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Louise E : NOTE: THE DIAMOND T TRUCK FACTORY { “SERIAL NUMBER” “18901”} (also known as the “CHASSIS Number” “18901”} on your DIAMOND T TRUCK FACTORY DATA PLATE ; “18901” would be the V.I.N no. for your Diamond T Truck Chassis Model 244D.
THE ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTION IS ; NO , the V.I.N. NUMBER WOULD BE { “18901” } ( NOT the ENTIRE COMBINATION of…[Read more]

I’m thinking that if you give your local MTO a visit they will surely help you sort it out. There might be a Bill of Sale when your husband bought the truck from the previous owner (I’m thinking the radio station). Also if you get a letter from a certified auto dealer to verify the vehicle VIN (Chassis Number and related info from the plate) as…[Read more]

So David, if I give my local MTO the chassis and model number they can use that to see if its in their system? What number would go first as typically the VIN is quite long? I am trying to see if it was registered and if so if I can get papers in order to find a new buyer. Would the number be the entire combination of all from plate…[Read more]

Louise E : THE DIAMOND T TRUCK FACTORY SERIAL NUMBER (today called the V.I.N. number) is located on a plate (metal) , on the right side of the cowl (passenger side), under the hood. “AND” ON THE “OUTSIDE” OF THE “RIGHT FRAME MEMBER” ABOUT 3 FEET “BACK” OF THE FRONT END OF THE FRAME. “EXAMPLE” of Factory Data Plate Information: CHASSIS NO. 18901 ;…[Read more]

Cliff, the photo I am using for my profile is a pic of it about 8 years ago. It was running then, started no problem, husband drove it around the block with the siren going!!!
Has sat now for some time so need to lubricate everything before we try to start it. Would like to get some money but without papers not sure if its possible.
Not sure how…[Read more]

Post some photos; if it looks usable, someone may pay you for the privilege of hauling it away.

Just a bit more info.
Truck says 1937 on paint detail on body
Plate in engine compartment has the following info:
Chassis # 18901
Chassis Model # 244D
Can’t find any other numbers without crawling under it. A friend says it looks like an eagle on the oil pan. Has an official AFL-CLO sticker and original fire hoses and siren are on the truck.…[Read more]

Hi, I am new as of today! Main reason for joining is I have a 1933 sitting in my yard for the past 9 years and I need it gone! Going to be difficult to sort with our MTO up here in Canada. Anyone that can assist or is interested I would be very grateful to. I’m at wits end and may end up calling scrap yard to pick it up if they will! Give me a…[Read more]