FORD'S ENGINEERING

STEP-AHEAD SERIES

ACHIEVES NEW TRUCK ECONOMY

¿8,000 LBS

CAB.

ECONOMY
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 FORD SERIES F-6
SERIES F-6, 9- and 12-FT.
Platform and Stake Bodies
MAX. G.V.W., 16,000 LBS.-MAX. G.T.W., 28,000 LBS.

WHEELBASES: 134 INCHES

158 INCHES

176 INCHES

FRAME is built like brid ge for extra strength. Heavy-

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gag e steel side rails are riveted to steel cross girders

whicch rest on plates set on body sills for added

steel
durability. Heavy steel angle brackets riveted to
girders, bolted to sills, for greater rigidity.
The big and brawny F-6 steals the show unit and you get a choice of three
for heavy-duty hauling in its class. As a thrifty, service proved Ford Truck
truck or tractor, it9s a blue-ribbon cham- engines4the 95-h.p. 6-cylinder,
pion for piling profit on long or short
up or the 100-h.p. V-8; or, the 110-

hauls. You getdurability with a payload h.p. Big Six with extra-heavy
capacity of over 10,000 lbs. in this F-6 duty clutch, transmission and
Stake. Choose either the 9-ft. or 12-ft. drive line. Body and stake con-
struction are sturdy to carry big I
loads! The heavy, extra-durable
chassis throughout makes it a big
thrifty truck to maintain and
operate4and the initial cost is
easy on your pocketbook, too! STEEL CAPS riveted to STEEL SKID STRIPS
rear frame rail and bolted tect STURDY
to sills of
protect ends WOOD FLOOR boards
body sills from damage. and interlock rabbetjoints.
Combined with the steel Skid strips are bolted to I
rub rail,they pro vide cross girders of platform

maximum all-around pro- frame, and facilitate

tection at loading docks. loading.

SERIES F-6 CHASSIS WITH CAB

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iiisssl WEIGHTS
29. 1 WITH 8.25-20 10 P.8.TIRES4LOADED
INTERLOCKING PLATES STEEL STAKES of ¥l
of strong steel, bolted to heavy-duty, U-shaped
Tires46. Size4front and dual 7.50-20 8-p.r. 5-20 10-p.r. sturdy wood rack boards, type. They offer you the
Wheels47, steel disc. Rim size 20 x 6.0 20 x 6.0
hold stake sections to- maximum durability and
Gross vehicle weight 14,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs.

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Wheelbase (in.) 134 158 176 134 158 176 gether firmly at top. load protection with the
fCurb Weight (with fuel and water) (est.) Strong-holding, they allow minimum of wei ght. Here,
Front (lbs.) 2480 2560 2610 2515 2595 2645 quick, easy removal of again, is a valu able Ford

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Rear (lbs.) 2110 2100 2130 2180 2170 2200
Total (lbs.). 4590
stake sections. bonus at no extra cost!
4660 4740 4695 4765 4845
*Body, payload, equipment, etc. (approx.) .
9410 9340 9260 11305 11235 11155

*With V-8 engine. For 226Six deduct 40 lbs. from <Front= and <Total= weights and add like
amount to <Payload.= For 254 Six add 15 lbs. to <Front,= 10 lbs. to <Rear,= or 25 lbs. to
<Total= weights and deduct like amount from <Payload.=

VERMILION MEADOW GREEN SEA ISLAND GREEN

SERIES F-6 COLOR SPECIFICATIONS: RAVEN BLACK SILVERTONE GRAY SHERIDAN BLUE ALPINE BLUE
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Now! CHOICE OF TWO FORD 5-STAR CABS!
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FORD 5-STAR CAB FORD 5-STAR EXTRA CAB

1. Wide, tall doors for easy access 1. EXTRA RIDING EASE4new, resilient foam rubber seat
padding!
2. New, 50% BIGGER rear window, 3'A ft. wide
2. EXTRA INSULATION4new headlining backed by VA"
3. 3-Way Air Control 4Air Wing Ventilators, Cowl
glass wool insulating pad 4 more sound deadener on
(extra) Magic Air Heater
Ventilator and
door, floor and rear cab panels!
4. Vinyl seat covering; rubberized hair padding; pocketed 3. FINER LOOKS4distinctive new hood trim 4chrome
spring coils windshield molding 4 bright metal Air Wing window
5. Weatherproof, all-steel construction with LEVEL frames and door-glass divider bar!
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ACTION Suspension
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4. EXTRA APPOINTMENTS-new, two-tone seat uphol-
6. Adjustable sun visor, left side stery 4 customized door, body panel trim 4bright
7. Dual windshield metal hardware escutcheons!
wipers
8. Handsome, easy-to-read instrument cluster 5. MORE CONVENIENCES42 sun visors-2 door locks
4grip type arm rest on BOTH doors4illuminated cigar
9. Handy ash tray; dispatch box
lighter4sturdy dispatch box lock4dome light with
smartly-styled, relaxing interior automatic door switches.

( Yes, the new Ford 5-STAR CABS are way out front in
the industry! They go beyond all basic driver needs to
provide increased driving ease, visibility, safety, con-
venience and styling! There9s a 65-coil passenger-car-
comfort seat adjustable 2 ways. Loads of headroom.
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0Í Level Action Suspension to insulate against frame weave
II and road bumps. Dust-tight, fume-tight protection.
5-STAR CAB visibility is greater than ever with a
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* new,. 33^-ft. wide rear window . . . 50% BIGGER! For
safety, you get all-welded steel construction, instant
accessibility of controls, and large, easy-to-read instru-
ments! Handy storage space behind and under seat!
Outside, there9s new massive-modern design with ivory
finish grille. And, inside, there9s a relaxing <at-home=
feeling to ease daily driving strain.
The new, 5-STAR EXTRA CAB (slightly additional)
adds even more to all these superb features PLUS
. twin, matched-tone, trumpet blast electric horns!
There9s extra riding quality in store for the driver in
this newest, easiest-driving cab on the road.

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The New FORD 5-STAR CABS Consider the Driver in Every Way!

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with Top Performance!
Only FORD Offers You
ALL These Heavy-Duty Truck Features!
ROLL ACTION STEERING AND VACUUM POWER BRAKING4Vacuum
AUTOMATIC TIE ROD ENDS 4 actuated povwer braking relieves muscle
reduces costly friction wear strain the brake pedal under heavy
on

ngs life at three vital points: load conditions. Vacuum power multiplies
ro>ller "rolls= over the worm the braking power obtained at the shoes
threads instead sliding, 24two
of by over 100%. Reliable, sure control.
opposed tapered roller bearings sup-
the steering worm. 34needle
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rings support the steering roller,

i roller shaft and worm are ad-
justa ble. These are the reasons
why Ford steering is full-control,
easy-touch steering with wear
reduced to minimum. Spring-
loaded ball-and-socket tie rod
REMOVABLE BRAKE DRUMS4The cast
ends automatically adjust them-
selves for wear. Rubber dust
iron braking surface is pernmanently
fused the pressed steeH
to biack for
shields guard ag ainst dirt, and
maximum safet
(ty. All brake
add longer life parts.
readily removLabl e from the
low-cost, easy maintenance.

HEAVY REAR
UNIVERSAL JOINTS AND CENTER BEARING4Of
SPRINGS 4 Built to
"take= it, the 12-leaf long-weairing, needle bearing type. Center bearing
(rings are 45 in. :ally
automatic. self-aligning and rubber encased,
Leakoroof tight against dust and water to insure
2 Zi in. wide,
life.
"empty," these
prings furnish a
comfortable, easy ride
4and when carr ying
big payloads the 5-
leaf auxiliary springs
come into play to give
ample extra spring
capacity while ret ain- DOUBLE CHANNEL FRAME4Standard construction in the F-6.
comfort. Spring eyes and shackles
Extra, built-in channel section reinforcements extend past front and
nng bronze bushings. Hardened steel rear spring hangers. Provide greater resistance to twist, offer
rchangeable for easy maintenance and
greater endu ranee under tough conditions.
placement.

OTHER GREAT FORD

FEATURES INCLUDE...
' POWER PILOT ECONOMY for daily
savings!
' extra heavy-duty ir gyro-
GRIP CLUTCH with BIG SIX ENGINE
multiplies grip as speed increases.
Easy action!
' BIGGER, HEAVIER UNIVERSAL
JOINTS with BIG SIX ENGINE
assure trouble-free power delivery!

' HEAVIER NON-WHIPPING PRO-

PELLER SHAFTS, tubular, large
diameter for extra strength with
4-SPEED SYNCHRO-SILENT the BIG SIX ENGINE!
HYPOID REAR AXLE
TRANSMISSION ' DEEP CHANNEL FRONT BUMPER
attached directly to frame for
Built for years of heavy-duty hauling, this Full-floating type with hypoid gear safety!
quiet, easy-to-shift 4-speed transmission is drive and straddle-mounted pinion for
standard with the Truck BIG SIX and opt. lifetime alignment. A special ring-gear ' INSPECTION HOLE IN BRAKE
DRUMS for quick, feeler-gage
at extra cost on all models (special order thrust plate with extra large bearing sur-
check!
easy

on 110" wb. F-6 C.O.E.) with the 95-H.P. faces backs up the ring gear, keeps it
Six and 100-H.P. V-8.Engineered for aligned under heavy pull. Made of tough ' STRAIGHT THROUGH MUFFLER
for less back pressure, better per-
quiet operation, shifting, longer life.
easy manganese steel. Sturdy, durable roller
formance!
Constant mesh helical gears with blocker- bearings used throughout. For perform-
type synchronizers in 3 top speeds give anee versatility, you can9t beat the F-6, ' I-BEAM FRONT AXLE WITH WIDE
long service. 4-Speed, Spur Transmission with three single-speed' and two two- TREAD to shorten turning radius,
increase maneuverability!
std. with 95-H.P. and 100-H.P. V-8. speed axle ratios (extra) to choose from.
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SERIES F-6 C.O.E " mm .

Leading Load
SERIES F-6 C.O.E.-Available with 9- and 12-FT. STAKE and
PLATFORM BODIES MAX. G.V.W., 16,000 LBS.-MAX. G.T.W., 28,000 LBS.

WHEELBASES: 110 INCHES

134 INCHES
158 INCHES

The Series F-6Cab-Over-Engine model is close-coupled for

bigger total loads without adding extra weight on the rear axle.
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This is done by giving the front axle more load to carry. This
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also results in better load balance and shorter over-all length.
Higher cab position improves driver visibility. Shorter wheel-
1 bases mean shorter turning arcs, savings in garage space and
o more handling ease in congested areas. Accessibility of all engine

9- areas and accessories is a big advantage with this F-6 C.O.E.

tipi Ideal for in-the-city trucking, with quick-maintenance features

to cut truck costs. Platform and Stake body features are iden-
tical to those of the Series F-6 conventional model.
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SERIES F-6 C.O.E. CHASSIS WITH CAB

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4 29.23 ON 110 WB

10- ií-ü. ( 60.06 ON 110 WB)

A 29.31 ON 134 & 158 WB \
84.06 ON 134 WB *
¡108.06 ON 158 WB
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134 WB
158 WB
38.50
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(186.58 ON 110 WB
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210.58 ON 134 WB
(234.58 ON 158 WB WITH 8.25-2010-P. R.DUAL TIDES - LOADED

Tires46. Size4front and dual 7.50-20 8-p.r. 8.255-20 10-p.r.

Wheels47, steel disc. Rim size 20 x 6.0 20 x 6.0
Gross vehicle weight rating. . . 14,000 lbs. 16,000 lbs.
it Wheelbase (in.) 110 134 158 110 134 158
fCurb weight (est.) :Front (lbs.) 2690 2840 I 2890 2725 2875 2925
(with fuel and Rear (lbs.) 1990 1970 1990 2060 2040 2060
water) Total (lbs.) 4680 4810 I 4880 4785 4915 4985
*Body, payload, equipment, etc. (approx.) 9320 9190 9120 11215 11085 11015

fWith V-8 engine. For 226 Six deduct 40 lbs. from <Front= and <Total= weights and add like
amount to <Payload.= For 254 Six add 15 lbs. to <Front,= 10 lbs. to <Rear,= or 25 lbs. to
<Total= weights and deduct like amount from <Payload.=

¥RIES F-6 C.O.E. COLOR OPTIONS: VERMILION SILVERTONE GRAY SHERIDAN BLUE
RAVEN BLACK SEA ISLAND GREEN ALPINE BLUE MEADOW GREEN
Hauler in Cab-Over-Engine Service!
Extra-Value Features Plus Rugged Construction Give the
FORD F-6 CAB-OVER-ENGINE Greater Stamina and Economy
of Operation in a Shorter Wheelbase! Check These Features!

CAB DESIGN
with the 95-H.P. Six or 106-H.P.
BIG SIX Truck Engines
Here, as in the Ford 5-STAR CABS for the conve ntional
F-6 truck, you find new riding ease, safety and driver
efficiency. The 5-STA R CAB in C.O.E. models3 offers foam
im, and
rubber driver9s seat padding, distinctive hoo d trim,
theatre-type helper9s seat as standard equipment, The cab
the
is designed for the man who spends his working hours on the
road. With the 95-H.P. Truck Six or the 106-H.P. BIG SIX,
the engine sits so low that there is little elevation in the
cab floor. It9s a new high mark in C.O.E. cab design,
brought to you by Ford9s famous Step-Ahead engineering!
with the 100-H.P. Truck
V-8 Engine
Both these Cab-Over-Engine designs embody fullest riding
ease and maximum safety for the driver. Both offer loads
of foot, leg, head and elbow room to reduce operator
fatigue and bring new ease to the job of hauling the heavy
payloads. Easy engine accessibility in either cab marks the
Ford C.O.E. design as one of the most economical fr om a
servicing and maintenance standpoint. Both designs bring
to the trucking industry a high new standard in driving
ease and restfulness. (Shown are Ford 5-STAR CABS.
5-STAR EXTRA CABS available at slightly additional.)

Compare These Great Features and You9ll Buy FORD!

SPIRALOUNGE DRIVER9S SEAT

This is the easy-riding, cradling seat

with foam rubber padding that is
standard in all Ford Cab-Over-Engine
trucks with either the 5-STAR or

5-STAR EXTRA CABS. Its restful

action is soft-controlled by hydraulic
a
BATTERY4securely OIL FILLER4 FRONT END4made
mounted in a special quickly reached huskier, with strong, shock absorber and it rides easily on
running board carrier under the hood in durable I-beam axle. a variable-rate spiral coil spring which
for fast inspections V-8 C.O.E., and in- Wide treads and is adjustable to the driver's own weight.
and servicing, Cover side the cab in the big spindles. Sprii
easily detach'able. Sixes. loaded tie rod e

FOLDING SEAT 4 COVER 4 (V-8) ENGINE HEAT is

LIFT-UP HOOD for Easy Access! on the rider9s side. Quick turn of 4 sped out through
Quickly folds to clear latches lets cover built-in "wind tunnel.=
Ford9s C.O.E. Lift-Up Hood means the way for entering come off for easy The engine cover is
and leaving the cab. maintenance. fully insulated.
quick, easy access to a number of
engine accessories. As an example,
in the V-8 C.O.E., you can quickly
lift up the hood and reach the radi-
ator cap, generator, fan, distributor,
oil filler tube, air cleaner with tube
extension on the dash, voltage regu-
lator, and ignition coil.
Now! The Proven Ford POWER PILOT!
FORD9S STEP-AHEAD
ANOTHER EXAMPIE OF HOW performance AND ECONOMY!
ENGINEERING ACHIEVES BETTER
THE POWER PILOT
a- Vît J/c^r< ~
is a simpler,
IN QUICK GETAWAYS from a light, in
fully-proven way of getting the
stop-go city traffic, the Power Pilot works

MOST power from the LEAST gas!

with perfect control. No other kind of fuel-
feeding and firing system gives you the
economy of Power Pilot control regardless of
ope rating conditions, because no others
is sco responsive, so accurate, so reli able.

The Ford Truck Power Pilot automatically meters and fires the
right amount of gas, at precisely the right instant, to match con-
stantly changing speed, load and power requirements.

Unlike conventional systems, the Power Pilot uses only one

control instead of two, yet is designed to synchronize firing
twice as accurately.

You can use regular gas you get no-knock performance. Only
. . .
L and you hear proof
that this is something different. You're really
Ford in the low-price field gives you Power Pilot Economy.
climbing . .but with gas pedal pushing the
.

floor, there9s no spark-knock! Here again Ford9s Step-Ahead engineering gives you a value
bonus already proven on thousands of trucks in all kinds
of service.

HIGHBALL DOWN THE ROAD, slow for a

curve, swing off on a rough road.. .the Power
Pilot is workiing every split-second to give
you famous Ford performance while it puts
gas dollars in your pocket. Because it uses
only one control, instead of two like other
systems, the Power Pilot never gets its signals
crossed, always has the right answer!

THE POWER PILOT WORKS AND SAVES

FULL RANGE ECONOMY in the Power Pilot results from full firing-control
AUTOMATICALLY, ALL THE TIME
accuracy at all speeds, under all loads, in all driving conditions. Power Pilot
spark advance continually crowds the spa spark-knock point, without getting
spark-knock, to achieve better engine p>erf ormance with less fuel. It does

Ford9s Step-Alieod
a complicated job with simpler design requiring 25% to 50% fewer parts!

pays four low-price field ONLY FORD GIVES YOU POWER PILOT ECONOMY
In the

1. CUTS OPERATING COSTS 2. IMPROVES PERFORMANCE

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3. PROLONGS TRUCK LIFE
tilft 4. IMPROVES DRIVER EFFI-
with Power Pilot, and other with features like the Double CIENCY with the quieter, safer
econ- with theindustry's only power
omy features that save
you money choice of V-8 or 6-cylinder en- Channel Frame with built-in 5-STAR CABS; encourages driver
on gas, oil, maintenance. gines, for time-saving trucking. strength reserves. pride, care, and economy.
 WITH THE SERIES F-6, YOU HAVE YOUR CHOICE OF
3 CHOOSE 100-H.P.
POWERFUL TRUCK ENGINES!
V-8, 110-H.P. (106-H.P. WITH C.O.E.) BIG SIX,
OR 95-H.P. SIX!
Only Ford gives you a choice between 6-cyl- greater power and efficiency. New, lightweight
inder and V-8 power4engines truck-designed, autothermic aluminum alloy pistons for closer

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truck-engineered, and built for trucks by truck dimension-control resulting in quieter opera-
builders! tion, and lower maintenance costs.
more power
New Waterproof ignition designed to assure
Compare the superior features of these Ford
Truck engines! Top compression rings chrome- quick starts under all weather conditions.
plated for longest possible service life while Easily replaceable thin shell, steel-backed
main and connecting rod bearings.
conserving oil! New Free-Tum valves for self-
cleaning, better seating. Series-Flow cooling No matter which of these three engines you
for more efficient performance. Improved high choose, you benefit from Ford9s Step-Ahead
lift camshaft increases valve openings to give power engineering!
os!
THE FORD lOO-HORSEPOWER TRUCK V-8
SPECIFICATIONS
sfe Typ e4V-8 90° "L" head
e43.1 875 in.

m
.cm- Stroke43.75 in.
Disp lacement4239 cu. in.
Brake H.P
Brali 100 at 3,800 r.p.m.
Torque41 80 lbs.-ft. at 2,000 r.p.m.
Compriession Ratio46.8 to 1
one Main Bearings4Three, 2.5 in. dia.

firing Total Area438.955 sq. in.

Con. Rod Bearings4(8) 2.1 385 in. dia.
m
Total Area441.1 16 sq. in.
Piston Pins4Tubular, full-floating
Carburetor4Dual downdraft

Only Water Pumps4Two cent rifugal, ball bearing, prelubricated

Fan44-blade, 1 8'/2 in. d ia.
; Lubrication4Full pressure
Crankcase Capacity with opt. oil filter46 qts. (dry), 5
qts. (refill) Clean-out plate in oil pan
(aloe Oil Bath Air Cleaner41 qt. capacity standard equip.

dnds

w THE FORD TRUCK 1 lO-HORSEPOWER BIG SIX*

SPECIFICATIONS
" N Type46 cylinder <L= head
ras Bore43.500 in.
Stroke44.400 in.
Displac ement4254 cu. in.
Brake H.P4110 at 3,400 (C.O.E.4106
r.p.m. at 3,400
:EFB=8s Torque4212 lbs.-ft. at 1,200 r.p.m. (C.O.E.4210 lbs.-ft.

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at 1,200 r.p.m.)

Compression R atio46.8 to
Main Bearings4Four, 2% in. dia.
Total Area443.385 sq. in.
Con. Rod Bearings42.298 in. dia.

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Total Area451.980 sq. in.
Piston Pins4Tubular, full-floating
, l Carburetor4Single downdraft (Updraft with C.O.E.)
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isgaHK^l
Water Pump4Centrifugal, packless type
Fan44-blade, 17 in. dia.

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Lubrication4Full pressure
Crankcase Capacity46 qts. (dry), 5 qts. (refill) Clean-out

=ps±r-.8
plate in oil pan
Oil Bath Air Cleaner41 qt. capacity standard
lbs.-ft. gross torque and 208 lbs.-ft. net torque at 1 200 equip,
Oil Filter4Replaceable e lement type, standard equip.

the ford 95-HORSEPOWER truck sixt

SPECIFICATIONS
ir Type46 cylinder <L" head
Bore43.300 in.
Stroke44.400 in.
Displacement4226 cu. in.
Brake H.P495 at 3,300 r.p.m.
Torque41 80 lbs.-ft. at 1,200 r.p.m.
Compression Ratio46.8 to 1
Main Bearings4Four, 2% in. dia.
Total Area443.385 sq. in.
Con. Rod Bearings42.298 in. dia.
Total Area451.980 sq. in.
Piston Pins4Tubular, full-floating
Carburetor4Single downdraft (U pdraft with C.O.E.)
Water Pump4Centrifugal, packless type
Fan44-blade, 17 in. dia.
Lubrication4Full pressure
Crankcase Capacity with opt. oil filter46 qts. (dry), 5
qts. (refill) Clean-out plate in oil pan
fFor F-6 C.O.E., 95-h.p. Six with updraft carburetion has same Oil Bath Air Cleaner41 qt.
capacity standard equip.
 SERIES F-6 C.O.E. SPECIFICATIONS

RATINGS: TRUCK4MAX. G.V.W. 16,000 LBS.;

TRACTOR-TRAILER4MAX. G.T.W. 28,000 LBS.
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AXLE, FRONT FRAME

Capacity4lbs. 4500 Side Rail4Type Tapered Channel Section

.Modified I-Beam Max. Section (Depth x Flange x Thick.) 4in.
SRu:
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. Heat-Treated Alloy Steel Forging 110-inch Wheelbase 7.0 x 2.75 x 0.21

Size (Height x Width x Web) 4in. .2.67 x 2.06 x 0.41 134-inch and 158-inch Wheelbases 7.08 x 2.79 x 0.25
Channel Reinforcement* On All Wheelbases
Max. Section (Depth x Flange x Thick.) 4in 6.58 x 2.21 x 0.125
AXLE, REAR 1
Section Modulus 4110-inch Wheelbases.
Capacity 13000 134-inch and 158-inch Wheelbases 8.65
Type4Standard .
Single Reduction4Hypoid4Full-Floating Cross Members 4Type.. Flanged <U= Type with Alligator Jaw and Channel Sections
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Split
.

Housing4Center4Type.. Number 4 (110*) ; 5 (134*) ; 6 (158*) I

Pinion4Mounting4Drive End Type4 fChannel reinforcemen xtend from rear brackets of front springs to front brackets of
With 95-H.P. and 100-H.P. Engines. .
Straddle410-Spline rear springs.
With 106-H P. Engine Straddle410 -Spline (Heavy Yoke)
Ring Gear Thrust Plate Fixed Shoe FUEL SYSTEM
Differential 4-Pinion

UoSHSi
Carburetor4 100-H.P. V-8
.

Axle Shaft Diameter at Spline4in.

Number Wedge-type Driving Dow els4Each Hub ':7i Air Cleaner
95- or 106-H.P. Six
Heavy Duty Oil Bath, One Qt. Capacity
Axle Ratio4Standard 7.20 to 1
Fuel Pump ip and Filter. Diaphragm Type, Driven from Camshaft
Optional 6.20 to 1 or 6.80 to 1 . .

Fuel Tank k4Chassis with Cab 20-Gal. Back of Seat

Opt. Axle (extra cost) 4Type... ,
.
Two-Speed Planet, Full-Floating, Banjo Housing Fuel Filler. .Tube Extension to Outside Cab4Right Side, Easy-On Cap
Ratios. 5.83/8 11 or 6.33/8.81
.

GOVERNOR (106-H.P. Engine Only)

BRAKES, SERVICE
Type .Velocity, Integral with Carburetor j
Type Vacuum Power-operated, Hydraulic, Two-shoe Double Anchor 32ÓÓ
Front Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness)4in 14 x 2 4 X,
Setting . RPM (load) 43500 RPM (no load)
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Rear Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness) 4in 15 x 3.5454 LUBRICATION
Total Drum Area4sq. in 506
Total Lining Area4sq. in 302 Engine. Full ure Feed to ail Main, Crankpin and Camshaft Bearings

Demountab Lble Oil Pan 495-H.P. Six and 100-H:.P. V-8 Clean-Out Plate in Bottom of Pan
Drums4Type
106-H.P. Six .Detachable Sump in Bottom of Pan
Material Composite4Cast Iron Fused to Steel Back ._. . >
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Crankcase Capacity495-H.P. Six and 100-1H.P. V-8
Booster. Single-unit combining Power Chamber, Hydraulic Vacuum
Valve and Slave Cylinder with opt. oil filter
106-H.P. Six
Diaphragm
ve Diaphragm Diameter4in Chassis :s for Pressure Lubrication

SPRINGS4Semi-Elliptic, Ford Alloy Steel FRONT REAR MAIN AUXILIARY

BRAKE, HAND
Drum and Contracting Band, Spring Loaded Length x Width4in 38 x 2.25 45 x 2.5 32.5 x 2.5
Type Wheelbases 110' 134'-158' ALL WBS. ALL WBS.
Location Rear of Transmission on Drive Line
Number of leaves 13 13 12
61*5
Size (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness) 4in 7.81 x 2.5
Deflection Rate4lbs. per in.. 685 1075
Total Lining Area4sq. in...
.

Capacity (at Normal Deflec-

tlon4Per Spring, lbs) 1825 2050 5650 (comb.)
BUMPER
STEERING
Type Curved, Truck-Type Channel
Mounting. Bolted Direct to Front of Frame Side Rails Type Worm and Dual Row Needle Bearing Roller
Ratio 20.4 to 1
"

CLUTCH Wheel.... 18-in. Dta., 3-Spoke

Wheelbase 110' 134' 158'

.HeSSSÏSK
Type Gyro-Grip, Semi-Centrif Turning Radius4ft.: Ri ght or Left 20 23 % 26H
Cover Plate... .
Tie Rod ize Ball Stud and Socket, Spring Loaded for Automatic
Large Size .

Pressure Plate.. Take-up of Wear, Equipped with Rubber Dust Shields

mwm
Clutch Disc... .Cushioned TRANSMISSION
Release Bearing.
Pilot Bearing For 9S-H.P. Six and lOO-H.P. V-8 Engine*:
Attachment 4Levers to Pressure Plate. Type.
For Engine. 95-H.P. SIX o
100-H.P. V-8 106-H.P. SIX
Gear Positions. FIRST SECOND THIRD HIGH BREVERSE
Ratio (to 1). 6.40 3.09 1.69 1.00 7.82
Size. 11-in. 11-in. Extra Power Take-Off Opening . .S.A.E. 6-Bolt, on Right Side
Heavy Duty For 106-H.P. Six Engine, (optional at extra cost with 95-H.P. Six and 100-H.P. V-8.
Diameter4Outside4in.
Inside4in 6.5 in 134' wb. and 158' wb.4special order only for 110' wb.)
Total Frictional Area4sq. in. 123.7
Lining Material Woven Gears : Second, Third, High . . Constant Mesh Hel
Plate Pressure, Lbs.: at Zero Speed4at 3000 RPM 1404 4 1799 First and Reverse. . .

Pedal Pressure, Lbs.: at Zero Speed4at 3000 RPM 32-42 Gear Posi
Ratio (to 1)
Power Take-Off Opening S.A.E. 6 Side
COOLING SYSTEM
WHEELS AND TIRES
Capacity4qts.: 95-H.P. or 106-H.P. Six
100-H.P. V-8 Wheels. Seven420-Inch Tapered Steel Disc with 5.5-inch Dish;
Radiator .Flat Tube and Fin4Pressure Cap
. .

5 Hole, 8-inch Dia. Bolt Circle

Thermostat (s) In Engine Water Outlet (s) Rims4Size and Type 20 x 6.0, RH 5° 2-Piece Advanced
Fan, 4-blade... .
)5-H.P. Six 106-H.P. Six 100-H.P. V-8 Tires4Standard Size-4Front and Dual Rear Six, 7.50-20 8-Ply Rating »
Diameter4in. 18 18H
CHASSIS EQUIPMENT, included as standard, in addition to items specified above:
DRIVE LINE Complete cab assembly, with 4
Wheelbase: 110' 134' 158' Center Cowl Ventilator Choke Button
Type Hotchkiss, Straight Une Drive Air Wing Ventilating W indows in Light Switch
Number 4Propeller Shafts One Two Two Doors of Cab Treadle Type Accelerator Pedal
4Universal Joints Two Three Three One-Piece Safety Vision Windshield Front Fenders
Center Bearing4Type.. . .
4

Rubber Encased Ball Spiralounge Driver9s Seat with Foai Short Running Boards
Universal Joints4Type. . .
Needle Roller Bearing Rubber Padding Distinctive Hood Ornamentation
For 95-H.P. Six or 100-H.P. V-8 Theatre-type Helper9s Seat Left Fender Step
Propeller Shafts4Type Tubular, Forged Steel End Dispatch Box Battery in Step Cover on Right Hand
Diam., in., with std. trans.. 3.0 2.5, front and 2.5, rear Ash Receptacle Running Board
3.0, front and 2.5, rear Sun Visor, Left Hand Side Wheel
~

with opt. trans 3.0 .are

For 106-H.P. Six Outside, Long Arm Rear View Mirror, er Frame

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Propeller Shafts4Type Tubular, Forged Steel End Left Side
Diam., in 3.0 3.0, front and 3.0, r Dual Windshield Wipers
Grab Handles

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Lock and Key for Right Han
Hand Door
Standard ent Cluster
Battery .Heavy Duty 6-Volt, 17-Plate, 100-Amp. Hr. Capacity
Grille8
SSSSaS
Generator .35 Amp., 250 Watts . .
Radio
Ignition Full Vac uum Controlled System, Fully Automatic Distributor; Defroster Vents
Metal-Clad Coil: Open Wiring in Rubber Grommets Thick Rubber F loor Mat
with Moisture-Proof Boots over Spark Plugs
Head Lights Sealed Beam, Foot-Switch Beam Control AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT (Installed in Production) Includes:
Starter High Torque, Automatic Engagement, Solenoid 5-STAR EXTRA Cab
Switch, Push Button Control Tires and Wheels:
Parking Lights: Left-hand Combination Stop and Tail Light: Instrument Lights; Ignition Two 7.50-20, 8-ply rating Front and
Switch with Key Lock; Circuit Breakers; Voltage Regulator. Four 7.50-20, 10-ply rating Dual Rear
Heavy Duty Fan (Std. on 106-H Big Six) Tires on Seven Wheels with 6.0 two-
ENGINES piece rims
95-H.P. 100-H.P. 106-H.P. Two 7.50-20, 10-ply rating Front and
TRUCK SIX TRUCK V-8 TRUCK SIX Four 8.25-20, 10-ply rating Dual Rear
No. Cylinders4Bore and Stroke, in. 643.3 x 4 4 8-3s/(fiX 3M 643.5 4.4
SfSWuSVV
x Tires on Seven Wheels with 6.0, two-
Displacement4 cu. in 226 239 254 piece rims

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Governed Speed4rpm 3200 (load) 4 :uum Booster
(factory setting) 4 4

3500 (no load) Wiper action

Max. Brake Horsepower4RPM. 95 @ 3300 100 @ 3800 106 @ 3400
Max. Torque4Lbs.-Ft.4RPM. 180 @ 1200 180 @ 2000 210 @ 1200 Wipers (95-H.P. and
Compression Ratio 6.8 to 1 6.8 to 1 6.8 to 1

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 SERIES F-6 SPECIFICATIONS

RATINGS: TRUCK4MAX. G.V.W. 16,000 LBS.;

TRACTOR-TRAILER4MAX. G.T.W. 28,000 LBS.

AXLE, FRONT FRAME

sr*.il. :::::::::::
Capacity4lbs. 4500
Type Reverse Elliott Modified I-Beam
0.2S^^V
.

Material. Heat-Treated Alloy Steel Forging Max. Section (Depth x Flange x Thick.)4in 7.08 x 2.79 x
Specially Formed Channel, Inside Side Rail*^^
.
. . .

Size (Height x Width x Web) 4in. .2.50 x 2.0 x 0.33 Reinforcement

Max. Section (Depth x Flange x Thick.)4in 6.58 x 2.21 x 0.125
AXLE, REAR Section Modulus 8.65
Cross Members Flanged <U=-type with Alligator Jaw and Channel Sections
Capacity4lbs... Number 5 (134' wb.)46 (158' and 176' wbs.)
Type4Standard .
Single Reduction4Hypoid4Full-Floating fChannel reinforcements extend from rear brackets of front springs to front brackets of
Housing4Center 4Type. Split rear springs.
Pinion4Mounting 4Drive End Type4
With 95-H.P. and 100-H.P. Engines. Straddle 410 Spline
FUEL SYSTEM
With 110-H.P. Engine Straddle 410-Spline (Heavy Yoke)
Ring Gear Th: Fixed Shoe Carburetor Downdraft
Differential. .
4-Pinion . . Air Cleaner Heavy Duty Oil Bath, One Qt. Capacity

1:7i
Axle Shaft Diameter at Spline4in Fuel Pump and Filter Diaphragm Type, Driven from Camshaft
Number Wedge-type Driving Doiwels 4Each Hub Fuel Tank4Chassis wit hout Cab 25-Gal. Outside Left Frame Rail
Axle Ratio4Standard 7.20 to 1 Chassis witt
h Cab... .
20-Gal. Back of Seat
Optional 6.20 to 1 or 6.80 to 1 Fuel Filler425 Gal. Tank. Easy-On Cap on Top of Tank
Opt. Axle (extra cost)4Type.... Two-Speed Planet, Full-Floating 20-Gal. Tank. Tube Extension to Outside C ah4Right Side, Easy-On Cap
.

Ratios... \ 5.83/8.11 or 6.33/8.81

BRAKES, SERVICE GOVERNOR (110-H.P. Engine Only)

Type Vacuum Power-operated, Hydraulic, Two-shoe Double Anchor Type Velocity, Integral with Carburetor
Front Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness)4in 14 x 2 4 H Setting . 3200 RPM (load) 43500 RPM (no load)
Rear Brake (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness)4in 15 x 3.54%
Total Drum Area4sq. in 506 LUBRICATION
Total Lining Area4sq. in
Demountsable Engine. Full Pressure Feed to all Main, Crankpin and Camshaft Bearings
Drums4Type
Oil Pan 95-H.P. Six and 100-H.P. V-8 Clean-Out Plate in Bottom of Pan
4Material Composite4Cast Iron Fused to Steel Back
4

110-H.P. Six Detachable Sump in Bottom of Pan

Booster Single-unit combining Power Chamber, Hydraulic Vacuum
Valve and Slave Cylinder Crankcase Capacity 4 95-H.P. Six and 100-1H.P. V-
Diaphragm (with opt. oil filter) 6 Qts. (dry) ; 5 Qts. (refill)
Effective Diaphragm Diameter4in 110-H.P. Six 7 Qts. (dry); 6 Qts. (refill)
Chassis. Fittings for Pressure Lubrication
BRAKE, HAND
SPRINGS4Semi-Elliptic, Ford Alloy Steel FRONT REAR MAIN AUXILIARY
and Contracting Band, Spring Loaded
S&in::::::::::::::::::::::::: . Rear of Transmission on Drive Line
.

7.81 x 2.5
Length x Width4in
Number of Leaves and Dell.
._ 36 x 2 45 x 2.5 32.5 x 2.5

Size (Drum Diam. x Lining Width4Thickness)4in lbs. per in 114673 12 4 1075 541230
Total Lining Area4sq. in, ;. 6L5
. . .
Capacity (at Normal Deflection) 4
Per Spring, Lbs 1375 5650 (combined)
BUMPER
Curved, Truck-Type Channel STEERING
Type
Mounting. Bolted Direct to Front of Frame Side Rails Type Worm and Dual Row Needle Bearing Roller
Ratio 20.4 to 1
CLUTCH Wheel.... 18-in. Dia., 3-Spoke
Wheelbase 134' 158' 176'
Type Gyro-Grip, Semi-Centrifugal Single Plate
i* it*
Ventilated Type Turning R .» « 11 ¥ i - - ¥ ft Right.
Cover Plate...
.

.
Left 28
Pressure Plate.. Cast Iron
Tie Rod. Ball Stud and Socket, Spring Lo aded for Automatic Take-up of Wear,
Clutch Disc. .Cushioned Hub with Vibration Damper
.

. .

Sealed Ball, Pre-Lubricated Equipped with Rubber Dust Shields

Release Bearing
TRANSMISSION
Pilot Bearing. . Copper Graphite Bushing
Attachment 4Levers to Pressure Plate Needle Roller Bearings Standard for 95-H.P. Six or lOO-H.P. V-8 Engines:
For Engine 95-H.P. SIX 110-H.P.
SECOND1^THIRD®0*1 HIGh'<gR^VERSE
...

100-H.P. V-8 SIX

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Gear Positions'. '. '. '. ' FIRST'

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Size 11-in.
Ratio (to 1) 6.40 3.09 1.69 1.00 7.82
Power Take-Off Opening S.A.E. 6-Bolt, on Right Side
Diameter4Outside4in
Inside4in ¿i 6.5 For 1 lO-H.P. Six Engine: (optional at extra cost with 95-H.P. Six and 100-H.P. V-8)
Total Frictional Area4sq. in 123.7 123.7
4-Speed Synchro-Sllent^^^
Lining Material Molded Woven
Gears; Second, Third, High.. Constant Mesh Helical with Synchronizen^^^k
Speed4at 3000 RPM 1044 4 1439 1404 1799
Spu.^^^O
.

Plate Pressure, Lbs.: at Zero 4

First and Reverse Selective Sliding
Pedal Pressure, Lbs.: at Zero Speed4at 3000 RPM 28436 32442
Gear Positions.. FIRST SECOND THIRD HIGH REVERSE^^
Ratio (to " 6.40 3.09 1.69 1.00 7.82
COOLING SYSTEM S.A.E. 6-Bolt, on Right Side
Power Take-Off Opening
Capacity4qts.: 95-H.P. or 110-H.P. Six 18
100-H.P. V-8 WHEELS AND TIRES
Radiator . .Flat Tube and Fin4Pressure Cap
.
Wheels .7420-Inch
Thermostat (s) In Engine Water Outlet (s)
Fan, 4-blade '95-H.P.' Six 110-H.P. Six 100-H.P. V-8 Rims4Size and Type
Diameter4in 18 18* Tires4Standard Size4Front and Dual Rear
DRIVE LINE
CHASSIS EQUIPMENT, included as standard, in addition to items specified above:
Type Hotchkiss, Straight Line Drive Treadle Type Accelerator Pedal
Two
Dash Assembly
sssskís
Number4 Extended Tail Pipe on Chassis wi
Three
Center Cowl Ventilator or Windshield
Rubber Encased Ball Air Wing Ventilating Windows in Doors Spare Wheel
8SSSSSÍSK.::: Needle Roller Bearing of Cab
Steel Toe Boards
Spare Tire Carrier under Frame
Long Arm Outside Rear View Mirror on
For 95-H.P. Six
x or lOO-H.P. V-8 Iinstrument Panel Chassis-Cab, Stake and Platform
Running Boards4Short on Chassis-Cab,
_ _ _

Propeller Shafts4Type. Tubular, Forged Steel Ends peedomieter with Odometer

134' and 158" wbs.' Stake and Platform
. . .

Water T emperatu re Gage

.

Diameter, in., with std 2.5 (front and rear)

4.0 (front)43.0 (rear) Fuel Gage Sun Visor, Left Hand Side
176' wb.
3.0 (front)42.5 (rear) Mechanical Jack (3-ton Capacity)
with opt. trans. 4134" and 158' wbs. Oil Pressure
4.0 (front)42.5 (rear) Standard Tools in Tool Bag4pliers;
176' wb. Charge Indi
screwdriver; rear wheel bearing nut
For 1 10-H.P. Six Ash Receptacle
wrench; rim tool and tire iron; spark
Propeller Shafts4Type Heavy Tubular, Forged Steel Ends . . .
Dispatch Box plug and cylinder head bolt wrench;
Diameter, in. 4134" and 158' wbs 2.5 (front and rear) Choke Button wheel stud nut wrench and handle; Jack
176' wb. 4.0 (front)43.0 (rear) Light Switch handle and tire iron; tire carrier wrench.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Single Electric Horn
Dual Win dshield Wipers (except Chassis- NOT E:Running boards not standard on
Battery .Heavy Duty 6-Volt, 17-Plate, Chassis with Cowl or Windshield.
Generator Cowl)
Ignition Full Vac
AVAILABLE EQUIPMENT (Installed in Production) includes:
h Moisture-Proof Boots over Spark Plugs Oil Filter, Replaceable Ca rtridge Type Electric Windshield Wipers (both Sixes)
Head Lights Sealed Beam, Foot-Switch Beam Control (Std. on Truck Big Six) Tires:
High Torque, Automatic Engagement, Solenoid Switch, Push Button Control Two 7.50, 8-ply rating Front and Four
Starter. 11" Clutch, Heavy Duty (for 95-H.P. Six
7.50-20, 10-ply rating Dual Rear Tires
. .

Parking Lights; Left-hand Combination Stop and Tail Light; Instrument Lights; Ignition and 100-H.P. V-8 Engines only)
on iSeven Wheels with 6.0 two-piece
Switch with Key Lock; Circuit Breakers; Voltage Regulator. Heater and Defroster*
Rims
4Recirculating Type
Two 7.50-20,8-ply rating Front and Four
ENGINES 95-H.P. 100-H.P. 110-H.P. 4Fresh Air Intake Type
TRUCK SIX TRUCK V-8 TRUCK SIX Heavy Duty Radiator (V-8 only) 8.25-20, 10-ply rating Dual Rear Tires
643.3 x 4.4 843% x 3* 643.5 x 4.4 Heavy Duty Fan (Std. on Truck Big Six) on Seven Wheels with 6.0 two-piece
No. Cylinders4Bore and Stroke, in
226 239 254 Right Hand Tail Light Rim
Displacement4cu. in
Governed Speed4rpm (factory setting). 4 4 3200 (load) 4 5-STAR EXTRA Cab (Including Distinc- x 8.25-20, 10-ply rating Front and
(no load) tive Chassis Trim) Dual Rear Tires on Seven Wheels with
Max. Brake Horsepower4RPM 95 @ 3300 100 @ 3800 110 @ 3400 Combination Fuel and Vacuum Booster 6.0 two-piece Rims
for positive Windshield Wiper action
Max. Torque4Lbs.-Ft.4RPM 180 @ 1200 180 @ 2000 212 @ 1200
Compression Ratio 6.8 to 1 6.8 to 1 6.8 to 1 (V-8 engine) fExcept Chassis-Cowl

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