eng12 Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Help. Looking for information on VIM trucks. I have come across a VIM engine but can't find much info about them. Any help would be much appreciated.ThanksMike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter J.Heizmann Posted January 22, 2006 Share Posted January 22, 2006 Mike...Welcome to the AACA Forum.A sure bet would be to contact the AACA Library and Research Center.On the main page, click on "Resources" then "AACA Library". Self explanatory instructions are there. Or...AACA Library & Research Center501 W. Governor RoadHershey, PA 17033Attn: Kim Miller, Librariankmiller@aacalibrary.orgPh: 717-534-2082Regards,Peter J. <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stexch Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I don't know if it's the same company, but I was told that VIM trailers are made in Wichita, KS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hornwrecker Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 The only thing that I can find on them is that they were made from 1914-1926. An ad found on the web is the only other thing worthwhile. Scranton Republican 1916 Click on the MACCAR/VIM trucks link at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynaflash8 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Was VIM in partnorship with VIGOR? Those trucks had a LOT of Vim and Vigor I've heard! <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />I'm sorry, I couldn't help myself <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tiredtruckrestorer Posted December 31, 2010 Share Posted December 31, 2010 Hello Mike,Still have that VIM engine? If you do and would like to sell it leave me know. I have 2 Vim trucks. They were made in Philadelphia.Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Saxton Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 Stanley Yost wrote in one of his books that Standard (of Philadephia) took over Vim in the early 1920's, very shortly before they ceased production of their own cars. How many of their V8 cars survive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted January 1, 2011 Share Posted January 1, 2011 I typed VIM truck in a basic GOOGLE search and came back with lots of pictures and info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CarAdMan Posted January 2, 2011 Share Posted January 2, 2011 In 1922 Vim Motor Truck Co. was located on Roberts & F.D.R. in Philly. They made a Model 29 - 1/2 ton, Model 30 - 1/2 ton, and a model 31 - 1 ton. The 1 ton had a Hercules Engine, they made their own engines for the 1/2 ton models. Wheelbases ran from 108 to 127 inches. Prices ran from $1050 to $1975. ( info from "The Automobile Trade Directory") 1922. - RICK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostsole Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Help. Looking for information on VIM trucks. I have come across a VIM engine but can't find much info about them. Any help would be much appreciated.ThanksMike Hi I'm Drew I own a few VIM trucks and have three VIM engines sitting in my bacement what information are you looking for about them?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lostsole Posted January 15, 2012 Share Posted January 15, 2012 Mike I have a few VIM engines and information about them get back to me I will help you. Drew drewworrell@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 In 1922 Vim Motor Truck Co. was located on Roberts & F.D.R. in Philly. They made a Model 29 - 1/2 ton, Model 30 - 1/2 ton, and a model 31 - 1 ton. The 1 ton had a Hercules Engine, they made their own engines for the 1/2 ton models. Wheelbases ran from 108 to 127 inches. Prices ran from $1050 to $1975. ( info from "The Automobile Trade Directory") 1922. - RICKI doubt the FDR expressway existed in 1922. FDR wouldn't have been that well known Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Rees Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Hello: I came across a 1916 VIM Motor Truck in an old barn. It seems to be in fairly good shape and I am interested in possibly purchasing it. I have done a search on the internet and I am only coming up with a few advertised parts and old advertisements. I am hoping that someone can tell be the basic value that should be offered for this vehicle, or any other information regarding parts, manuals etc. Thanks very much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vermontboy Posted September 30, 2019 Share Posted September 30, 2019 Pictures, rough location and title (or other proof of ownership) status would be a help...my guess is that value would be consistent with other old teens trucks advertised in like condition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerryB Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 The Antique Truck Club of America (ATCA) might be able to help out here. A couple of VIM trucks would show up at their show held in Macungie each June. See if you can post your question on their website. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8E45E Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 (edited) Here is a VIM in the NATmus museum in Auburn. Craig Edited October 1, 2019 by 8E45E Added photo (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibarlaw Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1918 at the I-80 truck stop Truck museum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bud Tierney Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Mroz/s US Truck Ency states Vim was an "assembled" truck (running gear off-the-shelf components from component m'f'r's) EXCEPT for a period (1918 is mentioned) in which they used their own 4cyl engine... As you can see from earlier posts herein Vim owners and engines do seem to've been around and available, but the posts didn't state if their "Vim engines" were the actual Vim Co engine/s? or the Cont'l, Herc, Model/Pittsburgh Model and Northway engines Vim used... A 1924 ring catalog lists Vim models 29-30, 1/2Ton, 1916-21, with"OWN" 4cyl 31/8 bore enbine (some later Vim models are listed with "OWN" 3' bore , so it appears Vim may've had at least two separate self-built engines, altho could've been one block bored out larger)... A 25 ring catalog describes those 1916-21 models as models 29 and 30... Hopefully your research will be encouraging enough to enable you to take the leap"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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