my two diamond t trucks
I have two diamond t trucks. That were bought new by my grandfather. My father and uncle used them in their fruit business for 30 years. Since then I kept the trucks and semi restored them. One is a 1... »
RKTINC posted an update 10 years, 2 months ago
Hello, I am the new owner of a 49 Diamond T. I have joined to look for parts and general information. We are located in Kansas. Feel free to email me at mtersinar@ckt.net
rjkinney replied to the topic 1948 201 Paint in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
I have seen a lot of grey engines in pictures but I’m wondering if that’s the only color they were. Mine seems to have been a dull green. I like the green better than grey but I also want the truck to be correct when complete. I don’t think the engine has ever been repainted so Im not sure which way to go. Anybody else out there seen anything…[Read more]
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 Paint in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
NOTE: INFORMATION FROM AN ARTICLE BY Bill Pohl about the RESTORATION of his DIAMOND T TRUCK ;
HE USED DUPONT CENTARI ACRYLIC ENAMEL ;
THE NAME FOR THE INSIDE CAB TAN PAINT IS SAHARA BEIGE.
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 Paint in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
INSIDE CAB INTERIOR PAINT COLOR TAN : Dupont 5415 – A ;
note: this paint information was published in the DIAMOND T REGISTER VOLUME 1982 NUMBER 1 ;
PUBLISHED BY BILL WIELINSKI ( EDITOR ).
NOTE: THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION FOR DIAMOND T TRUCKS , “could be” PAINTED “MEDIUM GRAY”.
Information provided by BILL WIELINSKI ( EDITOR ) of the DIAMOND T REGISTER.
david payne replied to the topic 1948 201 Paint in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 2 months ago
A REVIEW OF PAST COMMENTS FROM SOME DIAMOND T TRUCK OWNERS IN THE FORUMS ABOUT PAINT COLOR FOR THE INTERIOR ( TAN , code ? ) AND THE ENGINE COLOR ( GREY , code ? ).
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