Hi Red63
I have (2) 1952 454-30's They are 3 ton w/179 inch wheel base, 302CID engine, Clark 5 Speeds and one has an Eaton 2 speed electric shift axle, the other is a Timkin single speed.
Model numbers 450 series equals 3 ton, the "4" in 454 in 179 inch wheel base.
Your 453 is a 3 ton w/270CID (1951) engine and 161 inch wheel base, most likely has a Clark 205V 5 Speed and either and Eaton 2 speed axle or a Timkin single speed axle w/6.80 ratio.
Optional Transmission where Clark 205VO, Clark 207V, Clark 207VO and a Borg Warner 5 Speed. The "O" in the Clark VO is for 5th gear overdrive. "V" is 5th gear direct.
Wheels are Motor Wheel 7.5x20s 6 hole, hub pilot, w/Compression lug nuts and probably with 8.25 tires or 9.00x20 tires.
The Carburetor is probably a Holly 660A or 660A1.
Yours probably has Hydro-Vac brakes.
These trucks also came as tractors for semi trailers.
My curb weight is 8500 lbs, GVW is 19,600 and Combined GVW of 36,500 lbs. It requires a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) this is a Federal Standard now.
They came with Hydro-Vac brakes, Air Package Brakes (Air over Hydraulic) and Straight Air Brakes.
Good Luck and Happy Trucking.
