Why are Models F, G & H all 1.5 ton trucks

[Todd B]

I am looking at a G model truck and I looked in my books to find out F, G & H are all the same tonage. What makes them different?

[Dodgeb4ya]

These 3 models of 1-1/2 ton Dodge trucks are all different because of the way they were built. The F was a std base 1-1/2 ton Dodge truck-The cheaper model-thin section frame 4 speed spur gear trans ect..

The G was a step up and offered maybe a few more options like thicker frame section modulus. The heavier 4500lb front axle was offered compared to the Std. 3750 lb axle on the F series.

The H series trucks had a lot more available build options to make the "H" 1-1/2 tonner stand up to more severe service.They offered a "HH" model which was a "H" series 2 ton model!! Frame reinforcements, 5 speed trans, heavier rear axle bearings, springs ect. All Dodge trucks were offered to the prospective truck purchaser a Code model number packages- (F series offered code model 70,80 90,135 ect) The higher the code model meant more GVW. These code model numbers tell what type of wheels, clutch, frame reinforcements ect, were installed as a package on the truck and the total GVW rating.

Want a light 1-1/2 ton get a F model

Want a H-Duty 1-1/2 tonner get a H model!

Bob.

[Todd B]

Thank you Bob,

Todd B

[wallytoo]

thanks for the information, bob. good stuff.

wally

[KJ's Dodge]

The code models were directly related to the wheel base from my recollection.

Is that correct? Obviously the longer the wheel base the higher the GVW.

KJ

[Dodgeb4ya]

KJ,

The longer wheel base generally meant less carrying capacity!

The code model numbers I was referring to were usually shown to the truck buyer by the salesman selling you a truck. He had a "Master Sales Book" that specified everything about any dodge truck model from 1/2 ton to the 4 ton models. Very detailed information. He could answer all the questions a buyer would ask so he could hopefully sell the proper tonnage truck with the correct installed truck equipment. The code model number was an assigned package of equipment installed on a truck with a matching GVW rating.

[KJ's Dodge]

Thanks Bob, I guess that wasn't very obvious. I assumed wrong that as the wheel base lengthened, that the frames were thicker and the general build would have been heavier with the increased in length, thus the ability to have higher GVW. My bad...

I am still astounded by the detail and depth that Dodge went to in their trucks. The other manufacturers of trucks did not have the huge variations available to the end customer as Dodge did.

KJ