1930 Ford Truck
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Artifact Overview
Rugged 1 1/2-ton trucks like this could be found throughout rural America in the 1930s. Farmers often bought just the Ford Model AA truck chassis itself, and then either purchased a body from a custom builder or made one themselves. The stake body on this truck was especially versatile. The racks were removable to ease loading or accommodate oversized cargo.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Truck
Date Made
1930
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
65.107.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Metal
Wood (Plant material)
Glass (Material)
Rubber (Material)
Color
Blue
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Diameter: 3.875 in (Bore)
Length: 4.25 in (Stroke)
Height: 77 in
Width: 80 in
Wheelbase: 131.5 in
Length: 203 in
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SetEarly Ford Trucks
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Trucks have been a regular part of Ford Motor Company's lineup since 1917. The earliest models were utilitarian with chassis and bodies based on the company's automobiles. But their low cost and reliable service made Ford trucks popular with farmers and business owners, and with municipal and military operators too. Over time, Ford trucks evolved into distinct products with a look and a following all their own.