My first vehicle collecting was a Ford 8 N, bought sight unseen by cell phone on the way to the auction. That was in 1995. I since have focused on tractors, pickups, and cars, mostly Fords. In April of 2003, attended a County Western singing contest in Grove City Minnesota, where my daughter was a participant (she won). We sat with the parents of another contestant. During a lull in the contest th... »
MY NAME IS JIM AND I AM THE OWNER OF A 1941 DIAMOND T TRUCK WHICH HAS A 2 1/2 TON REAR AXLE. I BOUGHT HER SOMEWHERE AROUND 1955. SHE IS NOW LICENSED IN THE STATE OF MICHIGAN SO I NO… LONGER HAVE ANY DATE OF PURCHASE THAT I CAN FIND AT LEAST. UNDOUBTEDLY SHE WAS A GRAVEL HAULER AND MOST LIKELY A SNOW PLOW ALSO. HER ODOMETER HAS BEEN AROUND THE LIMIT SEVERAL TIMES SO THERE IS NO WAY OF KNOWING... »
Our Diamond T truck began it’s journey when it was brand-new. It has been a fixture of the Farm for 3 generations now. I was working on a section of the Barn and needed to move the truck. Since that time I have been trying to locate manuals and parts for it with no success. It is a 1928 Diamond T flat bed truck. It is totally restoreable with the original wooden deck in tact. The motor has n... »
Here is my story: In 1960, I went to work for the Diamond T dealer in Los Angeles at the Ventura,California. operations. at that time the owner and founder of the company was Ned Tilt, brother to C. A. Tilt. Mr. Tilt was very successful with the product and became a wealthy man… when Diamond T was gone he became the Peterbilt Dealer, which in the west was a very lucrative franchise. The name... »
I’m a fan of trucks and cars of all types, the more obscure the better. The reason I went to Diamond T website is that when I was a youngster, my Dad had a 1950-51 DT road tractor………….more I know it was gas, not diesel, and before he got rid of it he had the frame extended and installed a dump body. I think I recall it was a Model 720 (or 721?) and it had 11.00×2... »
Just wanted to let you know it was nice to find some info on these great old trucks. I have found a 1955 (I think) Diamond T 222.. It has a flatbed on it now, and looks like it is a dually truck, however the inner rear wheels are removed/missing. Anyhow, I would appreciate some information/links on these old trucks. ALso, any contact information from folks willing to help would be great. I would l... »
Please find attached pictures of my 1923 Diamond T Dump Truck in “Our picture galleries here on Diamond T Classics The Model number is unknown and I need info on my truck. iF anyone has any inofrmation on this, please let us know. We are the second owner from the original owner. Harry Chowansky hchowansky@blast.net »
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?file=/chronicle/archive/2003/09/24/BA305283.DTL »
The Diamond T fire truck, purchased in 1934 by the Bureau of Prisons for the United States Penitentiary Alcatraz, has been returned to the island, fully restored (and operational) on September 23 2003.It was removed from the island in 1963, but was recently restored by inmates of a state prison in Nevada. We hope to add some information about it, including both historic and contemporary photos, to... »
Short & Paulk Supply Company was started in 1941 by my grandfather JP Short III. We are still going strong today and have been supplying Hardware, Lumber, and Building Materials throughout South Georgia for over 62 years. During the 40’s and 50’s We aslo sold farm equipment and were a distributor of Diamond T Trucks. I have some Short & Paulk stationary with the Diamond T logo ... »