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 brakes before starting down the first hill. Surprise! no brakes!. Used the hand brake and brought the 80D to a stop. Backed into the garage. The problem was the left front brake line had be... »
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 many experiences in logging and driving logging roads I tested the brakes. No big deal, except I live on a hill overlooking the Cascade Mountains and a long way down. Thankfully the 80 D has a v... »
Hello from the North West (Ferndale, WA.) The 80 D is ready for the first car show. On June 5,2020 the DT will be in Ferndale WA. car show at Haggins. I look forward to meeting people and answering questions about the history of Diamond T trucks and the history of my 80D. Have attended many car shows. Also joined the Whatcom county GEAR HEADS club. The 2019 VETERANS car show in Bellingham WA. wa... »