Talk:Ford L series

Cab Over Expansion
This article should include the Ford Cab-Over Semi trucks. There should be at least one picture.FeralLynX (talk) 03:02, 9 March 2011 (UTC)


 * Cabovers aren't L-Series trucks. I agree that there should be more articles on Ford Cabovers, though. DanTD (talk) 05:04, 9 March 2011 (UTC)

List of Models the L-Series Replaced
From James K. Wagner's book, Ford Trucks Since 1905, this is what he says the L-series replaced when introduced in 1970 (replacement models listed in parentheses): WikiPro1981X (talk) 03:02, 9 April 2011 (UTC)
 * The basic L-series (long nose conventional cab) replaced models in series F-8000 (with L-8000), T-8000 (LT-8000), F-850-D, F-950-D and F-1000-D (all three by the L-9000) and the T-850-D and T-950-D (both by the LT-9000). The gas-powered versions were the L-800 and LT-800 which replaced the F-800 and T-800 respectively, and the L-900 and LT-900 which replaced models in series F-850/950/1000 and the T-850 /950 respectively. The F-800 nomenclature would return for the F-series in mid-1977, replacing the previous F-880 model originally introduced in 1974. The 880 series was also in the Louisville stable as model LT-880 (intended to compete with the Chevrolet and GMC M-series tandem-axle conventionals equipped with the 427 V-8 engine, as well as International Harvester's Loadstar F-1800 conventional), two years before the F-880 introduction, which became an (higher-rated) LT-800 in mid-1977. The F-8000 designator returned for 1983.
 * The LN-series (short nose conventional cab) replaced models in series N-600 (with LN-600), N-6000 (LN-6000), N-700 (LN-700), N-750 (LN-800), N-7000 (LN-7000), N-8000 (LN-8000), NT-8000, N-850/950/1000 (LN-900), and the N-850/950/1000-D (LN-9000). The tandem-axle versions were NT-8000 (LNT-8000) and the NT-850/950-D (both by LNT-9000). Additionally, an LNT-800 was also offered to supplement the diesel LNT-8000 version. Moreover, the Ford-Caterpillar V-8 diesels were never cataloged for the former N-6000, N-7000 and N-8000, but were for the equivalent LN versions. The LNT-880 conventional was marketed to compete with the Chevrolet/GMC ME-series conventionals, but became a higher-rated LNT-800 in mid-1977.

1 July 2013
The range numbers are from personal knowledge, unreferenced. I will look for refs, but feel free to revert. I have no knowledge of 600/6000, so I just rolled it into 700/7000. 7000 had a 175hp Cat 3208, 8000 had mostly 210hp 3208s, although I think I have heard of some Cummins 555 somethings. Maybe even Detroit 6v53s? Fuller trans' in 8000 were "mid-range" 610 and 613 (a small 15 speed, not a 913 type with top range splitter). Spicer 5x4s were available, at least early on. 9000 had HD engines, Cat 3406, Cummins N, Detroit 71 (don't know about 92). 9000 Fuller trans' were HD 9-- type. Other than engine/trans, 8000 and 9000 could be spec'ed out pretty much the same, either could be strait or semi. Again, feel free to revert.Sammy D III (talk) 15:15, 1 July 2013 (UTC)

8 Jul 2015
I think:

Line was introduced as “Louisville” from the start.

L, LN, and LS chassis had the same wheelbases available. (edit: I am not sure LS had exactly the same wheelbases, 130...1 thinks otherwise). LN, with a short hood and the cab moved forward, had a shorter bumper to back of cab (BBC) and longer cab to (rear) axle (CA) than L. LN sometimes made up for the shorter hood by having the engine intrude into the cab in a "doghouse". LS, with a long hood, had the same BBC as the L and the same CA as the LN (CA may be slightly different). Compare the break between the hood and cab. L has the break behind the fender, LN and LS have it farther forward, near the rear of the wheelwell, with the rear part of the fender on the cab.

800(?)/8000 and 900/9000 were available with both single and tandem rear axles. Single rear axles probably were available with a shorter wheelbase than a tandem. 700/7000 were not available with tandems.

700/7000 had it's own short hood, with no air-cleaner opening on right side.

LTS was available with a butterfly hood for a front-mounted PTO, picture of concrete mixer shows one.

Should hoods be called “short”, “long”, and “extended”. Sammy D III (talk) 19:39, 8 July 2015 (UTC)

Australian Production?
No mention of Australian production? I was on the production line at Ford's Eagle Farm plant in Brisbane, Queensland when these were being built there in the mid-90's — Preceding unsigned comment added by Nudge67 (talk • contribs) 12:29, 11 January 2019 (UTC)