Drivetrain
Chassis
Body
Dealer Info
tel: (573) 693-7223The Race Shop
167 Hays Dr
Eldon MO, 65026
1948 Diamond T 509 Custom Flatbed Diesel
This truck is just cool. It's a 1948 Diamond T Model 509 that's been brought back to life the right way—clean, solid, and built to turn heads without trying too hard.
Underneath that vintage sheet metal is the full chassis and running gear from a 1993 Dodge, so you get the best of both worlds: classic looks with modern(ish) drivability. It's running a 5.9L 12-valve Cummins diesel, backed by an automatic transmission with overdrive. Starts easy, runs strong, and sounds exactly like it should with those big 8” stacks. It's cruise-ready but still tough as nails. Turbo Turbo Turbo
The body's got that unmistakable Diamond T look—white cab, gloss black fenders, red pinstripe, and a stance that sits just right. The custom flatbed is steel with a real wood deck, and the craftsmanship is solid. LED lighting, crank-out windshields, and original-style hubcaps on new wheels and tires tie the whole thing together.
Inside, it's simple but sharp. Tan leather bench seat, tilt steering column, and a custom dash wrapped in beetle kill pine give it just the right touch of character. No weird add-ons or modern junk—just clean, functional, and well done.
If you're after something with style, torque, and a story, this Diamond T delivers. Whether you're pulling into a show, hauling something with attitude, or just taking the long way home, this rig does it all.
Interested? We offer financing and layaway options to make it easy to take this one home.
Reach out through TheRaceShop.com, email us at sales@theraceshop.com, or come by the showroom at 167 Hays Dr, Eldon, MO 65026.
Specs
Highlights
- Real 1948 Diamond T Model 509
- 5.9L Cummins TURBO 12-Valve Diesel Swap
- Automatic Transmission with Overdrive
- Custom Steel and Wood Flatbed
- Beetle Kill Pine Interior Accents
- New Tires, Wheels, Rotors, Pads, and Bearings
Description
This truck is just cool. It's a 1948 Diamond T Model 509 that's been brought back to life the right way—clean, solid, and built to turn heads without trying too hard.
Underneath that vintage sheet metal is the full chassis and running gear from a 1993 Dodge, so you get the best of both worlds: classic looks with modern(ish) drivability. It's running a 5.9L 12-valve Cummins diesel, backed by an automatic transmission with overdrive. Starts easy, runs strong, and sounds exactly like it should with those big 8” stacks. It's cruise-ready but still tough as nails. Turbo Turbo Turbo
The body's got that unmistakable Diamond T look—white cab, gloss black fenders, red pinstripe, and a stance that sits just right. The custom flatbed is steel with a real wood deck, and the craftsmanship is solid. LED lighting, crank-out windshields, and original-style hubcaps on new wheels and tires tie the whole thing together.
Inside, it's simple but sharp. Tan leather bench seat, tilt steering column, and a custom dash wrapped in beetle kill pine give it just the right touch of character. No weird add-ons or modern junk—just clean, functional, and well done.
If you're after something with style, torque, and a story, this Diamond T delivers. Whether you're pulling into a show, hauling something with attitude, or just taking the long way home, this rig does it all.
Interested? We offer financing and layaway options to make it easy to take this one home.
Reach out through TheRaceShop.com, email us at sales@theraceshop.com, or come by the showroom at 167 Hays Dr, Eldon, MO 65026.