The countdown has begun with a confirmed date and location to reveal the restored Diamond T Texaco tanker here in Auckland.
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The porcelain enamel keyhole door signs have been recreated here in New Zealand. Steve has almost finished reassembling the stunning ’38 Diamond T.
The truck wiring is complete, Rowan has painted the Diamond T front guards and Kelly has done a beautiful job with the upholstery. The end is in sight….
Kelly O’Donnell has begun work on the Diamond T seat and Rowan Glass has applied PPG Epotec two pack epoxy primer to the remaining panels. A very special article has emerged from 1931…..
We are once again in awe of Rowan’s expertise and talent after seeing the beautifully painted Diamond T cab. At the other end of the truck, Steve has fitted the iconic art deco bumper.
Steve has restored and refitted the run off pipes and the tank truck equipment. On top of the tank, he has reconditioned and reattached the lids and roof access doors.
Steve has placed new conduit and wiring throughout the Heil tank and has continued to restore and fit a number of components. Rowan and Nick have finished preparing the cab and some of the panels in readiness for painting. And the time has come to fire up the engine……
The dash centre panel has been beautifully restored in Christchurch by Dylan Orpwood. Steve has had the water pump, gas tank and gearbox reconditioned – all are now back in the Diamond T.
Over recent months, Simon has repaired the front sheet metal of the Diamond T and fabricated new inner door panels. Steve took the opportunity to trial fit the front panels and grille while the cab was still on the chassis.
We have used a Hiab to lift the freshly painted Heil tank onto the chassis. Steve has begun fitting the Texaco letters, rails and lights to the tank, and the cab has been positioned for a trial fit.