Chapter VIII · GASOLINE TRUCKS AND DELIVERY CARS MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES.
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This chapter is reprinted from Everybody’s Magazine through the courtesy of its publishers, who were kind enough to grant this permission. This list was compiled so ably by the editorial staff of Everybody’s Magazine that it could not possibly have been improved upon for publication in this volume.
A part of the information in the preceding chapter is also from Everybody’s Magazine, and is reprinted here through the courtesy of the publishers.
The cars and trucks listed have four cylinders, unless stated otherwise. The prices are those that were in effect prior to April 1, 1917.
Capacity Tons Prices
“Acason,” Acason Motor Truck Co., Detroit, Mich., 2 models. Chassis only. Hotchkiss drive 2 and 31⁄2 On application
“Acme,” Cadillac Auto Truck Co., Cadillac, Mich., 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 31⁄2 $1575 and $3000
“Armleder,” The O. Armleder Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 2 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 2 and 31⁄2 2800 and 3500
“Atlas,” Martin Carriage Works, York, Pa., 1 model. Bodies extra. Hotchkiss drive 1000 to 1500 lbs. 750
“Atterbury,” Atterbury Motor Car Co., Buffalo, N. Y., 4 models. Chassis only. Worm drive 1 to 31⁄2 1875 to 3375
“Autocar,” The Autocar Co., Ardmore, Pa., 1 model, 2 cylinders. Bodies extra. Shaft drive 11⁄2 to 2 $1650
“Available,” Available Truck Co., Chicago, Ill., 4 models. Worm drive 1 to 5 1700 to $4400
“Avery,” Avery Company, Peoria, Ill., 3 models. Bodies extra. Chain drive 2 to 5 2700 to 4500
“Beck,” Beck & Sons, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, 4 models. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 1 to 21⁄2 1080 to 2000
“Beech Creek,” Beech Creek Truck & Auto Co., Beech Creek, Pa., 1 model. Chassis only. Gear drive 3 3850
“Bessemer,” Bessemer Motor Truck Co., Grove City, Pa., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 5 1075 to 4000
“Brinton,” Brinton Motor Truck Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 2 models. Chassis, including Cab 1 and 21⁄2 995 to 2250
“Briscoe,” Briscoe Motor Corp., Jackson, Mich., 2 models. Complete Shaft drive 3⁄4 700 and 725
“Brockway,” Brockway Motor Truck Co., Cortland, N. Y., 6 models. Complete. Worm drive 1 to 21⁄2 1500 to 2250
“Burford,” Burford Motor Truck Co., Fremont, Ohio, 2 models. Chassis only. Worm and Internal Gear drive 2 and 4 2250 to 3600
“Chase,” Chase Motor Truck Co., Syracuse, N. Y., 5 models. Complete. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 1500 to 3200
“Coey,” Coey Motor Co., Chicago, Ill., 1 model. Express bodies extra. Shaft drive 1⁄2 695
“Collier,” Collier Motor Truck Co., Sandusky, Ohio, 1 model. With or without body. Direct bevel drive 3⁄4 900 and 995
“Commerce,” Commerce Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich., 2 models, 6 bodies. Internal and Bevel Gear drive 3⁄4 and 1 875 to 1140
“Corbitt,” Corbitt Motor Truck Co., Henderson, N. C., 6 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 5 1450 to 3850
“Couple Gear,” Couple Gear Freight Wheel Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., 3 models. Four-wheel drive. Complete. (Gas electric.) 31⁄2 to 7 5200 to 6000
“Crane & Breed,” Crane & Breed Mfg. Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, Funeral cars. etc. 6 cylinders 3000 to 4200
“Crowther-Duryea,” Crowther Motor Co., Rochester, N. Y., 1 model. Complete. Roller drive 1⁄2 600
“Dart,” Dart Motor Truck Co., Waterloo, Iowa, 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1⁄2 to 21⁄2 1200 to 2470
“Dayton,” Dayton Motor Truck Co., Dayton, Ohio, 6 models. Chain and Worm drive 2 to 71⁄2 2650 to 4950
“D-E,” Day-Elder Motors Co., Newark, N. J., 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1⁄2 to 11⁄2 975 to 1800
“De Kalb,” DeKalb Wagon Co., DeKalb, Ill., 2 models. Bodies extra 2 to 21⁄2 2100 to 2450
“Denby,” Denby Motor Truck Co., Detroit, Mich., 4 models. 1-ton complete. Other bodies extra. Internal gear drive 1 to 21⁄2 1275 to 2150
“Den Mo,” The Denneen Motor Co., Cleveland, Ohio., 1 model. Chassis only. Internal gear drive 11⁄4 to 17⁄8 1385
“Diamond T,” Diamond T Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill., 5 models. Chassis only 1 to 5 1485 to 4100
“Dispatch,” Dispatch Motor Car Co., Minneapolis, Minn., 2 models. Complete. Internal chain drive 3⁄4 1100 to 1200
“Dorris,” Dorris Motor Car Co., St. Louis, Mo., 1 model. Chassis only. Worm drive 2 2185
“Downing,” Downing Motor Truck Co., Detroit, Mich., 2 models 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 600 and 750
“Duplex 4-Wheel Drive,” Duplex Truck Co., Lansing, Mich., 1 model. 31⁄2 3600
“Ellsworth,” Mills-Ellsworth Co., Keokuk, Iowa, 1 model. Complete 1⁄2 695 and 720
“Erie,” Erie Motor Truck Mfg. Co., Erie, Pa., 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 31⁄2 1500 to 3000
“Fargo,” Fargo Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill., 1 model. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 2 1390
“F. W. D.,” Four-Wheel Drive Auto Co., Clintonville, Wis., 1 model. Chassis only. Bevel Gear drive 3 4000
“Federal,” Federal Motor Truck Co., Detroit, Mich., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 5 1650 to 4000
“Gabriel,” Gabriel Auto Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 3 models. Chassis only. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 1600 to 2300
“Garford,” The Garford Motor Truck Co., Lima, Ohio, 10 models. Bodies extra. Worm and Chain drive 1 to 10 1750 to 6000
“Gary,” The Gary Motor Truck Co., Gary, Ind., 5 models. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 On application
“Globe,” Globe Motor Truck Co., Northville Mich., 2 models, 6 cylinders. Chassis only. Worm and Internal Gear drive 1 and 2 1375 and 1985
“G. M. C.,” General Motors Truck Co., Pontiac, Mich., 6 models. Bodies extra. Chain and Worm drive 3⁄4 to 5 1150 to 4150
“Gramm-Bernstein,” Gramm-Bernstein Motor Truck Co., Lima, Ohio., 6 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 6 On application
“Hahn,” Hahn Motor Truck & Wagon Co., Hamburg, Pa., 4 models. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 1150 to 4150
“Hall,” Lewis Hall Iron Works, Detroit, Mich., 3 models. Worm and Chain drive 2 to 5 2000 to 3600
“Harley-Davidson,” Harley-Davidson Motor Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 3 models. Cycle delivery 300 lbs. 310 to 380
“Harvey,” Harvey Motor Truck Company, Harvey, Ill., 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 21⁄2 to 5 2500 to 4000
“Hatfield,” Cortland Cart & Carriage Co., Sidney, N. Y., 3 models. Complete. Bevel Gear drive 1000 lbs. 765 to 820
“Hawkeye,” Hawkeye Mfg. Co., Sioux City, Iowa, 1 model. Chassis only. Internal Gear drive 11⁄4 1300
“Henderson Bros.” Henderson Bros., North Cambridge, Mass., 2 models. Chassis only. Worm drive 1200 lbs. and 1 ton 1225 and 1500
“Hewitt-Ludlow,” Hewitt-Ludlow Auto Co., San Francisco, Cal. 5 models. Chassis only. Worm and Chain drive. Also tractors 1 to 5 1800 to 4550
“Hoover,” Hoover Wagon Co., York, Pa., 1 model. Bodies to order. Worm drive 3⁄4 1190
“Horner,” Detroit-Wyandotte Motor Truck Co., Wyandotte, Mich., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 5 2350 to 4200
“Houghton,” The Houghton Motor Car Co., Marion, Ohio, hearses and ambulances. Worm drive 3⁄4 1585 to 1650
“Hurlburt,” Hurlburt Motor Co., New York City, N. Y., 5 models. Worm drive. Chassis only 11⁄2 to 7 2250 to 5000
“Independent,” Independent Motors Co., Port Huron, Mich., 2 models. Worm drive 1 and 2 1385 and 1850
“Indiana,” Indiana Truck Co., Marion, Ind., 4 models. Bodies extra 1 to 5 1385 to 3500
“International,” International Harvester Co., Chicago, Ill., 2 models. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive. 3⁄4 and 1 1225 and 1500
“Jeffery,” The Nash Motors Co., Kenosha, Wis., 3 models. Bodies extra. Bevel and Internal Gear drive 3⁄4 to 2 965 to 2850
“Kearns,” Kearns Motor Truck Co., Beavertown, Pa., 1 model. Complete. Shaft drive 1000 lbs. 785
“Kelly,” The Kelly-Springfield Motor Truck Co., Springfield, Ohio, 8 models. Chassis only. Worm and Chain drive 11⁄2 to 6 2250 to 4600
“King,” A. R. King Mfg. Co., Kingston, N. Y., 1 model. Chassis only. Chain drive 31⁄2 2600
“Kissel,” The Kissel Motor Co., Hartford, Wis., 7 models. Bodies extra. Worm and bevel drive 3⁄4 to 5 950 to 2850
“Kleiber,” Kleiber & Co., Inc., San Francisco, Cal., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 11⁄2 to 5 2250 to 4500
“Knickerbocker,” Knickerbocker Motors, Inc., N. Y. City, 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive. Also 3-ton tractor 3 to 5 3500 to 4500
“Koehler,” H. J. Koehler Motors Corp., Newark, N. J., 1 model. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 1 895
“Koenig & Luhrs,” Koenig & Luhrs Wagon Co., Quincy, Ill., 1 model 3⁄4 900
“Krebs,” Krebs Commercial Car Co., Clyde, Ohio, 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 11⁄2 to 5 2050 to 4000
“Lambert,” Buckeye Mfg. Co., Anderson, Ind., 5 models. Also tractors. Chain drive 1⁄2 to 2 900 to 2200
“Lamson,” Zeitler & Lamson Truck Co., Chicago, Ill., 4 models. Chassis only. Worm drive. Also tractor and dumping equipment 1 to 5 1550 to 4350
“Lange,” Lange Motor Truck Co., Pittsburgh, Pa., 2 models. Bodies extra 1 to 31⁄2 1850 to 2450
“Larrabee,” Larrabee-Deyo Motor Truck Co., Binghamton, N. Y., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 21⁄2 1600 to 3300
“Lenox,” Lenox Motor Car Co., Boston, Mass., 2 models, 4 and 6 cylinders. 12 to 28 tons haulage Tractor On application
“Leslie,” Leslie Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich., 1 model. Kerosene fuel 3⁄4 On application
“Lippard-Stewart,” Lippard-Stewart Motor Car Co., Buffalo, N. Y., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1⁄2 to 2 1000 to 2600
“Little Giant,” Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., Chicago, Ill., 3 models. Bodies extra. Chain and Worm drive 1 to 5 1400 to 4250
“Maccar,” Maccar Truck Co., Scranton, Pa., 4 models. Chassis only. Worm drive 1 to 51⁄2 2100 to 4150
“Mack,” International Motor Co., N. Y. City, 6 models. Chassis only. Chain and Worm drive 1 to 71⁄2 2150 to 4600
“Maxim,” Maxim Motor Co., Middleboro, Mass., 2 models, 4 and 6 cylinders. Bodies extra. Fire apparatus special. Worm drive 2 2500 and 3500
“M. H. C.,” Michigan Hearse & Motor Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., funeral cars, etc., 6 cylinders On application
“The Menominee,” Menominee Motor Truck Co., Menominee, Mich., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive. 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 1295 to 2775
“Mercury,” The Mercury Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill., tractor, 3 models 3400
“Modern,” Bowling Green Motor Truck Co., Bowling Green, Ohio, 2 models. Chassis only. Worm drive 1 and 2 1500 and 2000
“Moeller,” New Haven Truck & Auto Works, New Haven, Conn., 3 models. Bodies extra. Chain drive 11⁄2 to 5 2500 to 4500
“Mogul,” Mogul Motor Truck Co., St. Louis, Mo., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm and Chain drive 11⁄2 to 6 1600 to 4000
“Monarch,” Monarch Light Truck Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 2 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1⁄2 and 1 750 and 950
“Moon,” Jos. W. Moon Buggy Co., St. Louis, Mo., 2 models. Bodies extra. Chain and Shaft drive 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 950 and 1650
“Moreland,” Moreland Motor Truck Co., Los Angeles, Cal., 4 models. Chassis only. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 5 1290 to 4250
“Morton,” Morton Truck and Tractor Co., Harrisburg, Pa., 1 model. Chassis only. Worm drive 3 4250
“Nelson Lemoon,” Nelson & LeMoon, Chicago, Ill., 4 models. Worm drive. Chassis only 1 to 5 1700 to 4200
“Netco,” New England Truck Co., Fitchburg, Mass., 3 models, 4 and 6 cylinders. Bodies and fire apparatus extra. Worm drive 11⁄2 to 2 2350 to 4250
“Niles,” Niles Car & Mfg. Co., Niles, Ohio, 2 models. Bodies to order. Worm drive 1 and 2 1500 to 2400
“Northwestern,” Star Carriage Co., Seattle, Wash., 1 model. Bodies extra. Worm drive 11⁄2 2150
“Old Hickory,” Kentucky Wagon Mfg. Co., Louisville, Ky., 1 model. Bodies extra. Bevel Gear drive 1250 lbs. 825
“Old Reliable,” Old Reliable Motor Truck Co., Chicago, Ill., 12 models. Bodies and trailers extra. Chain and Worm drive 11⁄2 to 7 1950 to 5000
“Packard,” Packard Motor Car Co., Detroit, Mich., 7 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 6 2200 to 4550
“Palmer-Moore,” Palmer-Moore Co., Syracuse, N. Y., 2 models. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 1 and 2 1075 and 1675
“Paragan,” Paragan Motor Truck Co., Auburn, Ind., 1 model, 4 bodies 1 975
“Peerless,” Peerless Motor Car Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 6 models. Bodies and tractors extra. Chain and Worm drive 2 to 6 3000 to 5000
“Pierce-Arrow,” Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Co., Buffalo, N. Y., 2 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 2 and 5 3000 to 4500
“Piggins,” Piggins Motor Truck Co., Racine, Wis., 4 models. Chassis only. Enclosed Spur Gear drive 1 to 5 1750 to 3850
“Rainer,” Rainer Motor Corp., N. Y. City, 1 model. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1⁄2 875
“Reo,” Reo Motor Car Co., Lansing, Mich., 2 models 3⁄4-ton with express body. Other, chassis only. Shaft and Chain drive 3⁄4 and 5 1000 and 1650
“Republic,” Republic Motor Truck Co., Alma, Mich., 4 models, 3⁄4-ton complete. Other bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 3⁄4 to 5 750 to 2550
“Riker,” The Locomobile Co. of America, Bridgeport, Conn., 2 models. Bodies, tractor, etc., extra. Worm drive 3 and 4 3600 to 3750
“Rowe,” Rowe Motor Mfg. Co., Downington, Pa., 5 models. Chassis only. Fire apparatus special 1 to 5 2450 to 4500
“Rush,” Rush Motor Truck Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 1 model. Bodies extra. Bevel Gear drive. 1⁄2 735
“Sandow,” Sandow Motor Truck Co., Chicago, Ill., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 31⁄2 1150 to 3250
“Sanford,” Sanford Motor Truck Co., Syracuse, N. Y., 3 models. Chassis only. Internal Gear drive 3⁄4 to 2 1290 to 2100
“Saurer,” International Motor Co., N. Y. City, 2 models. Chassis only. Chain drive 5 and 61⁄2 4800 to 5800
“Schacht,” The G. A. Schacht Motor Truck Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 3 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 11⁄2 to 3 2650 to 3200
“Selden,” Selden Truck Sales Co., Rochester, N. Y., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 985 to 3150
“Service,” Service Motor Truck Co., Wabash, Ind., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 5 1375 to 4000
“Signal,” Signal Motor Truck Co., Detroit, Mich., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 to 5 1550 to 4000
“Standard,” Standard Motor Truck Co., Detroit, Mich., 3 models. Chain and Worm drive 2 to 5 2300 to 3700
“Stanley,” Stanley Motor Carriage Co., Newton, Mass., 2 models, steam power. Bodies extra 3⁄4 to 11⁄4 1775 to 2200
“Stegeman,” Stegeman Motor Car Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 5 models, 6 cylinders. Bodies extra. Worm drive 2 to 7 2250 to 4600
“Sterling,” Sterling Motor Truck Co., Milwaukee, Wis., 4 models. Chassis only. Worm and Chain drive 21⁄2 to 7 2800 to 5250
“Stewart,” Stewart Motor Corp., Buffalo, N. Y., 3 models. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 3⁄4 to 11⁄2 795 to 1485
“Studebaker,” Studebaker Corp. of America, Detroit, Mich., 2 models. With and without bodies. Shaft drive 1⁄2 and 1 876 to 1250
“Superior,” E. G. Willingham’s Sons, Atlanta, Ga., 2 models. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 1 and 2 1350 and 1800
“Thomas,” Thomas Auto Truck Co., Inc., New York City, 1 model. Bodies extra. Worm drive 2 to 21⁄2 2700
“Ton A Ford” (Extension Chassis), Ton A Ford Truck Co., Racine, Wis. Ford chassis and motor. Bodies extra 1 685
“Tower,” Tower Motor Truck Co., Greenville, Mich., 5 models. Bodies extra 3⁄4 to 3 1150 to 2500
“Trabold,” Trabold Truck Mfg. Co., Johnstown, Pa., 2 models. Chassis only 1 and 2 975 and 1750
“Trojan,” The Commercial Truck Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 2 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 1 1500 and 1600
“United,” United Motors Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 2 to 5 2250 to 3900
“U. S.,” United States Motor Truck Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, 5 models. Bodies extra. Chain and Worm drive 21⁄2 to 5 2500 to 4400
“Universal,” Universal Service Co., Detroit, Mich., 4 models. Bodies extra. Chain and Worm drive 11⁄2 to 3 2000 to 3400
“Veerac,” Veerac Company, Minneapolis, Minn., 3 models, 2 cylinders. Complete. Chain drive 3⁄4 and 1 950 to 1150
“Velle,” Velle Motors Corp., Moline, Ill., 2 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 2 and 31⁄2 2250 and 3350
“Viall,” Viall Motor Car Co., Chicago, Ill., 4 models. Chassis only. Chain and Worm drive 11⁄2 to 5 1650 to 3250
“Vim,” Vim Motor Truck Co., Philadelphia, Pa., 12 delivery bodies. Complete. Bevel Gear drive 695 to 1385
“Voltz,” Voltz Brothers, Chicago, Ill., 2 models. Bodies extra. Chain drive 3 and 5 2750 and 3600
“Walter,” Walter Motor Truck Co., N. Y. City., 6 models. Also tractor. Bodies extra. Internal Gear drive 3 to 71⁄2 4000 to 4500
“Ware,” Twin City Four Wheel Drive Co., St. Paul, Minn., 3 models. Complete. Direct Shaft drive 21⁄2 and 5 2800 to 4800
“Watson,” Watson Wagon Co., Canastota, N. Y. Tractor and Trailer 5 On application
“White,” The White Co., Cleveland, Ohio, 4 models. Bodies extra. Fire apparatus, etc., special. Chain and Shaft drive 3⁄4 to 5 2100 to 4500
“Wichita,” Wichita Falls Motor Co., Wichita Falls, Texas, 8 models. Bodies extra. Worm and Chain drive 1 to 5 1650 to 3850
“Wilcox Trux,” Wilcox Motor Truck Co., Minneapolis, Minn., 5 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 3⁄4 to 31⁄2 On application
“Wilson,” J. C. Wilson Co., Detroit, Mich., 4 models, 5-ton haulage. Body extra. Worm Gear drive 1 to 3 1375 to 2650
“Wisconsin,” Myers Machine Co., Sheboygan, Wis., 4 models. Bodies extra. Worm drive 11⁄4 to 5 1650 to 4500
“Wonder,” Wonder Motor Truck Co., Chicago, Ill., 1 model, 3 bodies. (Truck and Pleasure.) 1 800 to 850
ELECTRIC COMMERCIAL VEHICLES
“Atlantic,” Atlantic Electric Vehicle Co., Newark, N. J., 4 models. With or without bodies. Chain drive 1 to 5 On application
“Beardsley,” Beardsley Electric Vehicle Co., Los Angeles, Cal., 2 models. Shaft drive 150 and 2000 lbs. 1185 and 2000
“C. T.” Commercial Truck Co. of America, Phila., Pa., 5 models. Chassis only. Gear drive 1⁄2 to 5 1500 to 3500
“Couple Gear,” Couple Gear Freight Wheel Co., Grand Rapids, Mich., 2 models. Four-wheel drive. Complete 31⁄2 and 5 4400 and 5000
“Fritchie,” Fritchie Electric Co., Denver, Colo., 1 model. Complete 1⁄2 2000
“G. V.,” General Vehicle Co., Inc., Long Island City, N. Y., 6 models. Bodies extra. Worm and Chain drive 1⁄2 to 5 1700 to 3700
“Lansden,” Lansden Co., Inc., Brooklyn, N. Y., 6 models. Chassis only. Chain and direct drive 1⁄2 to 6 1460 to 3500
“Mercury,” The Mercury Mfg. Co., Chicago, Ill., 3 models Tractor 1274 to 4435
“Walker,” Walker Vehicle Co., Chicago, Ill., 6 models. Chassis only. Tractors up to 10 tons. Balance drive 1⁄2 to 5 On application
“Ward,” Ward Motor Vehicle Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y., 5 models. Chassis only. Worm and Helical Bevel drive 1⁄3 to 5 760 up