kscarbel2 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 T-Line/Whitman Custom Chassis Press Release We’ve started building our first new medium-duty gasoline powered truck – 19,500 Lbs. GVWR powered by a 370 HP Chrysler 6.4L Hemi V8 engine. The first production run of the new “Classic” cab will arrive August 10th. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
12V71 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Waiting to see this one, very interesting. Personally I think the Ford V-10 would be a good gas option too. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Is there still a market for a petrol motors in trucks in the US , hasnt been in Australia for over 30 years Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402496 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Interesting how those rails are straight, no drop or taper. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
h67st Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 9 hours ago, 12V71 said: Waiting to see this one, very interesting. Personally I think the Ford V-10 would be a good gas option too. My neighbor bought a 3/4 ton pickup with the V10 about 10 years ago; he has flogged that truck and mistreated it but the motor just keeps on going. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402499 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 16 minutes ago, h67st said: Interesting how those rails are straight, no drop or taper. Recall how the Mack Eastern R-Model had a tapered frame, while the Mack Western variant, the RL/RS Value-Liner, had straight rails. If one can get away with straight rails, there are cost savings. Generally today, it's impossible due to, for example, the width requirements of the cooling package (radiator) and the vastly increased amount of external engine accessories.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
57 bcr Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Has anything really materialized from this outfit ? All i've seen is mock-ups and CAD drawings. I realize Rome wasn't built in a day, but could "one-at-a-time" assembly be profitable in today's day and age? I guess Osterlund did do it that way . Wish him the best of luck . Al Quote IF YOU BOUGHT IT, A TRUCK BROUGHT IT..AND WHEN YOU'RE DONE WITH IT, A TRUCK WILL HAUL IT AWAY!!! Big John Trimble,WRVA Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402503 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I was talking to him this past spring about a classic glider set up for mack e7 engine and he said he could probably make one and would give me a price but he never got back to me. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 4 minutes ago, logtruckman said: I was talking to him this past spring about a classic glider set up for mack e7 engine and he said he could probably make one and would give me a price but he never got back to me. I'm guessing the E7 spec was the problem. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41180 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Maybe I'll get ahold of him and see about a cat powered one Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402509 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Kinda hard for a small shop to compete with the likes of Paccar et al that can afford robots and get the best prices on parts due to their volume buying. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402510 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 A glider set up for a Detroit 60 series would make for a nice truck! BTW- I thought they were going to offer that PSI 8.8L V-8. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-402532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted August 27, 2018 Author Share Posted August 27, 2018 Diamond T Custom Truck & Chassis Press Release Our all-new gasoline-fueled medium-duty is on the assembly line. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-404941 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsmackpaul Posted August 27, 2018 Share Posted August 27, 2018 Wish them all the best with the venture Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-404955 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 On 8/26/2018 at 9:55 PM, kscarbel2 said: Diamond T Custom Truck & Chassis Press Release Our all-new gasoline-fueled medium-duty is on the assembly line. And Ford can't "afford" to add additional drivetrains to 650/750??? These guys must be very clever to get this operation financed. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-405039 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted August 28, 2018 Share Posted August 28, 2018 A little disappointed that the PSI 8.8L isn't in this truck. Not that the Ram 6.4L isn't a robust and powerful engine, but I have my doubts about the Ram automatic transmission. The 8.8L is still a larger and more heavy duty engine, and it teams well with the 2000 series Allison. Starting to wonder if Navistar is putting PSI under pressure not to sell to other OEM's. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-405043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 What happened to these guys? Have not heard anything since last year, this is likely why: https://tlinetrucks.com/home/ 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-460045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DailyDiesel Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Wow....leaves much up to speculation. I would say this project is pretty much dead now. 1 Quote www.dailydieseldose.com Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-460057 Share on other sites More sharing options...
james j neiweem Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I wonder if the third party are forces that stopped the glider movement. Government regs perhaps. Another glider competetor perhaps. I was just looking for info on T-line last week and came up empty. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-460075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 Reads like a disgruntled Ex-employee breached his Workplace Contract/Agreement, To Me.. 1 Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/53817-t-line-successor-to-diamond-t-puts-new-medium-truck-into-production/#findComment-460090 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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