First available in 1948, the Extra Heavy Duty line was introduced to bring Ford its share of the big rig market. The F-7 and F-8 offered unique features not available on the heavy duty line. They had their own engine options, offered Dayton style wheels and rims, and their own wide front...

Two of the more popular heavy duty truck models today are the COEs. Stu

The F-5 and F-6 were the mainstays of Ford's heavy duty model range. Differences were primarily in spring packages, rear axle options, and wheel/tire options. The 254 c.i. big 6 was also available on the F-6. Stu

The F-4 model was classified as a one ton model, and was the top of the light duty line. In most ways, however, it resembles the models in the heavy duty range. It is straight framed and shares the 5 lug x 8" bolt pattern hubs and wheels as used on the heavy duty range. Single 20" wheels or...

The Parcel Delivery is a fairly unusual model these days. Here's the information describing it. Stu

Moving through the model line up, here's the 7.5' stake bed F-3 option. Stu

Attached are scans of the 1951 Salesman's Handbook showing the line drawing and data page for the F-2 model, and both early year and late year drawings and data pages for the F-3 model.The F-2 mechanical information applies to all 1948 to 1952 trucks (except for the 1952 OHV 6 cylinder...

To start this off I've done fresh scans (not borrowed from other web sites) of the 1951 pickup and panel truck line drawings and data pages from the early 1951 Salesman's Handbook. Hope these are helpful. Stu

I've just joined after learning of the site. I'm not really much of a new guy, have simply been living under a rock for a few years. Didn't know this site existed until earlier today swapping notes with Tim (mtflat) and other guys. Call me biased if you wish, but I'm glad this site has us...