Jeep FC Concept?

[prerunner1982]

http://i.autoblog.com/photos/jeep-mighty-fc-concept/?a_dgi=aolshare_facebook

http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=227&pictureid=3033
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=227&pictureid=3034
http://www.xjtalk.com/picture.php?albumid=227&pictureid=3035


For those that are not familiar with the original Jeep FC (Forward Control) here is an FC 170. They also had a shorter wheelbase FC 150 among other variants.

http://justoldcars.com/image/1957-65-jeep-fc-170/1961%20Jeep%20FC-170-fvl.jpg

What do you guys think?

I like it.. not sure about the grille though. Perhaps a bit more rounded like the original.

[KH96XJ]

I like it, not crazy about how much its going to cost based on what I read the MSRP for the mopar portal axles was. $12k for the front and $11k for the rear.

[prerunner1982]

I like it, not crazy about how much its going to cost based on what I read the MSRP for the mopar portal axles was. $12k for the front and $11k for the rear.

Right. but if it ever went to production it would have standard production straight axles, possibly J8 axles. Of course production model wouldn't have tires that size either.

[KH96XJ]

True, but it would be nice if they did use the portal axles should it ever be produced, not that I think it ever would.

[4.3LXJ]

If you were looking for a compact work truck, it looks like a good deal. Might need some sand bags in an empty bed for snow though

[prerunner1982]

If you look through the pics on the link the bed is pretty full. It is not all as deep as it seems though it would be more useful that way.

[4.3LXJ]

If you look through the pics on the link the bed is pretty full. It is not all as deep as it seems though it would be more useful that way.

OK, that blew it for a work truck for me

[xjrev10]

Just something else they are teasing us with. I love looking at this stuff but it also pisses me off at the same time. We all know we will never see it! Just like the Nukaiser!

[XJ Wheeler]

Just something else they are teasing us with. I love looking at this stuff but it also pisses me off at the same time. We all know we will never see it! Just like the Nukaiser!

Exactly, i loved the Nukizer and this one looks killer as well but you know when it comes time to say yay or nay for a production model their gonna go with the wussified crossover.

This concept looks to be using a good bit of JK parts including the pickup conversion cab. Also i bet its on a JK chassis like the Nukizer. Nonetheless its awesome!

[xjrev10]

Most likely the J8 military chassis..

[prcjeep]

I like it... Square headlights in that grill would bring out the XJ in it :D

[prerunner1982]

Most likely the J8 military chassis..

The article says it started as a 2012 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon.

[KH96XJ]

http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/2012-Mopar-Jeep-Mighty-FC-Concept-Gallery-Interior-MotorCity.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/2012-Mopar-Jeep-Mighty-FC-Concept-Gallery-Plaid-Seats-MotorCity-1.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/2012-Mopar-Jeep-Mighty-FC-Concept-Gallery-Spare-Tire-MotorCity.jpg
http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/457011_10150790581166515_7037526514_11592819_20843 87131_o.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/522410_10150790581356515_7037526514_11592820_14113 47135_n.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/jeep-mighty-fc-concept-11.jpghttp://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c100/JeepJosh125/jeep-mighty-fc-concept-07.jpg

[olds-cool]

There's a whole lot of ugly in that thing, but strangely I kinda like it.

[prerunner1982]

There's a whole lot of ugly in that thing, but strangely I kinda like it.

Then it sounds like the replicated the original well as it was thought to be pretty ugly..

Kind of like a Pug.... ugly but lovable.

[EekGirl96]

I wouldnt mind owning that, but the interior is ugly

[XJ Wheeler]

I'm liking the J-12 concept too. Same front clip as the Nukizer.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/j-12-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/SC20120329-131554-1.jpg

[EekGirl96]

I'm liking the J-12 concept too. Same front clip as the Nukizer.
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/j-12-1.jpg
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/SC20120329-131554-1.jpg

I love the Nukaiser and this one, I'd own one in a heart beat...too bad its just a concept and will stay a concept

[XJ Wheeler]

I love the Nukaiser and this one, I'd own one in a heart beat...too bad its just a concept and will stay a concept

Exactly! Some of the coolest trucks I've ever seen.



I just realized how weird the profile of the FC concept looks.

On the left side of the pic
http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/SC20120329-131554-1.jpg

[EekGirl96]

Yeah, I noticed that. I love the cab over trucks but that one has too long of a bed...makes it look kinda weird.

[prerunner1982]

Yeah, I noticed that. I love the cab over trucks but that one has too long of a bed...makes it look kinda weird.

That was the idea behind the FC trucks, short wheelbase but long bed. The long bed wouldn't be bad if it was usable.

[EekGirl96]

The older ones didnt look that big or as long as this new concept

[prerunner1982]

I can't find what the bed specs are for the FC Concept but the original FC 170 had a 9' bed and a 103" wheelbase.

The article says they took a 2012 JK and stretched it. If it was a 2 door JK then it started with a 95" wheelbase so it is probably close to what the original FC 170 was maybe a bit longer.

[KH96XJ]

I wonder if they would do two different models like the original. I think the shorter one was a FC 150?

[XJ Wheeler]

They're gonna have to make the crew cab and wagon concepts too then.

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/19665d1264814930-somebody-talk-me-out-building-cabover-pickup-black-crew-cab-170.jpg

http://i1108.photobucket.com/albums/h401/xj-wheeler/StevensFC_04_1000-700x553.jpg

[Carves]

They're gonna have to make the crew cab and wagon concepts too then.


heh heh ... does that little bus version look atrocious ... or what ??

No wonder the Kombi was popular ... :D


There a photo getting around on the net of the new prototype as a dual cab ...

Looks good compared to the single cab ... might be just photoshopped tho.

[EekGirl96]

Ok now that crew cab is more my style...that thing looks sick lol

[prerunner1982]

Carves? Have a pic or link?

[Carves]

sighhhh .... googly googly .. clicky clicky ....


... give me a minute or three ... ;) ... :D

[Carves]

sheesh ... what clown ever said computers make life easier .. :rolleyes:

search, save as, copy, paste, upload download .... :mad:


ta dahhhhh ....


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/2012FCCCab.jpg

[cantab27]

now that i like.......choice bro

[Carves]

now that i like.......choice bro


yeah ... does have appeal ayy ??

... shame about the lack of ute bed space tho ... :thumbdown: ... at least the high tray floor in a VW 4x4 dualcab had an engine under it ... :rolleye0012: .. :D


http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/VW9a.jpg




... then again ... maybe they could bang a JK body on a little 4x4 IVECO ... or just change the grille badges and call it a 2013 Wrangler :eek: .. :D

http://i1143.photobucket.com/albums/n629/carves-oz/Funnies/IVECO05a.jpg

[Mudderoy]

Traditionally Jeeps are ugly. I'm not a fan of the FC, that I only found out about maybe a year ago, or this thing. Interesting to look at and more of a Jeep than a Compass! :D

[KH96XJ]

yeah ... does have appeal ayy ??

... shame about the lack of ute bed space tho ... :thumbdown: ... at least the high tray floor in a VW 4x4 dualcab had an engine under it ... :rolleye0012: .. :D



Saw this photo on JP Freak's facebook - said looks like a mid engine.
http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c169/KH01GTP/460337_10150697050182808_267486297807_9143065_6885 84872_o.jpg

[prerunner1982]

Air intake looks a bit low....

[KH96XJ]

Air intake looks a bit low....

I noticed that also.

[Mudderoy]

Air intake looks a bit low....

I bet the air is cooler down there though.

[prerunner1982]

Yeah and a little wetter too...

[Mudderoy]

Yeah and a little wetter too...

How high up is that though? Also wouldn't the oil in those filter repel normal rain and road spray?

[prerunner1982]

How high up is that though? Also wouldn't the oil in those filter repel normal rain and road spray?

True.... but I wonder if one good puddle would soak that filter good.

[Mudderoy]

True.... but I wonder if one good puddle would soak that filter good.

I may have to order me a snorkel. All this talk of cold air.... :D

[XJ Wheeler]

Seems like they shoulda put a snorkel type intake that a lot of normal cabover trucks have that run up the back of the cab. Surprised they missed that.

[4.3LXJ]

That filter is in a lousy spot. But let's face it, this is a prototype with a glass body and not all the stuff you would see in a production vehicle. I could swamp that filter in a minute in some of the trails I run.

[Mudderoy]

http://youtu.be/XvwLX7AVZWQ

[prerunner1982]

https://fbcdn-sphotos-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/383442_10150620566001290_22256451289_9503347_14676 54018_n.jpg

[EekGirl96]

I like them all except the FC, for some reason im not sold on that one yet and I like cab-overs
Once again, whats up with the interior of the two concepts,...the colors and the plaid doesnt go with the "roughness" of them

[4.3LXJ]

Once again, whats up with the interior of the two concepts,...the colors and the plaid doesnt go with the "roughness" of them

It was left over in the back room. Just think Scottish The seat will match the kilts :rolleye0012:

[EekGirl96]

It was left over in the back room. Just think Scottish The seat will match the kilts :rolleye0012:

mustve been the leftovers that were in the basement, all covered in dust and cobwebs lol

[4.3LXJ]

mustve been the leftovers that were in the basement, all covered in dust and cobwebs lol

You are not far off. The plaid is very vintage stuff. They actually used to use this stuff in Jeep upholstery:out:

[EekGirl96]

You are not far off. The plaid is very vintage stuff. They actually used to use this stuff in Jeep upholstery:out:

I wouldnt take Jeep as be4ing the plaid type of vehicle tho, doesnt look good in my mind...Jeep is more of the rhino-lined floors type

[KH96XJ]

I wouldnt take Jeep as be4ing the plaid type of vehicle tho, doesnt look good in my mind...Jeep is more of the rhino-lined floors type

I wouldn't mind them bringing back the Levi's edition. They can keep the plaid for the VW guys who like that stuff. I'm glad my TDI doesn't have it.

[4.3LXJ]

I wouldnt take Jeep as be4ing the plaid type of vehicle tho, doesnt look good in my mind...Jeep is more of the rhino-lined floors type

Rhino lined is present day. In the good old days, Jeep had two images. One was the CJ/military image and the other was the Jeepster/station wagon image. Jeep was the first company to make the SUV, AKA Jeep station wagon that came in 2 and 4wd

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/4557999748Jeepster.jpg

http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu215/warriorsuspension/Jeep1962WillysTravelerStationWagon.jpg

These were the kinds of rigs that had the plaid

[EekGirl96]

hm didnt know that,...learn something new everyday!

Oh the willys wagon, I cant see that in plaid either lol,...i guess my tastes are weird then

[4.3LXJ]

Plaid was mostly on the Jeepsters Am I showing my age :ashamed0005:

[KH96XJ]

I can see that.

[Carves]

Jeep Mighty FC Concept Storms Moab - The Downshift Episode 11 - YouTube

[EekGirl96]

Plaid was mostly on the Jeepsters Am I showing my age :ashamed0005:

Lol, yeah...over the hill?

[Mudderoy]

Jeep Mighty FC Concept Storms Moab - The Downshift Episode 11 - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8FQGWmxqio)

This guy should be CEO of Jeep.

[XJ Wheeler]

This guy should be CEO of Jeep.

Notice how he was trying to politely say they get to do this stuff cause they don't have to deal with the bull most designers have to work around.

[4.3LXJ]

Lol, yeah...over the hill?

Nope, till hill climbing :rolleye0012:

[EekGirl96]

Nope, till hill climbing :rolleye0012:

lol, whatever helps you sleep at night ;)

[4.3LXJ]

lol, whatever helps you sleep at night ;)

I still run with the younguns :sign0181:

[bluedragon436]

I hope if this ever does get produced, they will round out the grille, not leave it squared off!! I would love to see this thing come out one day... don't think I would purchase one though... Now the new J12 Concept
http://www.allpar.com/photos/concept-cars/jeep/moab-2012/Jeep-J12.jpg
or the Nukizer 715 concept
http://image.dieselpowermag.com/f/28915670+w750+st0/1010dp_01_o+1010dp_mopar_built_diesel_jeep_nukizer _concept+driver_front_view.jpg..

I would in fact purchase one of them when they go into production..

[EekGirl96]

I would own the J12 in a heartbeat!