Factory Photos
I am interested in contacting anyone with factory photos (8 1/2x 11 glossies only). I am exploring the possibility of a book on Diamond T Trucks. I have a publisher’s commitment. I have not found anyo... »
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Toolslinger replied to the topic What Did You Do For Your T Today… in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 10 months ago
Thanks for the note on the shocks. Based on what they look like, and searching on the net, they’re Houdailles. What they’re filled with, I can’t say yet. I’m finding they used 3 different fluids. Glycerin, Caster Oil, and the 3rd eludes me at the moment. Might just be hydraulic oil, but can’t recall.
I did find that I could purchase new…[Read more]
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david payne started the topic SQUARDON book Diamond T 4 Ton T. in the forum Buy and sell on EBAY 10 years, 11 months ago
SQUARDON BOOK , DIAMOND T 4 TON TRUCK , WALKAROUND , 232 PHOTOGRAPHS , NEW , PIC. 12.
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Cliff replied to the topic What Did You Do For Your T Today… in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 11 months ago
The shocks in my ’49 Model 201 are made by Houdaille. If you search, you’ll find a few sites about rebuilding them. Apple Hydraulics will do it for you. I called them, because I’m thinking of getting a set for the rear of my truck. (Mine only came with them on the front.) He talked like he was familiar with the DT shocks, and it sounded like a…[Read more]
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Cliff replied to the topic What Did You Do For Your T Today… in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 11 months ago
The shocks in my ’49 Model 201 are made by Houdaille. If you search, you’ll find a few sites about rebuilding them. Apple Hydraulics will do it for you.
I think I read the fluid is glycol, for a pretty consistent viscosity throughout the temperature range.
FWIW, mine have probably never been serviced and seem fine, although my grandfather did…[Read more]
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Shirts hats and other Diamond T things.
As most of you know I have been working on a new program to supply you with Diamond T hats shirts and other items. I have great stars on it and it can be seen by clicking the tab to your left in the m... »
54merc AKA ancientauto and his story
I have a 1948 201 that I am restoring presently and a 1947 cab over that came to me taken apart this one I will only need to reassemble. Parts are my biggest problem right now. I would like to find so... »
