And, at about the same time the Diamond Reo C-116 series was introduced, which featured Cummins NTC-335, NTC-350, NTA-370 and Detroit Diesel 12V-71N engines. Shot on ASA1000 film and somewhat "grainy". And also, I wonder who sold Diamond Reo trucks? This another view of the Diamond Reo leased to R L Feffries I found in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and got a sereis of photos of. About 1984 I got an interest check on the two weeks of vacation I was owed – LOL! See Auction Information for full details." This time this fantastic Diamond Reo that was leased to General Expressways when it was a division of Navajo Freight Lines. A resin cast one piece cab & hood from Frank Gortsema (history to follow), on a shortened … Which ones are the lowly Plymouths, the heavy-duty Rams, the luxurious Chryslers? Jack Caldow Diamond Reo new at truck show 1970 prior to him taking delivery. Freightliner and IH/Navistar are the Chevy/Ford. Production was to order because Mr. Osterlund could only produce so many. Image not available. They are blue on the blue truck and appear to be green on the truck from the TV show. Truck Y-Block Fords and some GMC’s with Olds V-8’s were about it, I think. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Another of East Penn's Diamond Reo cabovers in a truck stop on I81. Day cab COE’s are rather sad but give the truck decent power and a tight route and then the truck is just right. Condition: Used. Vails Gate Fire Company operating at the Diamond Candle factory fire in New Windsor N.Y. 11-1980.This fire was in our sister fire departments district (New Windsor Fire Dept.) Aanbiedingen volgens schaal 1:18, 1:43. And then to have the whole brand go under just a few short years later. Some of the managers & engineers took the ideas for a new fire truck design and founded Spartan Motors which builds fire trucks, RV chassis and delivery vehicles. This was at Jessup, MD in 1985. Sell one like this. 1/25 AMT Diamond Reo Raider Logger Built Junkyard. Chrysler 5th Avenue going south. It’s a great show for car and truck spotting as well as other landmarks. Autocars were known to be built for use for 25 years. I want one to drive around town. "Diamond Reo Trucks was an American truck manufacturer. your own Pins on Pinterest Sold as is no returns no refunds all sales are final! Price: US $75.00 (approx C $95.90) View original item. 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. My Diamond Reo Royale. Picture Information. Diamond Reo Raider, an Autocar and a Peterbilt 357 Diamond Reo Raider, an Autocar and a Peterbilt 357. Miniatur Modell Markt. Back at the museum, this sign is perched near the featured Raider, a taunting reminder that I don’t have room in my house for either the truck or the signage. Diamond Reo Raider SBFA - dunkelblau/Dekor - 1974 von Neo Maßstab: 1:64 Artikelnummer: 64096 Neu in OVP! 2. to “remove” a competitor, by essentially consolidating them into their own range of products. This books charts the history of the only Diamond Reo Raider truck exported to the United Kingdom. So, stock units were not common. I probably will…the episode I watched seemed cheesy even for ’70s TV (and I LOVE ’70s TV…Adam-12 and The Rockford Files are two of my favorite shows). Also DR’s “own” aluminum pieces, many of which became desperately needed unobtainium after the shutdown; for example, COE cab hinges. I worked at DR when they produced the two show model Raiders. There is also a really good color picture of the interior. Early 70's Diamond REO. Folsom ©2016. This handsome rig resides at the R.E. Though the gentleman was a diesel mechanic by trade and I think it was partially a situation of “I bought it cheap and I can run it cheap because I know how to fix it.”. It couldn’t have been an easy road to be an independent big rig manufacturer, so I’m sure there’s some fascinating history there. $87.04. Link to post Succes. The 76 page volume covers the Raider's history from its arrival in London 50 years ago, right up to a four year restoration programme that was completed during Spring 2020. Meer dan 20.000 modelauto's in voorraad! Milwaukee, Wisconsin November 1968. “They named the band REO Speedwagon, from the REO Speed Wagon, a 1915 truck that was designed by Ransom Eli Olds. Flynn Motors of St Petersburg, FL had a big fleet of mostly black car carriers. I cannot add a thing, other than my appreciation for your writeup. Discover (and save!) your own Pins on Pinterest Opens image gallery. Paul’s surmising of removing a competitor could have been a possibility. The Legend Jack of Diamonds at Longwarry=2018. 1 Quote "Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines." It is hard to find information on the successors to the REO. But sometimes brands are worth holding on to. Jack D Kuiphoff © photo. Milwaukee, Wisconsin February 1973. Let's take another peek at this wonderful Diamond Reo for Hilt Truck Lines. Like you, I know very little Diamond Reo history, but the story appears to be an interesting one. Newer trailer and polished wheels in this shot. South bound on I-83 in 1983. I still look at them, new and old, as they roll down the highways and byways. View Item in Catalog Lot #160 (Sale Order: 161 of 188) Sold for: $19,000.00 to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. Models include C116, C10164, and TK. Lancaster, PA about 1990. Diamond Reo Raider. In the early 2000s Diamond Vehicle Solutions marketed the T-Line series described as "a blend of vintage Diamond T heritage and modern engineering" The T-Line's series included one long-nose and two medium-nose models with the company manufacturing frames and other parts, and outfits basic cabs it obtains from Navistar; it offers Caterpillar and Cummins diesels, Eaton and Allison transmissions, and Dana and Meritor axles. POST REPLY. I think this shot came from one of Jerry's Diamond REO rigs you can see in my album: www.flickr.com/photos/jefferysview/albums/72157698133370561. This shot taken in Tampa in Oct 1990. You don't see an old Diamond REO very often, aside from classic truck shows. The land was vacant for most of the ’80s-90s and has been gradually redeveloped over the last 20 years. Reo dated back to 1904 when Ransom E. Olds, founder of Oldsmobile, began building motor cars, and Diamond T dated back to 1905 when C.A. All polished aluminum frames and red pearl laid over that beautiful blue. This from wiki: 1.11 Class: Trucks, Trailer truck (tractor) — Model origin: Vehicle used by a character or in a car chase Mack is Molvo Mack cab Volvo powertrain or buy a UD same power train Japanese cab and Chassis. By 1985, the Harrisburg plant was expanded to be able to produce 10 trucks per day, although output continued at about two per day. Despite new model introductions and excellent reputation Diamond Reo was forced into bankruptcy on December 6, 1974. Interesting timing, as I ran into an interesting old REO COE picture recently, of a model (V63) that I cannot remember ever having seen. Low Cab Forwards are THE worst, nothing you can do to make these desirable, main use is garbage trucks, crane trucks and concrete pumpers. This photo could not be taken today as the highway has been widened and the traffic is very heavy. Thanks; I did a quick research on the sale and it seems that White sold the Diamond Reo brand, and along with it a Lansing factory, and a good chuck of management and R&D employees. A Euro-diesel engine swap was common, of course. By Sauron, July 29, 2020 in Other Truck Makes. 2,335. I’m pretty sure that the truck in Moving On was a Kenworth. 1975 Diamond Reo Raider with 8V92T Detroit Diesel - YouTube Was laid off two years to the day I was hired. Please to … NEO 1/64 scale Diamond REO Raider Tractor w/Sleeper and Tandem Drive Axles. Diamond Reo: The World’s Toughest Truck By: M.E. At the dead end of Sawmill Road by Clyman is this old, retired, Diamond REO cabover. and burned for several days being fueled by tons of wax used in the production of candles.Melted wax was coming out of all sides of the building like lava flows making it very quickly a "surround and drown" fire.Pictured is our 65FT 1966 Reo in action. Before anyone realized what a monster the new REO 8 really was, some car magazine did an in depth speculation on rodding it. Edit: I just watched half an episode on a streaming service.  It’s…OK.Â, Edit #2: My wife just picked the low-hanging fruit, saying “I just watched half an episode on a streaming service, and moved on.” Â. In 1967, Diamond T and Reo Trucks were combined to form the Diamond Reo Trucks Division of the White Motor Corporation. This was a quick builld for a customer about 10 years ago. Among a group of classic cabovers is this rare gem, a green and black Diamond T. Central Ready Mix was working several of these Diamond Reos late into the late 80s. In 1971, Francis L. Cappaert of Birmingham, … A gentleman my Dad worked with had picked up an old conventional tractor (no sleeper) that he slapped a steel flatbed on and drove around like a pickup truck. Prehistoric brands sometimes try a comeback like Sterling Ive been driving one this week Eight wheel tractor towing a quad semi tanker, Detroit powered with a Eaton smart shift 18speed AMT, noisy but plenty of grunt its done a big mileage and was parked but both the Scania 500hpV8 and Cat 630 have bitten the dust so the Sterling is again running 24/7 like it always has. Philipp Pongratz. The museum has a REO “Gold Comet” V8. I know nothing about the trucks or cars, but I do have a Reo Flying Cloud lawn mower in my basement with the reo 1.75 hp engine on it. Another Raider and another milk tank. I’ve been wondering this for a while – what is the brand strata of American trucking? Browse our inventory of new and used DIAMOND REO Heavy Duty Trucks For Sale near you at TruckPaper.com. White continued production of most REO models, rebadged the medium duty REO’s as the White 2000 series for distribution through the White dealer network, and adopted the REO engines into various Whites. Many “retired” REO 6×6 military trucks were converted into dump trucks here in the decades after WW2. Explore releases from Diamond Reo at Discogs. Watch; Vintage Metal Enamel Rare Diamond Reo Trucks Belt Buckle. It was still a good truck. Nicht für Kinder unter 14 Jahren geeignet! Diamond Reo Raider. Diamond Reo Raider Sbfa Truck 1974 NEOSCALE 1:64 NEO64096 Model. Even if they were largely the same under the skin. You can see the current models at https://www.autocartruck.com/. Plus it was filmed almost entirely on location all over the country, unusual at the time. Starting to approach the decorated trucks of Africa and Pakistan. Zoals we inmiddels gewend zijn is het weer een prachtig gedetailleerd model, dat zelfs in 1:64 nog een imposante verschijning is. 1974 Diamond Reo C-119 Raider in Movin' On, TV Series, 1974-1976 Ep. She is a nice looking tractor. This company truck is lighter duty than a "Giant" but was it built from left over D-R parts? Your email address will not be published. The last conv trucks produced by D/R had this unique grille. Taken at the ATCA (Antique Truck Club of America) truck show held annually at the Macungie Memorial Park in Macungie, Pennsylvania. We have several Frieghtliner Argosy cabovers on the fleet I work in 500hp is a klittle underbaked most of ours boast 600hp with a couple of older 550s still going, better to drive than most Kenworths but still not nice, Volvo is where the ride comfort is we have two a 600hp and a 700hp, drive them all day and you get out feeling fresh rather than shattered like in a Argosy. Summer 1984, York, PA. Harrisburg built "Giant" in the early 80's. I’m going to guess it was #1 the first time, and #2 the second time. Learn how your comment data is processed. Thats all I have…. We see very few of them here in The East. gr Eddy Edit: I just watched half an episode on a streaming service. Added a extra chain box it has a 318 Detroit motor ! Are the diamonds on the grille color-keyed to the truck? I was not familiar with the Diamond T brand(later Diamond Reo) till I researched this truck.The companies greatest claim to fame was their heavy trucks produced for World War II.This truck here was used for the local street department-it would make a great restoration project. It has the Diamond Reo badge on the hood but this looks like a REO grille. Diamond Reo coal bucket at Vergy, KY 4/21/2004. Although many were Peterbilts, there were examples of almost every make US truck. 1985 or 86. Another shot of this truck is in this Album and also in my "Trucks" album. We found something similar. Die is enkel in 1974 gebouwd, maar heeft wel een heel andere neus dan de C-114 uit de AMT bouwdoos. I recognize the REO front and axles, not sure where the “cultured” -lol- cab with curved glass came from? I don’t know. Browse our inventory of new and used DIAMOND REO Trucks For Sale near you at TruckPaper.com. Diamond Reo Raider. I don’t have time to dive into the history of Diamond and White, but generally there are two reasons companies do this: 1. to get access to their production facilities, rather than build new ones. The truck industry has been on a constant trend towards consolidation, for a long time. Western Star is the GMC I called on REO dealers when I represented Cummins Diesels from 1979 to 1981. In general the Plymouths of the industry were Fords, GMC and International.