Friday, June 27, 2014

Republic Trucks at the Pacific Northwest Truck Museum

IMG_2626 1912 Republic Model 12 3-Ton Flatbed Truck at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 3, 2008
1912 Republic Model 12 3-Ton Flatbed Truck on August 3, 2008

Early in the century, Republic was one of the fastest-selling trucks in the nation, at one time claiming to sell twice as many vehicles as its closest competitor. The company eventually merged with other manufacturers and by 1920 had become part of General Motors.

IMG_5129 1912 Republic Model 12 3-Ton Flatbed Truck at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on July 31, 2010
1912 Republic Model 12 3-Ton Flatbed Truck on July 31, 2010

This 1912 Republic Model 12 3-Ton Flatbed Truck was restored by Doug Vermeer, with the body built by Stu Porter. It was donated by Del and Joyce Hewitt.

IMG_2633 1919 Republic Stakebed Truck at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on August 3, 2008
1919 Republic Stakebed Truck on August 3, 2008

This 1919 Republic Stakebed Truck was purchased by Woodcock Brothers to haul grain to their flour mill in Maupin, Oregon. It is owned by Larry Hall.

IMG_5132 1919 Republic Flatbed Truck at Antique Powerland in Brooks, Oregon on July 31, 2010
1919 Republic Stakebed Truck on July 31, 2010

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