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Can anyone help me track down the options on my 1957 F600? Here's a picture of the truck's nameplate. I'm especially interested in details relating to the transmission and rear axle.
That's a strange plate. First off, it's fastened with screws. As OEM, they were riveted in so as to be tamper "resistant". As to the VIN decode, I don't have the decoder ring, but the trans and axle seem to be obvious. Usually there are trans and axle codes. Instead you show 5MDD which I am going to say means 5 speed Manual Direct Drive. 5th is 1:1. Your rear axle would be a two speed with the ratios shown. (6.33/8.81)
We have a large truck forum where we might get a faster result, but let's see what turns up in the next day or two. (or three...)
Truck Series F60 = F600 Conventional Cab
Engine Code U = 8 Cyl 272 4BBL Heavy Duty 149 HP @ 3600 RPM
Modle Year 7 = 1957
Assembly Plant K = Kansas City
Consecutive Serial 17821
Truck Series F60 = F600 Conventional Cab
Engine Code U = 8 Cyl 272 4BBL Heavy Duty 149 HP @ 3600 RPM
Modle Year 7 = 1957
Assembly Plant K = Kansas City
Consecutive Serial 17821
Max GVW LBS 17,000
W.B Wheel Base 154"
HP 149 @3600 RPM
Trans 5MMD + 5 Speed Medium Duty Direct (1:1) 5th
Color R = Torch Red M-2J-175
Thanks, any ideas on who made the rear axle or trans? I'd like to know in case I need to track down parts.
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