turns out after a ton of sanding, putty and then the roof. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/FullSizeRender_zpsa19a75f1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/FullSizeRender_zpsa19a75f1.jpg" border="0" alt="'58 Jeep FC170 photo FullSizeRender_zpsa19a75f1.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7441_zps9a694f22.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7441_zps9a694f22.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7441_zps9a694f22.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7443_zps633f604e.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7443_zps633f604e.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7443_zps633f604e.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/aa635426-05df-4166-94b0-106989be341a_zps528034df.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/aa635426-05df-4166-94b0-106989be341a_zps528034df.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo aa635426-05df-4166-94b0-106989be341a_zps528034df.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Nice, a cabover Jeep. Way cooler than any JK will ever be. It does really deserve the leaf springs, even if it will crawl better with Ascender DNA. |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! What he said. LOL |
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Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! I'm not much of a cheap fan anymore, but the old classics especially the forward controls are really unique. I give a thumbs up to it being leaf sprung."thumbsup" Ilook forward to watching this one |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Well got a little further, ALOT of sanding to go and filler here and there. Bracing and a butt load of little details yet to go. Gotta finish the grill, glass stops. Its a little off here and there but had to ball park and calculate some dimensions from my picture stash. Definitely want the wood rear deck, can picture a couple scale dirt bikes strapped down back there. Gotta see how the body work turns out first before I build the back half. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7464_zpsefab0ac2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7464_zpsefab0ac2.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeep FC170 1958 photo IMG_7464_zpsefab0ac2.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7465_zps813ed2a3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7465_zps813ed2a3.jpg" border="0" alt="'58 Jeep FC170 photo IMG_7465_zps813ed2a3.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7466_zps6446a310.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7466_zps6446a310.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC170 photo IMG_7466_zps6446a310.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7467_zpsbebfda3d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7467_zpsbebfda3d.jpg" border="0" alt="'58 Jeep FC170 photo IMG_7467_zpsbebfda3d.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Love these out of the norm builds!! Looks great so far, I'm subscribed. www.liquidprintedgraphics.com/ |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Love it! That green one looks pretty cool, but I'm more traditional. Looks like you have a great start goin on. Should be a little more rounded on the cab though. Looking forward to see what you come up with. |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! If you want more pics with great detail and recent, check out Lime Street Carriage, they restore classic Jeeps and have done a few FCs! Cant wait to see this one complete! |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Thanks JBcustoms, I will check them out. Got a little further tonight, a lot of sanding and shaping yet to do. Needs to be a little "rounder" in front. The vertical grill vents were a little challenging. Need to mock up a windshield to see how the stops will work. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7494_zps25cf90f9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7494_zps25cf90f9.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 FC170 photo IMG_7494_zps25cf90f9.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Spent a few days in the body shop, getting a bit more rounded. Started the dash, what little dash these things have. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7504_zpsd5b3d4ec.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7504_zpsd5b3d4ec.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeep 1958 FC170 photo IMG_7504_zpsd5b3d4ec.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7505_zps2b178d55.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7505_zps2b178d55.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7505_zps2b178d55.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7507_zps81adacb3.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7507_zps81adacb3.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeep 1958 FC170 photo IMG_7507_zps81adacb3.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Finally some primer....now I can really see the errors! Trying to fab the 'JEEP' letters. Smaller than I thought. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7514_zps8c20ebf1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7514_zps8c20ebf1.jpg" border="0" alt="JEEP FC170 photo IMG_7514_zps8c20ebf1.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7515_zpsc6151c12.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7515_zpsc6151c12.jpg" border="0" alt="JEEP FC170 photo IMG_7515_zpsc6151c12.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7517_zps8d559730.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7517_zps8d559730.jpg" border="0" alt="JEEP FC170 photo IMG_7517_zps8d559730.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7520_zps5c96cc1c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7520_zps5c96cc1c.jpg" border="0" alt="JEEP FC170 photo IMG_7520_zps5c96cc1c.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Well, I knew this was going to be a slow build and one of the things I hate most is waiting for parts to come in the mail! That said I have finalized my plans and have the body close to being ready for paint. Here's what I have decided on.....JUST WAITING FOR PARTS! SCX10 chassis to begin with, stock Honcho shocks for now Hand Bros CMS kit RC4WD Red Leaf Springs - NO LINKS - except for one upper in the rear left, kind of a anti leaf spring wrap bar GearHead rear shock relocation kit (going with as flat a bed as possible) RC4WD 1.9 Irok's Hot Racing steel 8 hole slots love the hardware! - and the mini valve stems puts a smile on my face every time I look at them! - Now in Testers Phoenician Yellow - part of my paint scheme Team Brood is clearing out a bunch of Trinity Chameleon 2 - 19t brushed motors. Tried one in another SCX10, lots of torque and good wheel speed - Got One! Hobbywing Quicrun 1060 ESC - always used Castle stuff, thought due its size it could be concealed easier RC4WD driveshaft alignment shims G.T. Power 22mm Super Bright headlight set Teaser shot, more driving me crazy as I am at a stand still until the chassis gets here so I can figure out how I am going to mount the body and fit it on the chassis <a src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7547_zps8212aba2.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC 170 photo IMG_7547_zps8212aba2.jpg"/></a> The wheels <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7547_zps8212aba2.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7547_zps8212aba2.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC 170 photo IMG_7547_zps8212aba2.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7545_zps21e0d113.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7545_zps21e0d113.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC 170 photo IMG_7545_zps21e0d113.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7538_zps68336e18.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7538_zps68336e18.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC 170 photo IMG_7538_zps68336e18.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Thumbs up on the progress! What's going to be the color of choice? Sticking with the original picture color? Only thought I have is, I'd spend the $20 on some CI foams for those iroks. Just my .02¢ www.liquidprintedgraphics.com/ |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Yes, sticking with the color scheme in the beginning photo. And great idea on the CI foams, Thanks! |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Body is in color! And finally got started on the chassis. Started with the rear link to leaf swap. Had to straighten the frame rails to get the springs to line up at the front and rear mount points. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7560_zpsd5b01f7d.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7560_zpsd5b01f7d.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7560_zpsd5b01f7d.jpg"/></a> Used a GearHead shock relocation for both the shock mount and offset the springs <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7563_zps69a7d962.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7563_zps69a7d962.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7563_zps69a7d962.jpg"/></a> Pic with wedge installed <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7561_zps06ad5f88.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7561_zps06ad5f88.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7561_zps06ad5f88.jpg"/></a> Going to need shorter 80 to 85mm shocks though <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7562_zps415f707b.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7562_zps415f707b.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7562_zps415f707b.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7559_zps373f5201.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7559_zps373f5201.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7559_zps373f5201.jpg"/></a> Base coat.....trying to follow the paint scheme at the top of the thread <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7556_zpsd4daf6ca.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7556_zpsd4daf6ca.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7556_zpsd4daf6ca.jpg"/></a> COLOR!!!! <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7564_zps00b2778a.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7564_zps00b2778a.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7564_zps00b2778a.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7565_zps33133dbd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7565_zps33133dbd.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7565_zps33133dbd.jpg"/></a> Now for the front suspension and assembly....fun stuff! <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7565_zps33133dbd.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7567_zps3197a2f0.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7567_zps3197a2f0.jpg" border="0" alt="jeep fc170 photo IMG_7567_zps3197a2f0.jpg"/></a> Thats Testors Firey Orange over Testors Phoenician Yellow and a little clear coat. |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! A few build updates. Finished the front end conversion to leafs. Added a simple upper link to hopefully assist in controlling spring wrap. Its "floating" through the upper link mount on the rear diff and attaches to the normal left inner location of the trans mount. Flex was un-affected albeit not having a ton of flex, but that should improve with a set of correct length shocks. Rear diff mount <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7573_zps3ef935dc.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7573_zps3ef935dc.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7573_zps3ef935dc.jpg"/></a> Flex shots....gotta have a couple! No where near the same as my SCX10 but very true to scale, really like it so far. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7572_zps92603f70.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7572_zps92603f70.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7572_zps92603f70.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7571_zps4b7207e1.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7571_zps4b7207e1.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7571_zps4b7207e1.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7569_zpsb3e6de21.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7569_zpsb3e6de21.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7569_zpsb3e6de21.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Added the front headlights, and running lights. Started the bed, wanted wood but I convinced myself that after a couple rollovers that wood side rails would not hold up. I ordered a couple sheets of miniature RC4WD diamond plate, some Lockup RC hardware and added a 3/16 square aluminum frame network to mount the deck to. Now its roll bar time. And trying to cut a windshield for this thing! <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7575_zpsdfe877ea.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7575_zpsdfe877ea.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7575_zpsdfe877ea.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7583_zps1b73e876.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7583_zps1b73e876.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7583_zps1b73e876.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7586_zpsbfd09dff.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7586_zpsbfd09dff.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7586_zpsbfd09dff.jpg"/></a> Mocked up, not mounted yet <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7587_zps5bf06e6c.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7587_zps5bf06e6c.jpg" border="0" alt=" photo IMG_7587_zps5bf06e6c.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Its Cage'in time! Still have a lot of cleaning up to do but thought I would combine the cage and a tire holder. Giving thought to adding weight to the inside of the tire, BB's? Need to add some ballast to the rear. Just received the ESC so maybe tomorrow I'll see how it runs! Like to have the correct shocks first. <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7588_zpsc14d8dd9.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7588_zpsc14d8dd9.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC 170 photo IMG_7588_zpsc14d8dd9.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7589_zps6b848e61.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7589_zps6b848e61.jpg" border="0" alt="1958 Jeep FC170 photo IMG_7589_zps6b848e61.jpg"/></a> <a href="http://s764.photobucket.com/user/slmljm/media/IMG_7590_zps6b4361aa.jpg.html" target="_blank"><img src="http://i764.photobucket.com/albums/xx284/slmljm/IMG_7590_zps6b4361aa.jpg" border="0" alt="Jeep 1958 Scale FC170 photo IMG_7590_zps6b4361aa.jpg"/></a> |
Re: 1958 Jeep FC170....I must be crazy! Nicely done! |
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