1963 Diamond T, M51

[drgreg]

For two weeks in a row a 5 ton has joined the Motorpool.
This morning Poof and myself went to check out a 5ton dump. It is a 1963, Diamond T, M51, Gasser.
The sellers were trying to get it firing on all cylinders, when we arrived. With it running a bit rough, I took it out for a spin. Then we drained out the gas tank, the truck had more bad gas than Poof with a DEFCON-5 hangover, we put in fresh gas and wahlaa it ran great. Did I mention that Poof was hung over?
We checked over the rest of the truck, everything but the lights worked great. With his bottom lip pushed into a pout, Poof held out his hand with about $1.60 in change. I took this to mean that I should make the deal, and I did.
I let Poof have the honors of driving the new ride on the 40 mile recovery trip, I only charged him $1.60 for the pleasure.
The truck is really solid, with the only rust being on the lower member of the tailgate. The gasser roars and the truck runs out at 55mph. It needs some cosmetic TLC and the seats repaired, but over all it is in nice shape.
I would like to thank Poof, on deaths door hungover Poof, for his assistance with this endevor. Did I mention that Poof was hungover? I guess I did.
Cheers,
Greg

 

[drgreg]

The last picture is Poof after the recovery. He had to hold himself up with the mirror, because he is HUNGOVER!!!

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

In the second picture was he under the truck trying to cool off because he was hungover or was he puking because he was hungover? Did I get the idea that he was hung over from you?

 

[drgreg]

In the second picture was he under the truck trying to cool off because he was hungover or was he puking because he was hungover? Did I get the idea that he was hung over from you?

I think he was looking for a place to nap. After his actions of Saturday nite, he deserves all of the ribbing that he gets.

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

I find it hard to believe that Poof would have done anything that would warant his deserving anything like that. In fact I didn't think Poof drank. My whole view of the world is now flipped upside down.
Oh and very nice looking truck you picked up there.

 

[poof]

My liver will be fine tomorrow... I air locked last night.... Sure would like to have been able to score that dump for my self... its a sweety... and with a minimal bit of work will be a good looker too..

 

[drgreg]

Thanks Poof, hey is the tank in your avatar stuck on a stump?

 

[porkysplace]

nice truck glad to see the truck recovery went better than poof's

 

[MyothersanM1]

Nice truck guys! Bet it sounds sweet.

Hey, Poof...Say "NO" to crack! Gotta watch those waistline sunburns.

 

[drgreg]

Nice truck guys! Bet it sounds sweet.

Hey, Poof...Say "NO" to crack! Gotta watch those waistline sunburns.

It does sound great, the continental 6602 is 602 cubic inches or 100 ci/jug. I never really wanted a gasser, but am glad I have one.

 

[Monty]

Awesome score!

Gassers are wayy cool, hope you enjoy it.

Are you going to put her to work? Or restore and show?

Again great looking truck

Chad

 

[drgreg]

It will have to haul loads for it's keep, but only on my farm. I would like to give it the era correct paint job and have it for show too. It is just a ways down the list right now. Poof took it to his house and is doing some sprucing up, but it is still cool in its current condition.
Chad, are you near DaveB?

 

[drgreg]

This is how it should look.

 

[maddawg308]

He's not doing hungover correctly - he can still stand upright. Tell him add another 12 beers and try again.

Great job on the recovery!

 

[maddawg308]

This is how it should look.

Absolutely not. Here is what it should look like, concept picture courtesy of some modeler guy on the internet.

 

[drgreg]

That's not a gasser. But it is cool.

 

[poof]

straightened out some stuff. did a GI on the inside of cab.. installed new top.. Finaly came in handy... CGF..took off side boards.. to clean up...dropped the tail gate like you wanted Greg..
didnt get to do any power issues today..all in good time..
I need some 1 inch stencils made like these in the pictures...
any ideas..?
hmmm

and Liver is fine today..

 

[kennys@wi.rr.com]

I wonder if he'd believe us if we told him it was stolen.

 

[drgreg]

WOW, looks great!!! Thanks Poof!!!
Did you get chased by any hornets?
Remind me to bring the stencil machine and oil board on my next trip over.

 

[drgreg]

We have to tighten up that steering box this weekend.

Kenny, when you see how that R6602 sucks gas you will wonder who is doing the stealing.