September/October 2020 Vintage Truck
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The September/October 2020 issue of Vintage Truck magazine is available in our gift shop now and will be available on newsstands soon. Our cover story about National Parts Depot’s unrestored 1971 Ford F-250 was written by Robert Gabrick and photographed by Mark Dalton and Brad Bowling.
The fifth generation of Ford’s F-series ran from model year 1967 through 1972, and the company continued to emphasize that its light-duty pickups “work like trucks … ride like cars.” Its F-100, F-250, and F-350 did not trade comfort for capability, though, with maximum gross vehicle weight ratings of 5,000, 7,500, and 10,000 pounds, respectively. The F-100 and F-250 were offered in Styleside and Flareside pickups and chassis-cabs, and only the F-250 had a stakes option. F-100 and F-250 models offered two- and four-wheel-drive layouts. F-350 trucks were available as Flareside pickups and single- or dual-rear wheel stakes and chassis-cabs.
Laying claim to leadership of the recreational vehicle (RV) market, Ford heralded its Camper Specials as “Fun Loving.” According to the ’71 Pickups by Ford sales brochure, the F-250 Camper Special with the 8-foot pickup box was designed to carry 11-foot slide-in or chassis-mounted campers. The Camper Specials were also said to provide from the factory everything necessary for economical and reliable transport with all anticipated utility, comfort, and convenience equipment. Ford also offered an optional 110/120-volt, 2,500-watt Electric Power Pak to provide electric current. The Power Pak was driven by its own 5 1/2hp air-cooled engine.
To read more about our featured Ford F-250 pick up a copy of the September/October 2020 issue of Vintage Truck magazine!
Articles in this issue include:
Gracie
This 1964 Corvair Rampside is fascinating at any speed!
Story by Candace Brown, Photos by Brad BowlingThe Very Special Camper Special
National Parts Depot’s unrestored 1971 Ford F-250 has barely traveled 12,000 miles in five decades!
Story by Robert Gabrick, Photos by Mark Dalton and Brad Bowling2020 Vintage Truck Magazine’s DriveYour Old Truck Day and Paper Truck Show
The 2020 “Show That Wasn’t”One Company, Three Sommers
This 1979 Scout Traveler Midas Edition belongs to an International family!
Story by Tom Gibson, Photos by Brad BowlingLetter from the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Delivery Designs: Boyertown Lightweight Bodies
For Ford Fans: 1965 Ford Econoline
Independent Trucks: 1956 Powell truck
The Road Less Traveled: Mason, Maytag-Mason, and Maytag Commercial Vehicles
Hey Loren!
Classifieds
Show Guide
Granny Gear: Effluvia
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