1957 F600 - Need help decoding options

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Aug 9, 2017 | 11:23 PM

cogden

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 144

Likes: 1

From: Laramie Wyoming

1957 F600 - Need help decoding options

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.

Thanks!

Aug 9, 2017 | 11:52 PM

85e150

Super Moderator

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 34,519

Likes: 2,826

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...

)

Aug 10, 2017 | 12:01 AM

matthewq4b

Post Fiend

Joined: Feb 2008

Posts: 5,831

Likes: 121

From: St Albert, Alberta

F60U7K17821

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

Aug 10, 2017 | 12:02 AM

cogden

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 144

Likes: 1

From: Laramie Wyoming

Thanks for the feedback! The screws puzzled me too, however the rear axle is a two speed as indicated.

Aug 10, 2017 | 12:03 AM

cogden

Thread Starter

Senior User

Joined: Nov 2007

Posts: 144

Likes: 1

From: Laramie Wyoming

Quote:

Originally Posted by matthewq4b

Thanks, any ideas on who made the rear axle or trans? I'd like to know in case I need to track down parts.

Aug 10, 2017 | 01:22 PM

NumberDummy

Ford Parts Specialist

Joined: Nov 2006

Posts: 88,826

Likes: 787

From: Simi Valley, CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by cogden

Thanks, any ideas on who made the rear axle or trans? I'd like to know in case I need to track down parts.

1957 B/C/F600: Eaton model 13600 Two Speed Rear Axle / 6.33/8.81

1957 B/F600/700: New Process model 540-D-F 11 5 Speed Direct.

28C = Assembled March 28, 1957.

B = School Bus; C = C Series Tilt Cab.

Do not bother to post this info in the Large Truck forum, because I'll have to type this same info again.