1953 International R-160 docent
1953 International R-160 • The International R series was introduced in 1953 and replaced the L series and considered just a facelift of the L series. • For the heavier series, R-185 and higher there was even less of a change to the looks. • There were a few mechanical changes. Cummins and Buda […]
1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton pick up docent 002
1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton pick up formerly BC Tel. On Saturday June 28, 1947 Chevrolet released the Advance-Design 1947 series of trucks to replace the AK Series Pickup Truck. The Advance-Design Series was built until midway through 1955 when the 1955 Series II Task Force Series were introduced part way through the 1955 model […]
1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton pick up docent
1951 Chevrolet 3100 1/2 ton pick up formerly BC Tel. • The Advanced Design trucks were introduced by Chevrolet in June 1947 replacing the AK Series of Trucks. • Replaced midway through 1955 production with the 1955 Series II “Task Force Series” • This design was the first new design for General Motors after World […]
1947 Ford 1 ton Pickup 002
1947 Ford 1 ton Pickup Model 79Y 122″ wheelbase Body style 81 Donated by Bob Rorison Surrey, BC Called the “Tonner” because of it’s one ton carrying capacity. Note the tear drop rear fenders, longer truck bed and the 17 inch split rim wheels It also had the rear sliding window and the 100 Horsepower […]
1947 Ford 1 ton Pickup docent
1947 Ford 1 ton Pickup Model 79Y 122″ wheelbase Body style 81 Donated by Bob Rorison Surrey, BC • Called the “Tonner” because of it’s one ton carrying capacity. • Larger 17 inch split rim wheels and the 100 Horsepower V-8 engine.\Spending most of it’s working life in Hope BC helping build the Fraser Canyon […]
1947 Diamond T 201S docent 002
1947 Diamond T 201S Donated by Allen Vandekerkhove Victoria BC Known affectionately as the “The Cadillac of Trucks”, Diamond T was founded in Chicago in 1905 as the Diamond T Motor Car Company and built high quality touring cars and later became known for it’s Trucks. C.A. Tilt was the son of a cobbler and […]
1947 Diamond T 201S
1947 Diamond T 201S Donated by Allen Vandekerkhove Victoria BC • Diamond T were known affectionately as the “The Cadillac of Trucks” • Founded in Chicago in 1905 as the Diamond T Motor Car Company and built high quality touring cars and later became known for it’s Trucks. • The cars were extremely high quality […]
1947 Fargo Truck docent 002
1947 Fargo Truck & 1947 COLUMBIA TRAILER: Description “FARGO” was the trade name given to DODGE Trucks sold in Canada and other foreign markets. Purchased new by Bob King for Sea-Van Motor Freight in 1946, this FARGO hauled freight between Vancouver and Seattle until 1953 when it was put into storage at the West Pender […]
1947 Fargo Truck docent
1947 Fargo Truck & 1947 COLUMBIA TRAILER: • This truck was Purchased new by Bob King for Sea-Van Motor Freight in 1946, hauled freight between Vancouver and Seattle until 1953. • From 1953 to 1974 it sat n storage at Bob King’s West Pender warehouse. • Restoration work was carried out between 1974 and 1976 […]
1943 Maple Leaf docent
1943 Maple Leaf • A non military truck built during WWII without a chrome grille, it is referred to as a “Blackout style” truck. • The gross allowable weight of any model of this “3 Ton” Series 1760-1770-1780 could not exceed 15,000 pounds • Wheelbases: 135 1/4″ – 159 1/4″ – 177 1/4″ • The […]