DETROIT DIAMOND REO EP2 IT RUNS NOW WILL IT DRIVE??? NEAR CATASTROPHIC FAILURE

Episode 2 of the Detroit Diamond It runs now will it drive? Joyride aides and does detach.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

I have a 74 Diamond Reo tandem cab & chasis with naturally aspirated V671 and butterfly hood, runs great but needs rear wheel seals. It’s one of those projects in waiting.

[@andrewking4885]

How's the Diamond now?

[@oldamericaniron5767]

@@andrewking4885 It’s still waiting, I have to at least start it this year. I have that and too many other things which haven’t been started in 2 to 5 years.

[@andrewking4885]

@@oldamericaniron5767 If it's still running good the engine should fine. You've got a classic there. I wish I had it.

[@oldamericaniron5767]

@@andrewking4885 It’s a great running engine. A year ago I bought an 18 foot flatbed for it, between that and my 24 foot tag trailer it would be fewer trips to haul equipment to shows. At least that’s my plan, all I have to do is stay healthy and live long enough! 😀

[@andrewking4885]

@@oldamericaniron5767 Cheers from Australia.

[@dwightcorbett8889]

It would be really nice to see this gem at work once again, though clearly it's a long way from being drivable. Hopefully you can make it happen.

[@73DiamondReo]

nice ive got 2 diamond reo trucks

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

And the autocar?

[@73DiamondReo]

@@MaxtronusPrime_ yes

[@MaxtronusPrime_]

@@73DiamondReo though so, keep up the good work man.

[@SootyMangabey.]

I always loved those old diamonds.. really hope you can save it.

[@SchnelleKat]

love that detroit!!!

[@davidsimons6881]

Nice old truck right there

[@brucehodges7889]

Parked for a reason...would've been exciting if it started running backwards when you managed to stall it...

[@MatzkeDiesel]

Not for me it wouldn't have. It felt like my heart stopped when the clutch grabbed and wouldn't let go. I was wound pretty tight to begin with with how steep that hill got and how fast.