Car club · California

Southern California Chapter American Truck Historical Society

Truck Club

This 1919 Moreland belonged to the late Jim Wantland, a Southern California Chapter founding member. The truck was found in San Juan Capistrano in the 1960's. The whole Wantland family was involved in restoring the truck. It was stripped down to the frame, cleaned painted, and rebuilt. What was left of the cab was sent to California Metal Shaping to be reborn. The engine was rebuilt by Dan Woodry of Sterling Transport in Montebello. The picture to the right shows Jim Wantland at the ATHS National Convention in 1989 in Ontario, California. Grandsons Paul and Daryl are currently active members of our chapter and their brother Edward and mother Elizabeth still help out with our show. Daughter Alice "Al" Bennett provided photos and information. She describes the truck as being a very important member of the Wantland family.