Ford 1 1/2 Ton 1947: 1.5 ton post-war pickup (9 photos)

As military orders declined, in 1945 the American automakers began to increase the production of civilian trucks. AT features, light duty machines 1500-2000 kg, demanded by both farmers and small entrepreneurs, as well as large companies.





This handsome red Ford 1 1/2 ton is one such truck from the post-war era. The year of its release is 1947.



With a curb weight of a truck of 1900 kg, its carrying capacity is 1500 kg.





Under the hood is an eight-cylinder lower valve V-shaped motor. He could accelerate the car to 90 miles per hour, which for more than enough trucks. Gearbox mechanical, four-speed with synchronizers. Onboard power supply 12 volts. The gas tank is located under the cab.



Despite the venerable age of the car, the cabin, plumage and the transmission here is native, restored, restored, but native. By the way, the truck cab is unified with the pickup truck cab, designed was back in 1942. In the cockpit, everything is very simple. "Stove" was available as an option, very popular in the northern states of the USA.



The original cargo platform, of course, has not survived to this day. A new, wooden, antique-styled one is installed here.



Of course, no one can carry hay, boards and milk cans on this truck. won't be anymore. Now the truck pleases people with its beautiful view, periodically appearing on the roads of California.