1920
Ford
Model T
Dump Truck
1920 Ford Model T Dump Truck The dump truck is thought to have been first conceived in the farms of late 19th century western Europe. Thornycroft developed a steam dust-cart in...
1920 Ford Model T Dump Truck
The dump truck is thought to have been first conceived in the farms of late 19th century western Europe. Thornycroft developed a steam dust-cart in 1896 with a tipper mechanism. The first motorized dump trucks in the United States were developed by small equipment companies such as the Fruehauf Trailer Corporation, Galion Buggy Co. and Lauth-Juergens among many others around 1910.
For consignment, a 1920 version of the early days of the dump truck. The concept has been around since pre-motorized automobiles, but Henry Ford took it upon himself to use a Model T frame and mount a box to the back of it, which has a mechanism to lift the box and drop its contents behind the truck. This is a barn find in surface rusted, unrestored, and non-running condition. It's all there though, and needs plenty of TLC.
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Exterior
Save for the box cab, this truck is constructed from all steel. It uses the Model T frame, front radiator with flanking headlight design, complete with a cowled hood and rounded front fenders. Overall the steel has a heavy coating of surface rust, but none of it seems very invasive, so all is still intact. A wood box for the cab with sliding doors makes it an enclosed cab. On the back is the steel box also surface rusted. This uses a hand crank with a large gear mechanism to lift the bed and dump the contents of the box. Wood spoke wheels, painted in gray and natural finish, are wrapped in solid rubber tires.
Interior
Within the square wood constructed box for the cab is the drivers compartment. This is utilizing a like new oak floor, but all else remains unrestored. The wood framed front “dash” and windshield framing has an actual windshield within it. There is a small plate containing an ignition level, ampere gauge and a wiring box. A long steering column reaches for the driver which is perched upon a bench seat. This seat is rotted and the leather is ripped and torn with stuffing and springs showing. The original steering wheel is on and it has the levers and three pedal drive setup of a typical model T.
Drivetrain
Under the hood is a 177ci I-4 cylinder engine. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 2-speed planetary transmission. A 3.63 rear axle is on the back. We note the engine stamping falls into March 1926 production numbers, so this is not the original.
Undercarriage
Plenty of surface rust, but still structurally sound as none is invasive. C-channel framing and rear mechanical drum brakes are on as well as transverse leaf springs for the suspension all around. The gearing mechanism for the dum box is working just fine.
Drive-Ability
While no attempt was made to start the engine, we are proud to say that it does turn over by hand and makes good compression.
A barn find dump truck from the Blue Oval company. Yes, it will need plenty of TLC, but a rare example from this era in which all parts are on or within the bed will make you stand out from the crowd when it's finished.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 vehicles for sale with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle barn find collection is on display. This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown, Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.