Notices
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks Discuss the Dentsides Ford Truck
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Moser

Found a 6x2?!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 18, 2010 | 09:19 PM
  #1  
wyckedcombo17's Avatar
wyckedcombo17
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 1,159
Likes: 1
From: Suburbs of Chicago
Found a 6x2?!

I was paroozing Craigslist today for a tailgate and found this:

1975 Ford F-350

thought ya'll might like it
 
Reply
Old Dec 18, 2010 | 10:13 PM
  #2  
Aaron-71's Avatar
Aaron-71
Logistics Pro
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 4,436
Likes: 19
From: Regina, Saskatchewan
Club FTE Gold Member
Very Interesting! That's quite a feat that the P.O. took on to get it to be a 6X2. Interesting design, and it also has lots of applications for certain people (hauling cars).

Awesome idea, wish it was near me haha. Even for the extra bed :P Those are hard to find themselves.
 
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:22 AM
  #3  
Edgethis's Avatar
Edgethis
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 6,804
Likes: 703
From: Tobyhanma, PA
That is a very interesting find. If I was local I'd buy it for all teh parts, plus a running drivetrain. Wonder if the third axle is a just a dummy or a 9 inch or maybe even a dana 60?
 
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 12:29 AM
  #4  
85e150's Avatar
85e150
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,475
Likes: 2,800
Club FTE Gold Member
Must be a dead axle. To put a live axle back there, he needs a divider box, second drive shaft, a pillow block on the middle axle....not going to happen in that size truck. Of course, one of the axles you mention could have been used, just not hooked up, but if Fruehauf did it, you think they'd do such a thing? Who would....?
 
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 11:21 AM
  #5  
USArmyTaterness's Avatar
USArmyTaterness
Posting Guru
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,536
Likes: 0
From: Schweinfurt Germany
technically if we are counting tires bare minimum its an 8x2 but more likely a 10x2 don't like my math I can prove 7*13=28
 
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 11:54 AM
  #6  
jagabom's Avatar
jagabom
Tuned
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 357
Likes: 11
From: Winnipeg Manitoba CANADA
...........................
 
Reply
Old Dec 19, 2010 | 05:54 PM
  #7  
85e150's Avatar
85e150
Super Moderator
20 Year Member
Community Builder
Liked
Community Favorite
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 34,475
Likes: 2,800
Club FTE Gold Member
Originally Posted by USArmyTaterness
technically if we are counting tires bare minimum its an 8x2 but more likely a 10x2 don't like my math I can prove 7*13=28
Wheel count is for each wheel position, thus a dual wheel only counts as one. Thus, 6x2 for this vehicle.

"18 wheelers" aren't.
 
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 08:15 AM
  #8  
ozzy460's Avatar
ozzy460
Elder User
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 748
Likes: 0
From: Afton NY
almost looks like a tag or a drop axle. like i got on my tri axle dump. that would b cool hmmm.
 
Reply
FTE Stories

Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

 Brett Foote
story-2

Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

 Brett Foote
story-6

2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

 Brett Foote
story-9

5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

 Joe Kucinski
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 09:38 AM
  #9  
Justin's Green Truck's Avatar
Justin's Green Truck
Senior User
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 379
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by USArmyTaterness
technically if we are counting tires bare minimum its an 8x2 but more likely a 10x2 don't like my math I can prove 7*13=28
You lost me here. Elaborate please
 
Reply
Old Dec 20, 2010 | 07:46 PM
  #10  
79 f350ts's Avatar
79 f350ts
Posting Guru
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,503
Likes: 0
From: Southaven,Ms
Originally Posted by 85e150six4mtod
Wheel count is for each wheel position, thus a dual wheel only counts as one. Thus, 6x2 for this vehicle.

"18 wheelers" aren't.
2 steer tires, 8 drive tires, 8 trailer tires = "18 wheeler"
 
Reply
Old Dec 21, 2010 | 06:19 AM
  #11  
Aussie_F_trucker's Avatar
Aussie_F_trucker
Elder User
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 557
Likes: 0
From: Perth, western australia
looks like the ideal rig for hauling my race car!
 
Reply
Old Dec 21, 2010 | 06:52 AM
  #12  
grinnergetter's Avatar
grinnergetter
Cargo Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,365
Likes: 12
From: NW Indiana
I'll split the cost with you if the bed is good.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
tfunk88
6.0L Power Stroke Diesel
30
Feb 7, 2017 01:39 PM
schlepprock250
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
Oct 15, 2012 10:46 AM
djkoon
Offroad & 4x4
30
Jan 20, 2011 04:29 PM
eprn1n2
Offroad & 4x4
5
Apr 13, 2009 11:00 AM
scott9320
Clutch, Transmission, Differential, Axle & Transfer Case
5
Oct 24, 2002 08:19 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 02:06 AM.

story-0
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE
story-1
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make

And it might be even better than that.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-18 19:26:42


VIEW MORE
story-2
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!

Slideshow: Does lowering an F-150 Lobo RUIN the ride quality?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-18 19:20:37


VIEW MORE
story-3
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home

Slideshow: Ford's bizarre fishing-themed Explorer concept has resurfaced after spending decades largely forgotten.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:07:46


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!

Slideshow: The 10 best Ford truck engines we miss the most.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 13:09:47


VIEW MORE
story-5
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?

Slideshow: first look at the 810 hp 2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road!

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-12 12:50:07


VIEW MORE
story-6
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Everything You Need to Know about the 2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-05-07 17:51:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!

Slideshow: 10 most surprising Ford truck options/features in 2026.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:17:22


VIEW MORE
story-8
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026

Slideshow: Here are the top 10 Fords coming to Mecum Indy 2026.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:49:49


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 worst Ford truck wheels of all time

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 16:49:01


VIEW MORE