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elpound · 09-28-2015, 09:47 AM

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?

elpound · 09-28-2015, 09:55 AM

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

flashed · 09-28-2015, 12:32 PM

I like it ,Im in .

**Clyde65** · 09-28-2015, 01:59 PM

I like it! Im in!

72kool · 09-28-2015, 05:36 PM

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

ranger danger · 09-28-2015, 05:31 PM

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

elpound · 09-28-2015, 08:54 PM

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

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

ranger danger · 09-28-2015, 05:33 PM

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

elpound · 09-28-2015, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger danger

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

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.

ranger danger · 09-29-2015, 06:56 AM

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Originally Posted by elpound

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.

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.

elpound · 09-29-2015, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ranger danger

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.

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

alaska gasser · 09-30-2015, 01:00 AM

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

ranger danger · 09-28-2015, 05:34 PM

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

**Advanced Design** · 09-28-2015, 07:40 PM

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

**special-K** · 09-30-2015, 09:45 AM

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.

flashed · 09-30-2015, 12:04 PM

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

swamp rat · 09-30-2015, 09:12 PM

Gonna look sweet!

elpound · 10-19-2016, 11:57 AM

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.

Russell Ashley · 10-19-2016, 08:12 PM

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.

Jack_71C10 · 10-22-2016, 09:55 PM

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.

elpound · 10-23-2016, 12:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Jack_71C10

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.

That's pretty wild!

flashed · 10-23-2016, 09:48 AM

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

**Tom Vogel** · 11-30-2016, 07:08 PM

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

elpound · 12-06-2016, 08:42 AM

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

Cool truck.

13jraven · 05-04-2017, 08:24 PM

Sorry for the bring up an old post, but got any specs on it?

What axles you running? Transfer case? You keep the stock motor and trans and do a divorced case or swap something else in.

The truck is sitting up pretty good. What springs are on it to clear what looks to be ~37" tires?

I got two 1 ton trucks in the shop getting converted to 4x4 and diesel swaps. A 59 Chevy Viking and 49 REO Speedwagon

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09-28-2015, 09:47 AM	#1
elpound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killdeer ND Posts: 118	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? Attached Images

09-28-2015, 09:55 AM	#2
elpound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killdeer ND Posts: 118	Re: Reo retro tow truck Here is some pics of the old running gear and new as well as a factory D19XA REO. Attached Images

09-28-2015, 12:32 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Reo retro tow truck I like it ,Im in .

09-28-2015, 01:59 PM	#4
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Reo retro tow truck I like it! Im in! __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

09-28-2015, 05:36 PM	#5
72kool Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: kearney nebraska Posts: 613	Re: Reo retro tow truck cant wait to see progress on this project! i really dig the look on these trucks and love what you plan to do

09-28-2015, 05:31 PM	#6
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: Reo retro tow truck My sister in laws REO. Has a Kieth Black 502 in it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

09-28-2015, 05:33 PM	#8
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: Reo retro tow truck My friend's Diamond T COE. Has a ford 300 six in it. Attached Images __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

09-30-2015, 01:00 AM	#12
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: Reo retro tow truck Nice project. A mile from my place is the remains of an old REO bus in the trees. __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592642 '48 Chev extended cab with attitude http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=592769 My daughter's '46 International PU

09-28-2015, 05:34 PM	#13
ranger danger Registered User Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Vacaville CA Posts: 896	Re: Reo retro tow truck Same friend's Hudson. Has a 426 Hemi in it! Attached Images __________________ 1969 C20 Suburban "Rez Dog" Rebuild America one testicle at a time. US Army 1977-1979 12B Combat Engineer US Navy 1979-1983 Gunners Mate Guns (GMG) NRA Life Member Unrestrained Children in back seats cause Accidents. Unrestrained Accidents in back seats cause Children.

09-28-2015, 07:40 PM	#14
Advanced Design Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oblong, Illinois Posts: 7,028	Re: Reo retro tow truck The Reo looks really solid. Great style and I am tagging along. __________________ Doug Advanced Design’s 1977 Blazer Build Advanced Design's '48 'Burb Build Mrs Advanced Design's '72 Suburban Advanced Design's 56 BelAir LS swap

09-30-2015, 09:45 AM	#15
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Reo retro tow truck 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. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

09-30-2015, 12:04 PM	#16
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Reo retro tow truck Tim ,do you have a pic of that 58 ?Would love to see it .

09-30-2015, 09:12 PM	#17
swamp rat Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Spanaway Posts: 8,451	Re: Reo retro tow truck Gonna look sweet! __________________ Mike. Swamp Rat build thread : http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=595019 72 3/4T 4X4 4" BDS Lift 33" BFG's

10-19-2016, 11:57 AM	#18
elpound Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Killdeer ND Posts: 118	Re: Reo retro tow truck 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. Attached Images Last edited by elpound; 10-19-2016 at 12:05 PM.

10-19-2016, 08:12 PM	#19
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: Reo retro tow truck 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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10-22-2016, 09:55 PM	#20
Jack_71C10 Shortbed club member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Halethorpe, MD Posts: 439	Re: Reo retro tow truck 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. __________________ 71 custom/10 6.0/4L80E SWB ece 4/6 72 custom camper 350/3 spd 2020 Chevy Express 3500 2023 Hyundai Tuscon 1986 GMC 3500 Bucket Truck Sent from my Rotary Phone via 14.4kb/s modem.

10-23-2016, 09:48 AM	#22
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: Reo retro tow truck I actually remember seeing a pic of that truck on one of Tim's threads ,always nice to see it again though ,beautiful truck.

05-04-2017, 08:24 PM	#25
13jraven Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Hill Country, Texas Posts: 116	Re: Reo retro tow truck Sorry for the bring up an old post, but got any specs on it? What axles you running? Transfer case? You keep the stock motor and trans and do a divorced case or swap something else in. The truck is sitting up pretty good. What springs are on it to clear what looks to be ~37" tires? I got two 1 ton trucks in the shop getting converted to 4x4 and diesel swaps. A 59 Chevy Viking and 49 REO Speedwagon 13

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