Is this a Diamond T ?

[zanther]

Data plate is pretty goofed up and per the door decal it was used as a drilling Co truck after service. I can't find a model ending in 967.


It's my fathers, located in Western KS and he uses it to lift things, but I'd like to get some TM's for him.

 

[bikeman]

Diamond T?

 

[zanther]

Diamond T?

Spot on! Not sure why I couldn't find it before using Diamond T. Just found it in David Doyles book, though need to research more on any variants; Looks like they were only Cargo Trucks.

 

[bikeman]

Spot on! Not sure why I couldn't find it before using Diamond T. Just found it in David Doyles book, though need to research more on any variants; Looks like they were only Cargo Trucks.

The hood is the telling feature for me. I actually really like them. There are Wrecker and prime mover varients...

http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_diamondt.php

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M19_Tank_Transporter

 

[porkysplace]

They also made a wrecker.
[h=1]Diamond-T 969A 4 ton, 6x6 Wrecker[/h]http://olive-drab.com/idphoto/id_photos_diamondt.php

 

[zanther]

Yeah it looks like someone modified an International bed to fit, I'll keep digging, but even the winch frame looks the same design.. it's a crappy photo that I enlarged

 

[NDT]

The 967 is the cargo truck.

 

[AMGeneral]

Looks like an early truck too,1 piece brush guard.

 

[zanther]

Looks like an early truck too,1 piece brush guard.

From what I can see on the data plate , 12-6-1940 , which might make it one of the earliest made. David Doyle's book notes they started being manufactured in early 1941

 

[NDT]

Portrayal Press has all the manuals. They will apply to the wartime trucks, but the design did not change much.

 

[Robo McDuff]

Do you have more pics please?

 

[DDoyle]

From what I can see on the data plate , 12-6-1940 , which might make it one of the earliest made. David Doyle's book notes they started being manufactured in early 1941

Probably should look in my newer book -

http://www.daviddoylebooks.com/Detail-27031-DT4T-1.htm

You are probably looking in the Standard Catalog - first book I ever wrote, and well over 10 years old. I've learned a few things since then

Best,
David
www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

 

[Another Ahab]

Probably should look in my newer book -

http://www.daviddoylebooks.com/Detail-27031-DT4T-1.htm

You are probably looking in the Standard Catalog - first book I ever wrote, and well over 10 years old. I've learned a few things since then

Best,
David
www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

He "wrote the book" on the subject; literally.

You can't get more authoritative than that.
Kudos to you, Mr. David Doyle!

 

[zanther]

Thanks David! You're correct in that I was referencing your Standard Catalog. I'll give this book a read.

Probably should look in my newer book -

http://www.daviddoylebooks.com/Detail-27031-DT4T-1.htm

You are probably looking in the Standard Catalog - first book I ever wrote, and well over 10 years old. I've learned a few things since then

Best,
David
www.DavidDoyleBooks.com

 

[Katahdin]

Wikipedia lists the 967 as the tractor model, but 21 were built as wreckers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_T

Nice looking find.

 

[zanther]

I'm waiting on my father to get some MOAR photos. Maybe I'll be able to convince him to join this Site!

 

[NovacaineFix]

They have an old Diamond T at the (sort of) local transportation museum here. It's actually in Campo, CA, about an hours drive for me. Lot's of cool trucks and equipment and some military ones as well.

If you're in the San Diego area or close by and want to see some interesting vehicles, it's free (donations accepted). Everything is outside, so plan accordingly.

This Diamond T hauls a load up to 170,000 lbs, oh my!

 

[Another Ahab]

I'm waiting on my father to get some MOAR photos. Maybe I'll be able to convince him to join this Site!

Sign him up, new blood is always welcome!

 

[dmetalmiki]

What a fantastic looking truck..and so worthy of a restoration back to 'service order'. You must BOTH join the site and hobby..Then seriously consider a resto'.

 

[Another Ahab]

What a fantastic looking truck..and so worthy of a restoration back to 'service order'. You must BOTH join the site and hobby..Then seriously consider a resto'.

Absolutely. And then document that in a thread:
- You won't imagine how many people on-board here would eat that up (and I'll be first in-line).