WatchmanII wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago
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 […]
JP wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago
I have a couple 1948 Diamond T farm trucks. They are not restored and have been sitting in our farm yard for 30 years. I used to drive one of them when I was younger. I have them in Montana. I am not sure what […]
Welcome Trent,
Glad you have an interest in Diamond T trucks! They were the Cadillac of trucks of their time! I have a ’47 509 and joined this site to gather and share information with other enthusiasts. If there are any trucks for sale here, you’d have to look in the classifieds section. Other than that, keep an eye on the internet as they do come up for sale from time to time.
Gerald wrote a new post 7 years, 10 months ago
I have a 1937 Diamond T that needs a new home..It’s a Fire Engine in need of restoration. I thought I would offer it up here to someone whowho would appreciate it. I am not sure of the value or what would be a […]
Bill Fisher replied to the topic Diamond T Metal Fabrication in the forum Looking for parts 10 years, 3 months ago
I’d have to research it Dylan, but I think it’s a bit bigger. The fenders on the 509 seem to be a lot wide than those on the smaller trucks.
Cheers
Bill
Dylan Young replied to the topic Diamond T Metal Fabrication in the forum Looking for parts 10 years, 3 months ago
Are you referring to that sheet metal piece that goes underneath the grille between the fenders? If so, yes I am looking into starting to stamp those on a basis of demand. Is there any physical difference between the one for the 201/306 and the 509?
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I received some info from Leroy that was typed up by Lon Arbergust some time back and I thought I would pass it on to you. The original name given to Diamond T Trucks was “The Nations Freight Car” Ple... »
I found this onfo on the a ATCA Bulletin Board and thought I better pass it on. We have a large garage full of disassmbled REO trucks. All seem to be pre-WW2. Maybe even chain drive models. Axles (fro... »
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Thanks for the advice ol’ mate , cheers bud .
That is a great piece of information for all of us! Glad you are safe and sound WatchmanII .