Coolest Army Truck Ever !

Captain Canada · September 21, 2007, 09:01:19 PM

I don't know if it's from growing up with these things around everywhere, but they still are the toughest looking beasts to me. Large, yet somehow compact...just perfect ! Saw them today on HWY 23 on my way to Barrie. Got to go to Barrie.....

Somewhere I've got an IPMS Canada RT issue ( or two ) with all the details of them in CDN service, if anybody wants to see.

nev · September 22, 2007, 02:39:30 AM

Tough old beasts, shame they're in such a dilapidated state

Which reminds me, there were some photos in last months Military Modeling of an old Diamond T transporter from WW2 that was still being used by a haulage company in Ontario, painted bright red, and still going strong!

Captain Canada · September 22, 2007, 04:00:15 AM

Oh ya ? See if you can find some more info, nev....I'll try and check it out !

As for the old Deuces...they are pretty ratty, but judging by the appearance of the grass around them, they still move on their own accord. I'm gonna buy one, someday......

The Rat · September 22, 2007, 10:42:50 AM

Yup, the old 2 1/2 ton 6x6, spent a lot of time in them, front and back. Anyone can drive them as they're automatics. Noisy, slow, with the acceleration of a wounded snail, but damned reliable and tough!

nev · September 23, 2007, 05:30:16 AM

The Diamond T is operated by "Pollard the Mover" in Lindsay, Ontario.

PM inbound Todd

Captain Canada · September 23, 2007, 08:24:35 AM

Thanks for the tip, Nev !

http://www.pollardthemover.com/

Jeffry Fontaine · September 23, 2007, 09:45:58 AM

At least those two vehicles are set up with the hard top cab and probably "winterized" which is good. Most of the trucks I rode in were just the soft canvas top and there was no heater so you were in for a very cold and miserable ride during the winter. That sends a chill up my back just thinking about it.

The Rat · September 23, 2007, 03:07:05 PM

QuoteAt least those two vehicles are set up with the hard top cab and probably "winterized" which is good. Most of the trucks I rode in were just the soft canvas top and there was no heater so you were in for a very cold and miserable ride during the winter. That sends a chill up my back just thinking about it.

BAH! We're CANADIANS!

We're rough! Tough!...

and, uh, kinda stoopid.

A few too many pucks to the head.

Jschmus · October 12, 2007, 10:31:43 AM

This is a much newer truck, but I couldn't see starting a new thread just for one photo. From the NCANG portion on Charlotte Douglas airport, about a month before I moved:

Captain Canada · October 12, 2007, 01:13:37 PM

Yes, that's a nice one ! This could be the 'cool army truck' thread...that's fine by me !

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Leigh · October 12, 2007, 08:41:10 PM

The Tamiya 1/48 Deuce is an absolute gem of a kit, and would tart up many a display base.