Anybody know of any websites, or maybe just have production numbers for American pre '48 Ford trucks? Only ones I can find are Canadian trucks for '46 and '47.

 

What are you looking for. I don't know any websites but I have a book checked out that has them.

Clayton

 

I was looking for production numbers for 1/2 tons for '42 to '47. Thanks Clayton.

 

Hmmm, well the 1942 section says that the total production numbers are unavailible.

In 1945 there were...

19,706 pickups
564 chassis and cabs
230 chassis and cowls
59 chassis and W/S
345 stakes

1946

3187 sedan deliveries
4239 chassis and cabs
5539 7.5 ft. panel
75088 pickups
1258 chassis and cowls
932 chassis and windsheilds
2310 stakes

In 1947 only the sedan deliveries number is availible in the with 3484 units.



Maybe someone can fill in the blanks. Hope this helps!

Clayton

 

Yeah, that does help me a bit. Thanks.

 

I Have A 1942 Ford 1/2 Ton Pickup And Would Like To Know More About
It. I Am Looking For Any Information. I Would Like To Know How Many
Pickups Was Produced In 1942. Can Anyone Help Please???????????

 

Hey Junkman, welcome to FTE and the 1947 & Older forum.

I don't think you're going to be able to find out how many were made. As Clayton posted above "the 1942 section says that the total production numbers are unavailible". 1942 was the official year of the US and Ford's involvement in WWII. I doubt you will find much information at all on your '42, but I wish you the best of luck.

If you do find any info on your year truck, it would be great if you'd share it with us.

 

1947 Production nos.

sedan delivery 3,484
half ton 62,072
1 ton 29,343

 

Gary, I figured you were familiar with the following web site. I guess I thought I saw a post from you there and some of the other folks from this forum, but anyway here is a little of what you are looking for.
http://groups.msn.com/1942-1947Fordt...ndfigures.msnw If not there is some good info about other things.

 

Yup, that is the MSN site that I started a few years ago. I haven't really been posting there as I have been pretty busy. Most of the info there is what I have collected over the years of studying these trucks.

 

I think it was on VanPelts site that I saw production number for '42's....but don't recall if it was for cars or trucks or...for some reason either 7500 or 17500 sicks in my mind, I'll see if I can find the site again.

 

I can't find the page/site that I thought I read.

 

Good evening Clay--Butch here from London Ont Canada. I recently purchased a 1948 ford panel truck no side windows just two in the back--Do you know of anyplace other then ford-Which was no help- in finding how many F47 canadian panels are still around which mine is through your book thanks for any help I have the vin and all that stuff if you need it

 

Clayton hasn't been around in about 6 years now. Please note those numbers he gave are US production numbers, the Canadian numbers are usually quite a bit smaller.
Honestly there is no way to really know how many of a particular model truck is still around, for sure the manufacturers don't keep track of that.
I would jump over to the '48-'56 group on here, there are a few guys there with F-47s.
It's a great looking truck, good luck with your info search.