Alcatraz Diamond T News Story and Pictures
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?fi... »
Andy Sweeney replied to the topic New member looking for a truck in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 9 months ago
Just as a matter of interest – am I wasting my time trying to find a late 30’s example like the one on the right…
Andy Sweeney replied to the topic New member looking for a truck in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 9 months ago
Seen a few east coast trucks with the usual ‘lace curtains’ rust down below.
This is the sort of condition truck I’m looking for…
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7X-Ft5rtb9A/T6NW_bidAQI/AAAAAAAB5qU/aWhxp_6Y71s/s1600/DSC_0751.JPG
Andy Sweeney replied to the topic New member looking for a truck in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 9 months ago
Seen a few east coast trucks with the usual ‘lace curtains’ rust down below.
This is the sort of condition truck I’m looking for…
[IMG]http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7X-Ft5rtb9A/T6NW_bidAQI/AAAAAAAB5qU/aWhxp_6Y71s/s1600/DSC_0751.JPG[/IMG]
Andy Sweeney replied to the topic How tall are they? in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 9 months ago
That’s a lovely drawing – but I can’t read any of the dimensions as the resolution is too small. Anyone got a clearer version?
Andy Sweeney replied to the topic How tall are they? in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 9 months ago
Thanks – at least I know it will fit in my garage.
Just got to find a dry and rust free example now. I’ve had a look at a few on the East coast but there has been ‘lace curtains’ round the bottom and I’d rather pay a bit more and get a rock sold dry and dusty sun scorched example.
Te search continues…
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?fi... »
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