1954 F800 4x4 video is up!!
#5
06-01-2016, 04:48 PM
As usual, Mark, great video. You mention in it that the M-H conversion on the bigger models doubled the purchase price of the trucks. This is true, or nearly so, for the whole range of models. Specific to your M804, my 1956 copy of the Branham Automobile Reference Book, that covers model years 1950 through 1955, shows the 1954 base price for a 132" wheelbase F-800 chassis/cowl Extra Heavy Duty 3 ton model to be $3,484. Listed separately for all models is the list price for the M-H conversion. The M804 conversion on a 132" chassis was $2,470. So, nearly double. At the bottom of the M-H page it says - "Price of Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive Remanufacture only, chassis price to be added". Stu
#6
06-01-2016, 05:36 PM
As usual, Mark, great video. You mention in it that the M-H conversion on the bigger models doubled the purchase price of the trucks. This is true, or nearly so, for the whole range of models. Specific to your M804, my 1956 copy of the Branham Automobile Reference Book, that covers model years 1950 through 1955, shows the 1954 base price for a 132" wheelbase F-800 chassis/cowl Extra Heavy Duty 3 ton model to be $3,484. Listed separately for all models is the list price for the M-H conversion. The M804 conversion on a 132" chassis was $2,470. So, nearly double. At the bottom of the M-H page it says - "Price of Marmon-Herrington All Wheel Drive Remanufacture only, chassis price to be added". Stu
#7
06-01-2016, 06:12 PM
I know you've said that you have build sheets on many of your trucks, specifically the Van Pelts. Can you tell if the Van Pelt records conflict at all, or shed a different light, on the Branham reference? Branham's intro pages state their data was intended for use by law enforcement and insurance companies. Theirs are the only references I've found with this pricing data. On my wheel sources I try to cross check references to be sure I'm on solid ground. It'd be nice to have that ability on this too.
What you stated in the video is for all intents and purposes so across the model range. For instance my F-3 Express bed model in 1952 had base price of $1587.65, with the M-H option adding $1475. Stu
What you stated in the video is for all intents and purposes so across the model range. For instance my F-3 Express bed model in 1952 had base price of $1587.65, with the M-H option adding $1475. Stu
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#8
06-09-2016, 12:59 PM
That is a very unique truck. I like it. But why start off with a SWB F8. Even if the entire back is a water tank (they didn't say so but I assume that it is as most 4WD pumpers carry some water) I figure that that is under a ton. Add another ton for the two pumps. And maybe another ton for hoses, ladders, men and other equipment. It would seem that a F5 MH would be more maneuverable particularly off road, weigh less and be less expensive? 
#9
06-09-2016, 02:29 PM
That is a very unique truck. I like it. But why start off with a SWB F8. Even if the entire back is a water tank (they didn't say so but I assume that it is as most 4WD pumpers carry some water) I figure that that is under a ton. Add another ton for the two pumps. And maybe another ton for hoses, ladders, men and other equipment. It would seem that a F5 MH would be more maneuverable particularly off road, weigh less and be less expensive?
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