Truck Wars, 1954

[WD40]

We think the truck wars are bad now, take a look at Chevy from 1954.

Video: Brand Competition is Fierce in 1954 Chevy Truck Dealer Film | RodAuthority

Remember, Ford had a V/8 and they only had a 6.
Doug

 

[iracemine]

neat! But to their claim the 6 gave more power at the wheels. ITS THE FACTS! lol. I still love the way a ford drives. That and the price is what makes me buy a ford.

 

[Stroked68]

Cute video haha. In addition.......Ford is still better. The Fords look wayyy better.

 

[powerboatr]

gvw is total capacity of the whole truck...not the rear springs and tires
sooooo
a gvw of 4800 lbs would mean each tire would need to be able to carry....
1200 lbs, and each axle 2400 lbs...which means the chevy had a LIGHT engine to get 3k out back for load

and load capacity is not just what the rear can support. wow even in the 50"s gm was full bull muffins or at least their training was skewed

really loved the video i had a 1955 chevy short bed truck as a teen.....sure wish i still had it

 

[WD40]

I liked it, did you also see every time a Ford and a Chevy truck were in the same picture
the Chevy was also a little larger. It was also for Chevy Truck dealers only viewing. (RIGHT).
Doug