Forward Control Jeep (FC)-Scott Brady's Test Drive- A Great Read!!

[HMR]

It's hard to tell from the pics how big the FC is. I was crawling under/around it this past weekend. It's TALL. I'm 5'9" and couldn't see into the windows even on my tip toes.

 

[Dan Grec]

i wonder who will end up with this one-off masterpiece

I'm sure it's not road-legal (no crash testing, etc.) and is only being driven on temporary plates right now.

-Dan

 

[jscusmcvet]

And to add a little Jeep Porn and Lust to the read- I was able to find both of these on an indepth search!

The Crew Cab and the Utility Van or Bus:

If Jeep would ever build this or if another company would build a kit, I would have one in an instant and would be done vehicle shopping. Not sure I ever thought that about anything before. I love this set up.

John

 

[Jorsn]

So how do you access the engine bay?

 

[Corey]

I would take this one with a large/extra long Maggiolina Airlander on top of it.

 

[RMP&O]

So how do you access the engine bay?

Almost all forward cabs it is through a cover between the front seats or the whole cab tilts forward.

 

[RMP&O]

I am no Jeep fan but I got to say this is one of not only the 4wd markets concepts in many years but also Jeeps that I actually like.

A forward cab gives superior viability. Approach angle is also very good, hard to match in a normal vehicle without pushing the front axle very far forward.

I think the price tag on this out the door for a base model would be in the $100,000 range so that really kills it for marketing to any but those who can afford $100k toys. What I also thinks kills it is having to climb over the tire and fender to get in the truck. It doesn't seem like they took this into account when designing it. The bed and tire storage I do not like. To much wasted space. Any portal axle'ed truck will be tall though, that is just the nature of the beast.

I would love to see specs on it. Ya know, GVW, wheelbase, tranny, engine, t-case, wheel travel, ect.

Tire size appears to be 39x13.5R17.

 

[Clutch]

I would take this one with a large/extra long Maggiolina Airlander on top of it.

...or a Westfalia style poptop...:ylsmoke:

 

[Dendy Jarrett]

This:

Reminiscent of This:

 

[haven]

Here's a review of the FC concept by one of those editors who "doesn't know the diff locker switch from the seat heater switch." He liked the FC, too.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/04/teetering-on-the-brink-with-the-jeep-mighty-fc-concept/

 

[sixbennetts]

Or a FlipPac on top of it, like I'm gonna do to my Tgb11 when it gets here!

 

[jscusmcvet]

I would be all about it even without the portal axles... and would probably rig us some easy entry steps or ladder rungs for entry, etc...

Would be fun getting the little one's car seat in and out. Would definitely have to look into a RTT for over the bed.

 

[rjl]

Here's a review of the FC concept by one of those editors who "doesn't know the diff locker switch from the seat heater switch." He liked the FC, too.

http://www.wired.com/autopia/2012/04/teetering-on-the-brink-with-the-jeep-mighty-fc-concept/

Not quite.

Allen made sure air lockers were added to both beefy axles, so the truck can crawl over challenging terrain without much of a problem.

 

[Dendy Jarrett]

Or a FlipPac on top of it, like I'm gonna do to my Tgb11 when it gets here!

Ah, ... the next Earthroamer JK project!

D

 

[cshontz]

This thread contains entirely too much awesomeness. And then I remember none of it is real... except for a concept. A CONCEPT. I'm going to shut down my computer now and drink away the pain of reality.