1954 Reo F221B Civil Defense Truck

Any ID tag on side of engine? I drove it 21 miles without issue, however, it should be checked out before any long-range regular driving.

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The clutch works well and the steering seems fine.

Features the 220 hp V-8 and the 160 hp Comet 6. 6 cylinder Flathead "Gold Comet", 4-speed transmission, Top speed of 35 MPH REO Speed Wagon Truck 1939 1948, 2 1/2 ton REO Speed Wagon truck used to haul grain on the Camas Prairie, Idaho circa 1953 Yes, that is a Gold Comet. Been toying with the idea of building a Reo Gold Comet that was used for this Port Vue FD rig. I don't know about the flathead from the older trucks, but I own a 55REO with the gold comet. Has clear Michigan title. The odometer shows 6,275 miles. I purchased this 1954 Reo F221B locally from an estate. They were referred to as "Calamity Janes" and stocked stretchers, gas masks, drinking water, tools and first aid along with many other emergency supplies. It is equipped with its Gold Comet 128-hp, 292ci engine, delivering 128 horsepower at 3,200 RPM. Solid body with minor rust issues.See Pictures. Mine is a 331cu with 145hp.

[5], While REO produced some wagons based on its automobile chassis (the Model H) starting in 1908 and had organized a division to produce trucks in 1910 with success, the Speed Wagon's introduction in 1915 was a significant step and a sales success. This is a big truck, the maximum GVR is 20,000 Lbs., we estimate that the vehicle weight to be somewhere around 10,000 Lbs. It has 20" 6-lug wheels with Duallys in the rear. At the onset of the Cold War, the Federal Government wanted to prepare American cities for a potential nuclear exchange with the USSR and ordered up 1,300 Civil Defense Rescue Service trucks such as this REO Gold Comet.

Below is a photo of seven of the 5,000 M34 6x6 2-1/2 ton trucks built by Reo. The truck starts runs and drives. The spare tire is present. The spare tire is present.

The company was soon offering a variety of Speed Wagon models with many options, and by 1925 had produced 125,000.

Re: Late 50's REO Gold Comet 331 cu in gas 6 cyl Post by bubba22349 » Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:49 am I maintained and drove a 57 Diamond T Reo tractor with tanker trailer had a big Hal Scott straight six about 650 cu. 1954 REO Gold Comet F221B Civil Defense Truck for sale. The cabinets are all in working order and most of the wood is in decent shape though the panel behind the driver's seat has taken on some moisture and will need to be replaced for the master cabinet lock to work effectively. This REO is an interesting piece of American history. It is an ancestor of the pickup truck. It is 121" tall, 98" wide and 285" in length. A family friend/mechanic believes these to be close to the original though the odometer failed at some point so we have no way of knowing. drag-slide thumbnails for quick selection.

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I purchased this 1954 Reo F221B locally from an estate.

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[1] Although the basic design and styling of the chassis remained consistent, the Speed Wagon was manufactured in a variety of configurations (pickup and panel truck, passenger bus) to serve as delivery, tow, dump, and fire trucks, as well as hearses and ambulances. 1929 REO Speedwagon EX REO at the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. It is 121' tall, 98" wide and 285" in length. The original M34/35 series was powered by a Reo built 331 cu. At the onset of the Cold War, the Federal Government wanted to prepare American cities for a potential nuclear exchange with the USSR and ordered up 1,300 Civil Defense Rescue Service trucks such as this REO Gold Comet.

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Response: Re: REO ENGINES Poster: Pat Mackin Date: 01-02-2003 12:20:35 Thread: 4208.html Is it a flathead or a gold comet? 1954 REO Gold Comet F221B Civil Defense Truck for sale.

Engine options were the famous gas powered Reo Gold Comet re-branded the DT6-170, or diesels offered by Cummins and Detroit Diesel in the 170 to 210 hp range. For more information on this rare REO, contact Donn at 707-332-8331. [6], After years of roughly equal car and truck emphasis, REO shifted its focus completely to trucks, ending automobile production in 1936. 1952 vintage AD REO Gold Comet Truck Engine REO's 'Eager Beaver' truck 062018. They were told that it was used on the MASH television series after its life as a civil defense vehicle (though I have nothing to support this and not enough time to watch the 250+ episodes to verify). Production for the civilian market was suspended during World War II, resuming in 1946. Pre-Owned. $8.05. They were told that it was used on the MASH television series after its life as a civil defense vehicle (though I have nothing to support this and not enough time to watch the 250+ episodes to verify). REO Golden Comet truck. It had been sitting for a couple of years unused but a fresh battery and a shot of gas in the carburetor and it started right up. We were told that it came from the Southern California area when purchased by its last owner 21 years ago. I drove it 21 miles without issue, however, it should be checked out before any long-range regular driving. They were referred to as "Calamity Janes" and stocked stretchers, gas masks, drinking water, tools and first aid along with many other emergency supplies. It could be used as a business promotional vehicle, food truck, mobile store or any number of things.

5 speed with a 3 speed Brownie and 2 speed rear axle.

The cabinets are all in working order and most of the wood is in decent shape though the panel behind the driver's seat has taken on some moisture and will need to be replaced for the master cabinet lock to work effectively. 2-Ton, Winch, Siren, Limited Slip. What year gold comet? in. The author probably got it confused with the Continental Red Seal, a popular truck/industrial engine of the same time period. The clutch works well and the steering seems fine. It has its original 5+2 Eaton non-syncronized transmission with a Detroit NoSPIN differential along with heavy-duty power winch and working siren.

[3][4] The Speed Wagon used REO's "Gold Crown" series of engines, and was well regarded for power, durability, and quality.

We were told that it came from the Southern California area when purchased by its last owner 21 years ago. This prestigious accolade represents the continued growth of the company, and ClassicCars.com's dominance as the world's largest online marketplace for It all can make a difference.

White would also offer in their model a Cummins diesel converted to gasoline dubbed in White’s sales literature as “The Giesel”, this was not very successful.

1954 REO Gold Comet F221B Civil Defense Truck for sale. It had been sitting for a couple of years unused but a fresh battery and a shot of gas in the carburetor and it started right up. This REO is an interesting piece of American history. At the onset of the Cold War, the Federal Government wanted to prepare American cities for a potential nuclear exchange with the USSR and ordered up 1,300 Civil Defense Rescue Service trucks such as this REO Gold Comet. 2016, 2017 and 2018.

It has its original 5+2 Eaton non-syncronized transmission with a Detroit NoSPIN differential along with heavy-duty power winch and working siren. This is a big truck, the maximum GVR is 20,000 Lbs., we estimate that the vehicle weight to be somewhere around 10,000 Lbs.

1929 model featured REO's "Gold Crown" 268 cubic inch, 67 horsepower, six-cylinder engine. It is equipped with its Gold Comet 128-hp, 292ci engine, delivering 128 horsepower at 3,200 RPM.

This would make a great cab for a car hauler or a camper with updated running gear. $2500.00 I am listing this for a friend so please do not reply back to me. The odometer shows 6,275 miles. Very cool rat rod look with sweet sun faded red patina.

REO was noted for their well designed OHV engines, in fact White bought REO out in the late 50’s primarily to use REO’s engines to replace the ancient flathead 6’s in their own trucks. 1915 model featured 1-ton weight, four-cylinder engine, three speed transmission and aimed to be faster than the 10-15 mph average speed of contemporary trucks. 1917 model featured 3.25-ton weight and canvas top and sides and cost $1125. The REO Speed Wagon (alternatively Reo Speedwagon) was a light motor truck manufactured by REO Motor Car Company. Please set an alert if you would like to be notified as soon as similar vehicles become available. It has 20" 6-lug wheels with Duallys in the rear.

in. It could be used as a business promotional vehicle, food truck, mobile store or any number of things.

First introduced in 1915, production continued through at least 1953, and made REO (the initials of its founder, Ransom Eli Olds) one of the better-known manufacturers of commercial vehicles in America prior to World War II. A family friend/mechanic believes these to be close to the original though the odometer failed at some point so we have no way of knowing. In 2016 The Journal, brought to you by ClassicCars.com, was celebrated as the SECOND MOST INFLUENTIAL automotive blog in the world by NFC Performance. So I started with a more recent Reo cab but it was a real mess to work with. While US civil defense was not a military program, these vehicles were in many ways military grade. 1954 Reo F221B Civil Defense Truck 2-Ton, Winch, Siren, Limited Slip. 1954 REO Gold Comet F221B Civil Defense Truck for sale. This vehicle is no longer available for sale on ClassicCars.com. This photo was taken in front of the Reo office buildings looking north-northeast along Washington Avenue in Lansing. Good starting point for a restore or just fix and drive one bad ass looking dump truck. ClassicCars.com's first-class Customer Support team with a Stevie Bronze Award in 2019, celebrating the team's skills as exemplary customer support specialists.

Available with a 100,000 warranty.

Call Mark at 734 461 6202 At the onset of the Cold War, the Federal Government wanted to prepare American cities for a potential nuclear exchange with the USSR and ordered up 1,300 Civil Defense Rescue Service trucks such as this REO Gold Comet. For more information on this rare REO, Call or Text Donn at 707-332-8331. use right and left arrow tabs to view pictures, 1954 Reo F22 Civil Defense Truck Photo Gallery.

[citation needed], The rock and roll quintet REO Speedwagon took its name from this vehicle, which in turn, later adapted into a main character in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

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