1961 Ford Truck - what is it and what's it worth?

RG · 06-01-2014, 08:48 PM

Hey All,

Helping my my late old mans partner sell his old 61 Ford Truck. As can be seen in the pics she's in need of a resto to bring her up and back on the road. I don't know to much about it and wouldn't have a clue when last it ran. The body however is good with minimal rust add it's been kept under cover and out of the weather.

Any help with what it is and what it's worth would be appreciated, it'd be sweet as a tow for a race car.

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**DJR-351** · 06-01-2014, 08:55 PM

Looks like a F600, can't help with what it's worth though.....

mik · 06-01-2014, 09:18 PM

Yes that would have been my guess also....... f600............. looks like last reg was november 2000?
Dunno what its worth as is, but I have seen an f600 with 20 foot tray for a few thousand a couple of years ago,
if ihad room for that, I would take it off your mates hands in a second.

**Elks** · 06-01-2014, 09:57 PM

It's definitely an F600. Or 500.

It's worth somewhere between $2 to $5k. It would be worth significantly more if it was an F100 but this has ha different and heavier chassis, and more obviously the larger front guards.

The Yeti · 06-01-2014, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Elks

It's definitely an F600. Or 500.

It's worth somewhere between $2 to $5k. It would be worth significantly more if it was an F100 but this has ha different and heavier chassis, and more obviously the larger front guards.

I'd go along with all that

Paull · 06-01-2014, 10:20 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

Any help with what it is

To find out what it is, you will need to look at the ID plates. Once you have this information, you can then correlate it back to the below

1961
FORD TRUCK IDENTIFICATION PLATE

MODEL TRANS. WHEEL BASE TONNAGE NEW
F100 Chassis and Cab 4 Speed 114" 15 cwt. 4110
F100 S/S Box 4 Speed 114" 15 cwt. 4120
F100 Cowl and Windscreen 4 Speed 114" 15 cwt. 4130
F250 "Y" Cab 4 Speed 122" 1 Ton 7310
F250 Cowl and Windscreen 4 Speed 122" 1 Ton 7330
F500 4 Speed 130" or 132" 2 Ton 7110
F500 4 Speed 130" or 132" 3 1/2 Ton 7130
F600 4 Speed 130" or 132" 6 1/2 Ton 7211
F600 5 Speed 130" or 132" 6 1/2 Ton 7212
F500 4 Speed 154" or 156" 2 Ton 7120
F500 4 Speed 154" or 156" 3 1/2 Ton 7140
F600 4 Speed 154" or 156" 6 1/2 Ton 7221
F600 5 Speed 154" or 156" 6 1/2 Ton 7222
F500 4 Speed 172" or 174" 3 1/2 Ton 7150
F600 4 Speed 172" or 174" 6 1/2 Ton 7231
F600 5 Speed 172" or 174" 6 1/2 Ton 7232
F500 4 Speed 192 " or 194" 3 1/2 Ton 7160
F600 4 Speed 192" or 194" 6 1/2 Ton 7241
F600 5 Speed 192" or 194" 6 1/2 Ton 7242

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1961 F100 Truck.
ENGINE V8 Type
Prefix No: N.R.
DISPLACEMENT 292 cu. ins. M. D.
NO. OF: CYLINDERS 8
BORE 3.75
STROKE 3.3
HORSE POWER (RAC) 45. 0
COMPRESSION RATIO 8.0:1

TRANSMISSION Four Speed Floor Shift
SUSPENSION Front - Semi Elliptic (6 leaf) Rear - Semi Elliptic (9 leaf)
REAR AXLE RATIO 3.89:1
BRAKES Hydraulic - DRUM DIA. Front - 11" x 2" Rear - 11" x 1 3/4"
TYRES 6.50 x 16
WHEEL BASE 114 IN.
CRANKCASE 5 Imp Quarts (Including Filter Change)
FUEL TANK 15 Gallons
ELECTRICAL 12 Volt
SYSTEM

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1961 F250 Truck.
ENGINE V8 Type
Prefix No: N.R.
DISPLACEMENT 292 cu. ins. M. D.
NO. OF: CYLINDERS 8
BORE 3.75
STROKE 3.3
HORSE POWER (RAC) 45. 0
COMPRESSION RATIO 8.0:1

TRANSMISSION Four Speed Floor Shift
SUSPENSION Front - Semi Elliptic (6 leaf) Rear - Semi Elliptic (6 leaf)
REAR AXLE RATIO 4.88:1
BRAKES Hydraulic - DRUM DIA. Front - 12 1/8" x 2" Rear - 12 1/8" x 2"
TYRES 7.50 x 17
WHEEL BASE 122 IN.
CRANKCASE 5 Imp Quarts (Including Filter Change)
FUEL TANK 15 Gallons
ELECTRICAL 12 Volt
SYSTEM

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1961 F500 Truck.
ENGINE V8 Type
Prefix No: N.R.
DISPLACEMENT 292 cu. ins. M. D.
NO. OF: CYLINDERS 8
BORE 3.75
STROKE 3.3
HORSE POWER (RAC) 45. 0
COMPRESSION RATIO 8.0:1

TRANSMISSION Four Speed Floor Shift
SUSPENSION Front - Semi Elliptic (6 leaf) 40 cwt. Rear - Semi Elliptic (9 leaf) 40 cwt. Front - Semi Elliptic (7 leaf) 70 cwt. Rear - Semi Elliptic (8 leaf) 70 cwt.
REAR AXLE RATIO 5.83:1 Single Speed (40/70 cwt). - Optional 5.83/8.11 Two Speed. (70 cwt.)
BRAKES Hydraulic - DRUM DIA. Front - 13" x 2 1/4" Rear - 15" x 4"
TYRES 6.50 x 20 - 7.00 x 20 (40 cwt.) 7.50 x 20 - 8.25 x 20 (70 cwt.)
WHEEL BASE 132" - 156" (40 cwt.) 132" - 156" 174" (70 cwt.)
CRANKCASE 5 Imp Quarts (Including Filter Change)
FUEL TANK 15 Gallons
ELECTRICAL 12 Volt
SYSTEM

MODEL IDENTIFICATION
1961 F600 Truck.
ENGINE V8 Type
Prefix No: N.R.
DISPLACEMENT 292 cu. ins. M. D.
NO. OF: CYLINDERS 8
BORE 3.75
STROKE 3.3
HORSE POWER (RAC) 45. 0
COMPRESSION RATIO 8.0:1

TRANSMISSION Four Speed Floor Shift 5 Speed (Optional)
SUSPENSION Front - Semi Elliptic (10 leaf) Rear - Semi Elliptic (11 leaf)
REAR AXLE RATIO 6.50/9.04:1 Two Speed
BRAKES Hydraulic - DRUM DIA. Front - 14" x 2 1/2" Rear - 15" x 5"
TYRES 8.25 x 20 or 9.00 x 20
WHEEL BASE 132" - 156" - 174" - 194"
CRANKCASE 5 Imp Quarts (Including Filter Change)
FUEL TANK 15 Gallons
ELECTRICAL 12 Volt
SYSTEM

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XP6 · 06-01-2014, 10:34 PM

Make a nice ratty burnout rig... V8 S/C diesel and duallys!

2011G6E · 07-01-2014, 12:38 AM

Two words:

Rat rod.

Do it...you must...

**Raptor** · 07-01-2014, 09:33 AM

That looks to be in way too good a condition for a rat rod (rat truck?)

Something like this (hot rod/race car carrier) would be a better use.

Can't help you with what it's worth though, sorry.

OLDFORDNUT · 07-01-2014, 10:15 AM

seem to go between $2000 and $5000 but tow truck back actually kills value so dont know ,at a guess between $1500 and $3000 unfortunatly the tow rig means its shortened chassis but with big chassis springs and wheels so needs a fair bit spent to get it back as a tray of usefull size, still if i had cash id be keen on it so there is hope for reasonable sale price as its all about location , due to cost of transport to bring big items to your door.always the killer now.especially if you cant fit them on a tandem trailer.

Just had another look at pics, cab seems to be in such nice order id clean it up and take better pics it could go for higher price just due to fact that panel work will be very minimal,id love it but moneys short,

**MercurySilver** · 07-01-2014, 10:34 AM

could you not cut the crane off, and then use some of the long pieces cut up to make the frame of a bed and get some timber or steel for tray bit and have a tray truck?
might be a bit high with those guards but they might be able to be cut and lowered a tad??

would look absolutely awesome as a big tray truck in matt black

edit
just noticed it was a tipper (on rego disc)
put high sides on it as a flat bed and have an awesome tipper truck??

GASWAGON · 07-01-2014, 11:08 AM

Old trucks like this not just F100's are also becoming collectable......Internationals/Fords/Dodges/Bedfords.........These were the original types of trucks that started the Australian trucking industry...........This one in such reasonable condition and if it runs and drives would surely pull 5k....

Some fresh paint and a good clean maybe even 10k.

Ther are vintage truck shows here and ther around the country now nowadays.

Mind you it would be bloody expensive to run if its a petrol motor.

I would rip the crane and rear guards off and make up a short steel tray with timber boards.

mik · 07-01-2014, 12:59 PM

The more i look at it, the more i think "barn find", crikey it is in nice order for its age, sell he crane and hydraulics at the machinery auctions, have the truck detailed, it is a restorers dream, if i had a small business i would even think about fixing it up for work again.

GASWAGON · 07-01-2014, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by mik

The more i look at it, the more i think "barn find", crikey it is in nice order for its age, sell he crane and hydraulics at the machinery auctions, have the truck detailed, it is a restorers dream, if i had a small business i would even think about fixing it up for work again.

Eventually these trucks will be worth money.......they're just starting to get popular now as all classic/vinatge stuff is.

XBROO · 07-01-2014, 01:43 PM

Yep agreed they are starting to be come popular. A bit of truck wash and a gerni, and she'll probably give us a wow factor.

RG · 07-01-2014, 04:18 PM

Thanks for the info guys. The crane has been pretty much grafted on there for idle use (was used for a variety of jobs) as it wasn't ever really a crane.

It was a tipper, hydraulics and all, so turning into a flatbed wouldn't be all that hard. I'll try to get a few better shots when I'm next out there and have a bit of a tinker and see what's what.

GASWAGON · 07-01-2014, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

Thanks for the info guys. The crane has been pretty much grafted on there for idle use (was used for a variety of jobs) as it wasn't ever really a crane.

It was a tipper, hydraulics and all, so turning into a flatbed wouldn't be all that hard. I'll try to get a few better shots when I'm next out there and have a bit of a tinker and see what's what.

Obviously a new/good battery and some Aerostart will help......Make sure its got oil on the dipstick and water in the radiator to of course....Good luck!

K_Man · 07-01-2014, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by EF_6

Old trucks like this not just F100's are also becoming collectable......Internationals/Fords/Dodges/Bedfords.........These were the original types of trucks that started the Australian trucking industry....

Seeing more and more articles in the truck mags about all the old school inters, bedfords etc. Definitely try get her running, give it a wash and try drag it to a regional truck show.....would gather a lot more interest if you wanted to sell it id say.

RG · 07-01-2014, 06:54 PM

If there's anything I know, it's a v8 Ford so I'll give it a fair crack to bring her back to life.

I might have a good look and see what sort of rust is in it.

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**redxm** · 07-01-2014, 08:40 PM

You just dont seem to see many of the early F series around anymore. I got my truck licence in an F700. Had a 390 V8 and went like a rocket.

b2tf · 07-01-2014, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by RG

If there's anything I know, it's a v8 Ford so I'll give it a fair crack to bring her back to life.

I might have a good look and see what sort of rust is in it.

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Get stuck in Russ. What a cool project.

RG · 07-01-2014, 10:53 PM

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Originally Posted by b2tf

Get stuck in Russ. What a cool project.

If I had the time and money, and more importantly the space, it'd be on.

Unfortunately I don't so no cool project for me. Shame really, as far as projects go this would be a relatively simple one.

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