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is there a site with some data on numbers that were made of these panels

only here I'd say - never heard of any model breakdowns of production on the old trucks - Gunnell sez about 65,000 trucks 5-10,000 GVW produced in 54 [170,000 below 5,000], and I'd bet very few were 1T panels- if you've one there in NZ [that wasn't recently imported used ], it likely came from Canada, w/ even less info available - got pictures?

Bill

Bill this one is a 1 ton and it did come from California about 5 years it is a good rust free body , we are have problem with our L.T.S.A about weight number 8800lbs.and because it is a left hand drive vehicle, they would like us to convert it if we can not fine some information on the rarity of a 1954-5 1 ton panel I will try and get a pic of it on

All the 1-ton trucks had 8800lbs capacity on the door plate but for the truck to actually be rated for that it had to have dual rear tires of max. size. The actual ratings can be found in a shop manual reprint.

I don't have a manual with the '54 figures but for a '51 1-ton they ranged from 6200 lbs with 7.00X17 8-ply tires to 8800 lbs with 7.00X18 8-ply duals.

Took my 1ton down to the scales awhile back, stock engine(235cid), did change the the front seats, 750x17 wheels and tires, weighed in at 4650lbs empty.

tony'n weatherford

The 1954 Salesman Truck Data book gives the same figures Cletis posted above. This is for the 1954 3800 series 1-ton Medium Duty Truck. The 8800 lb rating is for dual rear wheels, 7.00-18, 8 ply tires, and auxiliary rear springs. There was also a 7,000 GVW rating for 7.00-17, 6ply front tires and 7.50-17, 8ply rear tires.

The dual rear wheel option (8,800 lb GVW) is not shown for the 3804 (Pickup), 3805 (Panel), or 3807 (Canopy).

The 3805 1 ton Panel had a curb weight of 4360 lbs plus the weight of other options, such as upgraded versions (if installed) of springs, shocks, radiator, generator, auxiliary seat, and 7.50-17 tires and wheels (plus perhaps the weight of some of the fluids).

Tim

Tim, so what is the gvw for the 3804 ,3805,what does the 4 and 5 stand for? what diff ratio for these panels?

Kemps,

3800 series = 1 ton, wheel base of 137 inches

38xx : xx=04 for pickup; xx=05 for Panel

3802 = chassis and cowl and flat-faced cowl (no cab, bed, or rear fenders)
3803 = chassis and cab (no bed or rear fenders)
3804 = Pick-up (bed and rear fenders)
3805 = Panel Truck
3807 = Canopy Express
3808 = Platform (stake pocket rear - no rear fenders)
3809 = Stake (3808 with factory stake bed/sides)
3812 = chassis and cowl and windshield cowl (no cab, bed, or rear fenders)

3804: GVW = 7,000; 5.14:1 rear
3805: GVW = 7,000; 5.14:1 rear

Tim

Tim , thanks for all the information I really appriecate it . thanks again.