Engine Colors
Cargo Master
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Oregon
I believe the truck engines were red in 55. I know the stock 239 in my dads 55 F-350 was red originally. Are you sure it's a 239, and not a 256. From what I have found in my illustrated parts catalogs, the F-600 should of been equipped with the 256.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2000
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From: Central PA
Originally Posted by fking1
The 239 and 256 were available in F600's and both engines were yellow.
The 279 and 317's were red.
This is from a 1955 Dealer Truck Brochure.
The 279 and 317's were red.
This is from a 1955 Dealer Truck Brochure.
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