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Brian · 10-19-2018, 09:39 PM

i know what a bonus built truck is, what does 'bonus built' mean?

51 MERC-CT · 10-19-2018, 11:55 PM

" Ford’s F1s were referred to as Bonus-Built because they were the first of a long series of pickups that were not based on a passenger car chassis."

FortyNiner · 10-20-2018, 08:32 AM

The sales literature from the day refers to all the superior features of the first postwar designs as delivering 'something extra' from earlier versions. This is the 'Bonus'. Have a look for yourself:

http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php...-Duty-Truck-03

G32 · 10-20-2018, 09:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 51 MERC-CT

" Ford’s F1s were referred to as Bonus-Built because they were the first of a long series of pickups that were not based on a passenger car chassis."

Guys:

1942-1947 "jailbar" pickups and vans were the first 1/2 Tons

"commercial" with dedicated ladder type lite truck frame.

F-1s used the same frame with extended front frame rails.

Crossmembers, spring hangers were 21C "commercial" 1942-1952

Old Ford Fun!!

Gene Tulsa

rotorwrench · 10-20-2018, 09:54 AM

They were such a good deal that the buyer was rewarded with a "bonus" so they said. All marketing strategy of course. Ford sold a lot of them for sure. I've had access to both the Chevy and Ford 1/2-ton pickups of the era and I like both but the Ford is still worth more is decent shape. The 216 six was getting pretty dated by 1947 but GM kept it till 1953 just like Ford kept the flathead 239. The flathead was a good puller & smooth driver and I liked the floor shift 3-speed better until I needed to carry a 3rd person. Couldn't beat the Chevy for that. They had a bit more room and the column shift.

mhsprecher · 10-20-2018, 10:00 AM

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I have a 45 and it has semi elliptical springs, so the 42 -47 trucks had a more modern suspension than the cars. I have wondered how the engineers got that past Henry, who was wedded to buggy springs? It’s a nice riding truck for its age.

10-19-2018, 09:39 PM	#1
Brian Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Masterton, New Zealand Posts: 3,829	bonus built i know what a bonus built truck is, what does 'bonus built' mean? __________________ Unfortunately, two half wits don't make a whole wit!

10-19-2018, 11:55 PM	#2
51 MERC-CT Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: East Hartford, Ct Posts: 5,898	Re: bonus built " Ford’s F1s were referred to as Bonus-Built because they were the first of a long series of pickups that were not based on a passenger car chassis." __________________ DON'T RECALL DOING SOMETHING FOR MYSELF BASED ON SOMEONE ELSE'S LIKES OR DISLIKES

10-20-2018, 08:32 AM	#3
FortyNiner Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: u-rah-rah-Wisconsin Posts: 1,136	Re: bonus built The sales literature from the day refers to all the superior features of the first postwar designs as delivering 'something extra' from earlier versions. This is the 'Bonus'. Have a look for yourself: http://oldcarbrochures.org/index.php...-Duty-Truck-03 __________________ 19 and 49 F1 - jes' like Henry II built 1946 Deluxe - as Henry built it

10-20-2018, 09:54 AM	#5
rotorwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas Posts: 16,425	Re: bonus built They were such a good deal that the buyer was rewarded with a "bonus" so they said. All marketing strategy of course. Ford sold a lot of them for sure. I've had access to both the Chevy and Ford 1/2-ton pickups of the era and I like both but the Ford is still worth more is decent shape. The 216 six was getting pretty dated by 1947 but GM kept it till 1953 just like Ford kept the flathead 239. The flathead was a good puller & smooth driver and I liked the floor shift 3-speed better until I needed to carry a 3rd person. Couldn't beat the Chevy for that. They had a bit more room and the column shift.

10-20-2018, 10:00 AM	#6
mhsprecher Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Takoma Park, MD Posts: 2,817	Re: bonus built Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a 45 and it has semi elliptical springs, so the 42 -47 trucks had a more modern suspension than the cars. I have wondered how the engineers got that past Henry, who was wedded to buggy springs? It’s a nice riding truck for its age.