1915 Republic 2 Ton Truck
The Republic Motor Truck Company was founded on March 29, 1903 by Ammi W. Wright and James H. Lancashine in Alma, Michigan after consolidating the Oviatt Wagon Company and Molitor, Northrup & North Company under one name. Its industry was motor trucks, (originally engines), and its headquarters were in Alma, Michigan, (1903-1913), and Detroit, Michigan, (1913-1929). In 1922, the company entered into receivership and reorganized in mid-1923. It merged with the commercial truck division of the American LaFrance & Foamite Company in 1929, forming the LaFrance-Republic Corporation.
For consignment, an early version of a Republic 2 ton truck from 1915. It may need some engine work, but all the body and frame and underside fixin's are there. An interesting early build with its curved roof vertical cabin, long slender cowled hood and this one having a long bed pickup configuration made of wood and painted green.
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Exterior
A cast iron radiator shell leads the way with a single large headlight on either side. The suspension is just under these lights and the radiator is badged and painted black, the cowled hood and firewall are yellow. Black painted steel fenders curve above yellow painted wood spoke wheels which are covered in solid rubber. Not unlike a carriage cab, this driver/passenger compartment is all wood construction and has a unique design. It has a dual front windshield, and side doors also with windows. The roof line is of note as it curves upward then back down giving more headroom, These doors are a pocket door design and slide rearward for access to the cabin. In back on top of a long steel beam frame is a long wood bed with angled tops to the wood vertical sides. There is a tailgate, and the bed is also wood and painted black with the outside keeping the green theme. Definitely a unique exterior look with no concern what-so-ever with aerodynamics.
Interior
A black leather bench provides the seating and a simple dash is in front with all the levers and knobs of an early truck.
Drivetrain
This truck is moved forward by a 220ci Continental L-head 4 cylinder engine. It has a 1-barrel carburetor and a 3 speed manual transmission bolted to the back.
Undercarriage
Leaf springs, a solid C channel frame and rear mechanical drum brakes with a stock style exhaust are on.
A rare example of early trucking for the masses, from 1915! It will need some mechanical TLC, but is mostly original, the exterior is in good shape with little to no rotting of the wood. Primitive but interesting.
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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.
