1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor

[tamangel]

1960 IH VF-195 AF semi-tractor
Went to a car show in Bath Maine today and ran across this rig. owner said it came out of Idaho but wasn't sure if it was from a AF base in Idaho or surrounding state. Decal on cab roof inside said 'JET A' . 461 CI motor..
enjoy..

Mike W

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[maddawg308]

Dare to be different! Sure is a neat looking truck...

 

[jw4x4]

Now that is a beautiful piece of history. So cool that has been preserved. Not very often does the data plate say "NOMENCLATURE" on the first line. Also look where granny gear is.

 

[quickfarms]

Nice USAF tractor

 

[wreckerman893]

Very interesting gear pattern.

 

[crasheej]

They were used to pull F-6 refuel trailers. J P 4 jet fuel. Just missed having to work on them.

 

[EMD567]

I bet the 1-2 gear shift was a bear. Looks like you used 1st until you were on more even ground, then shifted to 2nd, and started out again.......

 

[mhassett]

Awesome tractor.

 

[hndrsonj]

I just drove by a Navy version of that tractor a couple weeks ago.

 

[Wildchild467]

Very interesting gear pattern.

I think Clark 5 Speeds had a wierd pattern like that.... i know my dad's friends Studebaker 96BBC Tractor has a wierd pattern if i remember right. The Studebaker has a 4-56 Detroit for power.

 

[rronning84]

That is a great lookig truck

 

[tamangel]

I'll be going to the Owl's Head truck show in a week or two (Maine)..The owner said he would be there.. I can get more reference info and pic's then.. Didn't get the impression it would be on the sales block anytime soon..

Mike W

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[hndrsonj]

Didn't get the impression it would be on the sales block anytime soon..

If you want one, there's a very nice un-restored Navy version sitting in New Castle, WY.

 

[tamangel]

no, but how about putting some pic's on here for future reference..

Mike W

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[crasheej]

They were used on f;ight line so they only used one sid the low side.

 

[det rebel]

it looks to me that you dont even use first gear unless you plan on staying in it the whole time

 

[Old Lincoln County Iron]

Nice tractor! I bet it would do a fine job of sucking a fuel tank dry!