1912 Delivery (also known as a pie wagon)

This truck is the Roadside Service truck that has been on many tours. Most ‘breakdown’ type parts are stocked in the truck, including spark plugs, coils, tubes, gaskets, etc. A full tool box, jack, air pump, oil, water, and a gallon of gasoline are also in there. The back doors swing open to parts racks with cardboard bins full of parts, tools and supplies. Supplies for the Manifold Cooker such as aluminum foil, paper plates, etc. are also there. A vise is mounted in a Reese style hitch in back.

This truck starts easily on the second or third pull of the crank. A lawn mower battery under the seat provides juice for the ignition (for starting only) and for the lights (12 volt lamps mounted inside). The magneto is strong.

The vehicle was found in Northern Wisconsin with only a few remnants of a body remaining. The engine has a 1912 serial number, but a 1914 block casting date, so someone in the past has replaced it. The driveshaft is not the original 2 piece type, but a more modern version. The differential is the 12 rivet style. The wheels are the original oval spoke design restored by Carrigan in California using new rims. The body was made by Steve Tanck. It is oak with sheet steel inserts. The cab portion is a bit longer than the original to accommodate my height and the windshield portion is made also of oak instead of the original brass windshield.

For touring, I have installed a late Ruxtell with aux brakes (for Mt. Rushmore tour), but the 12 rivet rear end is stored.