We are looking to recreate a historically-significant truck for Cummins. It is an Indiana-branded truck made during the Brockway-Indiana period from 1927-1932. Cummins obtained the truck in 1930 so the actual truck was likely made in 1928-29, but we do not care about the exact build year as long as we find a truck with identical or near-identical appearance.

We do not know the exact model/rating, but it is a heavy-duty, long frame, single rear axle. When we got the truck in 1930, we put a 4cyl Model U engine in it and drove it coast-to-coast on $11.22 worth of fuel ($165.73 in today's money). We then remove the U and put in Model H engine and drove it around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for a non-stop distance record. After that, we drove the truck around, usually with our 1931 Indy Race car in the back, to various shows and locations as a marketing tool. Then the truck disappeared.

Our desire is to recreate this truck, complete with a Model H engine. This would mean replacing the engine and repainting whatever truck we get, so we would prefer a truck that looks correct but isn't historically 'perfect'. We're historians too - the last thing we want to do is ruin a historically-accurate truck to make a truck for us that, no matter what, will always be a recreation.

Finally, while this is for Cummins and Cummins is a large company with lots of money, our history team is not flush with cash. Our team is volunteers because Cummins won't pay us - if that gives you an idea. We will consider all reasonable offers (or donations!), but over-inflated offers will be declined no matter how great the truck is, sorry.

If you own such a truck that you're willing to part with, or know of someone who does, any help will be appreciated.

Brockway and Indiana used the same cab and similar sheet metal on several models during their association, including I believe, the truck you are looking for. It may be easier to find a Brockway and re-label it as an Indiana, than to find an Indiana. I recall seeing a picture of a Brockway of that vintage half buried in a barn somewhere. Any way good luck. Sounds like a great project.

This sure would be great to follow. Please keep us updated. And I'm sure we will all keep our eyes open for a candidate!