need help to i/d 20's truck[possible project?] pierce arrow.

hi, have found an old pierce arrow truck chassis, it has duall rear solids, looks about 3 ton size, wheelbase approx 4 metres has a handbrake setup close to front of chassis, could this be a forward control model? the only i/d tag i could find is a patent tag on the top of the diff [ sept 17th 1918] so is obviously later than this date' rear wheel size is 36x5 and cast steel spokes are fairly wide and flat, there is also a gearbox but do not no if it is correct one, as it has a small compressor built into it so could be of a much later truck? would make an interesting project as ther is still a lot of old truck bits lying around down here, hopefully someone can help. thanks, i have been told this may be a x model 3 1/2 tonner which were bonneted,if so does any one know what type or make engine it would of had?

hi, have found an old pierce arrow truck chassis, it has duall rear solids, looks about 3 ton size, wheelbase approx 4 metres has a handbrake setup close to front of chassis, could this be a forward control model? the only i/d tag i could find is a patent tag on the top of the diff [ sept 17th 1918] so is obviously later than this date' rear wheel size is 36x5 and cast steel spokes are fairly wide and flat, there is also a gearbox but do not no if it is correct one, as it has a small compressor built into it so could be of a much later truck? would make an interesting project as ther is still a lot of old truck bits lying around down here, i now have i/d this as a early 20's model x 5 ton truck, any one know of any parts out there would be much appreciated, thanks.

Pierce manufactured their own engine. To find the s/n, check to see if it is stamped on top of cross member by transmission. Also look for brass tag on drivers seat riser. Please post photo.

The only Pierce Arrow truck I've seen of that vintage was the one at Reinholds Restoration Shop in Reinholds, Pa. I hope all the parts you need are there in New Zealand, shipping a 1910 Buick gas tank there years ago was VERY costly.

thanks for info, i'll try and post a photo soon, since looking for bits i have found the front wheels, and are 99% sure the gearbox is correct, I do have a contact in california who brings in a couple of containers each year, and looks after me for freighting items, these trucks were used in quarries in nz and australia so good chance there are other pieces out there. thanks mike

hi, have posted 3 pictures on members gallery, titled-1920's pierce arrow truck chassis- remember we all have to start somewhere.

That ground the thread to a stop big time? Were does one look to find the hidden photo location? Not your fault Mike, it's the site layout.

yes I know, I found it easier to get photos uploaded onto members gallery, have only had a year on computer, starting to get the hang of it.

Photos of Pierce Arrow Truck Chassis, as found, has patent

tag on top of diff (sept 17th 1918) could be a model x, 3 or 4 tonner?

Photos of Pierce Arrow Truck Chassis, as found, has patent

tag on top of diff (sept 17th 1918) could be a model x, 3 or 4 tonner?