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Fl 4700 LBS
FORD SERIES F-l
SERIES F-l 6V2-FT. PICKUP Payloads range up to 1480 lbs.! New b<
interlocked, straight-grained wood floor proteo' I
MAX. G.V.W., 4700 LBS. Wheelbase: 114 inches steel skid strips. Floor and skid strips extend fully
box end and are flush with lowered tailgate to furnish
an all-level platform for sliding heavy crates easily, from
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ALL DIMENSIONS WITH 6.50 16 S-P.R. TIRES (LOADEO)
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You can pile the loads sky-high on this Ford F-1 Platform-
SERIES F-l 6V2-FT. PLATFORM STAKE Stake! The loads
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can be weighty, too up to 1530 lbs.!
well-seasoned, sturdy wood floor is permanently
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MAX. G.V.W., 4700 LBS. Wheelbase: 114 inches protected by steel skid strips that aid in loading and
unloading bulky cargoes. One-piece side and end stake
racks are fashioned of sturdy, straight-grained wood.
They are qu ickly, easily removed to facilitate loading, and
are lock ed in place by firm-gripping steel interlocking
plates bolted to the racks. A heavy s teel rub rail and steel
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caps on body sill ends offer platform protec-
tion all around, when backing into or parking
alongside loading docks. The F-1 Platform ¥
Stake offers famous Ford Truck value in its
low initial and op<erating costs, plus ease of
maintenance an d I ow-cost parts replacement.
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tailgate lowered, eliminates damage to quality feature of the F-l Pickup. Haul-
material being loaded because floor and ing grain in bulk is safe and economical,
skid strips of the box are flush with the because construction kee ps tailgate snug-
lowered tailgate. There's no "rise" from fitting to body sides d floor in closed
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of hea vy-gage steel,
sturdy flare boards that reinforce
TAILGATE has heavy, stamped steel
panel design to provide additional
strength. Rolled edge of tailgate topers
DROP CHAINS with
ing links hold closed tailgate in
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sides the full length. Surfaces are smooth
steel without obstructions to "catch" to wider cross section at center, adding cla mping it firmly to the body
greater strength to support heavier Chains also allow tailg ate to
materials being hauled. There are no
wheelhouses in body to take up valu- loads, and to prevent tailgate from sag- with box floor and skid rips, off
able payload room. ging under the strain of weighty cargo. steady, all-level loading platform.
$ No. 1 Economy Truck
Sfiacàua, WEATHER-SEALED, 8-FT. PANEL BODY!
Met*! 5-STAR EXTRA PANEL
Gives You All These Features at Slight Extra Cost
1. Extra Riding Ease-new, 4. Extra Appointments 4
resilient foam rubber seat two-tone driver's seat uphol-
padding in driver9s seat! stery 4customized door panel
2. Extra Insulation 4 new trim--bright metal hardware
headlining backed by VA9 escutc heons!
glass wool insulating pad ex- 3. Extra Con'veniences 4 two
tending the length of roof sun v isors matched door
panel4more sound deadener
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2-POSITION DOOR CHECKS SEALED-TIGHT JOINING of DRIVER9S SEAT is individual REAR BUMPER is curved-
allow 90° or full open rear floor and steel sill to wheel- type for fully relaxed driving channel type to match front
doors. Doors are hinged to one- house strips and side panels comfort. Has 3" fore-and-aft bum per. Heavy-gage steel, sup-
piece channel STEEL FRAME for keeps out dust, fumes, and adjustment to suit driver. Match- port ed from brackets bolted to
permanent true alignment. moisture, means extra protection. ing helper's seat available. chassis for extra protection.
Standard equipment.
THE FRAME of strong, bridge-type construction for 5TEEL CAPS protect ends of the
extra strength and durability. Heavy-gage steel side body sills from damage. These
rails areriveted to steel cross girders. For additional durabl e caps are riveted to the
reserves of strength, heavy steel angle brackets rear frame rail and bolted to the
STURDY WOOD FLOOR STAKE RACKS are removable. INTERLOCKING STEEL PLATES STAKE POCKETS lined with
boards interlocked with protecting Of sturdy, straight-grained wood. hold stake sections firmly at top. heavy-gag<e steel are set flush
STEEL SKID STRIPS. A heaivy Sections are of stout, one-piece Bolted to rack boards for ad ded in the floor to avoid obstruction.
duty floor with skid sttrips for construction. Easiily, quickly re- strength. Strong-holding, yet Welded to the inside of the frame
easier loading, longer life!
I moved for speed ier loading. easily locked or unlocked. rail and riveted to the outside.
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t Value!
/Vaux! CHOICE OF TWO FORD 5-STAR CABS!
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Yes, the new Ford 5-STAR
CABS are way out front in the
industry! They go beyond all
2 basic
oasic driver
driver needs to provide im-
o provide
69.16
TREAD 58.08
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ALL DIMENSIONS WITH 6.50-16 6-P.R. TIRES (LOADED)
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' POWER PILOT ECONOMY for daily savings! * 10"
WEIGHTS GYRO-GRIP CLUTCH for long, smooth-working clutch life!
Tires45. Size4front, rear and spare. . . . 6.00-16 4-p.r. 6.00-16 6-p.r. 6.50-16 6-p.r. ' AIRPLANE-TYPE SHOCK ABSORBERS front and rear to
Wheels45, steel disc. Rim size 16 x 4^K 16 x 4^K 16 x 4y2K
Gross vehicle weight rating 4000 lbs. 4400 lbs. 4700 lbs. "shockproof= your ride! ' NEEDLE-BEARING UNIVERSAL
*Curb weight (with fuel and water) (est.) JOINTS for unexcelled durability! ' ROLL-ACTION STEERING
Front 1850 lbs. 1857 lbs. 1860 lbs.
Rear 975 lbs. 986 lbs. 990 lbs. for easy, quick-response handling! if AUTOMATIC TIE ROD
Total 2825 lbs. 2843 lbs. 2850 lbs.
*Body, payload, equipment, etc. (approx.) .
1175 lbs. 1557 lbs. 1850 lbs. ENDS, spring-loaded to take up wear! if REMOVABLE BRAKE
DRUMS, non-warping, easy to remove or replace!
*With Six engine. For V-8 engine add 40 lbs. to <front= and <total= weights and
deduct like amount from <payload.=
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The J$w-/vuce,Àu&/i great economy line of a
gives you a choice of V-8 or 6-cylinder power!
Only Ford gives you a choice between 6-cylinder and ings to give greater power and more efficiency. New,
V-8 power4engines truck-designed, truck-engineered lightweight autothermic aluminum alloy pistons for
and built for trucks by truck builders! closer dimension-control resulting in quieter opera-
Compare the superior features of the Ford Truck tion, more power and lower maintenance costs.
engines! Top compression rings chrome-plated for New Waterproof ignition designed to assure quick
longest possible service life while conserving oil! starts under all weather conditions. Replaceable thin
New Free-Turn valves for self-cleaning, better seating. shell, steel-backed main and connecting rod bearings.
Series-Flow cooling for more efficient performance! No matter which engine you choose, you benefit
Improved, high lift camshaft increases valve open¬ from Ford9s Step-Ahead power engineering!
SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS
kr You can use regular gas you get no-knock performance. Only
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PUSH IT FAST UPHILL and you hear proof Ford in the low-price field gives you Power Pilot Economy.
that this is something different. You9rereally
climbing but with gas pedal pushing the
Here again Ford9s Step-Ahead engineering gives you a value
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pays fous In the low-price field ONLY FORD GIVES YOU POWER PILOT ECONOMY
1. CUTS OPERATING COSTS 2. IMPROVES PERFORMANCE 3. PROLONGS TRUCK LIFE with 4. IMPROVES DRIVER EFFI-
with the Power Pilot and other with theindustry's only power features like Gyro-Grip clutch CIENCY with the quieter, safer
economy features that save you choice of V-8 or 6-cylinder en- that minimizes slippage, preserves 5-STAR CABS; encourages driver
money on gas, oil, maintenance. gines, for time-saving trucking. clutch linings longer. pride, and economy.
SERIES F-l SPECIFICATIONS
MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT 4,700 POUNDS
AXLE, FRONT FUEL SYSTEM
Capacity4lbs. Carburetor. Downdraft
TEBm::v.
.. . Modified I-Beam Air Cleaner, Heavy Duty Oil Bath, One Qt. Capacity
Heat-treated Alloy Steel Forging Fuel Pump and Filter. Diaphragm Type, Driven from Camshaft
width
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Capacity4lbs '.3000
Fuel Filler..., Tube Extension to Outside Cab or
Bod^^^B
Type Hypold4Seml-Floatlng LUBRICATON
Housing .Integral4Tubes Pressed-in and Welded to Carrier Casting
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Engine Full Pressure Feed
Pinion4Mounting4Drive End Type Overhung410-Spllne to all Main, Crankpln and Camshaft Bearings
Differential . . .2-Pinion Oil Pan Clean-out Plate in Bottom of Pan
Axle Shaft Diameter at Spline4In. 1.25 Crankciase Capacity (with opt. oil filter) ._. 6 qts. (dry); 5 qts. (refill)
Axle Ratio4Standard .. .3.92 to 1 Chassis Ings for Pressure Lubrication
Optional . . .4.27 to 1
SHOCK ABSORBERS
BRAKES, SERVICE Front and Rear... Direct, Double Acting, Permanently Sealed, Telescopic
Type Hydraulic, Two-Shoe, Single Anchor, Self-Energizing
Front Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness)4in 11 x 24He
SPRINGS4Semi-Elliptic, Ford Alloy Steel FRONT REAR
Length x Width4in 36xlH 45 x 2
Rear Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness)4In llx 154454 Number of Leaves and Defl, Rate4lbs. per In
Total Drum Area4sq. in 259 84243 104275*
Total Lining Area4sq. in .178
Capacity (at Normal Deflection)4Per Spring 850 1350*
fPanels Only49 Leaves, Rate 230 lbs. per In., Capacity 1050 lbs.
Drums4Type Demountable
Material Composite4Cast Iron Fused to Steel Back STEERING
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Worm and Single Row Needle Bearing Roller
BRAKE, HAND Cable with Equalizer applying Rear Wheel Brakes
18.2 to 1
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T^gRamus-ft
BUMPER 18 In. Dia., 3-Spoke
21M (right); 22H (left)
Bolted Dlrec Ball Stud and Socket, Spring Loaded for Automatic
CLUTCH Take-up of Wear, Equipped with Rubber Dust Shields
TRANS!MISSION
Type Gyro-Grip, Semi-Centrifugal Single Plate
Diameter, Outside4in 10
Type .
3-Speed, All-Helical, Synchronizers 2nd and
Total Frictional Area- 85.5 High with Steering Column Gearshift Lever
Gear Positions.... FIRST SECOND HIGH REVERSE
Cover Plate.... .9.7.7.'.Ventil ated Type Ratio (to 1). 2.78 1.62 1.000 3.63
Pressure Plate Cast Iron
Clutch Disc Cushioned Hub with Vibration Damper WHEELS AND TIRES
Release Bearing Sealed Ball. Pre-lubricated Wheels 5 4 16-inch Steel Disc with 0.62-lnch Offset;
Pilot Bearing Copper Graphite Bushing .
5 Hole, 5.5-inch Dla. Bolt Circle
Attachment 4Levers to Pressure Plate... Needle Roller Bearings Rims4Size and Type 16 x 4HK, Drop Center
Clutch Plate Pressure, lbs.: at Zero Speed4at 3000 RPM. 1089-1669 Tires4Standard Size-4Front, Rear and Spare 6.00-16 4-ply rating ....
Propelier Shaft4Number
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Hotchkiss, Straight-Line Drive
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Odometer Fenders, Rear4on Pickup
mper (Panels only)
Rear Bum
One, Tubular, Forged Steel Ends Water Temperature Gage and Panels (Splash SunViso r4Left side In Cab
Diameter, in.... 3.5 Oil Pressure Gage Guards on Stake and M echanlcal Jack
Universal Joints4Number, Type. .Two, Needle Roller Bearing Fuel Gage (134 ton
Platform) Capacity)
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Charge Indicator Mirror, Rear View4
Ash Receptacle Inside on Pickup Standard Tools In tool bag
Battery4 95-H.P. Six. 6-Volt, 17-Piate, 100-Amp. Hr. Capacity Dispatch Box Left, Outside, Short Arm Including: pliers; screw
100-H.P. V-8. 6-Volt, 15-Plate, 90-Amp. Hr. Capacity Choke Button on Panels driver; tire Iron; spark
Generator 35 Amp., 250 Watts
Light Switch 3ft, Outside, Long Arm plug and cylinder head
Ignition Full Vacuum Controlled System Fully Automatic Treadle Type Accelerator on Chassis-Cab, Stake bolt wrench; wheel stud
Distributor; Metal-Clad Coil; Open Wiring In Rubber GrOmr Pedal & Platform nut wrench; jack handle.
with Moisture-Proof Boots Over Spark Plugs
Head Lights. Sealed Beam, Foot-Switch Beam Control NOTE: Running boards are not standard on chassis with cowl or windshield.
Starter High Torque, Automatic Engagement, Solenoid AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT (Installed in Production) Includes4
Switch, Push Button Control Oil Filter, Replaceable
Parking Lights ; Left-hand Combination Stop and Tall Light (Dual Tail Lights standard 5-STAR EXTRA Cab com- Electric Windshield Wipers
on Panel) ; Instrument Lights; Ignition Switch with Key Lock; Circuit Breakers; Voltage Cartridge Type píete, Including Distinc- (Six) 4
BODY4welded steel construction. FLOOR4sturdy wood protected by LOIAD SPACIE478.06' long; 49' wide; STAKE POCKETS4four, in corner
20' top o f flare; 45 ft. capacity.
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BODY4reinforced welded steel; top FLOOR4solid plywood, well sup- LOAD SPACE495.4' long on floor LOCKS4rear panel doors and right
and side panels shaped and welded to ported. Dust-, moisture-sealed at body (138.5' alongside driver); 60' wide; hand (Panel), right and left hand
fenders. side panels. 55.43' high. Total capacity (including (5-STAR EXTRA Panel),
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rear
beside driver) 160.3 ft.
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8-FT. PANEL DRIVER'S COMPARTMENT4spacious; INTERIOR4steel panel-protected REAR DOORS4hinged to welded one-
BODY weather-sealed windows, doors. Individ- sD8d«s; fl°°r to ,toP °f wheelhouses- LOADING HEIGHT423.82',
UO floor to piece steel door frame; fitted with soft
ual type driver's seat, 3' adjustment. bas 7°od .sl°ts above; 5-STAR gro rubber seals. 2-position door checks.
5-STAR EXTRA Panel has many features E*TRA Pa"el h# heavy #as01"!t? Ilnm0 OPENING448' 46.7'
for added riding ease, style and ab°v® and perforated headhmng on REAR
high.
wide,
driver efficiency. f00* P.anel- backed b* thlck °lass w°o1
insulating pad.
LOAD SPACE4platform: 84.3' long PLA1TFORM4bridge-type construction; STAKE RACKS4removable; sturdy, RUB RAIL4 steel, around platform;
6V2-FT. x 71.28* wide; stake 80* long, 67* jvy-gage steel framing riveted to
heav straight-grained wood; one-piece side steel caps on ends of body sills.
PLATFORM & wide, 29.54' high stakes. cross girders; sturdy wood floor pro- and end sections,
tected, interlocked by steel skid strips. POCKETS4flush with floor; welded to
STAKE BODY LOADING R HEIGHT 4 32.64' with inside of frame rail, riveted to outside.
6.50-16 tires.
These specifications at the time this folder was approved for printing. The Ford Division of the Ford Motor Company, whose policy
is one of continuous impr
without notice and with ou t incurring any obligation. Availability of equipment, accessories and trim is dependent on material supply conditions.