Alcatraz Diamond T News Story and Pictures
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?fi... »
david payne started the topic Rhode Island Wiring Service Inc. in the forum VENDERS-SUPPLYERS-NEW PARTS 10 years, 9 months ago
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Bill Fisher replied to the topic Is there a chat room???????? in the forum GENERAL B.S. 10 years, 9 months ago
Good morning Diamond T Classics!
Well, another chat night has come and gone. Had a great old chat with Don last evening, finally made it to the chat line myself. We were kind of wondering why we were the only two joining in. It’s been pretty quite around here for the last little while, and being the middle of August, I guess that is…[Read more]
Geojunkie started the topic Need Some Help – Model 80 in the forum Sharing my little bit of knowledge! 10 years, 9 months ago
I am putting new tires on my model 80. I have the stock 4.5″ x 16″ rims, although the bare rim without lock ring measures 5″ wide. So far, most authentic looking tire I can find is BFGoodrich Silvertown 7.00 x 16 blackwall. I have the deluxe wheel covers. I have 3 questions:
1 – Anyone have experience with that tire on the model 80 before I…[Read more]
Bill Fisher replied to the topic 1950 222 Fender in the forum Looking for parts 10 years, 9 months ago
Welcome ecarl, You have quite a search on your hands. I’ve scoured the net looking for parts for these trucks, and there doesn’t seem to be much out there, advertised anyways. Maybe we can all keep our eyes peeled when we are out and about. Lets hope one of the members here has a lead on some parts for you. I was just wondering if the lower parts…[Read more]
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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?fi... »
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... »
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 G... »