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Dayyum, brother! There's a LOT of nice old American iron over there!!! I'd be hard-pressed to pick a favorite. Thanks for posting these awesome pics!
Those foreigners love our old iron. Over the last 5 years, I've seen more Chrysler C-bodies sold online and headed overseas than I have seen sold and kept locally. It's a bitter-sweet thing for me as they love and care for these cars, but it drives our prices up and makes things more scarce. Our popular cars/trucks, like '60s Impalas or Cameros, seem to cost a little too much for them to be exported in significant numbers. Just my observations.
Allow me to demonstrate some of my generally useless knowledge...
Pic #1 a middle-trim '60 wagon sitting behind a '59 and beside a '63 Impala
Pic #2 from L-R; '59, '62, '64 Impalas
Pic #3 a nice upper trim level '60 wagon (maybe a Nomad), but that's an easy one.
See, useless. I could probably use that space for something else.
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Allow me to demonstrate some of my generally useless knowledge...
Pic #1 a middle-trim '60 wagon sitting behind a '59 and beside a '63 Impala
Pic #2 from L-R; '59, '62, '64 Impalas
Pic #3 a nice upper trim level '60 wagon (maybe a Nomad), but that's an easy one.
See, useless. I could probably use that space for something else.
It's not useless knowledge, brother, it's beneficial. I mean, as a Chevrolet owner, it pays to be able to identify multiple parts-cars...
I mean, as a Chevrolet owner, it pays to be able to identify multiple parts-cars...
Yes, yes it does.
Looks like something those “Duke” boys would be dreaming up for Boss Hogg. WOW indeed!!!!
That's crazy. I'm glad no one was hurt. Clearly, the Kia driver landed in a soft, mushy pile of poo, which most likely saved his life.
Can you imagine the amount of force and energy needed to fling that car into the air like that. 
DA-YUM!! And to add insult to injury the tire hit the Kia a second time at the end!
OP
Exactly what I thought. Poor driver was probably waiting for an impact from behind, and the tire comes along and hits it just hard enough to make the driver shit his knickers for a second time!
My late father had a trailer tire/wheel come off his 5th wheel (7.00-15 tire), roll into the opposing lane and total a car head on!
The good thing is the Kia driver wasn't seriously hurt and they can get a new car now.
OP
Oh man, I could make money with that thing in Nashville.
The stairs waste space and don’t leave the pillows out on the highway.
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This 1957 Willys Jeep FC-150 was refurbished under previous ownership in 2016 and acquired by the selling dealer in February 2023. Work during the refurbishment involved installing a GM Vortec 4.3-liter V6, a TH400 three-speed automatic transmission, a Dana Spicer dual-range transfer case, Dana 44 axles, a locking rear differential, and a hydraulic cab tilt mechanism. A front disc brake conversion was completed, the truck was repainted in the current shade of metallic silver with orange flame motifs, and the interior was overhauled with replacement upholstery. Additional equipment includes U.S. Wheel 15″ steel wheels, manually locking front hubs, B&M shifters, and an Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor. This FC-150 is now offered with refurbishment records and a clean Oregon title.
The Forward Control pickup was based on the contemporary Jeep CJ-5 and featured a cab-over-engine design. This example has been modified with a remotely-controlled cab tilting mechanism with hydraulic rams for engine access. The cab and bed were repainted in the current two-tone metallic silver and orange with flame motifs during the aforementioned refurbishment. Further work included installing a wood slat bed floor, front and rear turn signals, electric windshield wipers, and fiberglass rear fenders and front wheel-arch flares in addition to re-plating the chrome front bumper and installing replacement glass all around. The selling dealer notes the horn does not work.
Chrome-finished U.S. Wheel 15″ steel wheels are mounted with 31×10.5″ Dakota M/T Definity tires. The truck is equipped with manually locking front hubs, and front disc brakes were installed during the refurbishment along with a Wilwood brake master cylinder.
The interior was refreshed during the aforementioned refurbishment and features bucket seats trimmed in gray cloth with contrasting orange accents and blue embroidered Willys script. B&M shifters for the transmission and transfer case have been installed. Additional appointments include flame-motif door panels, a cabin heater, an engine access hatch, center cup holders, and removable carpets.
A three-spoke steering wheel sits ahead of an orange-finished dashboard housing a 90-mph speedometer with inset fuel-level and coolant-temperature gauges. Auxiliary gauges are mounted in the center tunnel. The five-digit odometer shows 2,400 miles. Total mileage is unknown.
The truck is powered by a GM Vortec 4.3-liter V6 that is said to have been sourced from a 2002 Chevrolet S10 pickup. The engine was rebuilt and a Crane Cams camshaft was installed during the 2016 refurbishment. Further work included replacing the wiring harness and installing a 12-volt fuse box along with an Edelbrock intake manifold and carburetor topped with a chrome-trimmed air cleaner.
Power is sent to the rear or all four wheels through a replacement TH400 three-speed automatic transmission connected with a Dana Spicer dual-range transfer case using a Novak adapter. The truck is said to be equipped with Dana 44 front and rear axles as well as a locking rear differential.
A reproduction identification plate has been installed in place of the removed Willys plate. Both are stamped with serial number 6554811203, which is consistent with that of a 1957 Willys Jeep FC-150.