1954 Ford Freighter 1 ton Truck
In 1953, the F-1 Pickup became the F-100. For 1953 they got a new squarer shaped cab, a stylish new grille, and longer hood that flowed into the front fenders.
1954 saw a revised 'strut mounted' grille, V8 models got the V8 badge on the grille, Deluxe models got extra chrome embelleshments to the grille and side of the hood, armrests and sunvisors. The old V8 Flathead replaced with the new Y Block and the 'Ford-O-Matic was now an option.
Models available were; 1/2 ton F-100, 3/4 ton F-250, 1 ton F-350 and the 'Big Job' F-700.
The early F-Series were marketed as Ford Freighter in Australia, the local division not adopting the F-Series nomenclature until 1956.
Engines; 115hp 223 cu in 6 cyl or 162hp 239 cu in Y block V8.
2025 NSW All Ford Day; Celebrating 100 Years of Ford in Australia
1954 Ford Freighter 1 ton Truck
In 1953, the F-1 Pickup became the F-100. For 1953 they got a new squarer shaped cab, a stylish new grille, and longer hood that flowed into the front fenders.
1954 saw a revised 'strut mounted' grille, V8 models got the V8 badge on the grille, Deluxe models got extra chrome embelleshments to the grille and side of the hood, armrests and sunvisors. The old V8 Flathead replaced with the new Y Block and the 'Ford-O-Matic was now an option.
Models available were; 1/2 ton F-100, 3/4 ton F-250, 1 ton F-350 and the 'Big Job' F-700.
The early F-Series were marketed as Ford Freighter in Australia, the local division not adopting the F-Series nomenclature until 1956.
Engines; 115hp 223 cu in 6 cyl or 162hp 239 cu in Y block V8.
2025 NSW All Ford Day; Celebrating 100 Years of Ford in Australia