1930's Reo Truck Story

[Mark Gregory]

Interesting article about Reo trucks about how they used car bodies . 

 

http://vintagetruckmagazine.com/reo-speed-wagon-julyaugust-2015-cover-story/

[TerryB]

Neat story, Mark. A REO Mack Jr. Sold locally several years ago at public sale. It was all original and owned by a home repair contractor. It brought crazy money as there were lots of Mack collectors that wanted it.

Terry

[Mark Gregory]

Well Terry if you want to build your own truck . Here is a cab . Thankshttp://www.kijiji.ca/v-auto-body-parts/mississauga-peel-region/1937-1938-1939-mack-junior-reo-cab/1118068066?enableSearchNavigationFlag=true

[TerryB]

I managed to find a 1937 Dodge 1/2 ton pick up about 25 yrs ago that satisfied my old truck need. These days I just collect old auto literature as the days of working on my own cars is long gone. Still, I appreciate the link.

Terry

[Section10]

When I was a teenager our neighbor had a 38 Mack Jr. pickup he wanted to sell me.  It was very original, licensed and his daily driver and he offered it to me for $75.  I figured I could just about do it, but I already had a 38 Ford stake truck and my pa said he didn't want another old truck cluttering up the place so I had to let it go.