1959 Jeep FC 150 Restomod (part 3)

I'm taking a 1959 Jeep FC (Forward Control) body and putting it on a 2005 Jeep Wrangler chassis. This is the third episode where install the re-fabricated bed and add some super innovative customizations!

[@pacificmike9501]

Awesome! Beautiful design work and craftsmanship! What a grand pickup bed. It takes pickup beds to a whole new level. And, it's purty.

[@theinnovationhandyman]

Thank you Mike, much appreciated.

[@MrBadgas]

Great video. Very instructive. Clever innovations to make it more sturdy while maintaining originality.

[@theinnovationhandyman]

Thanks for your comment. I get so much from others RUclips videos it feels really good to contribute ideas to the community of car builders.

[@JackSquat54]

Where you driving this around the recent 2024 Reno, Nevada Hot August Nights car show ? I am a bus driver and somebody was driving a fully restored FC near the Atlantis casino/ hotel area.

[@theinnovationhandyman]

Nope it wasn’t me

[@ak6q]

WOW... love the new bed, can you share a few items.... the cost of the bed and bending? as well the parts used for the latches on the tail gate. I have been able to get the cab of my FC-150 ready to lift off the old truck frame, awaiting a VIN inspection before removal. Then I will get to working on the sheet metal repairs on the cab. I have found a TJ with a Chevy 350 and turbo 700 Trans! I think this will become my recipient for the cab and new bed!

[@theinnovationhandyman]

Sounds like a great project. I’ll try to dig up the costs and links to the latches. I’m away from the shop but will try to get info asap

[@RandyKennedy-cn3ho]

Well done! I’m looking at options for my 150 with extended frame. Any chance you found the cost for the bed? Thx