[Model51]

Just saw this thread. If you are still looking for information, let me know. I'm currently restoring a 1935 157" stake truck and have collected most all of the Ford issued literature and over 200 parts drawings from the Ford Archives to support the restoration back to Factory specifications. Happy to answer any questions you may have.

Sounds like you have what Ford called a Model 51 which includes all vehicles made with a truck frame in 1935 and 1936. This frame is completely different than the car and commercial (pickup truck) frame. The base Model 51 was rated at 1.5 tons (there was no 1 ton version) and had four 6.00 x 20" tires and no helper springs. Dual rear wheels and rear helper springs combined with larger tires boosted the rated capacity substantially. Perhaps Don provided you with the Dealer Showroom Album page with the weight ratings base on tire sizes, if not, I can send it to you.