1920 White C Cab Truck

The White Motor Company was an American automobile, truck, bus and agricultural tractor manufacturer from 1900 until 1980. The company also produced bicycles, roller skates, automatic lathes, and sewing machines. Before World War II, the company was based in Cleveland, Ohio. White Diesel Engine Divisionin Springfield, Ohio, manufactured diesel engine generators, which powered U.S. military equipment and infrastructure, namely Army Nike and Air Force Bomarc launch complexes, and other guided missile installations and proving grounds, sections of SAGE and DEW Line stations, radars, Combat Direction Centers and other ground facilities of the U.S. aerospace defense ring, such as the Texas Towers. White Motor Company ended car production after World War I to focus exclusively on trucks. The company soon sold 10 percent of all trucks made in the US. Although White produced all sizes of trucks from light delivery to semi, the decision was made after WWII to produce only large trucks. White acquired several truck manufacturing companies during this time: Sterling, (in 1951), Autocar, (in 1953), REO, (in 1957), and Diamond T, (in 1958).

For consignment, a nicely restored 1920 White C Cab flat bed truck. It has plenty of steel with wood accompanying construction, and is nearly a showpiece. It presents in beautiful black and has solid oak accenting and some red painted wheels for contrast. Coming to our Hallowed Halls is an early piece of the American trucking industry. The C cab is a very sought after collectible truck and was the inspiration for the Hubley Toy company of Lancaster, PA to make a replica which flew off the shelves.

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Exterior
Among the first things one notices when looking at this truck is the tall C shaped cabin sides. Hence its namesake C cab. This is all wood on this truck and has been bathed in black paint with white Dennis logoing. The steel in front and on the framing has all been restored in the past and is now showing light aging, including the brass radiator covering and honeycomb radiator. Just behind, a black painted louvered and cowled hood protects the engine and in back a steel reinforced wooden black painted firewall is seen. We are sans headlights on this truck, which also has no doors, just beautifully curved fenders in front that melt into the embossed cleated running boards for easy cab access. A simple C-channel frame runs the length of this truck and provides a structurally sound black painted mounting surface for the engine, cab, and flatbed structure. Speaking of which, the flatbed is made from solid oak planks that have just the right amount of age wear and patina. It's a very long bed and is held up by red painted steel spoked wheels, 33-inch in the front and 36-inch in the rear which have a band of solid rubber around them with dual tires on back.

Interior
Under the C cab is the driver's compartment and it has a black vinyl covered bench strategically placed under the roof for more driver protection from the elements. Warm stained oak planks make up the cab and roof structure with the perfect amount of varnish accentuating the grain. A textured black steel floor houses the gear shift lever, and handbrake. A long steering column rises for the driver and has an oak rimmed steering wheel. The dash is all steel and contains no gauges, just a fire extinguisher and a small aluminum tank.

Drivetrain
Under the cowled hood is a restored rust and corrosion free White-Otis L-head 4 cylinder of unknown displacement. It is powered by gas and has a 1-barrel carburetor on top. A 3 speed manual transmission is on back.

Undercarriage
Perfectly preserved and restored steel framing and leaf spring suspension is seen. Oak boards are above the steel structure and make up the bed. The wood underneath remains like new and we see mechanical drum brakes are on the rear, which makes sense as that's where the weight is carried.

Drive-Ability
While we weren't able to get this truck fired up, the engine does turn by hand and makes good compression.

Just an older restoration yielding a fine example of one of the most popular workhorse trucks produced. Capable of holding its own in any show, and driving the truck to the show after some tinkering. Now there is something to be said about that…

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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.