Zamzow Manufacturing

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. Out of respect for Memorial Day, our office will be closed on Monday, May 25. We wish everyone a safe and meaningful holiday.

05/22/2026

St. Louis just made ‘Tarps Off’ famous—turns out it means shirts off, energy up at Busch Stadium 🔥
Around here, we prefer tarps ON… protecting your load like pros. 😉

05/15/2026

Safer loads. Safer drivers. Smarter tarping!🚛

During National Transportation Week, we’re recognizing the operators and fleets keeping materials covered and roads safer every mile with automated tarp systems.

05/15/2026

FBF’s new “Weathering the Storm” checklist promotes six key practices: nourishment, movement, unplugging, pausing, connecting and sharing.

05/15/2026

1918 Ford Model T Stake Bed Pickup

Ford's Model T dominated American roads by 1918, with about half of all cars in the United States being Model Ts.

The stake bed pickup configuration transformed the Model T chassis into a practical work vehicle, featuring an open cargo bed with removable wooden stakes along the sides to contain loads. These commercial variants proved especially popular with farmers, tradesmen, and small businesses needing affordable transportation for goods.

Under the hood sat Ford's 177 cubic inch side-valve inline four-cylinder engine producing 20 horsepower. The simple design used a two-speed planetary transmission integrated with the engine, both sharing the same lubricating oil.

Power was delivered to the rear axle, allowing a top speed of around 40-45 mph. The cooling system relied on thermosiphon circulation rather than a water pump, keeping costs down and reducing mechanical complexity.

By 1918, Ford had standardized on black paint for most Model T bodies and fenders, moving away from the earlier variety of color options. The chassis featured transverse leaf springs front and rear, with braking handled by transmission bands.

Rear-wheel mechanical brakes were not introduced until 1926, so 1918 models relied solely on the transmission brake. Production techniques had been refined to make the Model T remarkably affordable and accessible to working Americans.

05/10/2026

Just like oxygen, they’re essential to everyday life.

05/10/2026

05/06/2026