1935 Ford Truck Identification

In 1935, Ford Motor Company redesigned its truck line in order to give the new models a more modern look. The design departed from the square body style of previous models, and adopted rounded features with smoother curves.

Engine

The Ford V8 engine was redesigned in 1935. The new engine was 221 cubic inches and had 85 horsepower.

Cab

Because of the engine redesign, the engine was moved 8 inches forward on the truck's chaise. This significantly increased the size of the passenger compartment compared to previous models.

Front End

The grille on the 1935 Ford truck was made more round than previous models, with a generally heart-like shape. It was also pushed forward, so that the grille was even with with the front fenders.

Drive Train

The 1935 Ford pickup had a three-speed manual transmission that sent power to the rear end. It had mechanically actuated drum brakes on all four wheels.

References

• Old Ford Trucks: 1935 Pickup
• Google Books: Ford Pickup Trucks-pg 29
• All Business: Ford Trucks Evolution
• Conceptcarz: 1935 Ford