russell t

I had occation to measure a bc engine looking for a cylinder head for a CF engine in a BM truck The head bolt pattern front to back measured the same but the BC engine was 1 inch nerrower measured across the block  than the CF engine. The CF is a 414 CU" engine so my quess would be the BC would be aprox 350 CU".You are very fortunate to have a pristeen EX manifold.

Up draft carbs were most likely used so as to have gravity fuel flow to the carb. All gas powered tractors had their tank above the engine and of cource the Model A ford with the tank in the dash.

the manifold with the baffel keeping the ex from cylinders 4 5 & 6 seperate will give you more of the sound you are looking for

Keith are the wheel adaptors comercially available? 

try john chambers NY area, he advertises on wheels of time 

nice work looking forward to seeing the finished product 

Well here I am 5 years later and the only thing I noticed to add to the quessing is that there are removable pannels below both doors, and they are still here which is rare. the right panel is for battery access and the left one is for access to the hydro vac and master cyl. access A30's only came with hydraulic brakes. Finding a shutter assembly may be difficult but would look great. A low budget option would to use a B42-EN402 engine and transmission which would bolt right in. As to value you have already established that but I would add that the absents of cultivator style wheels should add at least 4K, good luck and enjoy.

On 9/10/2016 at 10:53 PM, russell t said:

My guess is this is an A50 chassis. You will note that there is a cord for operating the air horns, and a small round air pressure gauge between the speedometer and the gauge panel indicating air breaks which were not available on the A30.. A 40's and a50's came with progressively longer hoods than the A30 to accommodate larger engines including a diesel in the A50 and both were available with 3 axils. The hood and wider fenders appear to me to bee from the larger trucksThe Guide Headlights will not be cheap as they are sought after by hot rods. RT

Thank you stockman, I found Scott but the 359 Pete was gone so my wife thanks you also and I will have to take a cold shower. The diamond T is still available and is listed on Craigslist.  Scott's contact  is 612 270 6420

I have been trying the posted phone but it doesn't work! please reply if the 3559 is available

contact info please

4cyl or 6cyl

4cyl or 6cyl

contact me re: crank shaft for CF engine  RT

check with the folks at NORTHWEST lift TRUCK SERVICES in Redding, They have a very unique B Model and a highly modified LT used in daily service at 530 243 3572

they have a very unique B model

Good source for large updraft mostly Zenith carbs, some Stromberg, and some Zenith down draft.  Dave Daigh   530 342 9575 

Saturday was the Central Valley Chapter show in Plymouth Ca. 228 trucks with several LT's some stock and some more modern powered up to an E9 engine. Bruce's LT sold that I wish I had not sold him went to Idaho last year

Ad has been taken down by craigslist, I got the owners no from the owner of the low bed truck that hauled the truck to the owner. Dave at 530 365 6101. I looked at the truck yesterday. It is GM 471 powered, has a long wheelbase with a double frame. the radiator shell is useable with a slight amount of work, the shutters are straight, the fenders are easily  restorable, everything is gone between  the cab and the running boards, and the cab is on the ruff side but salvageable if one was into a lot of work. Owner said he wants 2500, would reduce the price for chassis only purchase. I passed on the truck but I am sure he will negotiate,

I probably should have said "Tesla Powered"

What's with the Pries powered B model posted on the gallery ?

let me know when the 401 is available RT

Dan, the BM came from the Folsom area where it spent it's life as a 5 yd dump. I am in the process of restoration and intend to bring it back as a 5th wheel tractor. I am unable to post a picture so give me a call and I will email some picture. 530 949 6878

Dan, the 37 BM is a California truck from the Folsom area with a 5 yard dump bed. Fortunately the C cab is virtually rust free so I have started a total restoration. The engine required a total rebuild including a donner engine. I plan to finish it as a fifth wheel tractor. I cannot seem to be able to post a picture so try to send me an email add. Have you heard from Tony and Peter lately?  RT

The off highway KW in the Joseph collection was mine once until in a weak moment I let a "friend" have it and now has  ended up in the NH. The kw looks much more impressive with the rear wheels on, but it is then 10'6" wide.

Had similar problem with an older truck with a larger motor, I had to remove the motor to get the steering box in and then leave the box unbolted from the frame to " thread the needle" when installing the cab due to the steep angle of the steering column and the small opening in the cab.