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1917 Model T Dump Truck, Chain Drive on 2040-cars

Year:1917 Mileage:99999
Location:

Middletown, Rhode Island, United States

Middletown, Rhode Island, United States

An opportunity to own a rare piece of transportation history.  Offered for sale is the show truck of one of New England's largest highway builders during the boom days of the Eisenhower Interstate System.  A time of American achievement, Astronaut Alan B. Shephard, first American in space in 1961, rode in this truck during dedication of the highway in his name.  link

It was originally a stake body, but in the 1960's was restored and converted to a wood (oak) dump body that is gravity actuated.  The final drive is via large chain to the rear axle, which I believe was a conversion pre-1960.  Crank start.  Starts well, runs and drives good, coils buzz well, though it seems it could turn more revolutions than it does (timing?).  Compression about 50psi on all cylinders.  Speed about 15mph (due to the reduction via sprockets and chain) but perhaps there is more if you can get more revolutions.  I have put a new front tire, fan belt, ignition timer and wiring harness, and carb kit into it.

For those that appreciate visible mechanics, she is driven by sprocket and chain to increase pulling power, and to carry the load an extra thick spring pack and solid rubber in the rear (though I doubt this bed ever saw more than a cooler).

Video of it running here    link

Title: never had one, believe most states don't require on on this vintage, I will provide bill of sale (and have historic bills of sale).

It am the 4th generation owner and would love to keep it, but just don't have the space to allow.

Any questions, please message me.  Happy Bidding.

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