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 doodlebug tank trucks the old. Texaco 1934 diamond t tanker doodle bug locking coin. The truck model is a 614d and the tank body was built by heil.
Diamond t texaco doodlebug tanker truck fuel truck, vintage. This replica tanker is representative of those used by texaco jobbers and distributors to deliver quality, dependable texaco products in the 1930s and 40s. Texaco s futuristic streamlined 1933 doodlebug tank trucks texaco s futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks. Ertl 1934 diamond t texaco tank truck in scale this interesting diecast model is. With such little information available on the texaco doodlebug, i was. In early 2018, we purchased an extremely rare, original and unrestored 1938 diamond t streamlined texaco tanker. From the pictures, it looks like some minor detailing is all it would need to compete at concourslevel events. Redvenomrepros reproduction toy parts, radio delete plates. I messaged the mods asking for some sort of ruling, but they didn t even bother responding.
Gm of sweden made an electric motorbike decades ag. Doodlebugs driver fills the underground tank of a texaco service station. We are restoring a 1938 diamond t texaco tanker truck in new zealand and have started a blog with detailed photos at there is a huge amount of history in this tanker with texaco, diamond t, heil co and emco wheaton all being contributors to the production of this rare truck. 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. Ertl john deere diecast farm toys are globally recognized as an american classic. Texacos futuristic streamlined 1933 doodlebug tank trucks texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks.
Kizer, superintendent of motor equipment for the texas company. Texaco lot of 11 diecast banks truck texaco new in box. Ertl 1934 doodle bug, diamond t, texaco gasoline truck bank. I was writing a post including a tootsietoy 1930s doodlebug toy car and was curious if there was ever a real doodlebug car.
Peter phillips mentions in comments he owns a 1938 texaco diamond t tanker but im guessing its more conventional. We know it was based in south carolina in 2010 and could have been there for many years. I came across this post of the texaco doodlebug gas truck, which is quite interesting. The doodlebug driver sat far ahead of the frontaxle centerline, meaning he must have had a rough, choppy ride. Bikinis and advertising, forever joined at the wal. Because of this revolutionary performance by texaco, other american oil companies were forced to follow this way. 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. So that some streamlined tankers were built in the 1930s. Diamond t texaco doodlebug tanker truck fuel truck. It was an experiment in streamlining a design style that was proving popular at the time. Strange vehicles texaco doodlebug tanker truck the texaco doodlebug was a peculiarlooking diamond t tanker truck designed and built in the 1930s.
Aug 25, 2018 the innovative and futuristic tank truck that the company subsequently created is popularly known as the texaco doodlebug. This 1939 dodge airflow tank truck texaco fleet is. 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. As mentioned before, only six examples were built of the diamond t doodlebug tanker in total. Buy the best diecast cars, trucks and motorcycles online from. The texaco doodlebug was a peculiarlooking diamond t tanker truck. Basically, it erased all vestiges of 1930s car and truck architecture. Ertl 1934 diamond t texaco tank truck in scale this interesting diecast model is close to. Texaco tank truck driver uniform shirt nos medium gas oil trucking short sleeve. Welcome to our texaco tanker restoration blog project. One of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug. 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. Is your 1940 diamond t texaco streamliner tanker truck a model 702. Texaco 1934 tanker doodle bug ertl b195 coin bank issued 1994.
Dec 03, 2019 theyre known for being a fairly hard ride over bumps despite being a pretty luxurious pickup for the era. Mar 24, 2018 photo 1934 diamond t doodlebug tanker via. Advice, tips and tricks for tanker, bulk, and dump truck drivers. The trucks were 26 feet long with the capacity of 1500 gallons of fuel. The texaco doodlebug also called the diamond t doodlebug was a streamlined, futuristic american tanker truck of the 1930s. Ertl b195 1934 diamond t doodlebug texaco tanker truck. Texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks. Texaco 1934 diamond t doodle bug tanker truck ertl 1994 edition 11 coin bank. Specially unconventional and noteworthy were the impressive texacos diamond t doodlebug tankers, designed by the futuristic industrial designer norman bel geddes.
Texacos futuristic streamlined 1933 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. The vin number is 6140330 and we are trying to piece together the full history of the tanker. Cool trucks big trucks cool cars diesel punk classic trucks classic cars fuel truck pompe a essence automobile. We have started a full, period correct restoration of a 1938 diamond t texaco tanker.
Hey now, im a long haul trucker and i found a truck stop in. The texaco diamond t based tank truck was a pioneering effort in streamlining of commercial vehicles. The origin of the streamlined tankers the texaco doodlebug. One of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug tanker. Texacos futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks the. Whats interesting about this is that in the same era reo had the speed tanker which was designed to quickly deliver fuel to aircraft. The overall shape, a flattened halfcylinder rounded at the front and tapered at the end, has been described as a pill or breadloaf.
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Apply to truck driver, local driver, driver and more. The trucks used diamond t chassis, with a hercules lhead. The reason for my writing is to ask if i could use the images of the truck. Diecast texaco 1934 diamond t tanker doodle bug diecast locking coin bank by ertl from 1994. Its one of the most popular texaco truck banks made by ertl. 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. Started working on the texaco diamondt based streamlined tanker nicknamed doodlebug.
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. One of my favorite trucks of all time is the elusive 1934 diamond t doodlebug tanker. Texaco gas station 1935 diamond t doodlebug tanker semi truck rig 8x10 photo 11. Article from blog sia flashback the 1933 texaco doodlebug. Scan of a 1995 article on same vintage trucks texaco diamond t doodlebug 1935 texaco diamond t doodlebug 1935 history tribute encyclopedia. Best selection of diecast models and display cases.
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. This series was started in 1984 and one truck is issued each year. The ertl company has produced quality diecast farm toys, classic cars, and collectible trucks for more than 50 years. Ertl texaco doodle bug 1934 diamond t tanker trunk diecast 164 1994 coin bank. 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 s futuristic streamlined doodlebug tank trucks. 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. B195 doodle bugnew still in its box and packaging length 7height 3width 2 34 box shows a minor shelf wear. Texaco dodge airflow fuel tanker invercargill october 2017. The vehicles were streamlined and highly aerodynamic. Designed in the early 1930s, the 1934 diamond t doodlebug tanker was a multipurpose tanker that either hauled gasoline, home heating oil. The reason for my writing is to ask if i could use the images of the truck for my blog post.
Anyway, the diamond t doodlebug was one of the most unique and unusual tanker designs of all time. Fourlinks new doodlebug, loewys secret to hemmings daily. Five years before the 1938 diamond t tank truck was manufactured, the heil. Jun 02, 2019 114058 1948 diamond t rollback truck sold duration. One of 6 ever built, a 1934 texaco diamond t doodlebug tanker truck.
Ertl b195 1934 diamond t doodlebug texaco tanker truck diecast 1994 measures 8 inches long new in original box. In the early thirties, the texas co embarked on an initiative to modernise its image and its tanker fleet. The texaco doodlebug was an important design for several reasons. By the same years other streamlined tanker bodies were fitted to more conventional chassiscabs of other truck makers, like mack, international and diamond t. Truckh8951955 chevy cameo wrecker20729p1934 diamond t doodlebug 20729p1934 diamond t doodlebug 20729p1934 diamond t doodlebug 20729p1934 diamond t. Special silver flake finish edition271934 texaco gmc tanker truck special brushed metal.
Texaco commissioned streamlined tanker trucks with chrysler and diamond t in the thirties and early forties. Texaco diamondtbased streamlined tanker 1933 smcars. The diamond t doodlebug s body was made by heil co. Jun 01, 2009 looks like the davis but i dont know what it. The diamond t company made the model 201 until 1949 and they also made a model 80 pickup.
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