Reo retro tow truck
 

I think this truck best fits here.
I love the art deco style of the 40's REO trucks. I had my eye on this truck in a salvage yard for several years. I finally decided to by it. Next I had to decide what to do with it. After pulling it from the spot it was in I found all the axles were all locked up. I got the motor running and was given a great deal on some axles and Transfercase from a GMC CCKW. I always liked the old tow trucks, so I decided to make this a 4x4 version of d19xa as a tow truck. I have a lot of work to do on it but you guys can see where I'm going with it. I am keeping the original motor and transmission. Need to finish the bed, move the front axle back 2 inches and on and on. Anyway what do you think?

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Here is some pics of the old running gear and new as well as a factory D19XA REO.

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I like it ,Im in .

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I like it! Im in!

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My sister in laws REO. Has a Kieth Black 502 in it.

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My friend's Diamond T COE. Has a ford 300 six in it.

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Same friend's Hudson. Has a 426 Hemi in it!

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cant wait to see progress on this project! i really dig the look on these trucks and love what you plan to do

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The Reo looks really solid. Great style and I am tagging along.

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That's a pretty nice REO. Big blocks sure are nice.

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I really like COE's. Diamond T trucks have a classy look about them. I have 92 motor home I considered as a donor for a COE candidate. Has disk brakes front and rear and fresh 454. I bought the REO before I found a cool COE. If only I had a bunch of money and time.

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My buddy and I are in the process of building a custom sleeper for the COE. We took a 48" long by 76" wide sleeper and cut it down to 48" x 50". When we are done it will have 2 captains chairs and a table in it with a window on all three sides and a door on the passenger side. We'll finish it after he sells his 37' Knucklhead with side car.

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That sounds really cool. I'd love to see it.

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Nice project. A mile from my place is the remains of an old REO bus in the trees.

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That would be a cool project. I know a gentleman who has 3 or 4 civil defense REO's in Minnesota. He was wanting to sell some but it gets expensive hauling vehicles that far. I would enjoy seeing a picture of that bus if you ever get the chance. It is fun seeing whats out there.

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That's funny. There's a round front Reo bus in the woods behind my buddy's place in PA.

I'm diggin' this project. A big boy pickup with 4wd. I love all the truck company pickups... the Mack Jrs, Reos, Diamond-Ts, etc. My friend has a '58 Reo tandem rear with a van body. We go to the antique truck shows in it. He's a sign painter, so it is totally painted up.

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Tim ,do you have a pic of that 58 ?Would love to see it .

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Gonna look sweet!

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Had a chance to get the REO outside with the other trucks for a picture. Not too much done. So many things and little time.

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It looks like it is in very nice condition with almost no rust. I've always liked that cab style. Post pics as you go.

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flashed, since its been a month and Tim hasn't posted a picture of the REO, Here is a pic of the one he was talking about.

http://i763.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps9synbet6.jpg

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That's pretty wild!

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I actually remember seeing a pic of that truck on one of Tim's threads ,always nice to see it again though ,beautiful truck.

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Reminded me of my first resto project. Here is me 43 years ago in my 1931 REO Speedwagon.

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That was a cool old truck ,what happened to it ?