1951 Ford F-Series Pickup Trucks
Ford introduced the Panel Delivery Deluxe model to it's 1951 Ford truck lineup. Changes over the 1950 Ford Truck consisted of:
- a new base engine, a 215-c.i. inline six with 101 horsepower.
- a new grille & hood trim pieces
- a wood box floor (instead of steel)
- the F-1 / F-2 / etc. designation was now on the hood trim (called a "spear") instead of the cowl
- two cab choices: the standard Five Star Cab and the deluxe Five Star Extra cab
This '51 F-1 belongs to member dirtrules
The Five Star Extra cab came equipped with:
- foam seat padding
- extra sound-deadening material
- bright metal trim around the windshield and vent windows
- an argent-finished grille bar
- locks and armrests on both doors
- two-toned seat upholstery
- a dome light, and
- twin horns
Beautiful restored 1951 F-1 in red
1951 Ford F-1 Video
Here is a nice video on a man and his original, unrestored 1951 Ford truck:
Many parts of the 1951 Ford F-Series trucks are very similar to the 1948, 1949 & 1950 Ford trucks. Available models for 1951 are the F-1, F-2, and F-3. Available engines include either a 215 cid inline 6 cylinder (101 horsepower) or a 239 cid flathead V8 (100 horsepower).
1951 Ford Trucks were assembled at the Highland Park Ford plant in Highland Park, Michigan
1951 Mercury M1 belongs to member overkill
1951 Ford F-Series Resources
- Truck of the Month: 1951 Ford F1
- Classic Ford Truck Forum
- Flathead V8 Specifications
- HowStuffWorks '51 Page