45′ fire engine
In our fire collection we own a 1945 Diamond T fire engine. It appears to be complete. We are working on restoring it to its original condition. Does anyone know where we can find some factory photos? »
Jim Power replied to the topic 1948 201 Restoration questions in the forum Truck Talk, in General 11 years, 4 months ago
Hey there,
Jim Power here.
The horn button is pretty simple. Push the button with the palm of your hand as if you are honking it and rotate it from 12 o’clock, counter clockwise to the 10 o’clock position. It will unlock and pop out. There should be the button itself, a brass cup (or two). You should then be able to see the ‘hot’ wire button…[Read more]
Joemartin replied to the topic 1948 201 Restoration questions in the forum Truck Talk, in General 11 years, 4 months ago
Welcome, rj. I am restoring a 306H. Both of our trucks have a lot in common from the cab forward. I will be dealing with the horn button on my truck real soon too. If you don’t get an answer from someone on this forum. I have a contact in Texas that has been very helpful. His name is Tom Warren and his family is in the business of restoring…[Read more]
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rjkinney started the topic 1948 201 Restoration questions in the forum Truck Talk, in General 11 years, 4 months ago
I am new to the site and just started restoration on a 1948 201 and have a few questions.
1 How does the horn button come out. And 2 what are guys putting in the drip rails around the top of the cab? if anything
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