Memories from Gordon Johnson
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……&... »
rjkinney replied to the topic 1948 201 Paint in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 9 years, 6 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! 9 years, 6 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! 9 years, 6 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! 9 years, 6 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 ? ).
Jeff became a registered member 9 years, 6 months ago
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……&... »
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, howe... »
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 inof... »