Modified 1969 Ford F-600 4-Speed

Description

The 1969 Ford F-600 Series encompassed Ford’s fifth-generation medium-duty truck lineup, known for its rugged design and versatility. Built primarily for commercial and industrial use, the F-600 was a Class 6 truck with a gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of 19,500 pounds. It was commonly used as a grain hauler, flatbed, or dump truck, and was favored by farmers and contractors for its durability. The F-600 had an increased GVWR of 20,000 pounds. 

The 1969 F-600 featured a 330 cubic-inch HD FT V8 engine, paired with a New Process 435 four-speed manual transmission and an Eaton two-speed rear axle. Its 156-inch wheelbase supported a cab-and-chassis configuration, allowing for various body upfits. The truck retained the cab design of Ford’s light-duty pickups but had reinforced fenders and a solid front axle to accommodate heavier loads. 

This 1969 F-600 has been reimagined from its original freight-hauling configuration by shortening it by 5 feet and adding LED lighting, a crawl-through sleeper, fresh gray paint, and interior upgrades. 

Highlights 

• Unique shortened and lowered F-600 with crawl-through sleeper 

• 330 cu-in HD FT V8 engine 

• New Process 435 four-speed manual transmission 

• Eaton two-speed rear axle 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • WB: 156 – 156-inch wheelbase (medium duty truck) 

  • Color: 7 – Harbor Blue/Medium Blue (now gray)

  • Model: F602 – Higher GVWR 

  • Body: B81 – Medium Blue Crush vinyl and Medium Blue Cody pattern woven plastic interior/Custom Cab (now gray with red pattered inserts)

  • Trans: A – 4-speed manual transmission 

  • Axle: F2 – 4.10 limited-slip differential

  • Max: 20000 – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating of 20,000 pounds 

  • Cert. Net HP: 164 – Certified Net Horsepower Rating of 164 hp 

  • 3800 RPM – RPM to reach maximum horsepower 

  • DSO: 55 – St. Louis (Missouri) District Sales Office

• The chassis number (F60DCE58797) decodes as: 

  • F – Ford truck 

  • 60 – F-600 series 

  • D – 330 cu-in V8 engine 

  • C – Assembly at Ontario Truck Plant in Oakville, Ontario, Canada 

  • E58797 – Sequential Production Number 

Features 

• Maintenance and updates include: 

  • Hardened valve seat inserts  

  • Aluminum radiator with dual fans  

  • Two-speed shifter rebuilt  

  • All brakes, hardware, and seals including cylinders replaced  

  • Battle Born Brake conversion with PR4 valve and all brake lines  

  • Racing seats 

  • LED lighting 

Known Imperfections 

• Clutch and brake pedal bushings need to be replaced 

• Needs stronger return springs on pedals 

• Paint never received a final buffing 

• Two-speed shift motor is new but not wired 

• Speedometer is inaccurate (truck will cruise at 60 mph via GPS) 

• No speakers installed for radio 

Included 

• Keys 

Ownership History

The Iowa consignor of this 1969 Ford F-600 truck purchased it from a farmer in Illinois in 2004. It had been sitting since 1994. As part of the truck’s restoration/rebuild, the seller says he “shortened it about 5 feet, moved all the spring hangers, and lowered it. It has all-new brake components, including every line, the wheel cylinders, and all brake hardware.”