Hello, I am a supervisor over the body shop at a UPS facility in Indiana. This cab was sent to me from out of state with very little info. I have included a picture of the cab so maybe you can help identify this thing. All I know is it is a 1970 Diamond Reo. VIN # DRH42HC587787 Do you know of anyone that might have N.O.S. parts or anyone reproducing parts for this truck? Any info would be greatly ... »
Hi, I am working on a book called Trucks of the World and I’m struggling to find any pictures of the Diamond T200 from the 1930s. Would anyone be able to help me in finding a picture of this truck that we could use in the book. Email is terry@amberbooks.co.uk Cheers Terry »
VENDERS-SUPPLYERS-NEW PARTS WHAT WE TRYING TO DO IS TO ORGANIZE A LIST OF SUPPLIERS MACHINE SHOPS FOR HARD TO FIND PARTS SO THEY WILL BE IN ONE PLACE AND EASIER TO FIND JIM AND I NEED YOUR HELP WITH THIS. IF YOU HAVE COMMENTS GOOD OR BAD PLEASE POST THEM BUT BE CAREFUL, A SIMPLE I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THEM GETS THE POINT ACCROST NO LIABLE THAT WAY SO LETS HELP EACH OTHER PLEASE DONT POST ALL 5000 N... »
I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door grocery sales in the 1940s, 50s and early 60s.It was one of several vehicles owned and operated by a local grocer. My first requirement is information on the restoration or leads for purchase of replacem... »
Hey! This may be old news to some of you, but was news to me, apparently Andy Rooney drove a Diamond T during WWII. I got the info from the book, “My War.” Just thought it was interesting…. My War by Andrew A. Rooney The author recounts his experiences as a young reporter to “Stars and Stripes,” the American forces’ daily newspaper in Europe, including his perso... »
Here is a tantalizing tidbit… Apparently after WWII, North Korea couldn’t get permission or didn’t have the capital to import heavy equipment such as Russian tractors and specifically, American Diamond T trucks – so they simply disassembled them and copied them without license. If this is true, it may mean that there are still counterfeit Diamond T trucks out there (at least in Korea).... »
I assume you diehards have the info, but just in case some don’t, the 1948 Woodie from Wisconsin is on the auction at Atlantic City. The auction is a Kruse sale and runs Feb 24-27. »
My Granddad bought a brand new red Diamond T pickup in 1948 and used it as his farm truck in Goshen Ind. until 1970. I remember hauling calves and hogs to and from Shipsewauna auction with a feed sack in the back window because a calf had kicked out the glass. My uncle has stored it on the home place since then. He told me this fall I could restore it if he could have a ride. It is rusted, dirty, ... »
After years of searching for a better grille i have finally decided to bite the bullet and have mine fixed.The nice thing about a 36 grille is…….nothing actually.They dont come apart.Short story,big price.$1600 to fix and chrome.With the exeption of the paint i have restored the truck myself so i guess i shouldnt complain to much.Its the end result i am looking for,not the cost…&... »
“A truck doesn’t have to be homely,” C.A.Tilt always claimed. He was right dead right. Tilt was president of the Diamond T Motor Car Company Chicago and he believed that passenger car styling and comfort features had a big place in the truck world. It was a novel concept at the time when trucks were angular and as beautiful as cast iron could make them. Putting his theories to work Tilt evolved a ... »