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Bill Fisher replied to the topic News Letter in the forum GENERAL B.S. 5 years, 9 months ago

I’m thinking the Newsletter pop up is fixed, so while I may (or may not) have your attention, I wouldn’t mind trying my hand at putting together a bit of a Newsletter myself. If only to perhaps garner a bit of interest, not only this site, but in these old trucks and the members that own them, work on them and enjoy them, I’d give it a try.

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david payne started the topic IGNITION PARTS AUTO-LITE Models 201 & 306 in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 5 years, 9 months ago

IGNITION PARTS AUTO-LITE , DIAMOND T Trucks 1941-1949 Models: 201 & 306.
AUTO-LITE DISTRIBUTOR MODELS: I G W – 4114E & I G W – 6001-2.
AUTO-LITE CAP:I G B-1240 ; ROTOR:I G B-1239 ; CONTACT SET(point set):I G W-3028S ; CONDENSER:I G B-1025.
AUTO-LITE IGNITION PARTS APPLICATION INFORMATION from AUTO-LITE 1953 Edition Original EQUIPMENT Service…[Read more]
Bill Fisher replied to the topic 509S for sale in the forum GENERAL B.S. 5 years, 9 months ago

Hello Ernest!
Glad you stopped by to tell us you are still interested in selling your trucks. I for one, would like to know where these trucks are and I would be interested in talking to you about them.
Cheers
Bill
Ernst Hediger replied to the topic 509S for sale in the forum GENERAL B.S. 5 years, 9 months ago

Bill,
I have the 509S for sale yet and a second D-T truck I have decided to sell as well. (Dreams you can’t catch up on!)
I thought this website was gone, so I gave up on it. Glad to see it back.
If anyone is interested reach me here or my e-mail hedigere@my.uwstout.edu.

Thanks,
Ernst
Bill Fisher replied to the topic IGB-1240 AUTO-LITE Distributor CAP Diamond T in the forum Buy and sell on EBAY 5 years, 9 months ago

Thank you David.
david payne started the topic IGB-1240 AUTO-LITE Distributor CAP Diamond T in the forum Buy and sell on EBAY 5 years, 9 months ago

IGB-1240 AUTO-LITE DISTRIBUTOR CAP , NEW , PICTURES : 2.
APPLICATION : DIAMOND T Truck Models : 201 and 306 , check your application.
BUY IT NOW : $18.41 ; SHIPPING : FREE ; RETURNS: 30 DAYS.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251690548361
LISTING ENDS: SATURDAY MARCH 2,2019,10:39 A.M. P.S.T.
Bill Fisher replied to the topic 509S for sale in the forum GENERAL B.S. 5 years, 9 months ago

I’m Thinking Ernest finally sold it!
Bill Fisher started the topic Brake parts in the forum Looking for parts 5 years, 9 months ago

I just bought a kit to rebuild my brake master cylinder. Great vendor, hope it works out!
Bill Fisher replied to the topic New domain name diamondtclassics.club in the forum Questions about the web site. 5 years, 9 months ago

I tried for many years to get in touch with Bill Yoder, but never had very much luck. I was interested in purchasing the site myself, but that fell by the wayside. There was so much activity and information on the old site that it was a great place to talk about our trucks, ask for help and suggest fixes for each other.
So here we are, I’m still…[Read more]
Bill Fisher replied to the topic 1930's D T BRASS HOOD EMBLEM 12 x 2 in the forum Buy and sell on EBAY 5 years, 9 months ago

David
Are you getting any notices from the DiamondTClassicsClub site?
Bill Fisher replied to the topic New domain name diamondtclassics.club in the forum Questions about the web site. 5 years, 9 months ago

Hello Sascha,
Just stumbled back onto this site looking for information. I thought it went by the wayside! I’d be glad to help out again, anything that I could help with? Let me know.
Cheers
Bill
Chris Conley wrote a new post 6 years, 2 months ago

I just bought what I believe to be a 1940 Diamond T

COE. I’m looking for some general production information as well as where the Data tag was originally mounted. Is there anyone reproducing these tags? Here’s […]
- david payne replied 5 years, 7 months ago
  
  Chris Conley : RE PRODUCTION DATA TAG ( chassis no. chassis model , etc. ) available ; for sale on eBay. 4 1/4″ x 3 3/4″
  BUY IT NOW : $35.42 ; shipping : $6.72 ; returns : 14 days. https://www.ebay.com/itm/272890484649 Listing Ends : Thursday
  MAY 9 , 2019 ; 6:38 P.M. P.D.T.
- david payne replied 4 years, 4 months ago
  
  Chris Conley : 404 SC { 1778 serial # / chassis # } is a 1947 model 404 SC Diamond T truck . Serial / Chassis Numbers for 1947 404 SC : 1548 & up.
  Serial / Chassis Numbers Information from 1950 BRANHAM AUTOMOBILE REFERENCE BOOK page 135 DIAMOND T Truck .
  Model 404 SC ( SC : CAB FORWARD MODELS ) . HERCULES 6 cylinder engine , Bore 4 1/4″ x Stroke 3 3/4″ = 319 C.I.D. Wheel Base : 139 inches .
  Serial # / Chassis # DIAMOND T FACTORY DATA PLATE Location : on CAB OVER ENGINE MODELS : the plate is on the right side of the Motor Cover in the CAB . REPRODUCTION DIAMOND T Truck FACTORY DATA PLATES are for sale on eBay . B.I.N. $35.42 ; listing ends : 4/9/19 ; 6:38 P.M.
  http://www.ebay.com/itm/272890484649
- david payne replied 4 years, 4 months ago
  
  Chris Conley : 404 SC 1778 ( Serial number ; also known as the Chassis number , stamped on to the DIAMOND T FACTORY DATA PLATE ) .
  Wheel Base : 139″ ; 6 cylinder , Bore : 4 1/4″ x stroke 3 3/” = 319 C.I.D. .
Native wrote a new post 6 years, 2 months ago

Need to find out if any other door will fit my 1935 T,mine has the wood re-enforcement and want to swap out for steel re-enforcement…

My doors are in great shape,but want the steel instead…
- Scratcher replied 5 years, 8 months ago
  
  Stay true to the original I always say.
  Replace the wood. It will keep the integrity and the value up.
  2-cent George
- WatchmanII replied 4 years, 8 months ago
  
  Have a 1938 80 D. Had to replace 1/3 of lower half of Driver and Passenger door skins. When door skin is removed then it is easy to fabricate replacement metal frame for wood frame. Unless you are skilled at metal fabrication and welding, you should stay with the wood.
WatchmanII wrote a new post 6 years, 2 months ago

In early spring 2015 , dusted off the 80D did some polishing and headed out of garage for first car show of the year. I live on a hill overlooking the Cascade mountains. Thanks to the logging days, I tested the […]
WatchmanII wrote a new post 6 years, 2 months ago

Close Call

Finished getting the 80D ready for first car show of the 2015 season.
As usual after setting the spark and choke , a few turns of the starter, the engine started and I was ready to go. Thanks to […]
- Highwheeler replied 6 years, 2 months ago
  
  Thanks for the advice ol’ mate , cheers bud .
- Bill Fisher replied 5 years, 9 months ago
  
  That is a great piece of information for all of us! Glad you are safe and sound WatchmanII .
JP wrote a new post 6 years, 2 months ago

I have a couple 1948 Diamond T farm trucks. They are not restored and have been sitting in our farm yard for 30 years. I used to drive one of them when I was younger. I have them in Montana. I am not sure what […]
- Bill Fisher replied 5 years, 9 months ago
  
  Welcome Trent,
  Glad you have an interest in Diamond T trucks! They were the Cadillac of trucks of their time! I have a ’47 509 and joined this site to gather and share information with other enthusiasts. If there are any trucks for sale here, you’d have to look in the classifieds section. Other than that, keep an eye on the internet as they do come up for sale from time to time.
Gerald wrote a new post 6 years, 2 months ago

I have a 1937 Diamond T that needs a new home..It’s a Fire Engine in need of restoration. I thought I would offer it up here to someone whowho would appreciate it. I am not sure of the value or what would be a […]
Bill Fisher replied to the topic Diamond T Metal Fabrication in the forum Looking for parts 8 years, 7 months ago

I’d have to research it Dylan, but I think it’s a bit bigger. The fenders on the 509 seem to be a lot wide than those on the smaller trucks.
Cheers
Bill
Dylan Young replied to the topic Diamond T Metal Fabrication in the forum Looking for parts 8 years, 7 months ago

Are you referring to that sheet metal piece that goes underneath the grille between the fenders? If so, yes I am looking into starting to stamp those on a basis of demand. Is there any physical difference between the one for the 201/306 and the 509?
Bill Fisher replied to the topic Diamond T Metal Fabrication in the forum Looking for parts 8 years, 7 months ago

Hello Dylan, missed your post! Are you thinking of including the 509 for the front apron piece? A lot of 509 owners out there and that seems to be a piece that gets smacked up the most.
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Scratcher replied 5 years, 8 months ago

Stay true to the original I always say.
Replace the wood. It will keep the integrity and the value up.
2-cent George
WatchmanII replied 4 years, 8 months ago

Have a 1938 80 D. Had to replace 1/3 of lower half of Driver and Passenger door skins. When door skin is removed then it is easy to fabricate replacement metal frame for wood frame. Unless you are skilled at metal fabrication and welding, you should stay with the wood.

Highwheeler replied 6 years, 2 months ago

Thanks for the advice ol’ mate , cheers bud .
Bill Fisher replied 5 years, 9 months ago

That is a great piece of information for all of us! Glad you are safe and sound WatchmanII .

Bill Fisher replied 5 years, 9 months ago

Welcome Trent,
Glad you have an interest in Diamond T trucks! They were the Cadillac of trucks of their time! I have a ’47 509 and joined this site to gather and share information with other enthusiasts. If there are any trucks for sale here, you’d have to look in the classifieds section. Other than that, keep an eye on the internet as they do come up for sale from time to time.

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