REO Rat Rod
May 23, 2023 09:38:18 #
REO Speedwagon. It says Federal & Pontiac on the radiator grill, but it must be on an old REO chassis.
From WIKI:
The REO Speed Wagon (alternatively Reo Speedwagon) was a light motor truck model manufactured by REO Motor Car Company. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck.
First introduced in 1915, production continued through at least 1953, and made REO (the initials of its founder, Ransom Eli Olds) one of the better-known manufacturers of commercial vehicles in America prior to World War II.[1] Although the basic design and styling of the chassis remained consistent, the Speed Wagon was manufactured in a variety of configurations (pickup and panel truck, passenger bus) to serve as delivery, tow, dump, and fire trucks, as well as hearses and ambulances. Other manufacturers[2] provided refits for adapting the Speed Wagon for specialized purposes.[3][4] The Speed Wagon used REO's "Gold Crown" series of engines, and was well regarded for power, durability, and quality.[5]
From WIKI:
The REO Speed Wagon (alternatively Reo Speedwagon) was a light motor truck model manufactured by REO Motor Car Company. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck.
First introduced in 1915, production continued through at least 1953, and made REO (the initials of its founder, Ransom Eli Olds) one of the better-known manufacturers of commercial vehicles in America prior to World War II.[1] Although the basic design and styling of the chassis remained consistent, the Speed Wagon was manufactured in a variety of configurations (pickup and panel truck, passenger bus) to serve as delivery, tow, dump, and fire trucks, as well as hearses and ambulances. Other manufacturers[2] provided refits for adapting the Speed Wagon for specialized purposes.[3][4] The Speed Wagon used REO's "Gold Crown" series of engines, and was well regarded for power, durability, and quality.[5]
May 23, 2023 09:50:33 #
Though well regarded for its engine, it had looks only a mother could appreciate.
May 23, 2023 10:14:24 #
May 23, 2023 10:22:00 #
May 23, 2023 11:02:17 #
Absolutely love it.
Great picture to change the background, which I enjoy doing on many of my favorite car/truck photo's.
Wish Id'a taken this one.
Great picture to change the background, which I enjoy doing on many of my favorite car/truck photo's.
Wish Id'a taken this one.
May 23, 2023 11:09:40 #
May 23, 2023 11:31:02 #
KTJohnson wrote:
REO Speedwagon. It says Federal & Pontiac on ... (show quote)
Superb vehicle and shots ⭐🌀⭐🌀⭐
May 24, 2023 05:43:00 #
May 24, 2023 07:13:40 #
Production ended in 1967 when the parent company, White, merged Reo with Diamond T and spun it off as an independent.
I had a 1961 that had the REO 440 cu v8, that's REOnot Chrysler, backed with an Allison automatic transmission.
I had a 1961 that had the REO 440 cu v8, that's REOnot Chrysler, backed with an Allison automatic transmission.
May 24, 2023 10:39:03 #
KT, thanks for the additional information about the REO brand. When it comes to Rat Rods, anything goes as to what parts or "thing-a-ma-jigs" adorn these imaginative and unique creations! No harm, no foul.
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