A64B Posted May 12, 2019 (edited) This is a build I stopped back in 2003 when my dad passed away with cancer. I just bought a Real 1.1 Diamond Reo c114 to restore. The truck I bought I grew up around and in 1994 I drove it for a short time. I remember the truck being Root Beer Brown when I was a kid. I want to paint my 1.1 truck back to the Brown paint I remembered but was unsure so dad asked if had any models left of the Diamond Reo I said yes and went to work on it but stopped because he kept getting more sick due to the cancer so I had to focus on taking care of him and never touched it till the other day.The Engine is a 250 Cummins with a 13 Speed transmission like the one I owned Enjoy the pics. There maybe some water droplets on it I just washed it before I took the pics Edited May 12, 2019 by A64B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted May 12, 2019 Looks nice, glad to see you are back on it. I'm working on one right now that root beer color also. Been on and off it for quite a few years. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sam I am Posted May 12, 2019 Glad to see you bring it out and wash it off. Bet it feels good to get it back on the bench. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Thanks guys. Sam yes it does and it feels good to work on something in the “White” family. Paul I would like to see Your Diamond Reo Heres a update. I put the cab lights on and highlighted them and the air cleaner top with my Motolow chrome pen. Black washed the grill and painted the emblems. I added a right turn signal have to find one for the right. Going to call it a night more updates soon Edited May 13, 2019 by A64B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted May 13, 2019 That's going to be a sweet look T. It looks longer than mine, been so long I had to take a good look to see if I shortened the wheel base. Apparently not. I didn't know the kits had different chassis in different reissues. I'm going to start a thread so it can be seen also. The real trucks are being made as glider kit by a company called T Line supposedly by next year. Now if only the Marmon Company would return so I could retire my OTR and get a new one that would allow me into Cali. Paul. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted May 13, 2019 (edited) Paul i stretched the frame about 1 1/2 inch using the same frame rails in the kit. So Diamond Reo is coming back? Have you seen the new Autocar? Thanks for stopping by Edited May 14, 2019 by A64B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Kerry Posted May 14, 2019 Looking really nice there!! Love the color on it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted May 14, 2019 Thanks Doc. The real one looked good also. Something about a Root Beer Brown Diamond Reo and a Autocar I like 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted May 14, 2019 On 5/13/2019 at 1:07 PM, A64B said: Paul i stretched the frame about 1 1/2 inch using the same frame rails in the kit. So Diamond Reo is coming back? Have you seen the new Autocar? Thanks for stopping by Yes saw the photos. If I wasn't in my mid 60's I'd think of selling my Marmon for a new DC64. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted May 14, 2019 Yeah me too I’m just 50 but I still need to be a little younger This September I’ll be driving 30 years I don’t think I could handle that right now 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted May 16, 2019 (edited) Painted and test fit the sleeper. I’ve had this sleeper since 1988. Enjoy the pics Edited May 16, 2019 by A64B Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
41CHEVY Posted May 18, 2019 A Diamond T just looks so well with a sleeper. Like the moons on the rear also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted May 19, 2019 Thanks Paul Hope to get some more done this week Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dr. Kerry Posted May 23, 2019 Looks good with the Mercury sleeper on it!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tbill Posted August 31, 2019 That’s shaping up into a fine looking rig ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A64B Posted August 31, 2019 Thanks Bill just a few more small things and it’s done Share this post Link to post Share on other sites