2stacksuperdog Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I was wondering what was the first 10 wheeler that Ford made? My great grandfather had the first one in CT and i was trying to find out what model it was. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31251-1st-10-wheeler/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 The Ford Factory came out with the T-800 tandem drive in 1954. Before that all Ford 10 wheelers were an aftermarket Tag/pusher axle either installed by a dealer or conversion shop, although I believe you could order the longer frame from Ford to mount it on?From the late 20's on there were several companys who made aftermarket tandem drive conversions. Mr. Don Chew of Littleton Colo is the expert on them. He writes articles about them in Shirley Spoonholtz's magazine Old Time Trucks. If you have a serious inquery PM/Email me and I will send you his snail mail addy as he does not have a computer. Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31251-1st-10-wheeler/#findComment-184258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I was wondering what was the first 10 wheeler that Ford made? My great grandfather had the first one in CT and i was trying to find out what model it was.Matt,First FACTORY Ford tandems came out in 1954 model year. The big one was the T-800 andf it had a gvw of 44,000 lbs. So if you are talking your GREAT grandfather, my guess is he had one of the various aftermarket tandems. Yaworski has a couple of 48-49 vintage that have THREE sticks. Main trans, an auxiliary, and the third one shifted the ratio in the rear axle! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31251-1st-10-wheeler/#findComment-184260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
2stacksuperdog Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Oh, i dont think it was a '54 or newer, I'm guessing it was a conversion then. Quote Matt Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31251-1st-10-wheeler/#findComment-184262 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 THey use to put large belt in between tires from the front axel two rear axel. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31251-1st-10-wheeler/#findComment-184707 Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackdog2 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Too two to 2 .I get the message. Quote Ed Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31251-1st-10-wheeler/#findComment-184791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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