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20,000 GVW four wheel drive dump truck. A save from uncertain fate near The Dalles Oregon.

A rare model, one of 5 BG-3's built between 1934-37, saved from uncertain future. A running and driving on ranch with air brakes. Needs cab wood work and TLC to be road worthy.

354 cu in 6 cylinder 5 speed with 2 speed aux trans, 144" wheel base hydraulic flat bed. Less than 9,100 original miles. There were a total of 2,878 EHU Model trucks built in the years 1938 to 1949. Of these, 1,732 were EHU, 15 were EHUSW, and 1,131 were EHUT. This Mack EHU1D 1008 chassis was delivered to Bottimore Ranch (Baltimore) Brothers, Herald, CA (Sacramento County) on may 25, 1939 by the Mack Sacramento Branch.

East Contra Costa Fire Protection District Marsh Creek #14

1938 Walter AXBS Snow Fighter with sedan cab and every option built for period trade show.

1937 Oshkosh BG-3 truck. This is only one of five and the last of Oshkosh model BG-3 trucks built in the time period. Of much more conventional construction than competing Water,Snow Fighter trucks. This sample was built for the State of Washington Highway Department in Spokane Wa. completed 6-27-1937.

I'm humbled and taken back by this news. Carl was a true inspiration. Helpful in advice and immeasurable experience. I'm sure he worked doing what he loved as long as he could. Good personal visits with him at the MTM, auction and 'picking site' and our collection near Lake Isabella will never be forgot. It was just last October Carl and I talked about our newly acquired Mack AB basket case. Rest in Peace my friend....

I picked up this Four Wheel Drive Auto Company better know as FWD model HR truck on Jan 1, 2017 near Goldendale, WA. A good solid example of a FWD product before product line changes and economy of manufacture took its toll. This is one of two FWD trucks in the collection from a company that truly pioneered all wheel drive vehicles. Oshkosh Trucks would start later from one of the original FWD founders.

Early factory of similar model Walter. Note drive mechanism. A variation of the very early Nash Quad design.

One of a handful of older 20's Walter trucks that exist. This 1926 Walter required arranging transport from Vermont, a record distance for us. It was saved from being cut up for scrap by the prior. History has it being used to clear trolley tracks of snow in Troy New York. It was equipped with front and center scraping plows that was operated by hand wheels. Interestingly the hydraulic dump box was manufactured by Mack. Truck is considered to have a 5 ton carrying capacity. Walter was a truly innovative company is the 4 wheel drive mechanism, very much unlike the competition featuring low unsprung weight, positive locking front, rear and center frame mounted differentials along with portal driven axles. The saying goes, "no truck built like a Walter"

Custom factory order. Only one known to exist in restorable condition.

1933 Dodge with 1931 Dodge in background

Providing inspiration to preserve and protect our historical truck heritage for future generations.