1953 Liteway TT
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Condition: | Used |
Year: | 1953 |
Engine Horsepower: | 155 |
Manufacturer: | Liteway |
Fuel Type: | Gas |
Model: | TT |
Type: | Prototype Carrier Vehicle |
Transmission Type: | Manual |
Class: | Class 8 (33,001 lbs. or more) |
Transmission Speeds: | 10 Speed Road Ranger |
Vehicle Title: | Not Available |
Tire Size: | 22.5" |
Number of Axles: | Four Axels |
Suspension Type: | Spring |
Engine Manufacturer: | White |
: | “At this time, the truck does not run. It is a restoration project.” |
Price: | US $10,000.00 |
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My Friend, having been SAC mechanic in the 8th Air Force, noticed the Aeronautic rivets and bulk head wiring. Presently, the original White 150A engine is in the truck and mounted in the rear. The motor is seized and the motor mount bracket is cracked. I was told that they had an agreement with White that if they had engine trouble White mechanic could change the engine in the field. This would take one hour to complete. The Liteway is unibody constructed, no chassis. The truck has twin steering made by Timkens Axles Corporation. Air accelerator and air clutch. It also has power assist steering by Bendix Westinghouse.
I've kept the truck for 30 years now and it is in the exact condition it was when found it. The Liteway, dubbed the "Truck of Tomorrow" by William McCoullough, Vice President of McBright Corporation, is piece of automotive history. The engineering was ahead of its time for the day and it is the predecessor of the Road King. From what was told, there were only of this Model built so believe that with the number TT 000-001, mine is the first off the assembly line. I am hoping that the truck goes into the right hands and will be preserved.
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