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05/06/2025 4:03 am
Here is a brochure from the early 1950's that was in my Grandfather's files for a newly designed Diamond-T cab-over semi-truck vehicle. The brochure is a 4 page fold-out document that gave the specifications for the new truck.
This one would make a fine replica in 1/34 scale from someone like First Gear, or perhaps in 1/43 or 1/64 from anyone else.
I am sure this was a long-lasting and reliable truck from Diamond-T, although I don't believe I have seen a full-size one. If I did, I was probably only a year or two old at Grandpa's factory workplace !
05/06/2025 6:21 am
It's so impressive and totally cool that you have your father's and grandfather's automotive archive files. This is another wonderful piece and thanks so much for sharing it with us!
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Topic starter
05/06/2025 1:15 pm
Thanks, Tony ! By the way, I think the "Tilt-cab" designation for the cab-over truck design was an intended play on words, as C.A. Tilt was the founder and head of Diamond-T Motor Car Company, aka Diamond-T trucks.
Tony Perrone reacted
05/06/2025 1:20 pm
Cool stuff. And here, all this time, I thought they called C.A. that because he played so much pinball!Thanks, Tony ! By the way, I think the "Tilt-cab" designation for the cab-over truck design was an intended play on words, as C.A. Tilt was the founder and head of Diamond-T Motor Car Company, aka Diamond-T trucks.
michaeldetorrice reacted
05/06/2025 7:21 pm
Wow, great specs for those that scratch-build, but I don't recall ever seeing one.... 1:1 or scale.
Tony Perrone reacted
08/06/2025 5:43 am
@perrone1 Well said Tony. Mike's sharing these pieces of history are always a fun addition to our education.
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