The diamond reo name was sold at the sale, furnley equipment in duncannon owns it now. Jul 14, 2019 diamond reo trucks was an american truck manufacturer. See more ideas about old trucks, trucks and cool trucks. Diamond t company in chicago in 1905, he founded the charles arthur tilt. Olds was an entrepreneur who founded multiple companies in the automobile industry. Gabrick went on to become a history teacher, researcher, and writer. Today we begin to explore the reo side of the diamond reo story. There is also a pretty active reo and diamond reo page on facebook. Thus was born the famous company and brand diamond t motor car co. They bridged the design gap between the 931 c and the tallercabbed diamond reo s ive seen some captions under a few rare photos claiming the trucks were either of 66 or. Both diamond t and reo ceased to be separate trucks starting in 1967 when whites new diamond reo division began producing diamond.
They made it for 2 more years then white motor company bought them. Lots of very good pictures some in color, and informative text dealing with reo s early history, through its purchase by white, and the final years with other owners. Free online quote for classic 1964 diamond reo truck glass replacement parts for most classic, vintage and antique 1964 diamond reo trucks. White merged reo with diamond t trucks in 1967 to form diamond reo trucks, inc. There are many more twists and turns involved in this account. At one point the company also manufactured buses on its truck platforms. Lots of very good pictures some in color, and informative text dealing with reos early history, through its purchase by white, and the final years with other owners. This book covers the story of reo trucks through archival photographs to the time when the white motor company purchased reo in 1957. More information and pictures main page for this structure significance history pictures 1. The reo speedwagon set the standard for power and durability. Diamond reo raider model truck conversion kit includes cab, hood, fenders, bumper, grab handles, complete interior, air cleaner and tube, cab skirts, air horn, door handles, cab window glass, logos, head lights, running lights, mirrors, turn signals, wipers and exhaust stack. On the south side of lansing, along washington avenue, r. Diamond reo purchased osterlunds assets and inventory in 1995, diamond reo was responsible for osterlunds 1992 debt to midpacific. The company that owns it also has 2 of giant water trucks, one like this one, and one being white tri axle.
Reo motor car emblem circa 1905 the history of reo motor trucks is not as straightforward as diamond t. Welcome to part iii of the continuing series, the history of diamond reo trucks, by m. In 1975 this firm filed for bankruptcy, and most of its assets with the exception of the reo plant have been liquidated. Olds satisfied with their achievements in the companys oldsmobile, at the age of 40 years old in 1904, having decided to retire. Olds, founder of oldsmobile, began building motor cars, and diamond t dated back to 1905 when c. Jan 11, 2015 the gabrick reo book is a good one but it doesnt cover the 60s models very well. Unfollow diamond t trucks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. If your interested in old trucks, its a great book. We use original flat classic auto glass patterns to hand make 1964 diamond reo truck windshields, doors, vents, quarters and back replacement classic auto glass parts. The reo motor car company was a lansing, michiganbased company that produced automobiles and trucks from 1905 to 1975. They were recognizable by the seven chromed horizontal grill bars up front, and i believe they were the last real diamond t coes before they became diamond reo s in 68. The reo motor car company was a lansing, michigan based company that produced automobiles and trucks from 1905 to 1975.
Details about ransoms childhood are sketchy, except that his family moved around a great deal due to his fathers search for satisfactory employment. It was a powerful touring car models up to 70 hp were available. The diamond t motor car company was founded in chicago in 1905 by c. Ransom olds retired from the company in 1923, and died in 1950. Metal parts are pewter and can be polished to a shine. Tilt died the company could not survive independently. In 1897 olds founded the olds motor vehicle company, makers. Fired right up with a shot of starting fluid to the air cleaner. This 1971 diamond reo with twin stacks and a 318hp detroit may be your jam donny chops april 3, 2017 at 11. If youre fan of the brand or just like old trucks you dont want to miss the coming editions. Folsom an old fan of diamond reo trucks whose devotion to the brand stretches back almost forty seven years. The gabrick reo book is a good one but it doesnt cover the 60s models very well. Inside junior elmores 1974 diamond reo conventional overdrive. Reo, diamond t and diamond reo enthusiasts public group.
The white motor company purchased diamond t in 1958. Tline trucks, a recent iteration of diamond t and reo trucks dating to the early 20th century, includes three models offered by diamond vehicle solutions llc of harrisburg, pa. Over the 56year history of the company, about 250,000 stylish diamond t trucks were sold. Folsom will guide us through the complex and often muddle history of diamond reo trucks. Its a little light on the history, model and production information, but then again, it didnt claim to provide this detail. In 1905 olds left oldsmobile and established a new company, reo. This truck was originally a cement mixer but was converted into a water truck. My son absolutely loves this book as well as all the priddy books playtown series too, check them out if you havent already.
Diamond reo trucks was an american truck manufacturer. Diamond reo dump trucks for sale 2 listings truckpaper. Procedural history 9 on april 7, 1998, diamond reo initiated the instant action by filing a. Im also a coauthor of several books regarding the history and designs of northwest engineering company a noted builder of traditional cable and hydraulic. This diamond reo was one of two that were purchased new by the city of centerville, ohio and they took good care of the truck it still has a scraper blade mounted underneath. The chronicling of reo starts back in 1864 in geneva, ohio with a small boy by the name of ransom elli olds. Diamond translated to english means diamond, diamond, and the letter t this is the first letter of the surname of the founder of the company. The worlds toughest truck the reodiamond reo story.
Although cover states that it goes through 1966, this book covers the story of reo trucks through archival photographs from 1910 to the time when the white motor company purchased reo in 1957. A newly available series of heavy vocational trucks uses a triedandtrue design and modern componentry with a name deeply rooted in american automotive history. Reportedly, the company name was created when tilts shoemaking father fashioned a logo featuring a big t for tilt framed by a diamond, which signified high quality. I am going to fast forward and will go to the end of diamond ts truck history. At one point the company also manufactured buses on its truck platforms ransom e.
Reo diamond reo trucks in reply to 4010 puller, 11202017 09. Album was created 15 years 3 months ago and modified 15. Diamond t production continued separately for a time. The companys hood emblem on trucks was a sled dog in harness. Jul, 2016 1971 diamond reo dump truck wit a triple nickle cummins. The diamond t company was an american automobile and truck manufacturer.
Mar 12, 2015 although diamond reo changed hands several times, the trucks continued to be produced until 1995. As stated this novella really is the history of diamond reo trucks so the concentration of truck design and manufacturing history will only pertain to models brought forth by the white motor truck corporation when this corporate giant obtained diamondt in 1958. In 1967, diamond t and reo trucks were combined to form the diamond reo trucks division of the white motor corporation. Browse our inventory of new and used diamond reo trucks for sale near you at. There is another book on reo called the worlds toughest truck by ebert, neal, and fijalkovich.
International itroduced their vline trucks in 1956 v401 461 549. The diamond t legacy came to a close as the 1966 model year ended. I have called it an sc based on looking at photos on line but i am not absolutely sure of the correct model designation. Reo company founded in 1904 by ransom eli olds founder and owner of oldsmobile. The chicago firm remained an individual division until 1967, when it merged with another white division, reo, to form diamond reo. There is also a pretty active reo and diamondreo page on facebook. White truck bought out the company in 1957 and the trucks were renamed to diamond reo. Im proud to announce the first edition of the history of diamond reo trucks by esteemed author. The giant nameplate was used when there were controversies regarding the diamond reo name. Tline truck parts diamond t custom truck and chassis. He has been awarded 26 separate fellowships and grants for his historical research and. White had owned reo motors for 3 years and moved diamonds production to michigan in 1961. The diamond t was an american automobile manufactured in chicago from 1905 until 1911 by the diamond t motor car company. Reo started production of trucks in 1909, and became well known for their durability.
Don christner learns the history behind junior elmores 1974 diamond reo and gets an inside look into a lazy mans truck. In 1905 olds left oldsmobile and established a new company, reo motor car. He received a 7 liter engine with 40 hp continental, 3 sp. Diamond reo giant forward axle model truck conversion kit includes cab, hood, fenders, interior with seats and dash, grab handles, mirrors, exhaust stack, airhorns, turn signals, air cleaners, bumper and decals.
Reo e22t from 1949would have gold comet 331oa motor, clark 205v 5 speed gearbox and timken h300 2 speed drive axle. Excellent photo archive of reo and diamond reo trucks along with some information about each photo, and basic information about the company. Another really nice reo advertisement from 1950gold comet powered e22c. All sizes of trucks are covered, from half tons all the way up to heavy duty models. History reo motor car company plant, lansing michigan. The patriotic reo company produced nearly 29,000 military vehicles from 1940 through 1945. Diamond reo built their last truck in 1997i believe at the old factory along route 322 between harrisburg and hershey. History reo motor car company plant, lansing michigan ransom eli olds was born june 3, 1864, in geneva, ohio, to pliny f. Talks about the employees, the dealers and building reos. By 1967, as a subsidiary of white motor company, it was merged with reo motor company to become diamond reo trucks, inc. Caught this diamond reo truck today, seen it around before. If you have photos of reo, diamondt, or diamond reo trucks in any age, shape, or condition please feel free to share them for possible inclusion in future articles.
The dopes who specced army equipment nearly always managed to spec equipment in such oddball ways, that noone wanted to buy the stuff when theyd finished with it. Sep 28, 2010 a newly available series of heavy vocational trucks uses a triedandtrue design and modern componentry with a name deeply rooted in american automotive history. Roughly a quartermillion diamond t trucks were built over the companys storied 56year history. Billed as the longest 5th wheel tractor in the us, this rig known as the red giant boasts a wheelbase of over 400 inches and has been set up by its owners to be a rolling media platform. Olds, founder of oldsmobile, began building motor cars, diamond t dated back to 1905 when c. Browse our inventory of new and used diamond reo dump trucks for sale near you at. Diamond reo trucks show more 84 photos 6,902 views. Although diamond reo changed hands several times, the trucks continued to be produced until 1995. May 30, 2018 don christner learns the history behind junior elmores 1974 diamond reo and gets an inside look into a lazy mans truck.
Apr 03, 2017 this 1971 diamond reo with twin stacks and a 318hp detroit may be your jam donny chops april 3, 2017 at 11. Models include c116, c10164, dra7, c11664dd, cf654210, drt5, and tk. Olds would give lansing its second automobile manufacturing company in 1905 and for the first. Sep 15, 20 caught this diamond reo truck today, seen it around before. Nov 24, 2006 excellent photo archive of reo and diamond reo trucks along with some information about each photo, and basic information about the company. If i remember right diamond went out of business before 1980 due to the gov contract with no inflation in it so they went bankrupt. Inside junior elmores 1974 diamond reo conventional.
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