Dodge LCF Series

Dodge LCF Series
LCF Series
1967-1975 Dodge CT800
Manufacturer Chrysler
Also called Dodge C-series
Dodge C500-C1000
Fargo LCF
Production 1960-1976
Predecessor Dodge 'Forward Look'
Class Heavy-duty truck
Body style 2-door truck
Layout Front engine, rear-wheel drive
Engine  Gasoline:
318 cu in (5.2 L) A V8
361 cu in (5.9 L) B V8
413 cu in (6.8 L) RB V8
477 cu in (7.8 L) IH V8
534 cu in (8.8 L) IH V8
 Diesel:
354 cu in (5.8 L) Perkins 6.354 I6
Caterpillar units
Cummins units
Detroit Diesel units
Wheelbase 121–212 in (3,073–5,385 mm)
Related Dodge C Series

The Dodge LCF (for "Low Cab Forward") was a series of medium- and heavy-duty trucks built by Chrysler since 1960. They replaced the Dodge "Forward Look" range of cabover trucks built in the fifties. The 500 through 700-series were medium duty only, while 900 and 1000 series were reserved for heavy-duty versions. This range was also sold in Canada with the 'Fargo' label.[1] The cabin section was taken directly from the 1956-1960 range of Dodge pickup trucks, with its panoramic windshield, but was fitted with a unique front section. One of the Dodge LCF's main selling points was accessibility, with the sides of the engine compartment and fenders being possible to swing open. A mechanic could easily stand between the engine and the front wheel while working.[2]

A range of Dodge and International Harvester gasoline engines were available, as were diesels from Perkins (for lighter variants), Cummins, Caterpillar, and Detroit Diesel for the heaviest duty versions, both six cylinder and V8 versions. Gasoline powered versions were simply called the "C"-series, followed by a numeral indicating weight class, and all of them were V8-powered. Perkins diesel engined units were called "PC", while inline diesels were called "CN" and V-type diesels were "CV". A "T" following the letters indicates a tandem rear axle. On LCFs equipped with inline-six diesels the engine intruded into the cabin. This was covered with a removable panel for maintenance.[2] A near unlimited range of engines, transmissions, and rear axles were available for what was usually a built to order truck. The biggest diesel available was the Cummins V-903, a giant 903 cu in (14,794 cc) unit with a modest 289 hp (216 kW) max output. The smaller 567 cu in (9,299 cc) Detroit Diesel 8V-71N was the most powerful engine, with 300 hp (224 kW) on tap.[3]

With Dodge pulling out of the heavy truck business, the C-series' last year in the US market was 1975. A few hundred more CNT800's and CNT900's were built for export in 1976.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Wickstead, Kris. "Dodge Big Rigs". The '61-'71 Dodge Truck Website. Sweptline.com. http://www.sweptline.com/hist/bigtrucks.html. Retrieved 2011-08-23. 
  2. ^ a b Youngblood, Kyle. "Dodge LCF/HCF". Dodge Trucks of the 60's and 70's. http://www.olddodges.com/cseries.htm. Retrieved 2011-08-23. 
  3. ^ Dodge Trucks: Heavy-Duty LCF Diesel Models, Chrysler Motors Corporation, September 1972, http://www.olddodges.com/literature/cseries/cnt900-1.jpg 

Wikimedia Foundation. 2010.

Игры ⚽ Поможем написать курсовую

Look at other dictionaries:

  • Dodge C Series — Manufacturer Chrysler Production 1950s 1960 Predecessor …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge D Series — For Dodge s modern full size pickup, see Dodge Ram. Dodge D Series Manufacturer Chrysler Also called Dodge Ram (1981–1993) Dodge W Series (4x4 models) Dodge Power Ram (4x4 models from 1981–1993) …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge Ram Van — Dodge B Series / Ram Van Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation (1971–1998) DaimlerChrysler (1998–2003) Production 1971–2003 Assembly Windsor, O …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge A100 — Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1964–1970 Successor Dodge B series …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge Ramcharger — Manufacturer Chrysler Corporation Production 1974–2001 Successor Dodge Durango (2004) …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge — For other uses, see Dodge (disambiguation). Dodge Type Division of Chrysler Group LLC Industry Automobile Founded …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge Ram — This article is about the full size truck. For other uses such as the full size van, see Dodge Ram (disambiguation). Dodge Ram Manufacturer Chrysler Production 1981–present …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge Caravan — Dodge Caravan/Dodge Grand Caravan Manufacturer Chrysler (known as DaimlerChrysler from 1998 2007) Production November 2, 1983[1] …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge Dakota — Manufacturer Chrysler Production 1987–2011 Assembly Warren, Michigan, United States …   Wikipedia

  • Dodge Durango — Manufacturer DaimlerChrysler Chrysler LLC Chrysler Group (2010–present) Production 1997–2004 (Mid size) 2004 present (Full size) …   Wikipedia

Share the article and excerpts

Direct link
Do a right-click on the link above
and select “Copy Link”