Diamond T Pictures
Hi I have some pictures, did find where you say about how. but could not see where to put them. Thought maybe if you like one or so let me know. Now just wanted to tell you shes not done over, so shes... »
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
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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]
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]
Hi I have some pictures, did find where you say about how. but could not see where to put them. Thought maybe if you like one or so let me know. Now just wanted to tell you shes not done over, so shes... »
Hi Paul, Very happy to hear, after perhaps forty-five years, about the good old Diamond T. I always wondered what was the meaning of the “T”. We drove that truck from 1948 until 1955, when a Chevy 440... »
I have found a man that makes rubber parts for our Diamond T’s. He has a catalog that he will send to you. If he does not have it he will get a sample from you and make it up. His Co. Is B.C. Products... »