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... »
Joemartin replied to the topic 1948 201 Restoration questions in the forum Truck Talk, in General 11 years 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 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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Bill Fisher replied to the topic Seat in the forum Looking for parts 11 years ago
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... »
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I am near Wheeling WV. I have talked to Tom and he set me up with a guy who had doors and fenders. Sounds like you are further alond than I am.