The San Francisco Chronicle published this story and two pictures on the history, restoration and return of the Alcatraz Island 1934 Diamond T fire engine. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/09/24/BA305283.DTL »
The Diamond T fire truck, purchased in 1934 by the Bureau of Prisons for the United States Penitentiary Alcatraz, has been returned to the island, fully restored (and operational) on September 23 2003.It was removed from the island in 1963, but was recently restored by inmates of a state prison in Nevada. We hope to add some information about it, including both historic and contemporary photos, to... »
Short & Paulk Supply Company was started in 1941 by my grandfather JP Short III. We are still going strong today and have been supplying Hardware, Lumber, and Building Materials throughout South Georgia for over 62 years. During the 40’s and 50’s We aslo sold farm equipment and were a distributor of Diamond T Trucks. I have some Short & Paulk stationary with the Diamond T logo ... »
The American Truck Historical Society held its 2003 convention in Syracuse, NY. Show truck registration ended at 2:00PM, Saturday May 24, 2003. Shortly thereafter, an announcement came over the loud speaker system at the NY State Fairgrounds. There were a total of 1,026 antique trucks registered at the show. This set a new world record for a gathering of antique trucks. This reporter understands t... »
From 1905 to 1911 Diamond T was known as a powerful touring car from a Chicago company later famed for its trucks. The cars were listed up to 70 hp and that’s where it all started. I have been told that the early cars are hard to find and if you ever get to see one you are lucky This info comes from The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Worlds Automobiles. That is the only passage about Diamon... »
Capitol Clutch & Brake 3100 Duluth Street West Sacramento Ca.95691 (800)727-3376 or (916)371-5970 Talk to Wayne or Bill www.ccbparts.com I got all the parts for my clutch including bearings (They had them in stock)also a re-build kit for master cylinder and wheel cylinders, They helped me retro fit all my copper brake lines to steel and custom fit the rubber brake hoses to the wheal cylinders.... »
I have found Egge Machine Co. Inc. the best place to find all my engine parts including fuel pump gaskets.They also have full engine re-build kits. Egge Machine Co. Inc. 11707 Slauson Ave. Santa Fe Springs Ca 90670 (800)945-3419 Website:www.egge.com »
Updated as of October 3, 2002 Compiled by: Allan Garber 10914 – 125 Street Edmonton, Alberta T5M 0L6 (780)423-8544 agarber@parlee.com I started to compile this parts list while restoring a 1948 Model 201 Diamond T. I am indebted to Tom Warren Sr. and Jr. of Amarillo, Texas for their help. Most of the parts in this list are available from NAPA auto parts. Any comments on paint colors or Diamond T p... »
This article appeared in Vintage Car Club of Canada 1999. With Jeff’s permission I am forwarding it. I have known Jeff for the past 3 years and have recieved a lot of information and some parts from him for my Diamond T. Jeff is proud of his truck and his families business and he has donated the Diamond T to the North Vancouver Museum for all to enjoy, it is also taken out for parades. I am ... »
In our fire collection we own a 1945 Diamond T fire engine. It appears to be complete. We are working on restoring it to its original condition. Does anyone know where we can find some factory photos? »