Reading the text from A. Tilt’s Grandson brought back memories since my Dad back in the 30’s and 40’s worked for Mr.Tilt. I remember my Dad talking about management etc. and totally forgot about it until today. I was about ten years old but still remember! Nice to see the name of Diamond T being honored long after it’s gone. Jimbo »
Hi Paul, I have located a Diamond T truck in South Africa. I think it’s around 46-47. It is a Model 404 HHS, Engine JXE CB (Counter Balanced), Chassis # 40411369, Chassis weight 5350 pounds, Max weight 14700 pounds. It is a Right Hand Drive and has two rear axles with only 2 tyres per axle. Most unusual I think ? There is a reduction box on the two rear axles. It looks very complete with onl... »
I currently have photos of an actual Diamond T roadster of about 1906 to1910 vintage. I wondered if any one else has ever seen one of these car. I took the photos in 1952, but unfortunately did not buy the car. I am presently trying to locate this car and have recently talked to several people that worked on the car in the 50’s and 60’s. Any help would be appreciated. »
I’m happy to have found your website since I am Art Tilt’s grandson. He was a wonderful grandfather as well as a fine business leader and sportsman. He built up the company from scratch and wanted his trucks to be handsome as well as efficient. It’s exciting to know that folks like you in today’s world appreciate Diamond Ts, and I only wish that members of the older generat... »
The Doodlebug was a Diamond T tank truck with an extremely low, clean body configuration, with bodies fabricated by Heil in Fort Payne,Alabarna. It was stylistically important for several reasons. First, it departed from all common car and truck-body conventions. There were no fenders on the Doodlebug, certainly not in any normal sense. The conventional hood was gone, as were the running boards, c... »
Diamond T’s classic-looking machines are considered the “Cadillac of trucks.” Though by no means luxurious, the Model 201 one-ton pickup easily ranks as one of the most stylish heavy-duty pickups ever built. Model 201 production ran from 1938 to 1949. Red was the common color. This is a 1948 model with optional 20-inch big-rig-style wheels. »
Mack’s direct competitor in the light-duty big-truck field was Diamond T, builder of what many called the “Cadillac of trucks.” Diamond Ts, no matter the size, were never short on style or class. Flowing fenderlines, aggressive grilles, rakish cabs-there was simply no way to mistake heavy hauler from the Chicago company founded by C.A. Tilt. “A truck doesn’t have to b... »
Diamond T pickup trucks came as a surprise to me. I’ve always known DTs as heavy trucks from the time my father bought a ’28, converted it into a fuel tanker, and used it for local parades. Big, brutish haulers sparring nothing to make them strong and reliable, They were just what founder Charles Tilt aimed for, and for many years, just what the serious trucker needed. Starting in 1936... »