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woodburnranch · 04-21-2014, 09:16 AM

I am considering purchasing a '51-'53 F-1 and would like to know what interior and exterior features were included in the Deluxe model with the Five Star Extra Option. Thanks for any info. Jim

truckdog62563 · 04-21-2014, 09:28 AM

The 5 Star Extra package was 51/52, not 53. Below is the page from the Salesman's Handbook listing the features. Of note, NOT included in the package were radio, Magic Air heater, or electric wipers. They were separate options. Stu

53F100Jeffie · 04-27-2014, 07:02 PM

Just to add the Stu's answer, the 53 was a newly designed truck, called the F100. The F1 was the first Ford redesigned product after WW2. It was built from 1948-52. The first three years had little design changes, 1951 and 52 had a new front end design.
The 53 had a driverized cab, a man could wear a fedora in the truck with room to spare. I have a 53 F100 and a 49 Panel, and like them both for different reasons.
Good luck with your new truck, whatever it is. A Ford is the appropriate choice!
Jef f

truckdog62563 · 04-27-2014, 07:17 PM

Thanks Jeff. Since the first postings Jim and I have swapped PMs, and I've gotten additional info from my friend Kevin who is good with the 53-56s. In my PM I shared with Jim this page from my 1954 Salesman' Handbook. I like the label "Driverized Deluxe Cab".

Then I emailed Kevin and got this reply:

Stu, The 53-54 deluxe cabs were called 5 star or Deluxe cab, but the 55-56 were called "custom Cab" and that's when the door name plate started.

The options were basically the same for the 53-56 years except the 56 as it added 56 only items like windshield trim and chrome grill

dual sun visors, door panels, bright trim, both door locks etc.

53F100Jeffie · 04-27-2014, 07:22 PM

Thanks for the Information. Love to hear more about these old workhorses! My truck has teeth in the grill which I believe is a Deluxe Cab. It has two door locks, sun visors.

Merc Man · 04-30-2014, 12:12 AM

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Hello! I am a new member to the Ford Barn and I recently purchased a 1953 Mercury M100 Deluxe Cab. It is the same truck as the F100, but was made with Mercury badges for the Canadian Market. Thanks for posting the old literature photos; I will be searching for something similar from Ford of Canada.

04-21-2014, 09:16 AM	#1
woodburnranch Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Geraldine, Montana Posts: 76	'51-'53 F-1 Deluxe Option I am considering purchasing a '51-'53 F-1 and would like to know what interior and exterior features were included in the Deluxe model with the Five Star Extra Option. Thanks for any info. Jim

04-21-2014, 09:28 AM	#2
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 599	Re: '51-'53 F-1 Deluxe Option The 5 Star Extra package was 51/52, not 53. Below is the page from the Salesman's Handbook listing the features. Of note, NOT included in the package were radio, Magic Air heater, or electric wipers. They were separate options. Stu __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons

04-27-2014, 07:02 PM	#3
53F100Jeffie Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kirkville, N.Y. Posts: 90	Re: '51-'53 F-1 Deluxe Option Just to add the Stu's answer, the 53 was a newly designed truck, called the F100. The F1 was the first Ford redesigned product after WW2. It was built from 1948-52. The first three years had little design changes, 1951 and 52 had a new front end design. The 53 had a driverized cab, a man could wear a fedora in the truck with room to spare. I have a 53 F100 and a 49 Panel, and like them both for different reasons. Good luck with your new truck, whatever it is. A Ford is the appropriate choice! Jef f __________________ 1929 Model A Fordor 1949 Ford F1 Panel Truck 1953 Ford F100 Pickup 2006 Ford F150 XLT Scab 4x4 "I'd rather drive a truck" - Rick Nelson

04-27-2014, 07:17 PM	#4
truckdog62563 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester, Il Posts: 599	Re: '51-'53 F-1 Deluxe Option Thanks Jeff. Since the first postings Jim and I have swapped PMs, and I've gotten additional info from my friend Kevin who is good with the 53-56s. In my PM I shared with Jim this page from my 1954 Salesman' Handbook. I like the label "Driverized Deluxe Cab". Then I emailed Kevin and got this reply: Stu, The 53-54 deluxe cabs were called 5 star or Deluxe cab, but the 55-56 were called "custom Cab" and that's when the door name plate started. The options were basically the same for the 53-56 years except the 56 as it added 56 only items like windshield trim and chrome grill dual sun visors, door panels, bright trim, both door locks etc. __________________ Stu McMillan Marmon-Herringtons

04-27-2014, 07:22 PM	#5
53F100Jeffie Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Kirkville, N.Y. Posts: 90	Re: '51-'53 F-1 Deluxe Option Thanks for the Information. Love to hear more about these old workhorses! My truck has teeth in the grill which I believe is a Deluxe Cab. It has two door locks, sun visors. __________________ 1929 Model A Fordor 1949 Ford F1 Panel Truck 1953 Ford F100 Pickup 2006 Ford F150 XLT Scab 4x4 "I'd rather drive a truck" - Rick Nelson Last edited by 53F100Jeffie; 04-27-2014 at 07:27 PM.

04-30-2014, 12:12 AM	#6
Merc Man Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Posts: 1	Re: '51-'53 F-1 Deluxe Option Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Hello! I am a new member to the Ford Barn and I recently purchased a 1953 Mercury M100 Deluxe Cab. It is the same truck as the F100, but was made with Mercury badges for the Canadian Market. Thanks for posting the old literature photos; I will be searching for something similar from Ford of Canada.