My 1932 Maple Leaf Truck
This truck once made a living for my grandfather, he used it to haul coal
from Drumheller, Alberta to Rocky Mountain House and mine props in the
reverse direction. It finished it's working life with the Cuncanon family
of Morin as a farm truck. When it broke down on the job in '63 it was moved
into a field where it rested peacefully until 1989 when it was generously
given to me. A restoration just wouldn't be right for it, since it was
always a working truck and as such has undergone numerous upgrades to it's
drive train and running gear throughout it's life. I hope to give it one
more mild upgrade, freshen it up and let it retire to a life of light hauling
and fun.
The truck was built by GM of Canada (Oshawa, Walkerville and Regina)
and bears a Model Configuration number 118
GM
Canada Historical Vehicle Service has confirmed that the model year
is 1932 based on the serial number. Other information available from their
service was that this single axle, dual wheel truck was one of 543 produced.
Their information also stated that the original 193.8 ci six cylinder engine
was capable of 60 Hp at 3000 RPM, and the wheel base is 157 inches.
Contact Michael Siewert mdsiewer@ucalgary.ca
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