Vehicle Description
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.
NO TITLE-SOLD ON A BILL OF SALE ONLY
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.
