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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Also called | |
| Production | 1938–1957 |
| Assembly | England:Dagenham,East London |
| Body and chassis | |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.2 LsvI4 |
| Transmission | 3-speedmanual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 78 in (1,981 mm) |
| Length | 157.5 in (4,000 mm) |
| Width | 64 in (1,626 mm) |
| Curb weight | 890–1,600 kg (1,962–3,527 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Ford Pilot V8 pickup & van |
| Successor | Ford Thames 400E |
TheFordson E83W (also sold from 1952 under theThames brand[3] asThames E83W) is a 10 cwt (half ton) light commercial vehicle that was built byFord of Britain at theFord Dagenham assembly plant (home ofFordson tractors) between 1938 and 1957. The van was sold in Australia as the Ford Ten-Ten, and the E83W was available in various forms around much of the world as Britain strove to export afterWorld War II. In some countries, the 'cowl and chassis' only was imported and local bodies built.
The E83W was aimed at the small haulage, trade and merchant market, sectors in which it sold well. An estate car variant was also available.[2] During and afterWorld War II, many specialist variations such asmobile canteens,ice cream vans and evenfire pumps were built on the E83W chassis. Anestate variant was also marketed but did not find much success. Its main competitor was theBedford HC and JC models produced byGeneral Motors' UK commercial subsidiary.
The E83W was powered by the 1,172 cc (71.5 cu in) Ford 10 hpside-valve engine, producing 30 bhp (22 kW), with a 3-speed gearbox, and was heavily geared down in the rear axle. This made the Fordson much slower than the saloons, with an effective top speed of not much over 40 mph (64 km/h). Apart from the "ten" hp engine, the E83W shares few parts with the other small Fords, which does make spares a little harder to get hold of. The front and rear axles are much heavier than the saloon and 5cwt van components, and share some parts such as bearings and other internals with the contemporary Ford V8 models (Models 62 andE71A Pilot). Theheadlamps were shared with theE27N tractor, for which they were an optional extra only.
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