remy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Hi Guys, Here's our story of the restoration of our Diamond T 980. Chassis number is 9800565. Bought here in the Netherlands and came from Army Cars. See the picutres below to the point were we are now. If you have any questions, feel free to ask. remy Blasted frame: Edited January 28, 2012 by remy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diamond-t-steve Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks for posting. A great record of your progress so far. I just wish I was in a position to be able to carry out a restoration on my 981 to the standard that you are setting. Regards Steve... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMS Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 very very nice, look forward to seeing the progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smithy Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks for sharing the pictures and like others I look forward to seeing this progress. I'm guessing ex-Italian Army in post war years? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Yes, that's correct. It was used by the Italians. I make more pictures today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Interesting job . The truck feel in good condition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Wow, wish I had that set up rather than an open barn! Still, great work guys, keep us posted. I remember seeing this one up for sale, glad it's being progressed so fast. All the best, A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handy1882 Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 I'm really looking forward to seeing this progress, great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RattlesnakeBob Posted February 7, 2012 Share Posted February 7, 2012 now that's what I call a restoration job ...fair play Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Hi Guys, Here some more stuff we did: We de-greased the axles and took them apart: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 (edited) Then cleaned and sandblasted the axles and drums: Edited February 9, 2012 by remy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 And priming again: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Really nice job guys. Rather envious of your workshop - fantastic :nut: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supertrack Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Remy , you taking drugs for to work a lot ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 9, 2012 Author Share Posted February 9, 2012 Haha, no drugs for us! We are working with three of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Wow, when did you start with the restoration? You sure seem to move fast!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 10, 2012 Author Share Posted February 10, 2012 We started around last christmas. We try to get to Beltring with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joris Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 Wow, impressive!! :wow: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scammell4199 Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 you sure move through the work quickly. looks like you're doing a great job. Richard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 More work on the axles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 13, 2012 Author Share Posted February 13, 2012 And some more: Hope you like it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzy-t Posted February 20, 2012 Share Posted February 20, 2012 Wow, wish I had that set up rather than an open barn! Still, great work guys, keep us posted. I remember seeing this one up for sale, glad it's being progressed so fast. All the best, A Thats what I thought, but still Adrian you have done a magnificent job doing it where you do, hats off to all your restorers, your doing a brilliant job, keeping history alive. Dizzy-t:drive: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted February 23, 2012 Author Share Posted February 23, 2012 Mounted the steering box and putting together the front axle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shane.c Posted February 26, 2012 Share Posted February 26, 2012 Looking good keep the pics coming,:-) Shane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
remy Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Hi Guys, Here's the latest picture of the Diamond we are working on. We have to hurry to get it ready for the War and Peace show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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