Joseph Cummings Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 4 minutes ago, Mark T said: They looked great with a dump body . Not to say they didn't look good in other applications. I had a C-114 tandem dump in the 90's. I think it was like a 72 or 73. Set back axle. I liked it Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567098 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago I have a picture of a beautiful '73 in my office. I know the family that bought it new and had it until the late '90s. When I was a kid, I had no idea there'd be a time I'd be putting heads on it. Never dreamt I'd be the guy orchestrating the sale of it either. I have a soft spot for Diamond Reos Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567100 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mechohaulic Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago Diamond T was diamond T and reo was reo; mix the two is same as mixing jack daniels with wine. ????? the diamond T emblem and vehicle under it was great. at Mack started out with "57 Diamond T, not a combo T /reo. just a thought. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567101 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark T Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago IDK Mech, the heavy diesel Diamond Reos were pretty much a Diamond T Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567102 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted 5 hours ago Share Posted 5 hours ago 3 minutes ago, Mark T said: I have a picture of a beautiful '73 in my office. I know the family that bought it new and had it until the late '90s. When I was a kid, I had no idea there'd be a time I'd be putting heads on it. Never dreamt I'd be the guy orchestrating the sale of it either. I have a soft spot for Diamond Reos Back when I was a kid in like 1980 the guy I worked for had a C-114 tractor 290 cummins, 15 speed deep reduction. It was early 70's so it wasn't that old, but it was all primer spots and had a hole in the left fender about the size of your fist. Nobody wanted to drive it. One older guy "Marvin" who occasionally suffered from something he called "wine cramps" used to drive it real local loading trailers and bringing them back to the yard. So one weekend, I fixed the hole in the fender, sanded and primed it, then wet sanded it, and shot it in Mack Standard Red with some of that Kirker paint that mack sold for like 25 bucks a gallon. I'm no great painter, but the stars must have aligned or something and it came out beautiful. Then everybody wanted it, but no way was Marvin giving it up. He called it "My Pretty Red Truck" and actually started washing it, waxing it, and polishing the chrome Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted 4 hours ago Share Posted 4 hours ago 28 minutes ago, Mark T said: IDK Mech, the heavy diesel Diamond Reos were pretty much a Diamond T Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted 4 hours ago Author Share Posted 4 hours ago 2 hours ago, Mark T said: There's an axle forward Raider (C119) Thats a great looking truck.It looks very able to do a days work.The paint job and the big grill are class... Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567107 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted 3 hours ago Author Share Posted 3 hours ago 2 hours ago, Joseph Cummings said: Actually it was JDM. That was a division of James D Morrisey Tough looking beast.Big slope on the hood.Deutz engines are very compact so one should sit under there easy...The Tow truck looks great too.Ward le France has the same look as the Rogue.Mark T If you do get that one it'd be a great project.I have the picture of the Rogue since '82 now im wondering if any are still around? Paul Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joseph Cummings Posted 3 hours ago Share Posted 3 hours ago (edited) 36 minutes ago, cruiseliner64 said: The Tow truck looks great too Reed & Hoopes had some neat stuff Edited 3 hours ago by Joseph Cummings 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted 2 hours ago Share Posted 2 hours ago This is a picture that I took of the R&H Raider at ATHS Convention in Auburn, IN years back. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75033-diamond-in-the-not-so-rough/page/2/#findComment-567111 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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