other dog Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Got a picture of this old unit in Roanoke the other day. Been sitting there for years, but I don't know what it is. I couldn't get a good clear picture because it was getting dark. I was on the ramp getting on 581 north off of Orange ave.I'm thinking early Autocar...crew cab's kind of rare,eh?I even checked google-earth street view to get a better view but it didn't go up the ramp, which is the only place you can get a clear view of it. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Never saw one this style, but the windshield and grille look like a Diamond T profile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Never saw one this style, but the windshield and grille look like a Diamond T profile.could be,could be. Might have to make a trip all the way to Roanoke to investigate further. It's a neat looking old truck, whatever it is. Maybe Mark can check it out next time he's in Roanoke on a binness trip. I don't usually go that way to 81,but I was a tad heavy and this brings you out on 81 south of the scales. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Maney Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 It certainly is a Diamond-T cabover crew cab. It was probably a utility company truck (phone, electric). I wonder if it has a rear view mirror (periscope) in the roof? (It kinda looks like it does.) Quote Interested in Old Trucks? Check out: www.antiquetruckclubofamerica.org Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 It certainly is a Diamond-T cabover crew cab. It was probably a utility company truck (phone, electric). I wonder if it has a rear view mirror (periscope) in the roof? (It kinda looks like it does.)Thanks Doug- maybe i'll get a better picture some day. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifth wheel Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Diamont T, probably ex Bell telephone. I have seen pictures of some with an aerial bucket that only went straight up on some sort of collapsable framework.FW Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Speed Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 I don't think it's a crew cab;it looks like what they considered a sleeper cab back then to me. Speed Quote "Remember-ANY Gun Control is Unconstitutional!"<!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo--><i><b>MACK-E Model Registry # 36</b></i><!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><a href="http://www.nvabatetravel.com/"target="_blank">http://www.nvabatetravel.com/</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 It was raining when I took this, but it's still a much better picture. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vision386 Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm gonna have to go with Diamond T,looked long and hard for a cabover picture,this one sure looks close to me (with the exception of the crew cab)look at the shape of the panel on the side of the hood, next time i get up that way,i will try and check it out to make sure...............Mark Quote Mack Truck literate. Computer illiterate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted March 5, 2011 Share Posted March 5, 2011 It is a Diamond T truck, I think a 300 series, but have not been able to prove it.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted March 5, 2011 Author Share Posted March 5, 2011 I'm gonna have to go with Diamond T,looked long and hard for a cabover picture,this one sure looks close to me (with the exception of the crew cab)look at the shape of the panel on the side of the hood, next time i get up that way,i will try and check it out to make sure...............Markyep, that looks just like it to me. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Might also be an F.W.D.- they used these cabs on a utility truck chassis they marketed for a while. Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1958 F.W.D. Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 Here is a similar FWD for sale.http://www.desertclassics.com/FWD504x4.html Quote TWO STROKES ARE FOR GARDEN TOOLS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted April 7, 2011 Share Posted April 7, 2011 Ok Tom, I think we are having betts on what kind of truck it is. I'll hold the money until you get back. Ya know it will be safe with me. Roanoak Or Bust mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted April 9, 2011 Author Share Posted April 9, 2011 Think I found a similar picture on Hank's site,but I was afraid to post it because of the picture police-http://www.hankstruckpictures.com/pix/trucks/aths/pleasanton/05-26/20100526_dsc_2999.jpg Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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