Help with Flathead Ford F-4 Truck

All of the 6 volt batteries I have bought were charged and ready. It is possible like said the one you bought didnot have the electrolyte in it. If I recall the Ford era you have there is a button on the dash for energizing the starter. Being you have the battery already I would not worry about going with an 8 volt. The systemis simple to work on and you should be ok. Study up on a point ignition they are very simple. Any other questions just ask.