The FarmOroad was introduced on
July
20th 1950. To quote the Dealer Announcement:
Here at
last is
the machine people have been longing for and wishing
for- as a tractor,
a powerful work horse for farming, plowing,
cultivation, mowing, and so
forth--a fast economical vehicle for road trips--a
rugged truck for
hauling and towing--a mobile power plant for sawing
wood, spraying,
etc., all combined in one lightweight, low-cost
machine. That is the
Crosley FarmOroad. Powel Crosley |
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The FOR remained the same through all 3 years of production accept for minor running improvements. Other than serial number there is no good way to tell the year of a FarmOroad. All were 63 inch wheelbase and 40 inch tread. They used a heavy duty open drive shaft 5.38:1 rear. Weighed approximately 1100 lbs depending on accessories. They used a stock Crosley transmission with a 4:1 Auxiliary transfer case that also supplied power to optional front and rear Power Take Off. |
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Standard glass Lux lens as used on CC
and VC
models, flat plastic taillights not normal wedges used
on CD model,
lower reflectors are not suppose to be there, those are
mounting holes
to mount the assembly on the frame when used with out
the optional box.
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Dash layout, ignition switch is after market. |
Seat cushions are built on a piece of plywood that gives you lift out seats. | |
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