In early 2018, we purchased an extremely rare, original and unrestored 1938 diamond t streamlined texaco tanker. Ertl 1934 diamond t texaco tank truck in scale this interesting diecast model is close to. The innovative and futuristic tank truck that the company subsequently created is popularly known as the texaco doodlebug five years before the 1938 diamond t tank truck was manufactured, the heil co, in conjunction with the diamond t motor car company, worked with texaco to produce. Cool trucks big trucks cool cars diesel punk classic trucks classic cars fuel truck pompe a essence automobile. I was writing a post including a tootsietoy 1930s doodlebug toy car and was curious if there was ever a real doodlebug car. Its one of the most popular texaco truck banks made by ertl. It is rumoured that there are possibly more than ten dodge airflows in existence, one being at the bill richardson transport world here in new zealand. Davey allison 1993 texaco havoline ford autographed 9x11 photo free shipping.
Diecast texaco 1934 diamond t tanker doodle bug diecast locking coin bank by ertl from 1994. Texaco 1934 diamond t doodle bug tanker truck ertl 1994 edition 11 coin bank. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Strange vehicles texaco doodlebug tanker truck the texaco doodlebug was a peculiarlooking diamond t tanker truck designed and built in the 1930s. As mentioned before, only six examples were built of the diamond t doodlebug tanker in total. Texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks the. Texaco commissioned streamlined tanker trucks with chrysler and diamond t in the thirties and early forties. Hey now, im a long haul trucker and i found a truck stop in. This 1939 dodge airflow tank truck texaco fleet is.
Because of this revolutionary performance by texaco, other american oil companies were forced to follow this way. Usa car addicts trucks,muscle,legendary public group. Texaco tank truck driver uniform shirt nos medium gas oil trucking short sleeve. Ertl 1934 doodle bug, diamond t, texaco gasoline truck.
Ertl texaco doodle bug 1934 diamond t tanker trunk diecast 164 1994 coin bank. Oct 05, 2011 not quite a dodge airflow tanker hauling texacobrand fuels, this 1937 diamond t marked up as a shell tanker truck for sale on hemmings. Advice, tips and tricks for tanker, bulk, and dump truck drivers. One of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug. One of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug tanker. Scan of a 1995 article on same vintage trucks texaco diamond t doodlebug 1935 texaco diamond t doodlebug 1935 history tribute encyclopedia. Ertl b195 1934 diamond t doodlebug texaco tanker truck diecast 1994 measures 8 inches long new in original box. Texaco 1934 tanker doodle bug ertl b195 coin bank issued. Doodlebugs driver fills the underground tank of a texaco service station. Ertl 1934 doodle bug, diamond t, texaco gasoline truck bank. We know it was based in south carolina in 2010 and could have been there for many years. Five years before the 1938 diamond t tank truck was manufactured, the heil co, in conjunction with the diamond t motor car company, worked with texaco to produce the unmistakable, distinctive texaco doodlebug. The trucks used diamond t chassis, with a hercules lhead.
Ertl b195 1934 diamond t doodlebug texaco tanker truck. Dec 17, 2016 given that none of the diamond t doodlebugs built for texaco are known to have survived and the plans to drop a quadturbo detroit diesel in it, were going to presume that the project sketches that legacy classic trucks posted to its facebook page last weekend are for a scratchbuilt vehicle. Specially unconventional and noteworthy were the impressive texacos diamond t doodlebug tankers, designed by the futuristic industrial designer norman bel geddes. The doodlebug driver sat far ahead of the frontaxle centerline, meaning he must have had a rough, choppy ride. Is your 1940 diamond t texaco streamliner tanker truck a model 702. We have started a full, period correct restoration of a 1938 diamond t texaco tanker. Started working on the texaco diamondt based streamlined tanker nicknamed doodlebug. It was an experiment in streamlining a design style that was proving popular at the time. Texaco lot of 11 diecast banks truck texaco new in box. I came across this post of the texaco doodlebug gas truck, which is quite interesting. Mar 24, 2018 photo 1934 diamond t doodlebug tanker via.
Dec 03, 2019 theyre known for being a fairly hard ride over bumps despite being a pretty luxurious pickup for the era. The texaco diamond t based tank truck was a pioneering effort in streamlining of commercial vehicles. The truck model is a 614d and the tank body was built by heil. Basically, it erased all vestiges of 1930s car and truck architecture. Fourlinks new doodlebug, loewys secret to hemmings daily.
Peter phillips mentions in comments he owns a 1938 texaco diamond t tanker but im guessing its more conventional. Welcome to our texaco tanker restoration blog project. Ertl 1934 diamond t texaco tank truck in scale this interesting diecast model is. Texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks. Doodlebug s driver fills the underground tank of a texaco service station, probably in illinois in 1935, judging by the license plate. Bikinis and advertising, forever joined at the wal. Jun 01, 2009 looks like the davis but i dont know what it. This series was started in 1984 and one truck is issued each year. Jul 04, 2011 i was writing a post including a tootsietoy 1930s doodlebug toy car and was curious if there was ever a real doodlebug car.
Texacos futuristic streamlined 1933 doodlebug tank trucks. Apply to truck driver, local driver, driver and more. Not quite a dodge airflow tanker hauling texaco brand fuels, this 1937 diamond t marked up as a shell tanker truck for sale on hemmings. Designed in the early 1930s, the 1934 diamond t doodlebug tanker was a multipurpose tanker that either hauled gasoline, home heating oil. This replica tanker is representative of those used by texaco jobbers and distributors to deliver quality, dependable texaco products in the 1930s and 40s. Ertl john deere diecast farm toys are globally recognized as an american classic.
One of my favorite trucks of all time is the elusive 1934 diamond t doodlebug tanker. From the pictures, it looks like some minor detailing is all it would need to compete at concourslevel events. The trucks were 26 feet long with the capacity of 1500 gallons of fuel. Texaco s futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks. Texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks the old. The texaco doodlebug also called the diamond t doodlebug was a streamlined, futuristic american tanker truck of the 1930s. The reason for my writing is to ask if i could use the images of the truck.
Given that none of the diamond t doodlebugs built for texaco are known to have survived and the plans to drop a quadturbo detroit diesel in it, were going to presume that the project sketches that legacy classic trucks posted to its facebook page last weekend are for a scratchbuilt vehicle. Anyway, the diamond t doodlebug was one of the most unique and unusual tanker designs of all time. Article from blog sia flashback the 1933 texaco doodlebug. We began a full restoration and are documenting and sharing progress on the project due to the overwhelming interest and support a number of people have shown. Diamond t texaco doodlebug tanker truck fuel truck, vintage. New listing ertl collectibles texaco 1934 doodle bug diamond t tanker diecast bank 820. Texaco 1934 diamond t tanker doodle bug locking coin bank car diecast metal 36881001959,enjoy free shipping,45 days to your door. Texaco diamondtbased streamlined tanker 1933 smcars. Aug 25, 2018 the innovative and futuristic tank truck that the company subsequently created is popularly known as the texaco doodlebug. Best selection of diecast models and display cases.
In the early thirties, the texas co embarked on an initiative to modernise its image and its tanker fleet. Texaco dodge airflow fuel tanker invercargill october 2017. The vehicles were streamlined and highly aerodynamic. Texaco 1934 tanker doodle bug ertl b195 coin bank issued 1994. Gm of sweden made an electric motorbike decades ag. With such little information available on the texaco doodlebug, i was. The origin of the streamlined tankers the texaco doodlebug. Texaco gas station 1935 diamond t doodlebug tanker semi truck. And while bel geddes doesnt mention the doodlebug as such, this truck was, in my opinion, one of his design firms very best effortsand surely one of the most radical streamlined tankers commissioned by texaco. Diamond t texaco doodlebug tanker truck fuel truck. Texacos futuristic streamlined 1933 doodlebug tank trucks texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks. Texaco s futuristic streamlined 1933 doodlebug tank trucks texaco s futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks.
The overall shape, a flattened halfcylinder rounded at the front and tapered at the end, has been described as a pill or breadloaf. Perhaps his best known design for ground transportation was the texaco doodlebug, a diamond tbased tanker truck commissioned by the oil. The texaco doodlebug was a peculiarlooking diamond t tanker truck. The diamond t doodlebug s body was made by heil co. The diamond t company made the model 201 until 1949 and they also made a model 80 pickup. One of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug tanker truck. Diecast trucks, ertl diecast, texaco toys and collectibles. So that some streamlined tankers were built in the 1930s. The innovative and futuristic tank truck that the company subsequently created is popularly known as the texaco doodlebug five years before the 1938 diamond t tank truck was manufactured, the heil co, in conjunction with the diamond t motor car company, worked with texaco to produce the. The reason for my writing is to ask if i could use the images of the truck for my blog post. By the same years other streamlined tanker bodies were fitted to more conventional chassiscabs of other truck makers, like mack, international and diamond t. Whats interesting about this is that in the same era reo had the speed tanker which was designed to quickly deliver fuel to aircraft. Rare original glass gas pump globe one 1 lens texaco reg.
Dec 16, 2016 one of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug tanker truck. Redvenomrepros reproduction toy parts, radio delete plates. Texaco 1934 diamond t tanker doodle bug locking coin. The texaco doodlebug was an important design for several reasons. Truckh8951955 chevy cameo wrecker20729p1934 diamond t doodlebug 20729p1934 diamond t doodlebug 20729p1934 diamond t doodlebug 20729p1934 diamond t. Buy the best diecast cars, trucks and motorcycles online from. Texaco gas station 1935 diamond t doodlebug tanker semi truck rig 8x10 photo 11. Five years before the 1938 diamond t tank truck was manufactured, the heil.
Special silver flake finish edition271934 texaco gmc tanker truck special brushed metal. B195 doodle bugnew still in its box and packaging length 7height 3width 2 34 box shows a minor shelf wear. Hemmings find of the day 1937 diamond t tanker tru. The ertl company has produced quality diecast farm toys, classic cars, and collectible trucks for more than 50 years. Kizer, superintendent of motor equipment for the texas company.
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