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I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door gro... »
John Graetz became a registered member 10 years, 3 months ago
rjkinney replied to the topic 1948 201 Question in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 3 months ago
This explains it well, thanks. My 201 has the hole with no casting. My fuel tank is between the frame rails behind the axle.
Jim Power replied to the topic 1948 201 Question in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 3 months ago
Greetings,
I believe that you are referring to the gas tank vent hole. It is about 1 inch or so and it is below the center of the back window. There should be a pair of small holes on either side. There is a casting that fits the hole which accepts a hose on the inside. It is aimed downward toward the top of the tank which has a corresponding hose…[Read more]
rjkinney started the topic 1948 201 Question in the forum Truck Talk, in General 10 years, 3 months ago
Can someone tell me what the hole in the center of the back of the cab is for?
Paul Lewis became a registered member 10 years, 4 months ago
I’ve just been hired by a local museum to do research and restoration work on a 1939 Diamond T truck with a bus body. This vehicle has an extensive local history, being used for door to door gro... »
Hey! This may be old news to some of you, but was news to me, apparently Andy Rooney drove a Diamond T during WWII. I got the info from the book, “My War.” Just thought it was interesting&... »
Here is a tantalizing tidbit… Apparently after WWII, North Korea couldn’t get permission or didn’t have the capital to import heavy equipment such as Russian tractors and specifically, Ame... »